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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
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Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
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Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2020
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
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Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour
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Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour
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DIY // How to Paint a Vintage Cast Iron Tub
DIY // How to Paint a Vintage Cast Iron Tub

we found this 90-year-old tub at a salvage shop and brought it back to life!

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DIYs, Design & Decorating, The FarmhouseCathyAugust 11, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
Our Summer 2022 Garden Tour
Our Summer 2022 Garden Tour

what we planted this year, our outdoor living space, dining al fresco, sources, and more

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Gardens & FlowersCathyAugust 9, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 8/5/22
Happy Friday 8/5/22

back to school favorites, a lived-in English cottage, the perfect linen shirt, how to embrace doing nothing, a murder mystery, …

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Links & MusingsCathyAugust 5, 2022 Comments
A Design Trend I'm Loving :: Scallops
A Design Trend I'm Loving :: Scallops

design inspiration + how to use them in your home & life

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Design & DecoratingCathyAugust 3, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 7/29/22
Happy Friday 7/29/22

the fascinating science behind freckles, kitchen inspo, my daily face sunscreen, 4-ingredient popsicles, a camper makeover, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 29, 2022 Comments
Our Farmhouse Primary Bathroom Reveal
Our Farmhouse Primary Bathroom Reveal

our crafted, historic bathroom, 13-months in the making

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Room RevealsCathyJuly 28, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
Happy Friday 7/22/22
Happy Friday 7/22/22

“Can’t talk, I’m busy being hot”, library love, Blake Lively in looks, a fresh California home, my summer tan, a paisley comeback, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 22, 2022 Comments
How I print and frame vintage art downloads (+ 2 FREE digital downloads!)
How I print and frame vintage art downloads (+ 2 FREE digital downloads!)

an easy and inexpensive art DIY

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Design & DecoratingCathyJuly 21, 2022 Comments
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
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#thepoplarcottage cedar shake siding is finally finished!!! ✨

It took us three years to install these cedar shakes one at a time 😅 Along the way, we learned a few things: good craftsmanship takes time, weather waits for no one, and there’s no
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The upstairs bathroom at #ThePoplarCottage is done! ❤️ Swipe to see all the details

It’s hard to believe that when we first bought Poplar, the upstairs was nothing more than an unfinished attic. Fast forward five years - a house lift, a new po
 

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