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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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A Scalloped Jute Rug for the Closet
A Scalloped Jute Rug for the Closet

plus a roundup of jute rugs with a twist

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Design & DecoratingCathyJuly 19, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 7/15/22
Happy Friday 7/15/22

no-churn ice cream, mixing antiques, movie of the night, comments on love, the galaxy, glamping, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 15, 2022 Comments
We Made a Mistake...
We Made a Mistake...

a plumbing error 9 months in the making and what it means for our original clawfoot tub…

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Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyJuly 13, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
Happy Friday 7/8/22
Happy Friday 7/8/22

a house I’m OBSESSED with, tricks to improve your memory, work + play boots, DIY kitchen cabinets, the magic of a little danger, a book rec, + more …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 8, 2022 Comments
Recreating Historic Trim in our Primary Suite
Recreating Historic Trim in our Primary Suite

all the profiles we used to match our original 1912 headers

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Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyJuly 5, 2022 Comments
Small Vintage Rug Roundup
Small Vintage Rug Roundup

one of a kind rugs we love

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Design & DecoratingCathyJuly 4, 2022Comment
Happy Friday 7/1/22
Happy Friday 7/1/22

a rug decision, Nancy Meyer’s home, how to enjoy life more, a beach read, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 1, 2022 Comments
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
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The Poplar Cottage kitchen is finally finished! 🤍

What began as a “quick refresh” grew into 5 years of work - a house lift, a new foundation, a second story, countless decisions, and plenty of pauses along the way. But the vision never
Since yesterday’s Farmhouse holiday post sparked so much nostalgia, I thought I’d share a few more of my favorite Christmas moments from that chapter… this time from the kitchen.

I know everyone’s saying white kitchens are o
Every year around this time, I find myself missing the Farmhouse just a little ✨
Something about that white kitchen, the tall windows, and the way the whole place seemed to glow at Christmas. ✨

So here are a few of my favorite holiday moments from t
 

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