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Fall in Love with a Charming Little Beach Bungalow
I fell in love with this charming beach bungalow by Cortney Bishop Design as soon as I saw it and am sharing it with you all today. Let me know if you like it, coo. Typical of seaside style, the cottage is refreshingly dressed in blue and white with a vintage vibe. White walls and…
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Small Bedroom Ideas That Prove Cozy Spaces Can Be Beautiful
A small bedroom often comes with unique decorating challenges, but can also become the most charming spaces in a home. With the right furniture placement, light color palettes, layered textures, and creative storage solutions, even the tiniest bedroom can feel restful, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. Today’s inspiring bedrooms show that thoughtful design matters far more…
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A Happy Vermont Guest Cottage Designed for Beautiful Days
Tucked into the scenic Vermont countryside, this Vermont guest cottage by Kate Nelson Interiors perfectly balances modern farmhouse style with classic New England character. Crisp white walls, warm wood flooring, black metal accents, and thoughtfully layered textures create a home that feels both fresh and welcoming. Large windows flood every room with natural light while…
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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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