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The financing we used to buy the new house (before paying it all off)
The financing we used to buy the new house (before paying it all off)

a step-by-step look at our loan process

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Happy Friday 12/1/23
Happy Friday 12/1/23

links and musings from the week…

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On downsizing :: the finances behind our move
On downsizing :: the finances behind our move

sharing the numbers

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Happy Friday 11/24/23
Happy Friday 11/24/23

links and musings from the week

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Catch The Farmhouse on Magnolia Network!
Catch The Farmhouse on Magnolia Network!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️

the final photo tour of this historic country home + sources, paint colors, and more

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The Farmhouse, Home ToursCathyNovember 15, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 11/10/23
Happy Friday 11/10/23

links and musings from the week…

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Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom
Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom

Zellige, where have you been all my life?!

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The Poplar CottageCathyNovember 9, 2023 Comments
Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage
Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage

an update on this ongoing renovation

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Happy Friday 11/3/23
Happy Friday 11/3/23

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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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