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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
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
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Happy Friday 10/14/22
Happy Friday 10/14/22

Fall porch ideas, wise words from Kevin Bacon, a podcast rec, under-$100 jeans, taking care of what you own will never go out of style, which indigenous lands are you on?, fall’s hottest interior design trend, …

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 14, 2022 Comment
What's Inside our New Natural Mattress...
What's Inside our New Natural Mattress...

complete with horsetail and camel hair layers (truly!) and NO chemical fire retardants

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The Farmhouse, House Keeping & MaintenanCathyOctober 13, 2022 Comments
The Farmhouse is White!
The Farmhouse is White!

the colors we picked, what it cost, prep, products, and more

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Design & Decorating, The Farmhouse, House Keeping & MaintenanCathyOctober 11, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 10/7/22
Happy Friday 10/7/22

a new movie, “I’ve always had an attraction to homes with an old spirit”, the new ‘hot girl’ food (ha!), the science behind eating better, taking control of your time, letting kids decorate their rooms, …

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 7, 2022 Comments
Come Vintage Shopping with Me
Come Vintage Shopping with Me

A few of my favorite online recent finds

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Design & DecoratingTerry WirkkalaOctober 6, 2022 Comment
All about our exterior porch stain
All about our exterior porch stain

the colors and projects we used

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Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 4, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 9/30/22
Happy Friday 9/30/22

a new house with an old soul, a twin fashion show, a recent addition to our kitchen, enduring wisdom of ‘Goodnight Moon’, fall drinks, fall shows, …

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 30, 2022 Comments
Smart Blackout Shades in our Guest Bedroom
Smart Blackout Shades in our Guest Bedroom

blinds that come up with the sun ☀️ (or any other time we want them to ;)

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Design & DecoratingCathySeptember 27, 2022 Comment
Happy Friday 9/23/22
Happy Friday 9/23/22

painting our dining room pink!, “slow decorating”, small town art, the Renovation Husbands dreamy kitchen, curb appeal, a fun book rec, …

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 23, 2022 Comments
The evolution of our living room (and some new Castlery furniture)
The evolution of our living room (and some new Castlery furniture)

more seating and less cords in our living room :)

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Design & DecoratingCathySeptember 20, 2022 Comments
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