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A Sensational Summer Home, Vintage Books, and More: Style Showcase
We’ve had a somewhat cool spring so flower and vegetable planting is off to a slow start. I’m taking time to spruce up the area around the pond and bought a few different varieties of lavender to plant along the shore. I try to add flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Sitting by the…
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The Best Connecticut Country Home Filled with Collections and Heart
Tucked into the rolling farm and mountain countryside, this cheerful Connecticut country home by Liza Kuhn Interiors proves that collected interiors can feel both deeply personal and wonderfully welcoming. Designed as a place to gather, the home balances antique furnishings and treasured collections with colorful textiles, relaxed seating, and family-friendly spaces that invite guests to…
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This Amazing Sage Green Kitchen Is the Perfect Renovation
Soft color palettes and natural wood tones continue to dominate kitchen design, and this stunning sage green kitchen by Kindred Design shows exactly why. With its painted cabinetry, warm wood island, exposed ceiling beams, and sculptural lighting, the space feels both timeless and fresh. The overall design blends modern farmhouse warmth with a clean transitional…
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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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