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Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling (Design, Products, + DIY Tips)
Mar 25, 2026
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling (Design, Products, + DIY Tips)
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Hill House Bathroom Reno Progress: Paint, Lighting, Countertops & all the Decisions That are Making it Work
Feb 4, 2026
Hill House Bathroom Reno Progress: Paint, Lighting, Countertops & all the Decisions That are Making it Work
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
Are Your Old Hardwood Floors Worth Saving? Here’s How to Tell...
Dec 3, 2025
Are Your Old Hardwood Floors Worth Saving? Here’s How to Tell...
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
How We Made our Charming Café Curtains on a Budget
Oct 15, 2025
How We Made our Charming Café Curtains on a Budget
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
The Poplar Cottage Upstairs Bathroom Reveal
Sep 17, 2025
The Poplar Cottage Upstairs Bathroom Reveal
Sep 17, 2025
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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
Aug 27, 2025
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
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Happy Friday! 4/17/26
Happy Friday! 4/17/26

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyApril 17, 2026 Comments
14 Flush Mount Lights for Low Ceilings (all under 7" tall)
14 Flush Mount Lights for Low Ceilings (all under 7" tall)

and what we picked for the Hill House

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Design & Decorating, The Hill HouseCathyApril 15, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday! Popcorn Tulips and Skylights
Happy Friday! Popcorn Tulips and Skylights

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Links & MusingsCathyApril 10, 2026 Comments
My New Favorite White Paint Color (Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin)
My New Favorite White Paint Color (Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin)

plus SW's color matching formula

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The Hill House, Design & DecoratingCathyApril 9, 2026 Comments
Skylights in the Hill House: Why we Added Them, the Systems we Picked, and What They Cost
Skylights in the Hill House: Why we Added Them, the Systems we Picked, and What They Cost

they’ve completely transformed our upstairs!

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The Hill HouseCathyApril 7, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday! The Perfect Sconce, Insulation, + a Fun Read
Happy Friday! The Perfect Sconce, Insulation, + a Fun Read

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Links & MusingsCathyApril 3, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday! Making the First Bed + A Week of Finishing Touches
Happy Friday! Making the First Bed + A Week of Finishing Touches

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Links & MusingsCathyMarch 27, 2026 Comments
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling (Design, Products, + DIY Tips)
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling (Design, Products, + DIY Tips)

with links to the exact products we used

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The Hill House, Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 25, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 3/20/26
Happy Friday 3/20/26

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Links & MusingsCathyMarch 20, 2026 Comments
The Return of Hand-Painted Interiors (And the Vintage Dresser That Started It for Us!)
The Return of Hand-Painted Interiors (And the Vintage Dresser That Started It for Us!)

artistry is IN ✨

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Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 18, 2026 Comments
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All the paint colors we used upstairs at the Hill House 🤍 After what felt like endless sampling (you all saw it 😅), here’s where we landed: • Snug + Hallway: Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin • Hall Bathroom: Farrow & Ball Off-Wh
 

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