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Progress on the Upstairs at Poplar Cottage
Progress on the Upstairs at Poplar Cottage

excuse the mess and renovation dust ;)

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Happy Friday 11/29/24
Happy Friday 11/29/24

links and musings from the week…

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Happy Friday 11/22/24
Happy Friday 11/22/24

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Gift Guide :: Handy Homeowner
Gift Guide :: Handy Homeowner
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Gift Guide :: the polished home
Gift Guide :: the polished home
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Gift Guide :: men in your life
Gift Guide :: men in your life
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Gift Guide :: active and curious kids (and teens, too!)
Gift Guide :: active and curious kids (and teens, too!)
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Gift Guide :: Ladies in your life
Gift Guide :: Ladies in your life

Tis the season ✨

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Happy Friday 11/15/24
Happy Friday 11/15/24

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Furniture for our Combo Sitting/Dinning Room
Furniture for our Combo Sitting/Dinning Room

After 4 years of renovating, we finally have furniture!

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The Poplar Cottage, Design & DecoratingCathyNovember 13, 2024 Comments
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