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Small Spaces, Big Appeal: Home Tour from Fifi O’Neill’s Book
Today’s home tour comes from the pages of Fifi O’Neill’s book, Small Spaces, Big Appeal. The cottage is lovingly dubbed “True Blue,” and you’ll see why this name fits so well. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) The front porch sets the vintage vibe for the rest of the home. A pretty,…
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A Beautiful Charleston Home and Chantilly Cake: Friday Finds
This summer has been busy and I’m struggling to keep up with my blog schedule, but so far I’m managing. But I’m going to get even busier in the not-too-distant future. My daughter Bridget is pregnant again (baby number five!!) and needs a larger home. You might remember her first house, a charming bungalow that…
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Wonderful Wicker Chairs Create a Happy Porch
Are you enjoying the longer, warmer days? It’s so refreshing to wake up with the sun and the song of birds outside. When it comes to creating a pretty and happy porch for enjoying the outdoors, wicker chairs and furniture are always a sure-bet choice. See today’s collection for inspiration and ideas. Wicker chairs…
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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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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