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Curtain twitching

Cottagecore enthusiasts will love this sustainable and thrifty decorating idea. I seldom buy new curtains – not only are they expensive, but I rarely find new ones that are in keeping with my cottage style.

I own a lot of pretty vintage tablecloths. I seldom buy them – I just seem to acquire them. They are the kind of thing people collect over time, then find they have no use for so

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