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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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The Farmhouse | the Tour Continues Upstairs
The Farmhouse | the Tour Continues Upstairs
The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaAugust 10, 2016Farmhouse Tour, old house interior Comments
The Farmhouse | A Tour of the Living Spaces
The Farmhouse | A Tour of the Living Spaces
The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaJuly 28, 2016country living, Farmhouse Tour, old farmhouse, the Farmhouse Comments
How Someday became Today
How Someday became Today

how we found and bought the Farmhouse!

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The Farmhouse, Real Estate & MoneyCathy PoshustaJuly 22, 2016Country house, garden shed, old country house, wood staircase Comments
Introducing The Farmhouse!
Introducing The Farmhouse!
The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaJuly 15, 2016country living, farmhouse; country house renovation, moving to the country, more 1/3/19 Comments
Dexter Master Bedroom, Currently
Dexter Master Bedroom, Currently
The Dexter House, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaJuly 1, 2016bedroom renovation, master bedroom Comments
Dexter Backyard: a space for summer
Dexter Backyard: a space for summer
The Dexter House, Remodels, Slow(ish) LivingCathy PoshustaJune 24, 2016backyardComment
Dexter Backyard: Sneak Peak
The Dexter HouseCathy PoshustaJune 17, 2016backyard, naptimeComment
Renovation Inspiration | 6.9.16
Renovation Inspiration | 6.9.16
RemodelsCathy PoshustaJune 9, 2016 Comment
Vintage Sinks in the Kitchen
Vintage Sinks in the Kitchen
The Dexter House, RemodelsCathy PoshustaMay 29, 2016kitchen remodel, vintage replica sink, vintage sink, dexter kitchen Comments
Dexter Backyard: the Beginning
Dexter Backyard: the Beginning
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Decisions, decisions… We couldn’t decide on a backsplash for the Hill House hall bathroom, so I mocked up a few options: 1 No backsplash 2 Simple marble 3 Shaped marble 3b Shaped marble - long 4 Delft tiles Which would you pick?
Our little upstairs snug is starting to feel like a real room! Hard to believe this space was once part of a bedroom. Soft, simple, cozy, and tucked right under the eaves, I already know it’ll be one of the most used spots in the Hill House 😊
Spring at the Poplar Cottage! ☀️🌷🌱 I planted 150 bulbs last Fall (tulips, daffodils, and alliums) and they’ve been an utter delight this Spring! My favorite are the white ‘Popcorn tulips’ 🤍 Can’t wait to watch this garden
 

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