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Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Lovers
Nov 20, 2025
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Lovers
Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
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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Porch House // Dining Room Before + After
Porch House // Dining Room Before + After
The Porch House, Room RevealsCathy PoshustaFebruary 22, 2018Dining room Comments
Durability of Marble Countertops // The Ravenna Kitchen 4 years laters
Durability of Marble Countertops // The Ravenna Kitchen 4 years laters
The Ravenna HouseCathy PoshustaFebruary 20, 2018marble countertops Comments
Farmhouse Friday 2/16/18
Farmhouse Friday 2/16/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaFebruary 16, 2018 Comments
Inspiration for Sticking to your Renovation Budget and Being Generally Smart with Money
Inspiration for Sticking to your Renovation Budget and Being Generally Smart with Money
Real Estate & MoneyCathy PoshustaFebruary 15, 2018budget renovations, early retirement, how to live cheaply, how to retire early, financial posts Comments
Farmhouse Master Bedroom Update // How We're Surviving Winter
Farmhouse Master Bedroom Update // How We're Surviving Winter
The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaFebruary 13, 2018beautiful bedroom, farmhouse master bedroom, leesa mattress, leesa mattress review, white master bedroom, winter bedroom refresh Comments
Farmhouse Friday 2/9/18
Farmhouse Friday 2/9/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaFebruary 9, 2018farmhouse friday, Links Comment
Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations To Date
Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations To Date
The Bryant House, The Dexter House, The Porch House, RemodelsCathy PoshustaFebruary 8, 2018 Comments
Porch House // What this new bathroom cost + Budget Tips
Porch House // What this new bathroom cost + Budget Tips
The Porch House, Remodels, Real Estate & MoneyCathy PoshustaFebruary 6, 2018bathroom renovation, half bathroom budget, powder bathroom budget, what a powder bathroom costs, bathroom reveal/budget Comments
Our HGTV Pilot "Master Plan" Aired! (and here's how to watch it)
Our HGTV Pilot "Master Plan" Aired! (and here's how to watch it)
The Porch HouseCathy PoshustaFebruary 5, 2018ellensburg hgtv show, hgtv master plan, HGTV pilot, how to watch hgtv pilot, new hgtv show Comments
Farmhouse Friday 2/2/18
Farmhouse Friday 2/2/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaFebruary 2, 2018 Comments
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