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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
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Happy Friday 4/24/20
Happy Friday 4/24/20

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Our Best Tips for Styling Open Shelves in the Kitchen
Our Best Tips for Styling Open Shelves in the Kitchen

How to make your kitchen shelves look their best…

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Design & Decorating, KitchensCathyApril 23, 2020 Comments
Bringing Home Baby Chicks
Bringing Home Baby Chicks

Ever think about backyard chickens? Here’s how to order them and what you’ll need…

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Happy Friday 4/17/20
Happy Friday 4/17/20

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DIY // How to Install Tongue-and-Groove Paneling
DIY // How to Install Tongue-and-Groove Paneling

a step-by-step guide to install wall planks

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DIYs, Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyApril 16, 2020 Comments
6 DIY Projects You Can Tackle During Quarantine
6 DIY Projects You Can Tackle During Quarantine

Doing your part, staying at home, but wanting to do something to your home? Try one of these 6 quarantine-friendly DIY projects

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Happy Friday 4/10/20
Happy Friday 4/10/20

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Getting More Organized in The Pantry with Good Ol' Pencil and Paper
Getting More Organized in The Pantry with Good Ol' Pencil and Paper

a simple craft paper roll in the kitchen

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyApril 9, 2020 Comments
From the Pantry: Sheet-Pan Granola
From the Pantry: Sheet-Pan Granola

a pantry-friendly recipe for granola

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Happy Friday 4/3/20
Happy Friday 4/3/20

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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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