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Roman Clay makes a statement no doubt! After applying DIY Roman Clay to our own basement wall, I’m excited to show you how it’s done!

How to Make your Own Roman Clay Wall Application

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Roman Clay Wall Application

There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting with what’s already growing around you. When our chickens needed a new fence, I didn’t run to the lumber yard. Instead, I looked to the willow patch on our farm. Willow branches are flexible, abundant, and when woven together, they create a beautiful, sturdy, and natural-looking fence that feels […]

How to Create a Rustic Willow Fence (Step-by-Step)

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Rustic Willow Fence

    Using Earth + Flax as my guide helped me lean more deeply into natural finishes, trusting cedar to age well and using products that work with the wood instead of coating over it.     Why Cedar Benefits from a Natural Finish Cedar is already tough: it naturally resists rot, insects, and weather […]

Earth and Flax: Finishing Cedar the Old Way

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protective pine tar

Bi-fold closet doors are a great way to save space, but store-bought upgrade options can be super expensive and personally uninspiring. If you’re looking for something budget-friendly, updated, and stylish, I’ve got you! Let’s make some custom bi-fold doors! But First, the Before! This winter I have been on a home improvement kick when it […]

How to Create Stylish Bi-Fold Closet Doors for Less

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Updated and stylish bi-fold closet doors

A little bit of magical Wintery Window Art might be just the thing to add a simple sparkle to both the inside and outside of your home! Bring the magic of Winter indoors! Decorating your windows with washable chalk marker art is a fun and festive way to bring the feeling of winter indoors. With […]

How to Create Washable Winter Window Art

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window art

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