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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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Our Farmhouse Laundry Room!
Our Farmhouse Laundry Room!

today’s the day! check out our Farmhouse laundry room reveal

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Room RevealsCathyOctober 17, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
4 Essential Tips for Renovating with Your Partner (and staying Together!)
4 Essential Tips for Renovating with Your Partner (and staying Together!)

these 4 things help us get through every renovation without compromising our relationship

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RemodelsCathyOctober 14, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/11/19
Happy Friday 10/11/19

links from the week…

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2019 Reader Survey…We want to Hear From You!
2019 Reader Survey…We want to Hear From You!

our reader survey

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Happy Friday 10/4/19
Happy Friday 10/4/19

links from the week

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DIY // How to Paint ANY Wood Floor
DIY // How to Paint ANY Wood Floor

we painted our laundry room floors! and 4 years ago we painted the Dexter House floors. here’s how to paint ANY wood floor!

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DIYs, The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyOctober 3, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
How to Center An Off-Center Ceiling Light (Without Moving the Junction Box)
How to Center An Off-Center Ceiling Light (Without Moving the Junction Box)

how to center an off-centered light fixture (the easy way!)

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Happy Friday 9/27/19
Happy Friday 9/27/19

links from the week…

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How We Selected New Windows for Our Old House (& What they Cost)
How We Selected New Windows for Our Old House (& What they Cost)

how we selected new wood windows for our century-old home (& what they cost)

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Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel
Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel

why we love to incorporate vintage furniture into our kitchen remodels

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathySeptember 23, 2019 Comments
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