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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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Gifts Under $50: Cozy, Useful & Thoughtful Ideas for Life at Home
Gifts Under $50: Cozy, Useful & Thoughtful Ideas for Life at Home

beautiful gifts for everyone, all under $50!

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HolidaysCathyNovember 25, 2025Comment
Hill House Hall Bathroom Tile Reveal | Blue Subway Tile, Marble Accents & Classic Octagon-and-Dot Floors
Hill House Hall Bathroom Tile Reveal | Blue Subway Tile, Marble Accents & Classic Octagon-and-Dot Floors

A classic-meets-playful tile design brought the Hill House hall bathroom to life

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The Hill House, Bathroom renovationsCathyNovember 24, 20252025 wrap up - Hill Comments
Happy Friday 11/21/25
Happy Friday 11/21/25

links and musings from the week…

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Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Lovers
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Lovers

Cozy, timeless, and full of charm - our favorite gifts for the home lovers on your list

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A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse
A look back at our favorite holiday moments from the Farmhouse

simple touches decorating ideas to help the season shine ✨

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Happy Friday 11/14/25
Happy Friday 11/14/25

links and musings from the week…

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How We Added a Second Bathroom Upstairs at the Hill House (an Old-House Layout Trick!)
How We Added a Second Bathroom Upstairs at the Hill House (an Old-House Layout Trick!)

Conjuring up a little extra space out of thin air for a second bathroom

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Bathroom renovations, The Hill HouseCathyNovember 12, 20252025 wrap up - Hill Comments
Happy Friday 11/7/25
Happy Friday 11/7/25

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Installing our Own Black Aluminum Gutters at the Poplar Cottage
Installing our Own Black Aluminum Gutters at the Poplar Cottage

did you know you can diy gutters?!

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DIYs, The Poplar CottageCathyNovember 5, 2025 Comments
Happy Friday 10/31/25
Happy Friday 10/31/25

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