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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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Why We Opted to NOT Stain Our Fir Floors
Why We Opted to NOT Stain Our Fir Floors

some practical thoughts on floor stain

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The FarmhouseCathyApril 29, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 4/28/23
Happy Friday 4/28/23

Home renovations that don’t add value, love languages at home, daily cleaning checklist, a kitchen filled with woodwork, a book rec, …

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Books I've Enjoyed Lately
Books I've Enjoyed Lately

11 books to add to your Spring reading list

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

A warm sanctuary, “is there life after influencing?”, a gingham suit, gray hair inspo, the perfect lunch, a book rec, …

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Happy Friday 4/14/23
Happy Friday 4/14/23

tips for a one-color look, “quit your bucket list”, my go-to salad recipe, a pretty spring look, a game your kids will love, how to create a secret garden, …

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Our 5 Favorite Herbs to Grow at Home
Our 5 Favorite Herbs to Grow at Home

and they’re all easy to grow!

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Happy Friday 4/7/23
Happy Friday 4/7/23

a style quiz, Rob Lowe’s marriage advice, pickleball paddles, a family cottage in Wales, a visit to the Peep’s factory, …

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Stock Lockers for the Mudroom
Stock Lockers for the Mudroom

furniture pieces for instant storage!

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Happy Friday 3/31/23
Happy Friday 3/31/23

a flat with the prettiest blue walls, walking is the answer, Gwyneth Paltrow’s courtroom style, the story behind Ted Lasso, would you eat pizza on salad?, how to help after the Nashville shooting, …

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How to Replace a Light Fixture's Glass Shade
How to Replace a Light Fixture's Glass Shade

an easy and inexpensive update to our mudroom light fixture

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Design & Decorating, DIYs, The FarmhouseCathyMarch 28, 2023 Comments
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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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