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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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Farmhouse Living // Ten Great Bedtime Stories For Your little Valentine
Farmhouse Living // Ten Great Bedtime Stories For Your little Valentine
Cathy PoshustaFebruary 1, 2018Farmhouse Living, Kids Books Comments
Porch House // A Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Powder Bathroom
Porch House // A Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Powder Bathroom

a budget-friendly powder bath (psst: my favorite bathroom reno of all time!)

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The Porch House, Remodels, Room RevealsCathy PoshustaJanuary 30, 2018budget bathroom renovation, powder bathroom Comments
Farmhouse Friday 1/26/18
Farmhouse Friday 1/26/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaJanuary 26, 2018 Comments
Why we opt for REAL House Plants and Flowers in our homes
Why we opt for REAL House Plants and Flowers in our homes
Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaJanuary 25, 2018faux plants, house plants, why have real plants Comments
8 Great Wallpapers for a Powder Bathroom
8 Great Wallpapers for a Powder Bathroom
Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaJanuary 23, 2018bathroom renovation, powder bathroom wallpaper Comments
Farmhouse Friday 1/19/18
Farmhouse Friday 1/19/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaJanuary 19, 2018 Comments
Porch House // Why we added A Powder Bathroom + Tips for Adding Your Own
Porch House // Why we added A Powder Bathroom + Tips for Adding Your Own
The Porch House, RemodelsCathy PoshustaJanuary 18, 2018 Comment
The Porch House // Adding vintage charm to a New Kitchen
The Porch House // Adding vintage charm to a New Kitchen

how we add that ‘something special’ to our renovated kitchens

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The Porch House, Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaJanuary 16, 2018add vintage charm to a new kitchen, how to add character to a new kitchen, how to love my kitchen, i hate my kitchen Comments
Happy Friday + Links 1/12/18
Happy Friday + Links 1/12/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaJanuary 12, 2018 Comments
Porch House // A (Finished!) White and Wood Mudroom
Porch House // A (Finished!) White and Wood Mudroom
The Porch House, RemodelsCathy PoshustaJanuary 11, 2018 Comments
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