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DIY Unlaquered Brass Gallery Rail (on a budget!)

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DIY Unlaquered Brass Gallery Rail (on a budget!)

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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!

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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!

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How to Hide Ugly Ceilings with Planking

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How to Hide Ugly Ceilings with Planking

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On downsizing :: the finances behind our move

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On downsizing :: the finances behind our move

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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️

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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️

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How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting

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How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting

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5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Garden Space

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Happy Friday 4/25/25

Happy Friday 4/25/25

links and musings from the week…

Links & MusingsCathyApril 25, 2025 Comments

We added a Foot Pedal to The Poplar Cottage Kitchen Faucet!

We added a Foot Pedal to The Poplar Cottage Kitchen Faucet!

convenient and environmentally-friendly!

The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyApril 22, 2025Comment

Happy Friday 4/18/25

Happy Friday 4/18/25

links and musings from the week…

Links & MusingsCathyApril 18, 2025 Comments

Help Us Pick a Vanity Light for the Upstairs Bathroom!

Help Us Pick a Vanity Light for the Upstairs Bathroom!

we’ve narrowed it down to 10…

The Poplar Cottage, Design & DecoratingCathyApril 16, 2025 Comments

Happy Friday 4/11/25

Happy Friday 4/11/25

links and musings from the week…

Links & MusingsCathyApril 11, 2025 Comments

Garrett's Ingenious trick for Keeping a Tension Shower Curtain Rod From Falling Down

Garrett's Ingenious trick for Keeping a Tension Shower Curtain Rod From Falling Down

an easy and effective solution

DIYs, House Keeping & Maintenan, The Poplar CottageCathyApril 9, 2025 Comments

Happy Friday 4/4/25

Happy Friday 4/4/25

links and musings from the week…

Links & MusingsCathyApril 4, 2025 Comments

How We're Making the Most of a Small Mudroom

How We're Making the Most of a Small Mudroom

An update on the Poplar Cottage mudroom

Design & Decorating, The Poplar CottageCathyApril 2, 2025 Comment

Happy Friday 3/21/25

Happy Friday 3/21/25

links and musings from the week…

Links & MusingsCathyMarch 21, 2025 Comments

"How Accurate Is Color Matching Paint?" Let's Find Out…

"How Accurate Is Color Matching Paint?" Let's Find Out…

a little experiment

Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 19, 2025 Comments