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02/17/2022

If only tiling really went this fast 😜 (AD) The tilework in our primary bathroom is done and we’re thrilled! We went for a traditional and timeless design…with a bit of a twist. Simple white subway tiles dressed up with marble accents from . Come see how it all turned out on the blog today! We’re sharing tons of photos, all the sources, the design, dimensions, tile selection, and more. Link in profile 👆 // ps. tile experts recommend using a roll-on v***r barrier overtop of the hardibacker and before tiles – we installed our barrier behind the hardibacker. https://bit.ly/TileworkFB

09/28/2021

On our three acre property we battle weeds all. year. Long! ( ) We don’t use herbicides or chemicals so there’s a lot of cutting and pulling…and this year we’re adding a torch to our arsenal. Sharing our method on the blog today!

I’ve been wanting to bring in some florals and prints at the Farmhouse lately and Daphne’s bed was just the spot! ( ) We...
09/02/2021

I’ve been wanting to bring in some florals and prints at the Farmhouse lately and Daphne’s bed was just the spot! ( ) We found all of the cozy new bedding at at 20-60% off department store prices! See more on the blog today

Celebrating 5 years living in our Farmhouse over on the blog today! Where has the time gone?! Sharing lots of photos, be...
08/19/2021

Celebrating 5 years living in our Farmhouse over on the blog today! Where has the time gone?! Sharing lots of photos, before-and-afters, and getting a little personal about life lately. Link in profile 👆 // 📷: our Farmhouse ✨💫

Garrett built me a garden bed cover! I swear this guy never rests 😅 Sharing his beautiful creation on the blog today alo...
07/22/2021

Garrett built me a garden bed cover! I swear this guy never rests 😅 Sharing his beautiful creation on the blog today along with all the tools he used (and uses all the time) to build it. Thanks to for partnering with us on this project! // 📷: our farmhouse garden

07/06/2021

Here’s a tip! Whenever we use landscape fabric (which is basically always, because who has time for weeding?!) we use a torch ( ) instead of scissors to make the holes. A torch makes it way easier to get the hole just where you want it, is way faster than scissors, and the cut edges don’t run! // Showing you more of this lilac hedge over on the blog today! // 📷: our Farmhouse garden
https://www.thegritandpolish.com/blog/creating-a-lilac-hedge-a-tip-for-using-landscape-fabric

Happy Friday! Eek I can't believe it's almost the Fourth of July!!! Over on the blog this morning, we're sharing links t...
07/02/2021

Happy Friday! Eek I can't believe it's almost the Fourth of July!!! Over on the blog this morning, we're sharing links to the Vermont vacation home of my dreams, the most successful parenting style, my new fanny-pack wearing self, ’s amazing new countertops, a Maury Island home (in Washington state!), how to get anyone to do anything, bathroom remodel shopping on 's warehouse sale, and the best book I just read. Link in profile 👆 Have a good weekend! // 📷: our Farmhouse kitchen

It was a HOT week 😅 Thank goodness for umbrellas and kiddie pools and AC! Hope you guys stayed cool! // 📷: our farmhouse...
07/02/2021

It was a HOT week 😅 Thank goodness for umbrellas and kiddie pools and AC! Hope you guys stayed cool! // 📷: our farmhouse garden

Clipped some peonies from the yard and thought they looked pretty in here 😊 Also, wanted to remind you that we'll be on ...
06/24/2021

Clipped some peonies from the yard and thought they looked pretty in here 😊 Also, wanted to remind you that we'll be on zoom with tonight at 5PST. We’ll be talking about kitchens, DIYing, design, and anything else you want! We'd LOVE if you could join us! There's a link in stories with the details // 📷 our Farmhouse primary bedroom

Whipping up Avacado slaw over on the blog today! This veggie-heavy side/dip/salad is all I’m craving for lunch these day...
06/02/2021

Whipping up Avacado slaw over on the blog today! This veggie-heavy side/dip/salad is all I’m craving for lunch these days...it’s so dang good! Link in profile 👆 // 📷: our Farmhouse kitchen

When you cut half a bush of lilacs for a bedroom bouquet but they are SO fragrant that you can't sleep with them, they e...
05/24/2021

When you cut half a bush of lilacs for a bedroom bouquet but they are SO fragrant that you can't sleep with them, they end up right here in the kitchen 😆 These lilacs lasted a full 10 days and were stunning until the end! // 📷: our Farmhouse kitchen

Happy Friday! I cut about half of a lilac bush down for this bouquet, but the house sure smells good 😆 // Over on the bl...
05/14/2021

Happy Friday! I cut about half of a lilac bush down for this bouquet, but the house sure smells good 😆 // Over on the blog today there’s a new 'happy Friday' post and we're talking about a once in a lifetime chance to start over, a peek inside Will and Kate's apartment, a casual dress my sis recommends (with pockets!), the cutest pantry, skinny jeans are dead, an antique dealer's collected kitchen in France, a quick road trip destination, half-renovated houses, a book recommendation, and more. Link in profile 👆 // 📷: our Farmhouse pantry

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