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Stunning Lakefront Home and More: Friday Finds
Another week is over and it feels like we’re racing toward the holidays. Today I signed up for a holiday home tour with other bloggers which I’ll be sharing with you later in November. For now, I’ve already started planning how I’m going to decorate for Christmas. It might seem early, but I’ll need to…
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The Best Sage Green Kitchen with Clever Small Space Ideas
A kitchen doesn’t need a lot of square footage to make a big impression. This charming sage green kitchen is a wonderful example of how thoughtful color choices, pretty patterns, and a few cottage-inspired details can transform a relatively small space into something special. From the soft green cabinetry to the blue patterned tile floor…
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Amazing Autumn Inspiration for You: Style Showcase
Today’s Style Showcase focuses on all things fall and Halloween. It’s hard to believe October is almost over and Christmas will soon be everywhere you look. I’m not ready to let go of autumn yet, but thankfully our leaves haven’t reached their peak color yet, so we still have at least two weeks of the…
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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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