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Beautiful Living Rooms and Beach Houses: Style Showcase
The days are really starting to feel like fall now that temperatures have dropped and night is descending earlier. I’m all for it! I’m a summer girl but this past summer was particularly hot and humid. So, I’m all about getting outside to enjoy the crisp days and beauty of autumn. I’ve even dragged out…
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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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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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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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