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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
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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
August 27, 2025
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
August 27, 2025
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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
March 12, 2024
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
November 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Choosing a Warm Neutral Paint for Upstairs at the Hill House
Choosing a Warm Neutral Paint for Upstairs at the Hill House

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Design & Decorating, The Hill HouseCathyJanuary 27, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 1/23/26
Happy Friday 1/23/26

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A Hard Lesson in Epoxy Grout Color Variation at the Hill House (and How to Avoid It!)
A Hard Lesson in Epoxy Grout Color Variation at the Hill House (and How to Avoid It!)

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The Hill House, Remodels, DIYs, Bathroom renovationsCathyJanuary 20, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 1/16/26
Happy Friday 1/16/26

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Our Sitting Room + Dining Room at the Poplar Cottage (How One Small Room Does It All)
Our Sitting Room + Dining Room at the Poplar Cottage (How One Small Room Does It All)

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The Poplar Cottage, Room RevealsCathyJanuary 14, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 1/9/26
Happy Friday 1/9/26

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Found! The Best Hardwood Floor Finish for Old Houses
Found! The Best Hardwood Floor Finish for Old Houses

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2025: a year of living in the middle
2025: a year of living in the middle

our favorite moments, posts, and projects from the year

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Books I’ve Loved Lately: A Cozy Fall & Winter Reading List
Books I’ve Loved Lately: A Cozy Fall & Winter Reading List

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