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The Best English Homes on TV and More: Friday Finds
When it comes to today’s trending styles in interior design, you can easily see the English influence that’s gaining popularity. From cottagecore to wallpaper to mixing prints and colors, the English have done it all! Today’s Friday Finds starts out in the UK, but we also travel to Texas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin for additional decorating…
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9 of the Best Comfortable Sofa Ideas: Make Your Space Inviting
If there’s one piece of furniture that truly defines a living room, it’s the sofa. Today’s larger sectionals and generously sized sofas prove you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort. The best comfortable sofa ideas combine deep seating, durable fabrics, and timeless silhouettes that look beautiful for years. Here are nine inspiring spaces that…
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Summer Inspiration for the End of July: Style Showcase
Are you a summer person, or are you patiently waiting for the cooler, colorful days of fall? I love both seasons but I’m especially fond of the longer, carefree days of summer. Although it’s been hot and humid, it’s always wonderful to see all the flowers in bloom. Today I’m featuring some fun, evening summer…
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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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