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A Darling Chaise Lounge
A Darling Chaise Lounge

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Wintering :: How do You Get Through the Season?
Wintering :: How do You Get Through the Season?

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diy Peplum Lampshade
diy Peplum Lampshade

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What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage
What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage

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Happy Friday 1/13/23
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3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware
3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware

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Happy Friday 1/6/23
Happy Friday 1/6/23

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Happy 110th Birthday, Farmhouse!
Happy 110th Birthday, Farmhouse!

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Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse
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Some pics of #thepoplarcottage front room because WE FINALLY HAVE FURNITURE AFTER 4 YEARS OF RENOVATING! Eeek! 
 
This combo sitting/dining room is anchored by the most beautiful couch from @potterybarn (#gifted) in a performance fabric and my N
Exterior lights at #thepoplarcottage (and some pumpkins and mums, because…fall!!!). 

I actually bought these @rejuvenation light fixtures 4 years ago but with all the lifting/lowering/re-siding of the house, we had to wait to install them. Fo
 

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