I’d like to say after throwing every last dollar from the move into removing wallpaper and painting, I’d nailed the paint colors. But I absolutely did not. That’s what happens when you’re hurriedly pulling
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Nothing takes an ’80s child back like Twinkies, Michael Jackson… and some damn fine wood paneling. It was living. My grandma’s basement had it. Your grandma’s basement had it. In this house, it adorned
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After painting the wood paneling, it was clear the multi-colored brick fireplace was our next target for a freshening up. We wanted to maintain some of the brick’s texture and authenticity, though, not just
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We didn’t have much cash left after buying the house (duh), and decided the most shrewd choice for what remained was paying for wallpaper removal. …Because who knew if it would be the easy-to-remove
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When I started writing gardening content, I had imposter syndrome. I wasn’t a real gardener. That was a title bestowed on others — older others … by what must be some secret society. Because
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Arhaus Furnishings for a Coastal French look – Living Room Stage 3 | Family Room Stage 2 | Kitchen Stage 7 We first took the financial plunge (during a Labor Day sale) with Arhaus
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If you want to skip to the wondrous results of our Coastal French Country style makeover, you can fast forward here. If you prefer a story from the start, you’re in the right place…
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BEFORE & AFTER PHOTO INDEX
