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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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Our Living Room Is Starting to Come Together (A 4-year update)
Our Living Room Is Starting to Come Together (A 4-year update)

tour our historic, cozy living room

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The FarmhouseCathyOctober 12, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 10/9/20
Happy Friday 10/9/20

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 9, 2020 Comments
All About Demo: Tools, Tips + An Update on the Poplar Cottage
All About Demo: Tools, Tips + An Update on the Poplar Cottage

essentials for demolition

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyOctober 8, 2020 Comments
5 Tips for Extending the Life of Cut Flowers
5 Tips for Extending the Life of Cut Flowers

make your blooms last longer

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Gardens & FlowersCathyOctober 5, 2020sponsored Comments
Happy Friday 10/2/20
Happy Friday 10/2/20

links from the week

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 2, 2020Comment
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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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathySeptember 28, 2020sponsored Comments
Happy Friday 9/25/20
Happy Friday 9/25/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 25, 2020 Comments
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
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