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Happy Friday 2/10/2023
Happy Friday 2/10/2023

The messy home of Maire Kondo, the best sneaker styles, a small seaside home tour, how the quality of your relationship affects your health, a free gardening course, home, …

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Links & MusingsTerry WirkkalaFebruary 10, 2023 Comments
On the Hunt for Tiles that are Timeless AND Fun
On the Hunt for Tiles that are Timeless AND Fun

Tile that won’t feel dated in 10 years

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Design & DecoratingCathyFebruary 9, 2023kids farmhouse bathroom Comments
Strawberry Conversation Heart Cookie Recipe (Repost)
Strawberry Conversation Heart Cookie Recipe (Repost)

naturally-colored goodness ❤️

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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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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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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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Six months of living small ✨

When we moved our family of five into the Poplar Cottage - all 1,000 square feet of her - it was part necessity, part adventure. We needed a place to land while we started the Hill House renovation, and honestly, we were
A few more pics of the finished picket fence at #thepoplarcottage. Guys, we are SO close to finishing this house! Just waiting on the temps to drop so we can add some more landscaping ☺️
With the right set of tools, Garrett sure can create magic! Swipe to see the picket fence come to life at the Poplar Cottage #HomeDepotPartner 
 
This was a hands-on project, and relied on our stocked Husky Buildout mobile tool storage ever
A few stills from the main bedroom at #thepoplarcottage we finished recently. We just got home from a 2-week road trip and I was dreaming of this bed the whole time 😴 

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