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We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
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The Planking we Use to Hide Ugly Ceilings
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On downsizing :: the finances behind our move
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On downsizing :: the finances behind our move
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
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Happy Friday 10/20/23
Happy Friday 10/20/23

links and musings from the week…

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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
Happy Friday 10/13/23
Happy Friday 10/13/23

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The One Piece of Furniture I Excluded from the Farmhouse Sale
The One Piece of Furniture I Excluded from the Farmhouse Sale

Can you guess what it is?

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Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 11, 2023 Comments
The New Exterior Lighting at the Farmhouse + a Few More Updates
The New Exterior Lighting at the Farmhouse + a Few More Updates

the new lighting is in!

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Happy Friday 10/6/23
Happy Friday 10/6/23

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Welcome to our New (Old) House!
Welcome to our New (Old) House!

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Happy Friday 9/29/23
Happy Friday 9/29/23

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Links & MusingsCathySeptember 29, 2023 Comments
The Farmhouse is For Sale (And You're Invited to Come See It!)
The Farmhouse is For Sale (And You're Invited to Come See It!)
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A New Runner for the Farmhouse Stairs
A New Runner for the Farmhouse Stairs

a fresh look for these 111-year-old old stairs

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Design & Decorating, DIYs, The FarmhouseCathySeptember 27, 2023 Comments
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