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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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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
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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
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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!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Home Tour // a Rundown Historic Home becomes a Charming Oasis in the City (our Dexter House!)
Home Tour // a Rundown Historic Home becomes a Charming Oasis in the City (our Dexter House!)

wowza! that was a big project. We’re thrilled to be sharing the final tour of our Dexter House with you today

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Home Tours, The Dexter HouseCathySeptember 7, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 9/4/20
Happy Friday 9/4/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 4, 2020 Comments
Painting the Dexter House's Front Door (+ Tips for Picking a Color)
Painting the Dexter House's Front Door (+ Tips for Picking a Color)

I’ve been meaning to paint the Dexter House’s front door since we bought the home 5 years ago…

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The Dexter House, RemodelsCathyAugust 31, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 8/28/20
Happy Friday 8/28/20

Links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyAugust 28, 2020 Comments
What's Next...
What's Next...

the projects we have coming up next and a few we’ve put on the back burner for now…

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RemodelsCathyAugust 24, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 8/21/20
Happy Friday 8/21/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyAugust 21, 2020 Comments
What's Your Go-To Meal?
What's Your Go-To Meal?

A recipe for our go-to farmer’s hash. Get your skillet warmed up to make this easy recipe!

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Country Living, Slow(ish) Living, RecipesCathyAugust 20, 2020recipe Comments
Home Tour // A 1960's California Ranch-Style Home Gets A New Lease on Life
Home Tour // A 1960's California Ranch-Style Home Gets A New Lease on Life

from dated 60s-ranch to stunning family home. Take a tour of Jessica and Tyler’s California home…

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Home ToursCathyAugust 17, 2020 Comments
Happy Friday 8/14/20
Happy Friday 8/14/20

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyAugust 14, 2020 Comments
Our Summer 2020 Garden Tour
Our Summer 2020 Garden Tour

welcome to our Farmhouse garden!

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The Farmhouse, Slow(ish) Living, Gardens & FlowersCathyAugust 13, 2020 Comments
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