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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
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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
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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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Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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What Helps You Get Through Winter?
What Helps You Get Through Winter?

4 simple things I do to help me get through winter

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Happy Friday 1/8/2021
Happy Friday 1/8/2021

links and musings from the week…

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One Year of Age on Our Unlacquered Brass Hardware
One Year of Age on Our Unlacquered Brass Hardware

what our raw brass looks like now…

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My Grandmother's German Sour Cream Twists
My Grandmother's German Sour Cream Twists

it’s a virtual holiday cookie swap ✨

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Our Most Popular Posts of the Year
Our Most Popular Posts of the Year

2020 was a doozy, but we had some bright spots…

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Happy Friday 12/18/20
Happy Friday 12/18/20

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The Poplar Cottage Kitchen Layout & Appliances
The Poplar Cottage Kitchen Layout & Appliances

we’re making some progress!

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Books I've Enjoyed Lately
Books I've Enjoyed Lately

read any good books this year?

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Let's Make Paper Stars!
Let's Make Paper Stars!

an easy holiday craft

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Happy Friday 12/11/20
Happy Friday 12/11/20

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