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Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
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Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
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Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
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Happy Friday 2/3/2023
Happy Friday 2/3/2023

an 1850s brownstone renovation (oh my!), Valentines cards, the top 9 products at Trader Joes, should I cut my hair (no really, what do you think?), Jennifer Coolidge, a flattering spring dress, …

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Links & MusingsTerry WirkkalaFebruary 3, 2023 Comments
What I'm Making and Gifting this Valentine's Day
What I'm Making and Gifting this Valentine's Day

recipes and gifts to celebrate love

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Slow(ish) LivingTerry WirkkalaJanuary 31, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 1/27/23
Happy Friday 1/27/23

Hydrangea dreams, how do you heat a caste?, glowing winter skin, the Oscars, “we need pleasure to survive”, how to create a cozy living room, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 27, 2023 Comments
A Darling Chaise Lounge
A Darling Chaise Lounge

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The FarmhouseCathyJanuary 26, 2023 Comments
Wintering :: How do You Get Through the Season?
Wintering :: How do You Get Through the Season?

10 ways I make the most of the winter months

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The FarmhouseCathyJanuary 24, 2023 Comments
diy Peplum Lampshade
diy Peplum Lampshade

an easy pleated lampshade project

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Design & Decorating, DIYsCathyJanuary 21, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 1/20/23
Happy Friday 1/20/23

winter wanderlust, the key to the good life, 2 beautiful new books, how much to budget on groceries, Kim + Scott’s beautiful kitchen remodel, an off-the-grid cabin redo (for just $4k!), mom jeans, octopuses, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 20, 2023 Comments
What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage
What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage

a remodel update on our tiny ‘in-town’ rental

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The Poplar CottageCathyJanuary 17, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 1/13/23
Happy Friday 1/13/23

A Nottinghill home, raising successful kids, nepo babies, a leak proof water bottle?, a Spanish Island home I can’t stop thinking about, handprinted wallpaper, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 13, 2023 Comments
3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware
3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware

this character-rich finish keeps getting better and better!

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyJanuary 10, 2023 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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