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11 Cozy Coffee Corners That Make Mornings Feel Special
Starting the day with a cup of coffee in a favorite spot at home is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s a sunny breakfast nook, a rustic kitchen table, or a quiet corner overlooking the garden, having a special place to ease into the morning can make even an ordinary weekday feel a little…
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The Best Vintage Furniture Pieces: Timeless Treasures
One of the easiest ways to give your home a little more personality is by decorating with vintage furniture pieces. Whether it’s a beautifully worn wooden desk, a painted cupboard with layers of history, or an antique chair tucked into a cozy corner, older furniture brings something special to a room. Perhaps the best part…
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Beautiful Green Home Exteriors and Cabin Interiors: Friday Finds
This might sound a little morbid, but tomorrow hubby and I are visiting our memorial tree. We purchased our plot under a shagbark hickory tree during Covid. We go back to visit our tree once a year – usually during the fall season. The tree is located in Rock River Better Place Forest. There are…
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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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