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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
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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
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
Aug 27, 2025
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
Aug 27, 2025
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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Happy Friday 11/15/19
Happy Friday 11/15/19

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DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf
DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf

everything you need to build one of our go-to shaker peg shelves

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Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent
Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent

inspiration for our new built-in hood vent in the Farmhouse kitchen remodel

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Happy Friday 11/8/19
Happy Friday 11/8/19

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Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim
Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim

a home tour full of wood trim and white walls that’s giving me ALL the inspiration for our own Farmhouse!

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Home ToursCathyNovember 7, 2019 Comments
Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More
Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More

how we managed and maintain our rentals from a distance + the landlording philosophies that guide us

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5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids

our best tips from 6 years of renovating with young kids at home

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Happy Friday 11/1/19
Happy Friday 11/1/19

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Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)

our new (but actually old) kitchen pendants + budget-friendly picks

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyOctober 31, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
Responding to Your Reader Feedback - A Video Chat
Responding to Your Reader Feedback - A Video Chat

responding to your reader feedback

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