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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Dec 17, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2022
Dec 15, 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
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




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A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85
A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85

a review of our robot vacuum

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The FarmhouseCathyOctober 28, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/25/19
Happy Friday 10/25/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 25, 2019 Comments
The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money
The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money

the final numbers on our laundry room + budget tips you can use on your next remodel

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Real Estate & MoneyCathyOctober 24, 2019farmhouse laundry renoComment
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets

our favorite white paint color for kitchens, cabinets, and more (lots, LOTS more!)

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Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 21, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/18/19
Happy Friday 10/18/19

links from the week

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 18, 2019 Comments
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

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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

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