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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 9/20/19
Happy Friday 9/20/19

links from the week

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 20, 2019 Comments
10 strategies for Dealing With Renovation Fatigue (A Crowd-Sourced List)
10 strategies for Dealing With Renovation Fatigue (A Crowd-Sourced List)

10 great strategies for dealing with ‘renovation fatigue’

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathySeptember 19, 2019 Comments
Switching Gears Back to the Laundry Room Remodel
Switching Gears Back to the Laundry Room Remodel

getting back into the laundry room…

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The FarmhouseCathySeptember 16, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
Happy Friday 9/13/19
Happy Friday 9/13/19

links from the week

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 13, 2019 Comments
How to DIY a Panel-Ready Dishwasher (+ What Ours Cost)
How to DIY a Panel-Ready Dishwasher (+ What Ours Cost)

everything you need to know to DIY a panel-front dishwasher (plus what our’s cost!)

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DIYs, The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathySeptember 12, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno, DIY Comments
Are you a City Person or A Country Person?
Are you a City Person or A Country Person?

sharing all our favorite and least-favorite things about living in the city and the country

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Happy Friday 9/6/19
Happy Friday 9/6/19

happy Friday links from around the web

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 6, 2019 Comments
5 Kitchens Where Shaker Pegs Stole the Show (+ Other Spots to Put These Classic Pegs!)
5 Kitchens Where Shaker Pegs Stole the Show (+ Other Spots to Put These Classic Pegs!)

5 kitchens where shaker pegs stole the show, plus other spots to use these classic pegs

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Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathySeptember 5, 2019 Comments
Farmhouse Kitchen // Remodel update: What's Working and What's Not
Farmhouse Kitchen // Remodel update: What's Working and What's Not

a kitchen remodel update on the gas-line saga + what’s working for us in this space, and what’s not

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathySeptember 2, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
Happy Friday 8/30/19
Happy Friday 8/30/19

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