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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
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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
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Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
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Ever Thought About Becoming a Landlord? Here are our favorite and least-favorite parts of the job
Ever Thought About Becoming a Landlord? Here are our favorite and least-favorite parts of the job

a look at what landlording is really like

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Real Estate & MoneyCathyJanuary 27, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 1/24/20
Happy Friday 1/24/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 24, 2020 Comments
Home Tour // This 1980 Country Cottage is so Full of Character That It Feels a Century Older
Home Tour // This 1980 Country Cottage is so Full of Character That It Feels a Century Older

Tour the beautiful, collected home of Natasha Habermann

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Home ToursCathyJanuary 23, 2020 Comments
We Bought a $400 Blender (And Why It’s Worth Every Penny!)
We Bought a $400 Blender (And Why It’s Worth Every Penny!)

I’d give up my dishwasher before I gave up my Vitamix and here’s why…

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyJanuary 20, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 1/17/20
Happy Friday 1/17/20

links from the week…

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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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Happy Friday 1/10/19
Happy Friday 1/10/19

links from the week…

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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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