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Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips

March 25, 2026

Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips

March 25, 2026

with links to the exact products we used

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March 25, 2026

A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage

August 27, 2025

A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage

August 27, 2025

creating classic charm and connection with a small-scale front fence

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August 27, 2025

We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!

March 12, 2024

We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!

March 12, 2024

plus a roundup of our favorite unlacquered brass door hardware

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March 12, 2024

A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️

November 15, 2023

A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️

November 15, 2023

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

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November 15, 2023

Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!

December 12, 2019

Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!

December 12, 2019

a classic white kitchen for our 1912 country Farmhouse

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December 12, 2019

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Hill House Update: Phase One Status, Moving Back In, and What's Next

Hill House Update: Phase One Status, Moving Back In, and What's Next

a little house update

The Hill House, RemodelsCathyAugust 12, 2026 Comments

Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity

Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity

which would you choose?

Bathroom renovations, Remodels, The Hill HouseCathyMay 5, 2026 Comments

What to Do When a Bathroom Vanity Doesn’t Fit (Our Charming Cabinet Skirt Solution!)

What to Do When a Bathroom Vanity Doesn’t Fit (Our Charming Cabinet Skirt Solution!)

It’s charming and practical!

The Hill House, Design & Decorating, Remodels, Bathroom renovationsCathyApril 29, 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!

Design & Decorating, Remodels, The Hill HouseCathyApril 7, 2026 Comments

Hill House Bathroom Reno Progress: Paint, Lighting, Countertops & all the Decisions That are Making it Work

Hill House Bathroom Reno Progress: Paint, Lighting, Countertops & all the Decisions That are Making it Work

the vintage marble countertop IS IN!

The Hill House, Remodels, Bathroom renovationsCathyFebruary 4, 2026 Comments

A Hard Lesson in Epoxy Grout Color Variation at the Hill House (and How to Avoid It!)

A Hard Lesson in Epoxy Grout Color Variation at the Hill House (and How to Avoid It!)

learn from our mistake!

The Hill House, Remodels, DIYs, Bathroom renovationsCathyJanuary 20, 2026 Comments

Found! The Best Hardwood Floor Finish for Old Houses

Found! The Best Hardwood Floor Finish for Old Houses

Plus a look at the newly-refinished Hill House floors

The Hill House, Remodels, DIYsCathyJanuary 6, 2026 Comments

Hill House Hall Bathroom Tile Reveal | Blue Subway Tile, Marble Accents & Classic Octagon-and-Dot Floors

Hill House Hall Bathroom Tile Reveal | Blue Subway Tile, Marble Accents & Classic Octagon-and-Dot Floors

A classic-meets-playful tile design brought the Hill House hall bathroom to life

Design & Decorating, Remodels, The Hill House, Bathroom renovationsCathyNovember 24, 20252025 wrap up - Hill Comments

How We Phase a Whole-House Renovation

How We Phase a Whole-House Renovation

walking you through our process

The Hill House, Remodels, Budget & PlanningCathyOctober 8, 20252025 wrap up - Hill 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, Remodels, KitchensCathyApril 22, 2025 Comment