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farmhouse | home tour

Inside the Remarkable Renovation of a Circa-1800 New England Home

For the next three Sundays, I have something especially lovely to share with you. We’re exploring a beautifully renovated circa-1800 New England home with more than two centuries of history within its walls. What makes this home tour even more special is how it came to me. Sarah, the homeowner is a longtime reader who…

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colors | home decor

Brown Gingham Is the Fall Pattern Giving Plaid a Run for Its Money

Plaid has long been one of fall’s signature patterns, but this year there’s another classic check showing up everywhere: brown gingham. Southern Living magazine recently called it “the fall pattern we’re bringing home this season,” pointing to everything from curtains and pillows to table linens and bedding. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy…

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friday finds

Talented Mother-Daughter Decorators and More: Friday Finds

Our week has been pretty rainy so far but I’m hoping to get outdoors at some point this weekend. When fall rolls around, I feel like I need to make the most of each moment to take in all the beauty that surrounds us outside before Old Man Winter strolls into town! Since it’s raining…

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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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Hello and Welcome!

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.