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The Journey of a Picture

For two and a half years, I combed through countless resources – from library books, internet searches, museum archives, and even county records in search of an old picture of my home, the historic Coates House. I reached out to…
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Vintage Inspired Kitchen Counter Styling

Truth be told, I’m still unpacking boxes in our “new” to us home. (If you follow me on Instagram, you know that my family became the proud owners of an elegantly aged 1912 home over the summer). The transition from…
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At Home Outdoors with Birch Lane

Happy day, dear hearts! Spring is in full bloom. Everywhere I look the promise of a fresh start is flourishing with the welcome of the season. Now that the cold weather has passed and the days are flirting with warmer temperatures, the…

Master Bedroom Rug Makeover

True confession, we’ve lived in our home for almost three years and our master bedroom has never been decorated! It’s the hardest room for me to decorate and it’s always fallen low on the priority list for some reason. That all changed the moment I…
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Caprese Kabobs

My favorite go-to appetizer recipe is a caprese kabob made with buffalo mozzarella and ripe tomatoes garnished with fresh basil. I adore this recipe because…
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The Easiest Curtains You’ll Ever Hang

Why drop cloth curtains? There are several reasons why I chose to make my own drop cloth curtains instead of purchasing store bought curtains. Handmade drop cloth…

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Blackberry + Brie Bites

You’re going to love this delicious appetizer recipe! This blackberry + brie bite appetizer is super simple and delightfully quick to make. Make the bites a day before your party or whip them together last minute. Ingredients blackberries brie fancy toothpicks…