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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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The Path Less Traveled: Lessons from our Quest for Financial Independence
The Path Less Traveled: Lessons from our Quest for Financial Independence

Garrett shares some thoughts about our unique path in life

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Links & MusingsGarrett PoshustaJanuary 16, 2020 Comments
The Budget Breakdown of Our Farmhouse Kitchen
The Budget Breakdown of Our Farmhouse Kitchen

a breakdown of our kitchen remodel budget

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Real Estate & MoneyCathyJanuary 13, 2020farmhouse kitchen reno, kitchen budget Comments
Happy Friday 1/10/19
Happy Friday 1/10/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 10, 2020 Comments
Photos from 1944 of Our Farmhouse Kitchen
Photos from 1944 of Our Farmhouse Kitchen

our kitchen in 1944…

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyJanuary 9, 2020farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
Starting the Farmhouse Pantry
Starting the Farmhouse Pantry

starting our next project…

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyJanuary 6, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Happy Friday 1/3/20
Happy Friday 1/3/20

links from the week…

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The Top 10 Posts of 2019
The Top 10 Posts of 2019

the 10 most-read posts of 2019 on the Grit and Polish

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CathyDecember 30, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 12/27/19
Happy Friday 12/27/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyDecember 27, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 12/20/19
Happy Friday 12/20/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyDecember 20, 2019Comment
Our 2019 Holiday Home Tour
Our 2019 Holiday Home Tour

welcome to our Farmhouse ✨

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Holidays, The FarmhouseCathyDecember 19, 2019 Comments
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