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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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A Poplar Update + Our Plans for Finishing the Attic
A Poplar Update + Our Plans for Finishing the Attic

Sharing the plans for the finished attic at the Poplar Cottage…

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyJune 16, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 6/11/21
Happy Friday 6/11/21

links + musings from the week

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Links & MusingsCathyJune 11, 2021 Comments
Why We Still Haven't Refinished the Hardwoods in the Kitchen
Why We Still Haven't Refinished the Hardwoods in the Kitchen

and have no plans to anytime soon. Here’s why…

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The FarmhouseCathyJune 9, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 6/4/21
Happy Friday 6/4/21

links + musings from the week

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Design & DecoratingCathyJune 4, 2021 Comments
Avocado Slaw Recipe
Avocado Slaw Recipe

my favorite veggie-heavy lunch!

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RecipesCathyJune 2, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/28/21
Happy Friday 5/28/21

links and musings form the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 28, 2021 Comments
How We're Dealing with Mosquitoes This Summer
How We're Dealing with Mosquitoes This Summer

we’re going high-tech!

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The FarmhouseCathyMay 27, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/21/21
Happy Friday 5/21/21

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 21, 2021 Comments
BIG Things are Happening at Poplar!
BIG Things are Happening at Poplar!

a big juicy update on the foundation + adding square footage to this tiny house

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyMay 19, 2021 Comments
Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser
Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser

uncovering the history of a favorite Craigslist find

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyMay 17, 2021 Comments
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