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What I look for In Second-Hand Furniture
What I look for In Second-Hand Furniture

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On the Hunt for Tiles that are Timeless AND Fun

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Strawberry Conversation Heart Cookie Recipe (Repost)
Strawberry Conversation Heart Cookie Recipe (Repost)

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Happy Friday 2/3/2023

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What I'm Making and Gifting this Valentine's Day
What I'm Making and Gifting this Valentine's Day

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Christmas around the cottage ✨ including slushy snow, our first fake tree (in a very tight corner) and just enough decor to make the cottage feel festive without veering into cluttered. Small houses, you know 😉

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The Poplar Cottage kitchen is finally finished! 🤍

What began as a “quick refresh” grew into 5 years of work - a house lift, a new foundation, a second story, countless decisions, and plenty of pauses along the way. But the vision never
Since yesterday’s Farmhouse holiday post sparked so much nostalgia, I thought I’d share a few more of my favorite Christmas moments from that chapter… this time from the kitchen.

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