we’re cathy and garrett - renovators, storytellers, and old-house enthusiasts bringing timeless homes back to life. here you’ll find practical renovation advice, design inspiration, and the resources to help you create a home that feels warm, lived-in, and beautifully yours. renovating is messy - we’re here to help!
currently: finishing #thepoplarcottage and renovating our forever home in small-town Ellensburg, WA
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…and we fix up old homes in Washington state. After a decade of honing our DIY skills in Seattle, we traded the hubbub of the city for the charm of small-town life. Now settled in our quaint hometown of Ellensburg, WA, we spend our days tackling DIY renovations, embracing a slower lifestyle, and wrangling our 3 kids and we share it all here on the Grit and Polish.
we lovingly restored this beautiful 1912 farmhouse for 7 years while calling it home
easy crafts, nostalgic recipes, and a handmade, slow approach to holiday decorating
our smallest house and biggest remodel to date! This tiny rental is almost done!
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Our favorites from the Farmhouse and beyond
links and musings from the week…