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Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity
May 5, 2026
Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity
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Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
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Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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the FINAL Poplar Cottage Floor Plan (well probably 😉)
the FINAL Poplar Cottage Floor Plan (well probably 😉)

deciding where the bathroom door should go

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The Poplar Cottage, Budget & PlanningCathyOctober 1, 2020 Comments
How to Get the Most Out of Your Kitchen Renovation: the Planning Process
How to Get the Most Out of Your Kitchen Renovation: the Planning Process

takeaways from our Farmhouse kitchen remodel

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, KitchensCathySeptember 28, 2020sponsored Comments
Happy Friday 9/25/20
Happy Friday 9/25/20

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The Poplar Cottage Floor Plan (Weigh in!)
The Poplar Cottage Floor Plan (Weigh in!)

we’re deciding between these 2 floor plans…

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathySeptember 24, 2020 Comments
Home Tour // A Remodeled “80s Special” Is Anything But a Starter House
Home Tour // A Remodeled “80s Special” Is Anything But a Starter House

This 1280sf Portland, OR home is comfortable and efficient

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Home ToursCathySeptember 21, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 9/18/20
Happy Friday 9/18/20

links from the week…

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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

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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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