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A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse
Nov 17, 2025
A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer
Dec 1, 2022
5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2020
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2020
Dec 15, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Dec 12, 2019
Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour
Dec 19, 2017
Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour
Dec 19, 2017
Dec 19, 2017




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Happy Friday + Links (3/24/17)
Happy Friday + Links (3/24/17)
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMarch 24, 2017 Comments
Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // The Reveal
Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // The Reveal
The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaMarch 21, 2017boys bedroom, farmhouse bedroom, shared boys room, vintage inspired bedroom Comments
Happy Friday + Links (3/17/17)
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMarch 17, 2017 Comments
Master Bedroom Update // How We've Survived Our 'Not So Good' Sleeper
Master Bedroom Update // How We've Survived Our 'Not So Good' Sleeper
The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaMarch 14, 2017kid sleeping bag, roundup, sleep solutions Comments
Happy Friday + Links 3/10/17
Happy Friday + Links 3/10/17
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMarch 10, 2017 Comments
Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // Progress
Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // Progress
The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaMarch 7, 2017 Comments
Happy Friday + Links 3/3/17
Happy Friday + Links 3/3/17
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMarch 3, 2017 Comments
Vintage Find // A Jenny Lind Spool Bed
Vintage Find // A Jenny Lind Spool Bed

all about Jenny Lind spool beds and where we found one

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Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaFebruary 28, 2017jenny lind, jenny lind twin bed, spool bed, spool bed history, favorites, vintage furniture Comments
Happy Friday + Links 2/24/17
Happy Friday + Links 2/24/17
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaFebruary 24, 2017 Comments
Farmhouse Living Room // The Prettiest Chandelier
Farmhouse Living Room // The Prettiest Chandelier
The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaFebruary 21, 2017 Comments
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