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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Happy Friday 4/29/22
Happy Friday 4/29/22

links + musings from the week…

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My dream wallpaper in the primary nook
My dream wallpaper in the primary nook

sharing finished photos & asking for your help on the trim…

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Happy Friday 4/22/22
Happy Friday 4/22/22

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Books I've loved lately
Books I've loved lately

read any good books lately?

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Happy Friday 4/15/22
Happy Friday 4/15/22

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A Reader found the perfect mirror for our off-center vanity situation
A Reader found the perfect mirror for our off-center vanity situation

the hunt is over!

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The Farmhouse, Bathroom renovationsCathyApril 14, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
How we brought 20-year-old leather back to life
How we brought 20-year-old leather back to life

spoiler: it’s all thanks to a $15 product we bought on Amazon

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Happy Friday 4/8/22
Happy Friday 4/8/22

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Budget Brass Sconce Roundup (Under $100!)
Budget Brass Sconce Roundup (Under $100!)

including what we picked for the guest bedroom

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The shower fixtures are in...
The shower fixtures are in...

plus why we stopped the shower tiles before the ceiling…

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