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8 Beautiful Thanksgiving Dining Room Ideas for a Warm and Welcoming Holiday
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite occasions to gather around the dining table, enjoy a delicious meal, and spend time with family and friends. And while the food is certainly important, creating a warm and welcoming space makes the holiday feel even more special. Whether you love a beautifully set table or prefer to keep…
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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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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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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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