How to Budget for a Custom Build
Katie Busenitz of the Rustic Boxwood and her family have been undertaking the building of their dream farm-style cottage from the ground up in Social Circle, Georgia. But how do…
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Project Diary: The Halfway Point
Hey y’all, and thanks so much for stopping by today! I’m Katie from The Rustic Boxwood, and my family and I are currently building our dream, steel-framed farmhouse! Cottages and…
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Outdoor Lighting that says “Stay Awhile”
For C+B Project homeowner Katie Busenitz (@therusticboxwood) of The Rustic Boxwood, the front porch of their custom dream home will be more than a “pass through place.” She envisions sitting…
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Craftsman Moulding: Easy How-Tos
You’ve probably noticed we’re a bit obsessed with the Craftsman look here at Cottages and Bungalows. Gabled roofs? Swoon. Dormers? A total “do!” Wide front porches? Yes, please! In fact,…
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Easy Wall Makeovers
Reclaimed wood textures are a hot trend in home interiors. Used on walls, repurposed wood is ecofriendly and offers that irresistible rustic style. But sourcing, measuring, sawing and installing planks…
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Project House: The Look of Shiplap
It’s true! Fashionable shiplap will be appearing in the Cottages & Bungalows Project House. These days, shiplap is beloved for its simple, versatile and rustic appearance. But did you know…
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Project Diary: Breaking Ground and Building Up
Hey sweet friends! We are so happy to have y’all join us on this new adventure of ours! We are building our dream, steel-framed farmhouse, and we couldn’t be more…
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Renovation Rescue Part 6
There’s something magical about the nights before Christmas and the contrast between the cold darkness outside and the warmth, light and coziness inside. With the new bedrooms carefully tucked into…
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Renovation Rescue
Seeing a dilapidated farmhouse that had just turned 100 years old and had sat abandoned for decades, you might run away in fear of everything involved in getting it up…
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Bathroom Reveal! Balancing Old & New
We’ve been following Christine and Gabe Bridger and their family in their renovation of a 1910 Michigan farmhouse. After poring over images and floor plans, and taking walks around the…
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