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The Cedar Shake Siding Reveal at the Poplar Cottage (It's DONE!)
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Six Months of Small Living at the Poplar Cottage
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Six Months of Small Living at the Poplar Cottage
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"How Accurate Is Color Matching Paint?" Let's Find Out…
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware
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Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom
Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom

Zellige, where have you been all my life?!

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The Poplar CottageCathyNovember 9, 2023 Comments
Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage
Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage

an update on this ongoing renovation

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The Poplar CottageCathyNovember 6, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 11/3/23
Happy Friday 11/3/23

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 3, 2023 Comments
The FINAL Farmhouse Video Tour :: Fall 2023
The FINAL Farmhouse Video Tour :: Fall 2023

one last video tour of our 1912 country home

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The FarmhouseCathyOctober 31, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 10/27/23
Happy Friday 10/27/23

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 27, 2023 Comments
We Found Historic Photos of the New House!
We Found Historic Photos of the New House!
The Hill HouseCathyOctober 26, 2023 Comments
Decorating with Greenery at our Seattle Airbnb
Decorating with Greenery at our Seattle Airbnb

Using long-lasting faux flowers and stems for calm, natural elements

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The Dexter House, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 23, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 10/20/23
Happy Friday 10/20/23

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Help Us Name our New House!
Help Us Name our New House!

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Happy Friday 10/13/23
Happy Friday 10/13/23

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