Homemade Beard Oil & Facial Tonics for Men
With beards in vogue more than ever— and the trend prompting many men to get back in touch with age-old grooming traditions—beard oil and other facial treatments might be just the…
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DIY Rustic Word Art
We recently toured interior designer Ally Whalen’s North Carolina home where she decorates with a mix of cottage classics, rustic modern statement pieces and plenty of creative charm. If you…
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DIY Craft: Fabulous Fringe Yarn Art
If you love the look of macrame but don’t have the patience for all those knots, try this DIY yarn art garland. This is one of those endlessly customizable garlands…
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DIY Gingham Painted Tray
It’s yard sale season! If you find yourself bringing home an abundance of basic accents and accessories, now’s the perfect time to brush up on your painting skills. We have…
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10 Simple Paint Projects
Do you want to update your home, but don’t want to buy all new furniture and décor? No problem! A quick coat of paint can easily add a pop of…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gift
My favorite gifts to give are ones that are simple yet surprising. That’s why this sweet DIY Valentine’s Day gift is one of my favorites to give all year round…
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How To Make DIY Painted Christmas Stockings
When families grow, as mine has recently, holiday traditions inevitably need to be updated to accommodate everyone and make way for new memories. This year my family is updating one…
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Christmas Projects with a Personal Touch
Getting the annual family portrait taken, addressing greeting cards, hand-crafting decorations with friends… all these memories are precious and a personal touch make the season special. Of course, time is…
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Victory Farms: How to Turn an Entry Closet into a Mudroom
This week at Victory Farms we see how an entry closet in a very small entry was opened up and converted into a breathtaking custom built-in farmhouse-style mudroom. As you…
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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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