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Decorating with Beautiful Mustard Yellow Inside Your Home
Mustard yellow is an undeniably cheerful color that can add a bit of drama to your home. It’s warm without being overly bright, rich without feeling heavy, and surprisingly versatile when paired with everything from creamy whites to deep greens and natural wood tones. Whether you love a cozy cottage look, a relaxed farmhouse style,…
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9 Beautiful Cabin Style Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Home
When you think of a cabin, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a cozy log home tucked into the woods, with exposed beams, comfortable furniture, and a fireplace glowing in the corner. Or perhaps you picture a bright, airy retreat with natural wood, simple furnishings, and windows that frame the surrounding landscape. One of the…
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A Historic Vermont Home: The Barn, Gardens, and a Little Mystery
Over the past several Sundays, we’ve explored the remarkable restoration of Sarah’s historic Vermont home, from its cozy keeping room and inviting parlor to the beautifully renovated bathroom, staircase, bedroom, and office. Today, we’re stepping outside for the final installment of this historic home tour. And there’s still plenty to discover! Sarah has created a…
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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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