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Home Collectibles Trending Now: Beautiful Finds Worth Displaying
Collecting isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s become a decorating style. More people are filling their spaces with meaningful objects that tell a story, spark conversation, and add layers of character that can’t be found in a big-box store. From flea market treasures to family heirlooms, the most popular home collectibles today are both beautiful…
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Red and White Decor: Fresh Summer Rooms We Love
Red and white decor is one of those timeless color combinations that never seems to go out of style. While it’s often associated with holidays or country homes, it can also feel surprisingly light and fresh during the summer months. Crisp white keeps rooms bright and airy, while touches of red add energy, warmth, and…
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An Amazing Cozy Cabin Retreat in the Mountains
It might be the beginning of summer, but you’ll want to curl up in front of the fire in today’s cozy cabin retreat by Swaback Architects. Even if the weather isn’t cold, a rustic cabin is a great place to soothe your soul. Today’s Arizona home is wedged in the mountains and looks like the…
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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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