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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Dec 17, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Nov 28, 2022
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Holiday Decorating // DIY Hanging Brass Stars
Holiday Decorating // DIY Hanging Brass Stars

a fun DIY for holiday decorating

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HolidaysCathyDecember 10, 2020sponsored, Bernzomatic Comments
Home for the Holidays 2020
Home for the Holidays 2020

we decked the halls ✨

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Happy Friday 12/4/20
Happy Friday 12/4/20

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyDecember 4, 2020 Comments
A Quick Door Refresh at the Poplar Cottage
A Quick Door Refresh at the Poplar Cottage

paint, a new copper light fixture, smart upgrades, and some elbow grease…

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Holidays, The Poplar CottageCathyDecember 3, 2020 Comments
5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer
5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer

keep that greenery from getting crispy…

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HolidaysCathyNovember 30, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 11/27/20
Happy Friday 11/27/20

links + musings from the week

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 27, 2020 Comments
What we Baked this Fall
What we Baked this Fall

6 things I baked (and enjoyed!) this fall in the Farmhouse kitchen

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Slow(ish) LivingCathyNovember 23, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 11/20/20
Happy Friday 11/20/20

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 20, 2020 Comments
Our 2020 Farmhouse Home Tour
Our 2020 Farmhouse Home Tour

we’re opening up our virtual doors…come on in!

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The Farmhouse, Home ToursCathyNovember 19, 2020 Comments
Broccoli Ramen with Peanut Sauce
Broccoli Ramen with Peanut Sauce

a quick and healthy meal

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Slow(ish) Living, RecipesCathyNovember 18, 2020recipe Comments
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