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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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The Dexter House // Why We Switched to A Smart Water Heater
The Dexter House // Why We Switched to A Smart Water Heater

all about our new smart water heater

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The Dexter HouseCathyMarch 2, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 2/28/20
Happy Friday 2/28/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 28, 2020 Comments
Six Fun Board Games to Play with Kids
Six Fun Board Games to Play with Kids

these fun board games will have you asking your kids for a rematch!

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Slow(ish) LivingCathyFebruary 27, 2020 Comments
DIY // How to Paint Cabinets by Hand (+ An Update On Our Farmhouse Pantry)
DIY // How to Paint Cabinets by Hand (+ An Update On Our Farmhouse Pantry)

our favorite way to hand-paint cabinets + a pantry update

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The Farmhouse, DIYs, Remodels, KitchensCathyFebruary 24, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Happy Friday 2/21/20
Happy Friday 2/21/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 21, 2020 Comments
Home Tour // This Spanish Art Deco Remodel Strikes the Perfect Balance of Modern and Traditional
Home Tour // This Spanish Art Deco Remodel Strikes the Perfect Balance of Modern and Traditional

tour a recently-remodeled Spanish Art Deco home designed by Katie Hodges

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Home ToursCathyFebruary 20, 2020 Comments
Farmhouse Pantry // A Solid Marble Backsplash With Curved Corners (I Really, really love It!)
Farmhouse Pantry // A Solid Marble Backsplash With Curved Corners (I Really, really love It!)

the DIY process of creating our curved marble backsplash

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DIYs, The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyFebruary 18, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Farmhouse Pantry // A Cabinet, Countertop, Sink, and Inspiration (+ Help Us Pick a wall-mount faucet!)
Farmhouse Pantry // A Cabinet, Countertop, Sink, and Inspiration (+ Help Us Pick a wall-mount faucet!)

progress in the pantry! Plus a roundup of wall-mount faucets

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyFebruary 17, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
Happy Friday 2/14/20
Happy Friday 2/14/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyFebruary 14, 2020 Comments
DIY // Built-In Shelving Unit
DIY // Built-In Shelving Unit

everything you need to know to build a shelving unit of your own

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DIYs, RemodelsCathyFebruary 13, 2020farmhouse pantry Comments
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