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Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Let's Make Paper Stars!
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Happy Friday 7/27/18 (+ Daphne's First Birthday!)
Happy Friday 7/27/18 (+ Daphne's First Birthday!)
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Ravenna House // Tips for Saving Money On a New Roof (We Saved $5k on ours!)
Ravenna House // Tips for Saving Money On a New Roof (We Saved $5k on ours!)
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Our Go-To Paint Colors

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Happy Friday 7/13/18
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House Hacking // What to Look for in Your First House
House Hacking // What to Look for in Your First House
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Happy Friday 7/6/18
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Renting Out Your Home for a Weekend: the Nitty-Gritty details of Getting Your Home Ready
Renting Out Your Home for a Weekend: the Nitty-Gritty details of Getting Your Home Ready
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Happy Friday 6/29/18
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