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Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity
May 5, 2026
Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
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
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
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Dec 12, 2019




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A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85
A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85

a review of our robot vacuum

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The FarmhouseCathyOctober 28, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/25/19
Happy Friday 10/25/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 25, 2019 Comments
The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money
The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money

the final numbers on our laundry room + budget tips you can use on your next remodel

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Real Estate & MoneyCathyOctober 24, 2019farmhouse laundry renoComment
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets

our favorite white paint color for kitchens, cabinets, and more (lots, LOTS more!)

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Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 21, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/18/19
Happy Friday 10/18/19

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 18, 2019 Comments
Our Farmhouse Laundry Room!
Our Farmhouse Laundry Room!

today’s the day! check out our Farmhouse laundry room reveal

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Room RevealsCathyOctober 17, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
4 Essential Tips for Renovating with Your Partner (and staying Together!)
4 Essential Tips for Renovating with Your Partner (and staying Together!)

these 4 things help us get through every renovation without compromising our relationship

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RemodelsCathyOctober 14, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/11/19
Happy Friday 10/11/19

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2019 Reader Survey…We want to Hear From You!
2019 Reader Survey…We want to Hear From You!

our reader survey

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Happy Friday 10/4/19
Happy Friday 10/4/19

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Decisions, decisions… We couldn’t decide on a backsplash for the Hill House hall bathroom, so I mocked up a few options: 1 No backsplash 2 Simple marble 3 Shaped marble 3b Shaped marble - long 4 Delft tiles Which would you pick?
Our little upstairs snug is starting to feel like a real room! Hard to believe this space was once part of a bedroom. Soft, simple, cozy, and tucked right under the eaves, I already know it’ll be one of the most used spots in the Hill House 😊
Spring at the Poplar Cottage! ☀️🌷🌱 I planted 150 bulbs last Fall (tulips, daffodils, and alliums) and they’ve been an utter delight this Spring! My favorite are the white ‘Popcorn tulips’ 🤍 Can’t wait to watch this garden
 

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