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How To create the look of an Expensive Dresser with an Inexpensive Marketplace Find

In this blog post, I will take you through my process of imitating the look of a beautiful and EXPENSIVE little dresser I fell in love with! On a recent visit to the Ballard Designs store in the Philadelphia area, I spotted a small dresser with the most beautiful and vibrant green paint finish. Ballard […]

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The Springhouse Renovation #14: The Renovation Is Complete! The Final Reveal, Part 1

After a long journey of planning, demolition, restoration and rebuilding, The Springhouse renovation is complete! I have so many “after” images to share that I thought I would write a series of blog posts, each focusing on one area of the house. Since historic preservation was one of the top motivating factors for even taking

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The Springhouse Renovation #13: The Completion Date Is In Sight and Quickly Approaching!

The Springhouse Renovation Project is in the final stretch with a completion date only a few weeks away! The list of finishing touches is still quite long but the boxes are being checked off very quickly now. A Few of My Favorite Things I am loving the finishes that have been chosen like paint colors,

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The Springhouse Renovation #12: Outhouse Tipping and Paint Stripping (and so much more)!

You know you’re working on an old, rural property when outhouse removal is part of your renovation! Although it pains me to get rid of anything old, this outhouse was a bit of an eye-sour and it had significant rot. One push from Steve’s tractor and it toppled. The view of the back part of

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The Springhouse Renovation #8: A Flurry of Activity and An Announcement

The Springhouse is an absolute flurry of activity right now with roofers, electricians, and HVAC installers! Additionally, other general construction continues and plumbing is going in. Lighting and Electrical Plans Although I am mostly staying out of the way, I did meet with the electrician to go over some of my specific lighting ideas. Throughout

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