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Christmas Around the Poplar Cottage, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Christmas Around the Poplar Cottage, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
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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Happy Friday 6/17/22
Happy Friday 6/17/22

painted floors, a film I can’t wait to see, bangs, a block printing icon, a book rec …

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Links & MusingsCathyJune 17, 2022 Comments
Pleated Fabric Lamp Shade Roundup
Pleated Fabric Lamp Shade Roundup

whimsical English cottage vibes ahead…

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Design & Decorating, DIYsCathyJune 16, 2022 Comments
All the Lighting We Picked for Our Primary Bathroom and Closet
All the Lighting We Picked for Our Primary Bathroom and Closet

you really can’t have too much lighting in a bathroom…

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Happy Friday 6/10/22
Happy Friday 6/10/22

links + musings from the week…

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Finishing the Bathroom Millwork
Finishing the Bathroom Millwork

All about the stain and top coat we used to complete our bathroom wainscot

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Happy Friday 6/3/22
Happy Friday 6/3/22

links + musings from the week…

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Our Favorite Sources for Vintage Furniture & Decor
Our Favorite Sources for Vintage Furniture & Decor

plus some of my favorite online auction items right now!

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Design & DecoratingCathyJune 1, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 5/27/22
Happy Friday 5/27/22

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 27, 2022 Comments
Poplar Update: Framing a Second Story
Poplar Update: Framing a Second Story

it’s been a process…

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Happy Friday 5/20/2022
Happy Friday 5/20/2022

links and musings from the week…

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