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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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Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More
Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More

how we managed and maintain our rentals from a distance + the landlording philosophies that guide us

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Real Estate & MoneyCathyNovember 6, 2019 Comments
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids

our best tips from 6 years of renovating with young kids at home

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RemodelsCathyNovember 4, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 11/1/19
Happy Friday 11/1/19

links from the week

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 1, 2019 Comments
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)

our new (but actually old) kitchen pendants + budget-friendly picks

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyOctober 31, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
Responding to Your Reader Feedback - A Video Chat
Responding to Your Reader Feedback - A Video Chat

responding to your reader feedback

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CathyOctober 29, 2019video Comments
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
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