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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
Dec 17, 2022
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Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2022
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Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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DIY Cafe Curtain
DIY Cafe Curtain

a quick and budget-friendly sewing project

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DIYs, Design & DecoratingCathyJune 28, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 6/24/22
Happy Friday 6/24/22

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyJune 24, 2022 Comments
Home Tour // A Remodeled 1880s Victorian in London with ALL the Natural Light
Home Tour // A Remodeled 1880s Victorian in London with ALL the Natural Light

I’m crushing hard on this house!

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Home ToursCathyJune 21, 2022 Comments
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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Links & MusingsCathyJune 3, 2022 Comments
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
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