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DIY Metal String Light Hook
DIY Metal String Light Hook

how we hang our string lights at the Farmhouse

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Read any good books lately?
Read any good books lately?

13 books to add to your summer reading list…

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Happy Friday 4/23/21
Happy Friday 4/23/21

links and musings from the week…

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Happy Friday 4/16/21
Happy Friday 4/16/21

links and musings from the week…

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What We Think About Having Our Fridge in the Pantry, One Year Later
What We Think About Having Our Fridge in the Pantry, One Year Later

weighing in on this surprisingly hot topic…

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The Farmhouse, Design & Decorating, KitchensCathyApril 13, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 4/9/21
Happy Friday 4/9/21

links and musings from the week…

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We Cut the Quartz Backsplash for Poplar!
We Cut the Quartz Backsplash for Poplar!

this quartz is speaking my love language!

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Happy Friday 4/2/21
Happy Friday 4/2/21

links + musings from the week

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Banana Blender Crepes
Banana Blender Crepes

our family can’t get enough of this easy breakfast

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Recipes, Slow(ish) LivingCathyMarch 31, 2021 Comments
A Custom Plate Rack for Poplar
A Custom Plate Rack for Poplar

all the details on the custom oak plate rack I designed and had an Etsy craftsman bring it to life!

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