Place St. Russell

David & Stephen St. Russell 👬🛠🏠 🐕🐝 Husbands renovating our 1894 Boston Victorian and taking a look back on our past projects 📍Boston

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🐝 Bittersweet Update: Our honeybees didn’t make it 🙁 BUT that allowed us to harvest the wax and honey that was left behind! 🍯 As a first time beekeeper I knew the risk of losing the hive was high but learned a ton and I am so excited to try again next year... Until then we will sit around and sip on some sweet sweet honey!! . . . #honeycomb #honey #honeybee #beekeepersofinstagram #beekeeper #bees #queenbee #beehive #topbarhive #beewax (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBUc0BHV7Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8khzrjljm3d8

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Every year we find ourselves with a mantel covered in Christmas cards and we just freakin love them. Simultaneously, every year we discuss sending our own cards (and never do). We are always amazed by the time and effort our friends and family set aside during a busy time to send us some joy in the mail. We swear, one year we will do the same. . . . #placestrussell #renovation #remodel #construction #fixerupper #christmas #christmascards #holidaycards #christmasdecor #christmasdecoration #mantel #fireplace #gasfireplace #diyhome #instahome #diy #remodeling #victorian #fixerupperstyle #homeimprovement #homedecor #instadesign #interiors #homedesign #oldhouselove #19thcentury #victorianhouse #homerenovation #mywestelm @westelm (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqKA2CHac8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tc36gwndac4i

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Stephen got to do something really cool this morning! Check out the penthouse views from Level 61 at One Dalton! For those who don't know, Stephen works for Suffolk Construction (yes, we have day jobs 😂) and today along with @cityscapeboston they brought 11 photographers to the very top floor of one of Boston's highest new buildings. This was the last chance before the last of the exterior walls go up to capture these unobstructed views. It was freezing, but totally worth it! Check out the hashtag #SuffolkScapes to see some of the amazing imagery the group captured! @buildsmart 📷 @simpleworkszach . . . #placestrussell #boston #cityofboston #onedalton #1dalton #cityscapeboston #buildsmart #igersboston #igboston #bostonusa #bostondotcom #igersnewengland #bostonlove #bostonma #fourseasons #suffolkconstruction #construction #constructionlife #contractor #constructionworker #massachusetts #bostonskyline #iheartboston #bostonlife #contractors #bostonian #ig_boston #prudential (at Four Seasons / One Dalton) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrfjOR4nlAo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jrdm5xx67e5h

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On a cold and dreary day like today, a hot spring and a splash of color sounds pretty nice, doesn't it?! Throwing it back to our honeymoon #StRussellEuroTrip and dreaming of the Blue Lagoon 😩 . . . #placestrussell #tbt #throwback #eurotrip #bluelagoon #iceland #visiticeland #icelandtrip #inspiredbyiceland #eurotour #ísland #icelandic #reykjavik #hotspring #bluewaters #husbands #gayhusbands #gaycouple #future_boyfriend #lgbt #gayswithstories #gayloveyay #renohusbands #renovation (at Blue Lagoon Iceland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVBjZhHPbp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1udsrp0e4zdu2

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Déjà vu! Front porch lights are up! Check out the last photo we posted for the "before". Now it feels like Christmas 🎄🤗 . . . #placestrussell #renovation #remodel #fixerupper #construction #diy #instahome #diyhome #remodeling #victorian #fixerupperstyle #homeimprovement #homedecor #christmas #chrismasdecor #porch #wraparoundporch #christmasdecorations #holidaydecor #home #19thcentury #victorianhome #oldhome #victorianhouse #mybhg #homerenovation #design (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJle_hnhrn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xrpocagj7xq

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FriYAY! So excited to get back to work on the house this weekend! Beween David's trip and Stephen feeling under the weather progress has been slow the past couple weeks. On the docket: MORE TRIM! And maybe add a little more chrisrmas cheer to the front porch 🎄🤗 . . . #placestrussell #renovation #remodel #fixerupper #construction #diy #instahome #diyhome #remodeling #victorian #fixerupperstyle #homeimprovement #homedecor #christmas #chrismasdecor #porch #wraparoundporch #christmasdecorations #holidaydecor #home #19thcentury #victorianhome #oldhome #victorianhouse #mybhg #homerenovation #design #tgif #friyay https://www.instagram.com/p/BrF6_P1HzCC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j20oqvtzu2ai

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Just your gratuitous tree picture 🎄 Last night we decorated the tree with vintage ornaments gifted by Stephen's mom. We loved it so much we totally forgot about all of our other ornaments! You know, the sentimental ones, the tacky ones, the cheap ones you bought for your very first tree? So what now? I think we need another tree 😏. How about you, do you have more than one tree?! . . . #placestrussell #christmas #christmastree #realtree #realchristmastree #douglasfir #fir #ornaments #vintageornaments #vintagechristmas #christmasdecor #holidaydecor #merrychristmas #christmastime #christmasornaments #december #christmasdecorations #christmas2018 #diy #diyhome #renovation #homerenovation #homeimprovement #remodeling #doityourself #remodel (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrAgxoenTKn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=816iqbkva927

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While David was away this past week, Stephen went on a baking-spree! Today we are so excited to be a part of this year's #BlogHopCookieSwap 🍪 We, along with bunch of awesome design folks, are sharing our favorite holiday cookie recipies. Check out the link in our bio for our Crinkle Cookie recipe. You'll also find links to the recipes from the people below! @roomfortuesday @klinteriors @lifeonvirginiastreet @centered_by_design @briahammelinteriors @houseofhipstersblog @francois_et_moi @coco.kelley @erinkestenbaum @boxwoodavenue @simplygrove @anitayokota @place.st.russell . . . #placestrussell #cookieswap #bloghop #roomfortuesday #christmascookies #cookies #holidaycookies #baking #cookie #homemade #crinklecookies #instabake #diy #diyhome #instasweet #bake #dessert #decoratedcookies #homebaking #tutorial #cookierecipe #freebie #mybhg #sodomino (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7tY2pnMnz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pj69q5vux8ic

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I think Dexter is pretending it's Sping. I know Dude, this window somtimes fools us too. 🌷🐕🥀 . . . #placestrussell #renovation #remodel #fixerupper #diy #instahome #diyhome #victorian #fixerupperstyle #hgtv #homedecor #19thcentury #oldhouselove #victorianhouse #mybhg #modernvictorian #homerenovation #interiors #housebeautiful #stainedglass #stainglass #housesofdorchester #dorchester #dorchesterma #shiba #shibainu #woodpaneling (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bque9X0H3Im/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qtlwxqoofh3c

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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Today we are thankful for so many things, including the opportunity to bring new life into our home. We pinch ourselves everyday. We are also thankful for all you that follow along on this crazy journey. Thank you for your community, your comments, and your encouragement that keeps us going everyday! . . . #placestrussell #tbt #throwback #renohusbands #renovationhusbands #renovation #remodel #fixerupper #construction #diy #instahome #diyhome #remodeling #victorian #19thcentury #oldhouselove #victorianhouse #homerenovation #housebeautiful #husbands #dorchester #bostonrenovation #sodomino #bostonhomemag #globemaghome #bostonglobelife #fireplace #majolica #thanksgiving (at Dorchester, Boston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqfZ5nPnkEf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k6r15hrnv2tv

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First, Maybe Annual, Friendsgiving was a huge success (and cute AF.) You have the family you are born into and you have the family you choose. We are SO thankful for both 🦃 . . . #placestrussell #friendsgiving #thanksgiving #turkey #normanrockwell #freedomfromwant #thankgivingdecor #holidaydecor #husbands #instagay #gaycouple #loveislove #bestfriends #autumn #goodfriends #pride #lovewins #bestfriend #thankful #thanksgiving2018 #frenchtuck (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXhRYYnny6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tfjx1615838c

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Does anyone know how to help birds find a bird feeder? Admittedly, we added it for our dog Gemma (who is obsessed), and are having the hardest time attracting any birds. I mean how cute will it be to watch birds while “working from home” this winter?! 🐦 . . . . #placestrussell #renovation #remodel #fixerupper #diy #instahome #remodeling #diyhome #fixerupperstyle #victorian #construction #homedecor #instadesign #home #hgtv #victorianhouse #mybhg #homerenovation #decor #housegoals #interiors #housebeautiful #interiordesign #homestyle #birders #birdfeeder #wfh #birdwaters #birdwatching (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNHCGHnuUA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gbat4u3md589

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Sometimes it's a countertop, sometimes it's a workbench? 🤷🏻‍♂️ We're all about multiuse spaces 😂 #renovationlife . . . . #placestrussell #remodel #fixerupper #construction #instahome #diy #diyhome #remodeling #fixerupperstyle #homeimprovement #homedecor #instadesign #homedesign #renolife #modernvictorian #homerenovation #interiors #homerehab #reno #interiordesign #constructionlife #kitchen #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #doityourself #kitchendecor (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqK2ufjHD6o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=62i0d6umdmta

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WOAH. This weekend was HUGE. Over the last six years of doing house projects we have learned A LOT. Periodically we do a project that pushes us forward into new and more challenging territory… This project has proven to do just that. This is not our first round of trim work but never have we done it with this level of precision. Needless to say our brains are killing us today.🙃 . . What are you working on that you want to push to the next level? We want to hear what it is! . . . #placestrussell #renovation #remodel #fixerupper #construction #diy #instahome #diyhome #remodeling #victorian #fixerupperstyle #homeimprovement #homedecor #instadesign #hgtv #home #homedesign #19thcentury #trim #millwork #andersenmcquaid #scribe #carpentry #contractor #mybhg #interiorinspiration #constructionlife (at Dorchester, Boston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqINiH8nu2p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19kxtzyxowkkq

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We are just plastered!... with yellow leaves. Fall is obviously is full force and we are HERE FOR IT. So ready to start up this holiday season! Is it bad that we're itching to start decorating for Christmas?! 🎄🙈  What's your rule for when it’s okay to start decking the halls? . . . #placestrussell #porch #pumpkin #autumn #autumncolors #dorchester #yellowleaves #falldecor #autumndecor #falltime #autumncolours #psl #fallcolors #pumpkins #autumnleaves #instaautumn #autumndays #ilovefall #autumnal #autumnweather #autumnstyle #fall #november #leaves #leaffall #foliage (at Dorchester, Boston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4tDy7H-9a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1duj233vmsdu

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There is nothing these two Hungry Hungry Hippos love more than hosting get togethers in our home. We had such a great time handing out candy with our spooky buddies last night. Swipe for the costume Stephen ended up in at the end of the night 👠😂 . . . #placestrussell #halloween#halloweenparty #trickortreat #hungryhungryhippos #october #halloween2018 #costume #horror #fall #halloweencostume #jackolantern #instax #polaroid #jackskellington #oktober #nightmarebeforechristmas #snapitseeit #instantfilm #husbands #instagay #instantphotography #polaroidcamera #instax300 #instaxwide (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BppYSZFHtni/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cp6kwfigsyb9

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Where is that one place you just can’t stop going back to? For us it’s P-Town. A few times a year we venture over and get to spend a handful of days just letting our hair down, ya know? The weekend of Halloween is especially bittersweet as we start getting excited for the holidays ahead, knowing that we will have to wait an entire season until we can return. Where's your special place? 📍 . . . #placestrussell #renohusbands #husbands #provincetown #ptown #instagay #gaycouple #gayhusbands #halloween #spookybear #spookybear2018 #loveislove #familyportrait #trickortreat #beach #capecod #provincetowntheater #future_boyfriend #lovewins #lgbtq #gaymen #october #pride #capecodimages #familyphoto #lgbtpride (at Provincetown, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BphXJSQH_4c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kxpcyw56eh4z