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A Happy Vermont Guest Cottage Designed for Beautiful Days
Tucked into the scenic Vermont countryside, this Vermont guest cottage by Kate Nelson Interiors perfectly balances modern farmhouse style with classic New England character. Crisp white walls, warm wood flooring, black metal accents, and thoughtfully layered textures create a home that feels both fresh and welcoming. Large windows flood every room with natural light while…
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Revisiting the Nostalgic Charm of Simple Café Curtains
When I was first married and raising my family, I made do with the resources I had. Since I was a stay-at-home mom, I had to be creative because we only had one income. So when we moved into our first house, I sewed all the curtains myself. The easiest curtains to make were café…
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A Sensational Summer Home, Vintage Books, and More: Style Showcase
We’ve had a somewhat cool spring so flower and vegetable planting is off to a slow start. I’m taking time to spruce up the area around the pond and bought a few different varieties of lavender to plant along the shore. I try to add flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Sitting by 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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