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Painted Staircases: 10 Beautiful Ideas to Transform Your Home
Painted staircases have become one of the easiest ways to give a home personality without a full renovation. Whether you prefer classic white risers with stained treads, a bold navy staircase, or soft cottage-inspired colors, paint can completely transform an entryway or living space. A staircase is often one of the first architectural details guests…
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14 of the Best Victorian Porch Examples
Is there anything that creates better curb appeal than the timeless charm of a Victorian porch? Today I’m sharing 14 examples from small to grand that feature the best of Victorian architecture. A pretty pink Victorian sports a large porch with unique details on the porch and the roof above. A simpler, lavender…
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The Best English Homes on TV and More: Friday Finds
When it comes to today’s trending styles in interior design, you can easily see the English influence that’s gaining popularity. From cottagecore to wallpaper to mixing prints and colors, the English have done it all! Today’s Friday Finds starts out in the UK, but we also travel to Texas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin for additional decorating…
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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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