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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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Happy Friday 1/27/23
Happy Friday 1/27/23

Hydrangea dreams, how do you heat a caste?, glowing winter skin, the Oscars, “we need pleasure to survive”, how to create a cozy living room, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 27, 2023 Comments
A Darling Chaise Lounge
A Darling Chaise Lounge

a new Facebook Marketplace find…

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The FarmhouseCathyJanuary 26, 2023 Comments
Wintering :: How do You Get Through the Season?
Wintering :: How do You Get Through the Season?

10 ways I make the most of the winter months

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The FarmhouseCathyJanuary 24, 2023 Comments
diy Peplum Lampshade
diy Peplum Lampshade

an easy pleated lampshade project

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Happy Friday 1/20/23
Happy Friday 1/20/23

winter wanderlust, the key to the good life, 2 beautiful new books, how much to budget on groceries, Kim + Scott’s beautiful kitchen remodel, an off-the-grid cabin redo (for just $4k!), mom jeans, octopuses, …

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Links & MusingsCathyJanuary 20, 2023 Comments
What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage
What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage

a remodel update on our tiny ‘in-town’ rental

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The Poplar CottageCathyJanuary 17, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 1/13/23
Happy Friday 1/13/23

A Nottinghill home, raising successful kids, nepo babies, a leak proof water bottle?, a Spanish Island home I can’t stop thinking about, handprinted wallpaper, …

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3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware
3 Years of Age on our Unlaquered Brass Hardware

this character-rich finish keeps getting better and better!

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The Farmhouse, Design & DecoratingCathyJanuary 10, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 1/6/23
Happy Friday 1/6/23

hair trends, the quiet profundity of everyday awe, what’s new for home design, the murder mystery I just finished, new year resolutions, an old home full of vibrant wallpaper, …

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Happy 110th Birthday, Farmhouse!
Happy 110th Birthday, Farmhouse!

celebrating this old gal with historic photos, favorite memories, and more ✨

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We wanted her built-in closet to feel like a piece of furniture that had always belonged in this old house. So we added inset curtain panels to match the wallpaper, unlacquered brass hardware with a vintage feel,
 

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