Renovation in Provence: More Ceiling Surprises
Ashley TinkerOur Renovation: More Ceiling Surprises
So we’re still stripping back to try to get to the bare bones or our new tiny house. During the past few days we’ve gone back upstairs to take down the ceiling that consisted of fake wood made of styrofoam and 2 layers of wonky boards. …Continue reading here for more detail on Ashley’s renovation story and the really hard work required to discover a parefeuille terre cuit.
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