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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
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
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
March 12, 2024
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
November 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
December 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019




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14 Flush Mount Lights for Low Ceilings (all under 7" tall)
14 Flush Mount Lights for Low Ceilings (all under 7" tall)

and what we picked for the Hill House

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Design & Decorating, The Hill HouseCathyApril 15, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday! Popcorn Tulips and Skylights
Happy Friday! Popcorn Tulips and Skylights

links and musings from the week…

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My New Favorite White Paint Color: Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
My New Favorite White Paint Color: Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin

plus SW's color matching formula

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The Hill House, Design & DecoratingCathyApril 9, 2026 Comments
Skylights in the Hill House: Why we Added Them, the Systems we Picked, and What They Cost
Skylights in the Hill House: Why we Added Them, the Systems we Picked, and What They Cost

they’ve completely transformed our upstairs!

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Design & Decorating, Remodels, The Hill HouseCathyApril 7, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday! The Perfect Sconce + Spring Break
Happy Friday! The Perfect Sconce + Spring Break

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Happy Friday! Making the First Bed + A Week of Finishing Touches
Happy Friday! Making the First Bed + A Week of Finishing Touches

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Links & MusingsCathyMarch 27, 2026 Comments
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips

with links to the exact products we used

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The Hill House, Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 25, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 3/20/26
Happy Friday 3/20/26

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Links & MusingsCathyMarch 20, 2026 Comments
The Return of Hand-Painted Interiors (And the Vintage Dresser That Started It for Us!)
The Return of Hand-Painted Interiors (And the Vintage Dresser That Started It for Us!)

artistry is IN ✨

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Design & DecoratingCathyMarch 18, 2026 Comments
Happy Friday 3/13/26
Happy Friday 3/13/26

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