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Our Most Popular Pins

We are always so honored to see our work on your Pinterest boards. It gives us a thrill each and every time. So, we thought we’d take a little look into the most popular pins from TEOT projects that you guys…

Renovation Trends: Hex Tile

By now you’ve probably noticed hexagonal tile appearing in bathrooms and kitchens galore, here are 7 examples of  some of our favorite hexagon tile applications. Marble hex lives happily ever after with a modern floating vanity, I love simple shower…

White Appliances on a Comeback?

Speaking of a comeback, have you watched or are already a dedicated viewer of The Comeback on HBO? We recently watched 2 or 3 episodes and it was almost entirely too painful and awkward to watch. But Val is a…

Sconces in the Kitchen

If possible the best approach is to have different levels of lighting in a room to gain a good balance. Different levels of lighting can include recessed ceiling or can lights, sconces, decorative ceiling lights and table and floor lamps. Using varied…

Spring Hill Kitchen: Inspiration

I’m starting a new project; the Spring Hill Kitchen project. I’ll be helping the client with remodeling and adding some character to a little house that’s only about ten years old. Important things to know about the client – likes to stay organized and…

Connecticut Ave Duplex: Venice Beach Inspired

I’ve just started a quick exterior renovation of a 1960s duplex that we’ll call the Connecticut Ave Duplex. It is a facelift project where we are only altering the exterior, no interior work just yet. This duplex is in a…

House Huntin’: Horse Country

Continuing the house hunting series, we venture out to horse country. There is a large equestrian community in the Southern Pines area existing in the beautiful fields and pastures that surround the downtown area. It’s beautiful land and an equally…

Master Bedroom: Renovation Progress

I’m helping a friend remodel their master bedroom. The regular crew and I are taking a break from the Grout Cottage and lending a hand to this transformation from ho hum bedroom to master and commander with a dressing room…

Guest Picks on Houzz.com: New Traditionalist

Sarah chats a bit about how her move has transitioned her aesthetic from “modern cottage” to a “new traditionalists” leaning! Check out the full article here. Guest Picks: New Traditionalists Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Bedroom Products…

TEOT Etsy Shop: Shelved

Remember the shelving in the little cottage kitchen, well it just so happens that some items from the Etsy shop, the Estate Sale were sitting pretty. If you’re interested just click on the link below. 1. Vintage egg cups 2. Rabbit casserole dish 3. Modern white ceramic…

Baby Girl’s Nursery Progress

Sorry about my absence this week, I’ve been trying to get around to photographing the cottage kitchen and doing a lot of other things. These are the images that are influencing the nursery design, Gah Barry you killed me with…

Pocket Neighborhoods: Aurora Dwelling Circle

I’m most intrigued by the idea of pocket neighborhoods because of the communal/social aspect. I think as cities and towns spread some of that neighborly connection is lost. But in pocket neighborhoods you are somewhat forced to commune with your neighbors…

Tuesday’s gone

A laundry list on Tuesday… its kinda weird but I missed the weekend post so I needed to share some things. Last weekend my Mom and I went to the Liberty Antiques Festival, the event is set up on farm land in Liberty,…

Its in the details

One of the projects that I’ve been busy working on is a quick remodel on a little cottage bath. Although the structure was built sometime between the 1920s- early 1950s the trim work in the bathroom was lacking in character. Normally…