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Stunning Custom Home Where Classic Style Delivers Remarkable Drama
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of touring our area’s annual Cavalcade of Homes, where a variety of local builders showcase their latest homes and design ideas. Last Sunday, I took you inside one of the beautiful townhomes on the tour. Today, we’re stepping inside something quite different. It’s a stunning custom-built home by Autumn…
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How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Cozy, Collected, and Full of Character
The most memorable bedrooms aren’t necessarily the most perfectly coordinated. Instead, they feel personal. They combine comfort with character and include little details that make you want to linger just a bit longer. If you’re looking for cozy bedroom ideas, these beautiful spaces offer plenty of inspiration. From floral fabrics and vintage furniture to moody…
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9 Best Powder Room Ideas: Small Spaces with Big Style
A powder room might be one of the smallest spaces in the house, but that certainly doesn’t mean it has to be short on personality. In fact, its petite size makes it a wonderful place to experiment with decorating ideas you might hesitate to use in a larger room. Today’s pretty powder room ideas show…
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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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