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: renovating our family’s Hill House 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.
Poplar Cottage Remodel
our smallest house and biggest remodel to date! This cute home is open to guests
follow along as we turn our newest fixer into our family’s in-town home
we lovingly restored this beautiful 1912 farmhouse for 7 years while calling it home
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Our favorites from the Farmhouse and beyond
links and musings from the week…