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Happy Friday 12/17/21
Happy Friday 12/17/21

links + musings from the week…

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The Poplar Cottage's NEW Foundation (+ what it all cost)
The Poplar Cottage's NEW Foundation (+ what it all cost)

All the work involved to pour a new foundation under an old house + what it all cost

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Happy Friday 12/10/21
Happy Friday 12/10/21

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Happy Friday 12/3/21
Happy Friday 12/3/21

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A Simple Paper Bauble DIY (using William Morris wallpaper samples!)
A Simple Paper Bauble DIY (using William Morris wallpaper samples!)

let the holiday decorating begin!

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Our Favorite Purchases & Gifts of the Year (a gift guide of sorts...)
Our Favorite Purchases & Gifts of the Year (a gift guide of sorts...)

33 things we have bought or been gifted in 2021 and loved!

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Happy Friday 11/19/21
Happy Friday 11/19/21

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Happy Friday 11/12/21

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Where We *Hide* the Kids' Toys
Where We *Hide* the Kids' Toys

our living room doubles as the play room, let me show you where the toys are

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A Simple Thanksgiving
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