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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 […]

A picture of our unfinished kitchen.

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2021 Project Goals

Below I’m sharing our 2021 project goals and the plans we have to keep our home transformation going. Every year, at the start of the year, I like to sit down and really think about what our house project goals are for the year. Since Todd and I do all of these projects on a […]

Below I’m sharing our 2021 project goals and the plans we have to keep our home transformation going. Every year, at the start of the year, I like to sit down and really think about what our house project goals are for the year. Since Todd and I do all of these projects on a […]

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Sewing

sewing Ready to put your foot to the peddle and create something custom? You’ll find plenty of easy tutorials and ideas for your new sewing project! DIY Tea Towel Pillows May 20, 2015 June 29, 2020 Shayna Sewing sewing16 Comments on DIY Tea Towel Pillows Ready to make your own pillows? These DIY Tea Towel […]

sewing Ready to put your foot to the peddle and create something custom? You’ll find plenty of easy tutorials and ideas for your new sewing project! DIY Tea Towel Pillows May 20, 2015 June 29, 2020 Shayna Sewing sewing16 Comments on DIY Tea Towel Pillows Ready to make your own pillows? These DIY Tea Towel […]

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Furniture Makeovers

furniture makeovers Have you ever experienced the power of paint? Well, if not, here’s a gallery full of ideas… and proof that paint is the easiest and cheapest way to transform just about anything. Below you’ll find tutorials that walk you through my process, as well as inspiration to get you started! Guest Bedroom Headboard […]

furniture makeovers Have you ever experienced the power of paint? Well, if not, here’s a gallery full of ideas… and proof that paint is the easiest and cheapest way to transform just about anything. Below you’ll find tutorials that walk you through my process, as well as inspiration to get you started! Guest Bedroom Headboard […]

Saying Goodbye to the Original Wood Grain Cottage by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Saying Goodbye To The Original Wood Grain Cottage

With all of the changes that happened over the last few years, one of the hardest parts of it was letting go and moving out of my home. I dreaded that day. Often though, the thing we don’t want to do the most, is exactly what we need to do… and what leads us on […]

With all of the changes that happened over the last few years, one of the hardest parts of it was letting go and moving out of my home. I dreaded that day. Often though, the thing we don’t want to do the most, is exactly what we need to do… and what leads us on […]

Our First Home Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Our First Home Tour

I’m here sharing our first home tour in the Willow House! I’ve always loved looking back on past home tours. It’s fun to see the progress that’s made and all the changes that happen year after year. This tour will be one we’ll really enjoy looking back on. We have so many projects in the […]

I’m here sharing our first home tour in the Willow House! I’ve always loved looking back on past home tours. It’s fun to see the progress that’s made and all the changes that happen year after year. This tour will be one we’ll really enjoy looking back on. We have so many projects in the […]

Introducing The Willow House by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Introducing The Willow House

If ever there was a true fixer upper of a house that needed TLC, remodeling and updating, it’d be this one. But even with all the popcorn ceilings, stained and utterly gross carpet, water leaks, and outdated heating and A/C, we knew this house had so much potential to be an incredible home. It would […]

If ever there was a true fixer upper of a house that needed TLC, remodeling and updating, it’d be this one. But even with all the popcorn ceilings, stained and utterly gross carpet, water leaks, and outdated heating and A/C, we knew this house had so much potential to be an incredible home. It would […]

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Fixer Upper: What I’d Do Differently

Here’s my take on what I’d do differently, keep the same, or change with the Fixer Upper. Now that it’s complete (and UNDER CONTRACT), I’ve had some time to look back on each area of the flip. Today, I’m sharing my opinion on all of it. First, I know several of you have asked about […]

Here’s my take on what I’d do differently, keep the same, or change with the Fixer Upper. Now that it’s complete (and UNDER CONTRACT), I’ve had some time to look back on each area of the flip. Today, I’m sharing my opinion on all of it. First, I know several of you have asked about […]

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How To Remove Paint From Cabinet Hardware

In 3 simple steps, bring old cabinet hardware back to life by removing layers of paint that have been there for years. Simple, easy, and transforming! Here’s how to remove paint from cabinet hardware… Our Fixer Upper had so many lovely original details, and one of them was the cabinet hardware on the super amazing […]

In 3 simple steps, bring old cabinet hardware back to life by removing layers of paint that have been there for years. Simple, easy, and transforming! Here’s how to remove paint from cabinet hardware… Our Fixer Upper had so many lovely original details, and one of them was the cabinet hardware on the super amazing […]

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Fixer Upper Sources

Thank you all so very much for your sweet comments on our Fixer Upper reveal. This house was a labor of love, and I’m so proud with how beautiful it turned out. My main goal for the house, was to inject as much clean, fresh, and classic design decisions as I could for it to […]

Thank you all so very much for your sweet comments on our Fixer Upper reveal. This house was a labor of love, and I’m so proud with how beautiful it turned out. My main goal for the house, was to inject as much clean, fresh, and classic design decisions as I could for it to […]

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Fixer Upper Reveal

This post has been a long time coming, and I know several of you have been waiting patiently for me to get my booty in gear and share the full fixer upper reveal. Sometimes, I have a hard time keeping up with everything. This blog has turned into my full time job and I still […]

This post has been a long time coming, and I know several of you have been waiting patiently for me to get my booty in gear and share the full fixer upper reveal. Sometimes, I have a hard time keeping up with everything. This blog has turned into my full time job and I still […]

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DIY Painted Curtains

Curtains. They’re not an easy thing to find and love. I’ve bought my share of panels, thought I would love them, and turns out I didn’t. Not only was that a bummer, but often they didn’t fit my windows right in length. That in itself is frustrating, but then there’s the fact that buying those […]

Curtains. They’re not an easy thing to find and love. I’ve bought my share of panels, thought I would love them, and turns out I didn’t. Not only was that a bummer, but often they didn’t fit my windows right in length. That in itself is frustrating, but then there’s the fact that buying those […]

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All Over the Place

There are a few things you may have noticed about me. One of them being, I tend to start on a room, complete a few projects, get it looking close to how I want, then leave it and drop it cold. Ouch. Sorry about that. And I’m even more sorry if you’re waiting for the […]

There are a few things you may have noticed about me. One of them being, I tend to start on a room, complete a few projects, get it looking close to how I want, then leave it and drop it cold. Ouch. Sorry about that. And I’m even more sorry if you’re waiting for the […]

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Fixer Upper Update: Paint and Flooring

Time for another fixer upper update! This time, it’s all about paint and flooring. Exciting stuff! Everything’s gone pretty smoothly, but we did run into a few snaffu’s, mainly with the flooring, but I’m happy we’re stilling making progress and moving forward. Last weekend, my mom and I painted the inside of the house. Two […]

Time for another fixer upper update! This time, it’s all about paint and flooring. Exciting stuff! Everything’s gone pretty smoothly, but we did run into a few snaffu’s, mainly with the flooring, but I’m happy we’re stilling making progress and moving forward. Last weekend, my mom and I painted the inside of the house. Two […]

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Drywall & Exterior Progress at the Fixer Upper

Big, exciting things today! I’m back to share the drywall & exterior progress at the fixer upper! It’s looking so much different and I’m thrilled to finally see those walls covered up!  Here’s what it looks like inside with the new drywall installed… The kitchen looks great, and it’s almost ready for cabinets! I got […]

Big, exciting things today! I’m back to share the drywall & exterior progress at the fixer upper! It’s looking so much different and I’m thrilled to finally see those walls covered up!  Here’s what it looks like inside with the new drywall installed… The kitchen looks great, and it’s almost ready for cabinets! I got […]

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Curious what our home looks like? Take a look around and choose which home you’d like to tour first! We currently live in The Willow House, fixing up each and every room, and The Original Wood Grain Cottage started my passion for decorating and homemaking. Plus, all the paint colors, item sources and project tutorials can be found with each home tour making it easy to find what you need!

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