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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Dec 17, 2022
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
Dec 15, 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
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!
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Our Chicken Coop!
Our Chicken Coop!

all the details on our chicken’s new digs

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Country LivingCathyJuly 13, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 7/10/20
Happy Friday 7/10/20

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Dreaming of Wallpaper in the Dining Room + Our New (Old) Piano
Dreaming of Wallpaper in the Dining Room + Our New (Old) Piano

Take a tour of our dining room and weigh in on wallpaper

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyJuly 6, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 07/03/20
Happy Friday 07/03/20

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The Pandemic and our Best Laid Plans
The Pandemic and our Best Laid Plans

We were planning to sell our house this summer, but…

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Links & MusingsCathyJune 29, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 6/26/20
Happy Friday 6/26/20

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Need a Good Read? Here are Some Books I've Enjoyed Lately
Need a Good Read? Here are Some Books I've Enjoyed Lately

12 books I’ve enjoyed lately…

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Happy Friday 6/19/20
Happy Friday 6/19/20

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Home Tour // This 1930s Minneapolis Duplex was Remodeled into a Stunning Family Home
Home Tour // This 1930s Minneapolis Duplex was Remodeled into a Stunning Family Home

tour the home of Erin Francois and her family

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Home ToursCathyJune 15, 2020 Comments
Happy Thursday 6/11/20
Happy Thursday 6/11/20

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