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All the Details on Poplar's New Staircase
Jan 15, 2025
All the Details on Poplar's New Staircase
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5 Tips to Finding & Buying Vintage Furniture on FBMP
Jun 4, 2024
5 Tips to Finding & Buying Vintage Furniture on FBMP
Jun 4, 2024
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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
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The Planking we Use to Hide Ugly Ceilings
Feb 13, 2024
The Planking we Use to Hide Ugly Ceilings
Feb 13, 2024
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The Excellent Advice from Rita Konig that Helped Me Pick a Paint Color
Feb 6, 2024
The Excellent Advice from Rita Konig that Helped Me Pick a Paint Color
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On downsizing :: the finances behind our move
Nov 29, 2023
On downsizing :: the finances behind our move
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Nov 29, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
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How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting
May 18, 2021
How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Garden Space
May 12, 2021
5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Garden Space
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Why We Still Haven't Refinished the Hardwoods in the Kitchen
Why We Still Haven't Refinished the Hardwoods in the Kitchen

and have no plans to anytime soon. Here’s why…

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The FarmhouseCathyJune 9, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 6/4/21
Happy Friday 6/4/21

links + musings from the week

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Design & DecoratingCathyJune 4, 2021 Comments
Avocado Slaw Recipe
Avocado Slaw Recipe

my favorite veggie-heavy lunch!

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RecipesCathyJune 2, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/28/21
Happy Friday 5/28/21

links and musings form the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 28, 2021 Comments
How We're Dealing with Mosquitoes This Summer
How We're Dealing with Mosquitoes This Summer

we’re going high-tech!

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The FarmhouseCathyMay 27, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/21/21
Happy Friday 5/21/21

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 21, 2021 Comments
BIG Things are Happening at Poplar!
BIG Things are Happening at Poplar!

a big juicy update on the foundation + adding square footage to this tiny house

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyMay 19, 2021 Comments
How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting
How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting

learn how to arrange a big, overflowing bouquet of lilacs with these tips and enjoy their lovely scent for days

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Country Living, Gardens & FlowersCathyMay 18, 2021 Comments
Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser
Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser

uncovering the history of a favorite Craigslist find

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyMay 17, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/14/21
Happy Friday 5/14/21

links + musings from the week…

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Some pics of #thepoplarcottage front room because WE FINALLY HAVE FURNITURE AFTER 4 YEARS OF RENOVATING! Eeek!   This combo sitting/dining room is anchored by the most beautiful couch from @potterybarn (#gifted) in a performance fabric and my N
Exterior lights at #thepoplarcottage (and some pumpkins and mums, because…fall!!!). I actually bought these @rejuvenation light fixtures 4 years ago but with all the lifting/lowering/re-siding of the house, we had to wait to install them. Fo
 

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