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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 11/10/23
Happy Friday 11/10/23

links and musings from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 10, 2023 Comments
Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom
Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom

Zellige, where have you been all my life?!

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The Poplar Cottage, Bathroom renovationsCathyNovember 9, 2023 Comments
Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage
Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage

an update on this ongoing renovation

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The Poplar CottageCathyNovember 6, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 11/3/23
Happy Friday 11/3/23

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The FINAL Farmhouse Video Tour :: Fall 2023
The FINAL Farmhouse Video Tour :: Fall 2023

one last video tour of our 1912 country home

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The FarmhouseCathyOctober 31, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 10/27/23
Happy Friday 10/27/23

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 27, 2023 Comments
We Found Historic Photos of the New House!
We Found Historic Photos of the New House!
The Hill HouseCathyOctober 26, 2023 Comments
Decorating with Greenery at our Seattle Airbnb
Decorating with Greenery at our Seattle Airbnb

Using long-lasting faux flowers and stems for calm, natural elements

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The Dexter House, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 23, 2023 Comments
Happy Friday 10/20/23
Happy Friday 10/20/23

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Help Us Name our New House!
Help Us Name our New House!

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The Hill HouseCathyOctober 17, 2023 Comments
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