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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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Cottagecore Style: Why This Decorating Trend Is Here to Stay
Some decorating trends come and go, but cottagecore style continues to capture our hearts. With its pretty floral patterns, vintage furnishings, natural textures, and comfortable, lived-in rooms, cottagecore celebrates the simple pleasures of home. It’s a decorating approach that feels both nostalgic and refreshing, which might explain why its popularity shows no signs of fading….
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1800s Vermont Farmhouse Renovation: A Charming Bedroom and Home Office
Welcome back to our tour of this beautiful 1800s Vermont farmhouse renovation! Over the past few Sundays, we’ve explored the keeping room, parlor, dining room, bathroom, and staircase. Today, we’re heading upstairs to visit two more inviting spaces: the bedroom and home office. A Bedroom Filled with History and Handmade Details The upstairs bedroom is…
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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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