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Join me on my most recent project: creating a timeless outdoor fountain A surprising number of photos in my camera roll are of old watering troughs. Over the years, I’ve photographed them in France, Spain, and Italy. Some were still being used by livestock. Some held flowers. Others sat quietly in village squares with water […]

How We Built an Old-World Stone Trough Fountain (And What I Learned Along the Way)

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Sitting area with a stone fountain

This summer’s build wasn’t for the humans or the greenery that inhabit our farm, but instead our crew of misfit animals who needed to find a new home that wasn’t my garage. What began as “just a little pen” turned into a full summer project — one that taught me more about carpentry, patience, and […]

Building A Coop Extension for All Seasons (and All Creatures)

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peacock in a round window

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

Our spring has been full of renovations in our kids’ bedrooms – here are my favorite essential items we use in our bedrooms! Bedroom Essentials to add to your list! These past few months have had me in between the workshop and our kids’ bedrooms – it was time to fill their spaces with new […]

Our Top 5 Must-Have Bedroom Essentials for a Timeless Look

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Vintage Light Fixture in Bedroom

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

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