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5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer
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Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
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Let's Make Paper Stars!
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All the Lighting We Picked for Our Primary Bathroom and Closet
All the Lighting We Picked for Our Primary Bathroom and Closet

you really can’t have too much lighting in a bathroom…

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Happy Friday 6/10/22
Happy Friday 6/10/22

links + musings from the week…

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Finishing the Bathroom Millwork
Finishing the Bathroom Millwork

All about the stain and top coat we used to complete our bathroom wainscot

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Happy Friday 6/3/22
Happy Friday 6/3/22

links + musings from the week…

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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
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

all the details behind our outdoor oasis

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

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