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A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse
Nov 17, 2025
A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer
Dec 1, 2022
5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles!
Nov 30, 2022
Nov 30, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download)
Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2020
Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box
Dec 15, 2020
Dec 15, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Let's Make Paper Stars!
Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Dec 12, 2019
Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour
Dec 19, 2017
Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour
Dec 19, 2017
Dec 19, 2017




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A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse
A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse

simple touches decorating ideas to help the season shine ✨

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HolidaysCathyNovember 17, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 11/14/25
Happy Friday 11/14/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 14, 2025 Comments
How We Added a Second Bathroom Upstairs at the Hill House (an Old-House Layout Trick!)
How We Added a Second Bathroom Upstairs at the Hill House (an Old-House Layout Trick!)

Conjuring up a little extra space out of thin air for a second bathroom

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Bathroom renovations, The Hill HouseCathyNovember 12, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 11/7/25
Happy Friday 11/7/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 7, 2025 Comments
Installing our Own Black Aluminum Gutters at the Poplar Cottage
Installing our Own Black Aluminum Gutters at the Poplar Cottage

did you know you can diy gutters?!

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DIYs, The Poplar CottageCathyNovember 5, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 10/31/25
Happy Friday 10/31/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 31, 2025 Comments
Our Design Plan for the Hill House Hall Bathroom (Charming, Crafted, and Kid-friendly!)
Our Design Plan for the Hill House Hall Bathroom (Charming, Crafted, and Kid-friendly!)

Classic meets crafted

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The Hill House, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 29, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 10/24/25
Happy Friday 10/24/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 24, 2025 Comments
The Cedar Shake Siding Reveal at the Poplar Cottage (It's DONE!)
The Cedar Shake Siding Reveal at the Poplar Cottage (It's DONE!)

✨ a true labor of love ✨

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DIYs, The Poplar Cottage, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 22, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 10/17/25
Happy Friday 10/17/25

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 17, 2025 Comments
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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. I know everyone’s saying white kitchens are o
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