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Peach Zucchini Waffles for Fall
Peach Zucchini Waffles for Fall

Garrett’s waffle recipe is a must try for Fall!

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Slow(ish) Living, RecipesCathySeptember 10, 2020recipeComment
Home Tour // a Rundown Historic Home becomes a Charming Oasis in the City (our Dexter House!)
Home Tour // a Rundown Historic Home becomes a Charming Oasis in the City (our Dexter House!)

wowza! that was a big project. We’re thrilled to be sharing the final tour of our Dexter House with you today

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Home Tours, The Dexter HouseCathySeptember 7, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 9/4/20
Happy Friday 9/4/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 4, 2020 Comments
Painting the Dexter House's Front Door (+ Tips for Picking a Color)
Painting the Dexter House's Front Door (+ Tips for Picking a Color)

I’ve been meaning to paint the Dexter House’s front door since we bought the home 5 years ago…

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The Dexter House, RemodelsCathyAugust 31, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 8/28/20
Happy Friday 8/28/20

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What's Next...
What's Next...

the projects we have coming up next and a few we’ve put on the back burner for now…

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Happy Friday 8/21/20
Happy Friday 8/21/20

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Links & MusingsCathyAugust 21, 2020 Comments
What's Your Go-To Meal?
What's Your Go-To Meal?

A recipe for our go-to farmer’s hash. Get your skillet warmed up to make this easy recipe!

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Country Living, Slow(ish) Living, RecipesCathyAugust 20, 2020recipe Comments
Home Tour // A 1960's California Ranch-Style Home Gets A New Lease on Life
Home Tour // A 1960's California Ranch-Style Home Gets A New Lease on Life

from dated 60s-ranch to stunning family home. Take a tour of Jessica and Tyler’s California home…

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Happy Friday 8/14/20

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Since yesterday’s Farmhouse holiday post sparked so much nostalgia, I thought I’d share a few more of my favorite Christmas moments from that chapter… this time from the kitchen. I know everyone’s saying white kitchens are o
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