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The Products we Used to Finish Our New Butcher Block Countertop
The Products we Used to Finish Our New Butcher Block Countertop

our process is super easy!

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Design & Decorating, The Poplar CottageCathyFebruary 26, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 2/21/25
Happy Friday 2/21/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 21, 2025 Comments
The search for a vintage Jenny Lind bed frame (and the new one we ended up with)
The search for a vintage Jenny Lind bed frame (and the new one we ended up with)
The Poplar Cottage, Design & DecoratingCathyFebruary 19, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 2/14/25
Happy Friday 2/14/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 14, 2025 Comments
How to Install Vinyl Peel-and-Stick Tile Floors (Poplar Mudroom update!)
How to Install Vinyl Peel-and-Stick Tile Floors (Poplar Mudroom update!)

Easiest tiles we’ve ever laid ;)

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DIYs, The Poplar CottageCathyFebruary 12, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 2/7/25
Happy Friday 2/7/25

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Changes We're Making to the Poplar Kitchen
Changes We're Making to the Poplar Kitchen

including walling in a controversial door

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Happy Friday 1/31/25
Happy Friday 1/31/25

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Happy Friday 1/24/25
Happy Friday 1/24/25

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How we get Farrow & Ball colors matched by other paint companies
How we get Farrow & Ball colors matched by other paint companies

color matching between paint brands

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Design & Decorating, The Poplar CottageCathyJanuary 22, 2025 Comments
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