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How to Transform Your Bedroom into a Happy Springtime Sanctuary
Most of us layer our beds with quilts and blankets during the fall and winter season. When spring rolls around, it’s time to pare back and lighten our bedrooms into a springtime sanctuary. This transformation can be as easy as changing bedding or adding a new plant or flower arrangement. Check out today’s collection of…
Beautiful Blue and Green Color Combos for Decorating
Want to add a little serenity to your living spaces? Try a peaceful blue and green color combination. The palette is perfect for creating cool rooms that either face south or have expansive windows with a lot of daylight coming in. I’ve been going back and forth between painting my family room blue or green…
Spotlight on Vibrant Spring Table Settings: Welcome the Season
Although I don’t do as much entertaining as I used to, I still enjoy a pretty tablescape. Easter is just under three weeks away but there’s still time to plan your spring table settings. Today’s collection provides a variety of ideas to add some color and romance to your Easter gathering. Of all the holidays,…
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I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, POND AND GARDEN, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.
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My name is Jennifer and I started my blog in 2011 as a way to motivate myself by chronicling improvements to my circa 1875 house. I figured if I was writing about what I was doing, I’d be more likely to tackle and actually finish home improvement projects.
I remarried on June 30, 2011 and my husband and I talked about buying a new home together. But we both love it here in our little town and decided to stay put. The town has more than tripled in size since living here, but I still consider it to be small compared to the other Chicago ‘burbs.
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