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These Garden Bed Covers are Similar to the One Garrett Made Me!
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These Garden Bed Covers are Similar to the One Garrett Made Me!
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Garrett built me a garden bed cover!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Grow these cut flowers to have garden bouquets all summer long
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Grow these cut flowers to have garden bouquets all summer long
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Happy Friday 6/3/22
Happy Friday 6/3/22

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Our Favorite Sources for Vintage Furniture & Decor
Our Favorite Sources for Vintage Furniture & Decor

plus some of my favorite online auction items right now!

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Happy Friday 5/27/22

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Poplar Update: Framing a Second Story
Poplar Update: Framing a Second Story

it’s been a process…

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Happy Friday 5/20/2022
Happy Friday 5/20/2022

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Our BHG Feature + Garden FAQ
Our BHG Feature + Garden FAQ

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Happy Friday 5/13/22
Happy Friday 5/13/22

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Another thrifted chair ;)
Another thrifted chair ;)

a small (and inexpensive) update in Daphne’s bedroom

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Happy Friday 5/6/22

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Paint, Floors, and a Mirror in the Primary Closet
Paint, Floors, and a Mirror in the Primary Closet

I found the perfect spot for the vintage mirror I salvaged years ago ✨

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