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Colorful Fall Home Tour, Cute Bungalows, and More: Style Showcase

Did you know today is National Taco Day? If you’re debating what to have for dinner tonight, why not celebrate this tasty day with tacos of your own? It’s also National Noodle Day so if you prefer Italian, you’ve got plenty of pasta options. If you’d like a fall-inspired noodle recipe, check out my Pumpkin…

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Inside the Remarkable Renovation of a Circa-1800 New England Home

For the next three Sundays, I have something especially lovely to share with you. We’re exploring a beautifully renovated circa-1800 New England home with more than two centuries of history within its walls. What makes this home tour even more special is how it came to me. Sarah, the homeowner is a longtime reader who…

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The Fascinating Story Behind a New England Home Built in the 1800s

Before I share the story of this remarkable home, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Sarah, who so generously shared her home, photos, and renovation story with me. I know how much time it took to gather the photographs, answer all of my questions, and provide the history and details that made this…

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HELLO! I’M JENNIFER!

I’m so happy you’re here!

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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Hello and Welcome!

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.