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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 9/18/20
Happy Friday 9/18/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 18, 2020 Comments
Kicking off the Poplar Cottage Remodel :: Demo + our Plans
Kicking off the Poplar Cottage Remodel :: Demo + our Plans

our next renovation project starts RIGHT NOW!

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The Poplar CottageCathySeptember 17, 2020 Comments
Growing a Cut Flower Garden
Growing a Cut Flower Garden

vegetables nourish the body but flowers nourish the soul ✨

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Gardens & FlowersCathySeptember 14, 2020 Comments
Friday 9/11/20
Friday 9/11/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 11, 2020 Comments
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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Links & MusingsCathyAugust 28, 2020 Comments
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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RemodelsCathyAugust 24, 2020 Comments
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