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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
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Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Farmhouse Pantry // A Solid Marble Backsplash With Curved Corners (I Really, really love It!)
Farmhouse Pantry // A Solid Marble Backsplash With Curved Corners (I Really, really love It!)

the DIY process of creating our curved marble backsplash

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DIYs, The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyFebruary 18, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Farmhouse Pantry // A Cabinet, Countertop, Sink, and Inspiration (+ Help Us Pick a wall-mount faucet!)
Farmhouse Pantry // A Cabinet, Countertop, Sink, and Inspiration (+ Help Us Pick a wall-mount faucet!)

progress in the pantry! Plus a roundup of wall-mount faucets

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Happy Friday 2/14/20
Happy Friday 2/14/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 14, 2020 Comments
DIY // Built-In Shelving Unit
DIY // Built-In Shelving Unit

everything you need to know to build a shelving unit of your own

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DIYs, RemodelsCathyFebruary 13, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Naturally-Colored Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Naturally-Colored Buttercream Frosting Recipe

nature has the best colors ❤️

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Slow(ish) Living, RecipesCathyFebruary 10, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 2/7/20
Happy Friday 2/7/20

Links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 7, 2020 Comments
Going Gray
Going Gray

2 years into growing out my gray hair: what it looks like, what I’ve learned, and what I’d do differently

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Everything You Wanted to Know about Painting with a Sprayer
Everything You Wanted to Know about Painting with a Sprayer

answering all the question we’ve received about painting with a sprayer

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DIYsGarrett PoshustaFebruary 3, 2020farmhouse pantry, farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
Happy Friday 1/31/20
Happy Friday 1/31/20

links from the week…

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Building the Pantry Storage Wall
Building the Pantry Storage Wall

an update on our pantry remodel project

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyJanuary 30, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
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