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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 2/28/20
Happy Friday 2/28/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 28, 2020 Comments
Six Fun Board Games to Play with Kids
Six Fun Board Games to Play with Kids

these fun board games will have you asking your kids for a rematch!

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Slow(ish) LivingCathyFebruary 27, 2020 Comments
DIY // How to Paint Cabinets by Hand (+ An Update On Our Farmhouse Pantry)
DIY // How to Paint Cabinets by Hand (+ An Update On Our Farmhouse Pantry)

our favorite way to hand-paint cabinets + a pantry update

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The Farmhouse, DIYs, RemodelsCathyFebruary 24, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Happy Friday 2/21/20
Happy Friday 2/21/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 21, 2020 Comments
Home Tour // This Spanish Art Deco Remodel Strikes the Perfect Balance of Modern and Traditional
Home Tour // This Spanish Art Deco Remodel Strikes the Perfect Balance of Modern and Traditional

tour a recently-remodeled Spanish Art Deco home designed by Katie Hodges

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Home ToursCathyFebruary 20, 2020 Comments
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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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyFebruary 17, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
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
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