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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!
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Our Chicken Coop!
Our Chicken Coop!

all the details on our chicken’s new digs

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Country LivingCathyJuly 13, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 7/10/20
Happy Friday 7/10/20

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 10, 2020 Comments
Dreaming of Wallpaper in the Dining Room + Our New (Old) Piano
Dreaming of Wallpaper in the Dining Room + Our New (Old) Piano

Take a tour of our dining room and weigh in on wallpaper

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyJuly 6, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 07/03/20
Happy Friday 07/03/20

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 3, 2020 Comments
The Pandemic and our Best Laid Plans
The Pandemic and our Best Laid Plans

We were planning to sell our house this summer, but…

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Links & MusingsCathyJune 29, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 6/26/20
Happy Friday 6/26/20

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Links & MusingsCathyJune 26, 2020 Comments
Need a Good Read? Here are Some Books I've Enjoyed Lately
Need a Good Read? Here are Some Books I've Enjoyed Lately

12 books I’ve enjoyed lately…

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Happy Friday 6/19/20
Happy Friday 6/19/20

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Links & MusingsCathyJune 19, 2020 Comments
Home Tour // This 1930s Minneapolis Duplex was Remodeled into a Stunning Family Home
Home Tour // This 1930s Minneapolis Duplex was Remodeled into a Stunning Family Home

tour the home of Erin Francois and her family

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Home ToursCathyJune 15, 2020 Comments
Happy Thursday 6/11/20
Happy Thursday 6/11/20

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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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