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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 11/29/19
Happy Friday 11/29/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 29, 2019 Comments
Farmhouse Kitchen // Paint! (the Tools and Process We Use With A Paint Sprayer)
Farmhouse Kitchen // Paint! (the Tools and Process We Use With A Paint Sprayer)

painting our Farmhouse kitchen: the process, the products, answers to your questions, and lots of photos

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Happy Friday 11/22/19
Happy Friday 11/22/19

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How we Built a Shelf below our Upper Cabinets (+ other layouts we considered)
How we Built a Shelf below our Upper Cabinets (+ other layouts we considered)

an inexpensive and easy design upgrade ✨

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The FarmhouseCathyNovember 21, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
What’s Your Ideal Home Size?
What’s Your Ideal Home Size?

How big is your home? Does it feel too big, too small, or just right? We asked 5 home bloggers and this is what we learned…

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Happy Friday 11/15/19
Happy Friday 11/15/19

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DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf
DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf

everything you need to build one of our go-to shaker peg shelves

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DIYs, The FarmhouseCathyNovember 14, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent
Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent

inspiration for our new built-in hood vent in the Farmhouse kitchen remodel

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Happy Friday 11/8/19
Happy Friday 11/8/19

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Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim
Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim

a home tour full of wood trim and white walls that’s giving me ALL the inspiration for our own Farmhouse!

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Home ToursCathyNovember 7, 2019 Comments
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