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Hidden Treasures in a Historic Vermont Home: Staircase and Bathroom Renovation
Last Sunday, we continued our tour of a charming circa-1800 historic Vermont home with a look at the beautiful parlor and dining room. Today, we’re exploring two more spaces that reveal something truly special about this home’s history: the staircase and first-floor bathroom. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about sharing Sarah’s renovation is…
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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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10 Easy Dining Room Refresh Ideas Before Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is a wonderful time to give your dining room a little attention. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or enjoying a quiet holiday meal, a few thoughtful changes can make the space feel fresh and inviting. These dining room refresh ideas prove that you don’t need a…
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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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