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Six Months of Small Living at the Poplar Cottage
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Grow these cut flowers to have garden bouquets all summer long
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Grow these cut flowers to have garden bouquets all summer long
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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 CottageCathyOctober 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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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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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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A few more pics of the finished picket fence at #thepoplarcottage. Guys, we are SO close to finishing this house! Just waiting on the temps to drop so we can add some more landscaping ☺️
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