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Happy Friday 11/15/19
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DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf
DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf

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Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent
Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent

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Happy Friday 11/8/19
Happy Friday 11/8/19

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Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim
Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim

a home tour full of wood trim and white walls that’s giving me ALL the inspiration for our own Farmhouse!

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Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More
Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More

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5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids

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Happy Friday 11/1/19
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Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)

our new (but actually old) kitchen pendants + budget-friendly picks

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