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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 6/8/18
Happy Friday 6/8/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaJune 8, 2018 Comment
Farmhouse Friday 6/1/18
Farmhouse Friday 6/1/18
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DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains // How to Make Budget IKEA Curtains Look Like a Million Bucks
DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains // How to Make Budget IKEA Curtains Look Like a Million Bucks

these curtains came in at just $25/panel!

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The Farmhouse, DIYs, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaMay 29, 2018 Comments
Farmhouse Friday 5/25/18
Farmhouse Friday 5/25/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMay 25, 2018 Comment
Daphne's Nursery // the Reveal Video
Daphne's Nursery // the Reveal Video
The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaMay 21, 2018 Comments
Farmhouse Friday 5/18/18
Farmhouse Friday 5/18/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMay 18, 2018 Comments
House Hacking // 3 Reasons to Rent out Your Home for a Weekend
House Hacking // 3 Reasons to Rent out Your Home for a Weekend
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Farmhouse Friday 05/11/18
Farmhouse Friday 05/11/18
Links & MusingsCathy PoshustaMay 11, 2018 Comments
The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery Reveal (ORC wk 6)
The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery Reveal (ORC wk 6)

a simple, white, historic Farmhouse nursery for a little girl

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The FarmhouseCathy PoshustaMay 9, 2018antique bed, farmhouse nursery, girl bedroom, girl nursery, guest room nursery, historic bedroom, historic nursery, nursery Comments
The Farmhouse Master Bedroom on Home Love Network
The Farmhouse Master Bedroom on Home Love Network
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