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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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The Board and Batten is (Almost) Done!
The Board and Batten is (Almost) Done!

Eek! an exciting primary bathroom update

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Happy Friday 1/7/22
Happy Friday 1/7/22

links + musings from the week

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Getting More Organized in the Pantry
Getting More Organized in the Pantry

working on our New Years goal

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Our 2021 in Review
Our 2021 in Review

thanks for your encouragement and support this year!

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HolidaysCathyDecember 29, 2021 Comments
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!

a few of our favorite holiday moments from around the farmhouse this year

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Links & MusingsCathyDecember 22, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 12/17/21
Happy Friday 12/17/21

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyDecember 17, 2021 Comments
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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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyDecember 15, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 12/10/21
Happy Friday 12/10/21

Links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyDecember 10, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 12/3/21
Happy Friday 12/3/21

links + musings from the week

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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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