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Continue reading →: Progress and Possibilities: Updates on Our Big and Small Projects
Owning an old home means the projects never really stop. From necessary fixes to creative upgrades, there’s always something in the works. As winter settles in, we’ve been wrapping up outdoor projects, tackling indoor tasks, and learning as we go. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished recently—and what’s still…
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Continue reading →: Whimsical Landscapes: Growing Beauty by Working with What’s HereTransforming our yard into a whimsical, enchanted space starts with working alongside nature, not against it. By shaping wild roses into moon gates and turning overgrown pathways into storybook trails, I’m finding beauty in the chaos. This post shares how I’m embracing what’s already here—from cutting back invasive plants to…
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Continue reading →: The Learning Curve of Renovating a Century HomeRenovating a 200-year-old home is more than a project—it’s an education. From uncovering a tree root lifting the foundation to balancing historic charm with modern updates, every challenge teaches us something new. In this post, we explore the unexpected discoveries, questions, and lessons that come with breathing new life into…
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Continue reading →: Keep Those Home Fires BurningKeith has become king of the fires and shares some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making those magical moments!
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Continue reading →: The Heart of the Home: A Beehive Oven and FireplaceOur 1823 home has an original fireplace and beehive oven that is just waiting to be fired up for winter. We’re up for the challenge and ready to make some bread and biscotti!
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Continue reading →: I Learned it From My MamaWhen it comes to kick ass cleaning skills… I learned it from my Mama! Here’s my take on keeping a good house clean and the tools to do the job.
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Continue reading →: Making the Switch to Basic BitchAppliances don’t seem to last as long as they used to. Buying new dishwashers, fridges, and stoves can break the bank but we’re going basic bitch and saving some pennies!
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Continue reading →: How it All Began: The Origin of Between Now & WhenBetween Now & When: Our story of selling our house, taking a year off, and moving across country.
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Continue reading →: Radiator RefreshWe loved the antique radiators in our 200 year old home but needed to get the lead out! Here’s how we gave our radiators a refresh!
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Continue reading →: FFS #1. The Shingles.We just had our first Form + Function Situation (FFS!!) and our while our new grey shingles look great, they don’t match the rest of the house!
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Continue reading →: Mushrooms, please.One of the unexpected delights of our historical home was the wide variety of mushrooms that grow on the property. Mushroom lovers, help identify these specimens!
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Continue reading →: The Whore’s ChestnutWe’ve sold (nearly) everything to live out our east coast dream and run our businesses remotely while we renovate a 200 year old home. Our Horse Chestnut tree is even older.
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Continue reading →: It’s my house now spider bitch.We’ve finally got possession of our Forever Home. The first thing we have to do is evict the spiders.
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