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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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"Should I paint my wood trim?"
"Should I paint my wood trim?"

5 of our favorite designers/renovators/bloggers weigh in

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Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 16, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 3/11/22
Happy Friday 3/11/22

links + musings from the week…

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Help Us Pick a Wallpaper for the Primary Nook!
Help Us Pick a Wallpaper for the Primary Nook!

we’re debating between these 9 Morris prints…

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyMarch 9, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 3/4/22
Happy Friday 3/4/22

links + musings from the week…

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How much we saved by DIY-ing our marble countertop
How much we saved by DIY-ing our marble countertop

our vanity top is in

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Real Estate & MoneyCathyFebruary 28, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
Happy Friday 2/25/22
Happy Friday 2/25/22

links + musings from the week…

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Extension Makeup Mirror Round Up
Extension Makeup Mirror Round Up

a fun & nostalgic mirror option for our primary bathroom

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyFebruary 24, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
All About Epoxy Grout (Read This Before You Pick a Color!)
All About Epoxy Grout (Read This Before You Pick a Color!)

epoxy pro’s and con’s, tips on picking a color, & what you need for install

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Remodels, The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyFebruary 21, 2022farmhouse primary bathroom Comments
Happy Friday 2/18/22
Happy Friday 2/18/22

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I bought a nameless oil portrait on eBay and discovered a hidden signature...
I bought a nameless oil portrait on eBay and discovered a hidden signature...

and I think it’s from a famous American artist!

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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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