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Dining Room Shelving

It’s no secret that we have several rooms “in progress”. For the most part, I hate leaving rooms partially finished or deemed as a “construction zone” for too long (they make me crazy), but I think they turn out the best when they evolve over time. Sure, I have a plan and inspiration for each […]

It’s no secret that we have several rooms “in progress”. For the most part, I hate leaving rooms partially finished or deemed as a “construction zone” for too long (they make me crazy), but I think they turn out the best when they evolve over time. Sure, I have a plan and inspiration for each […]

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Dining Room Curtains

Alrighty. I know you’ve all been curious about what I did with the original breakfast nook curtains. And because I put a ton of blood, sweat and tears into those curtains, they had to find a happy home. And I’m proud to say that they’re happier than they’ve ever been. 🙂 One day, I walked […]

Alrighty. I know you’ve all been curious about what I did with the original breakfast nook curtains. And because I put a ton of blood, sweat and tears into those curtains, they had to find a happy home. And I’m proud to say that they’re happier than they’ve ever been. 🙂 One day, I walked […]

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Our Dining Room

Happy Monday! I know that I’ve been telling you I would show you the interior of our home. And I’m sure that you’ve quit believing me by now. The thing is, I keep changing it up. But I can’t keep waiting around to show you. So, this is our dining room. As it sits, right […]

Happy Monday! I know that I’ve been telling you I would show you the interior of our home. And I’m sure that you’ve quit believing me by now. The thing is, I keep changing it up. But I can’t keep waiting around to show you. So, this is our dining room. As it sits, right […]

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Dining Room Inspiration

I’ve never had a formal dining room before. Sure, I’ve had the type of eating area that’s connected to the kitchen, but never a formal dining room. It’s always been something that I’ve wanted. Just the idea of having a formal dining room excites me. My husband thinks I’m weird, but I think it’s cool […]

I’ve never had a formal dining room before. Sure, I’ve had the type of eating area that’s connected to the kitchen, but never a formal dining room. It’s always been something that I’ve wanted. Just the idea of having a formal dining room excites me. My husband thinks I’m weird, but I think it’s cool […]

The Hall Bathroom Design Plan by The Wood Grain Cottage

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The Hall Bathroom Design Plan

I’m sharing the hall bathroom design plan! See our plan to give this bathroom a big makeover on a budget! There are several rooms in the Willow House that are getting completely gutted down to the studs, with walls moved and rearranged for better functionality. The hall bathroom is one of them, so today I’m […]

I’m sharing the hall bathroom design plan! See our plan to give this bathroom a big makeover on a budget! There are several rooms in the Willow House that are getting completely gutted down to the studs, with walls moved and rearranged for better functionality. The hall bathroom is one of them, so today I’m […]

Painted Guest Bedroom Wall by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Painted Guest Bedroom Wall

Well, I finally painted the guest bedroom wall. I knew it would probably be a little bit tricky since I was going from a white plank wall to a dark black/green wall… and I was right. This was one of the more time consuming walls I’ve painted lately, but it was worth the extra time! […]

Well, I finally painted the guest bedroom wall. I knew it would probably be a little bit tricky since I was going from a white plank wall to a dark black/green wall… and I was right. This was one of the more time consuming walls I’ve painted lately, but it was worth the extra time! […]

Guest Room Plan by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Guest Room Plan

With the office almost done (we only have a few things left to do!), I’m starting to turn my attention to our guest room. And I have to say, I am pretty excited about this room… I think it has something to do with the fact that our last guest room pretty much just stored […]

With the office almost done (we only have a few things left to do!), I’m starting to turn my attention to our guest room. And I have to say, I am pretty excited about this room… I think it has something to do with the fact that our last guest room pretty much just stored […]

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Laundry Room Sign

I’m still working on the laundry room, bit by bit, but since we completed all the large projects (see here, here & here), I’m focusing more of my time and attention on the details. Much like this one: I wanted to add a farmhouse/ vintage-y vibe to the room, so I made my own sign…. […]

I’m still working on the laundry room, bit by bit, but since we completed all the large projects (see here, here & here), I’m focusing more of my time and attention on the details. Much like this one: I wanted to add a farmhouse/ vintage-y vibe to the room, so I made my own sign…. […]

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Laundry Room Plank Wall

We get to check another big item off of our laundry room to- do list today: the plank wall! I’ve wanted this to be done for sooo long. And just like every project we’ve done in the laundry room, this isn’t just for looks. It has a very serious role: hiding our builders sloppy work. […]

We get to check another big item off of our laundry room to- do list today: the plank wall! I’ve wanted this to be done for sooo long. And just like every project we’ve done in the laundry room, this isn’t just for looks. It has a very serious role: hiding our builders sloppy work. […]

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DIY Laundry Room Crates

Our laundry room is now one project closer to being done! Yes! Last weekend Anthony had a spare second, so I begged him to do a project for me. Turns out, he might not be immune to my begging after all. Either that, or he was sick of hearing me talk about laundry room crates. […]

Our laundry room is now one project closer to being done! Yes! Last weekend Anthony had a spare second, so I begged him to do a project for me. Turns out, he might not be immune to my begging after all. Either that, or he was sick of hearing me talk about laundry room crates. […]

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DIY Laundry Room Side Table- Pottery Barn Style

Remember a while back when I showed you the perfect side table for our laundry room? No? It’s been awhile…. Well shortly after I proclaimed my whole hearted love for the thing, I talked my welder hubby into making my own version with its own unique dimensions. For starters, our laundry room is long and […]

Remember a while back when I showed you the perfect side table for our laundry room? No? It’s been awhile…. Well shortly after I proclaimed my whole hearted love for the thing, I talked my welder hubby into making my own version with its own unique dimensions. For starters, our laundry room is long and […]

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Style Board Series: Living Room

The living room. It’s one of the most important rooms in the house. Especially since it’s connected to the kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook and entry way. It’s called an open floor plan. And they can be tricky to design and decorate. Getting the rooms to flow together, but still have a little somthin’ somthin’ […]

The living room. It’s one of the most important rooms in the house. Especially since it’s connected to the kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook and entry way. It’s called an open floor plan. And they can be tricky to design and decorate. Getting the rooms to flow together, but still have a little somthin’ somthin’ […]

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Introducing Our Digital Artwork Collection

Today I’m introducing our digital artwork collection and all the prints you’ll find available in our online shop! It’s time to fill your home with unique, affordable artwork! What an exciting day it is! And one that’s truly been a long time coming. Over the years, I’ve had several requests to share the photographs I’ve […]

Today I’m introducing our digital artwork collection and all the prints you’ll find available in our online shop! It’s time to fill your home with unique, affordable artwork! What an exciting day it is! And one that’s truly been a long time coming. Over the years, I’ve had several requests to share the photographs I’ve […]

A picture of our finished master bathroom.

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The Willow House Before & After

I’m sharing a full, side by side tour of The Willow House before and after our remodel. It’s such a great makeover and it’s hard to believe where we first started! Even though we sold our Willow House and it’s in the hands of a new owner, I wanted to share all of the before […]

I’m sharing a full, side by side tour of The Willow House before and after our remodel. It’s such a great makeover and it’s hard to believe where we first started! Even though we sold our Willow House and it’s in the hands of a new owner, I wanted to share all of the before […]

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Saying Goodbye To Our Willow House

With the recent sale of our home, today I’m saying goodbye to our Willow House. Saying goodbye is never easy. It’s an official ending and even when we know it’s time to close the door and walk through a new one, it can be very bittersweet. Saying goodbye to our Willow House was just that. […]

With the recent sale of our home, today I’m saying goodbye to our Willow House. Saying goodbye is never easy. It’s an official ending and even when we know it’s time to close the door and walk through a new one, it can be very bittersweet. Saying goodbye to our Willow House was just that. […]

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