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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
August 27, 2025
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 ❤️
November 15, 2023
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
December 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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All the Paint Colors We Used Upstairs at the Hill House
All the Paint Colors We Used Upstairs at the Hill House

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The Hill House, Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 11, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 2/27/26
Happy Friday 2/27/26

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How to Make Ready-Made Curtains Look Their Best
How to Make Ready-Made Curtains Look Their Best

Beautiful pink curtains in Daphne’s bedroom (again!)

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Happy Friday 2/20/26
Happy Friday 2/20/26

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What to Know Before Hanging Grasscloth Wallpaper (Hill House Bedroom Update!)
What to Know Before Hanging Grasscloth Wallpaper (Hill House Bedroom Update!)

Daphne picked a pretty pattern!

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The Hill House, Design & Decorating, DIYsCathyFebruary 18, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 2/13/26
Happy Friday 2/13/26

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We’re Hiding a Time Capsule in the Hill House Renovation!
We’re Hiding a Time Capsule in the Hill House Renovation!

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Happy Friday 2/6/26
Happy Friday 2/6/26

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Hill House Bathroom Reno Progress: Paint, Lighting, Countertops & all the Decisions That are Making it Work
Hill House Bathroom Reno Progress: Paint, Lighting, Countertops & all the Decisions That are Making it Work

the vintage marble countertop IS IN!

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Happy Friday 1/30/26

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