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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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A Scalloped Jute Rug for the Closet
A Scalloped Jute Rug for the Closet

plus a roundup of jute rugs with a twist

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Design & DecoratingCathyJuly 19, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 7/15/22
Happy Friday 7/15/22

no-churn ice cream, mixing antiques, movie of the night, comments on love, the galaxy, glamping, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 15, 2022 Comments
We Made a Mistake...
We Made a Mistake...

a plumbing error 9 months in the making and what it means for our original clawfoot tub…

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Happy Friday 7/8/22
Happy Friday 7/8/22

a house I’m OBSESSED with, tricks to improve your memory, work + play boots, DIY kitchen cabinets, the magic of a little danger, a book rec, + more …

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Links & MusingsCathyJuly 8, 2022 Comments
Recreating Historic Trim in our Primary Suite
Recreating Historic Trim in our Primary Suite

all the profiles we used to match our original 1912 headers

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Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyJuly 5, 2022 Comments
Small Vintage Rug Roundup
Small Vintage Rug Roundup

one of a kind rugs we love

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Happy Friday 7/1/22
Happy Friday 7/1/22

a rug decision, Nancy Meyer’s home, how to enjoy life more, a beach read, …

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DIY Cafe Curtain
DIY Cafe Curtain

a quick and budget-friendly sewing project

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DIYs, Design & DecoratingCathyJune 28, 2022 Comments
Happy Friday 6/24/22
Happy Friday 6/24/22

links + musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyJune 24, 2022 Comments
Home Tour // A Remodeled 1880s Victorian in London with ALL the Natural Light
Home Tour // A Remodeled 1880s Victorian in London with ALL the Natural Light

I’m crushing hard on this house!

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Home ToursCathyJune 21, 2022 Comments
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