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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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BIG Things are Happening at Poplar!
BIG Things are Happening at Poplar!

a big juicy update on the foundation + adding square footage to this tiny house

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyMay 19, 2021 Comments
Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser
Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser

uncovering the history of a favorite Craigslist find

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyMay 17, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/14/21
Happy Friday 5/14/21

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 14, 2021 Comments
5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Garden Space
5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Garden Space

takeaways from our Farmhouse outdoor living space

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Gardens & Flowers, The FarmhouseCathyMay 12, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 5/7/21
Happy Friday 5/7/21

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyMay 7, 2021 Comments
The 'Old-Fashioned' Sink & Faucet We Picked for Poplar
The 'Old-Fashioned' Sink & Faucet We Picked for Poplar

old-fashioned cast iron and unlacquered brass for the win!

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The Poplar Cottage, RemodelsCathyMay 5, 2021 Comments
Happy Friday 4/30/21
Happy Friday 4/30/21

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyApril 30, 2021 Comments
DIY Metal String Light Hook
DIY Metal String Light Hook

how we hang our string lights at the Farmhouse

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DIYs, Gardens & Flowers, The FarmhouseCathyApril 28, 2021 Comment
Read any good books lately?
Read any good books lately?

13 books to add to your summer reading list…

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Happy Friday 4/23/21
Happy Friday 4/23/21

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