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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…
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Summer Entertaining and Decorating Ideas for You: Style Showcase
Are you surviving the heat and the smoke from the Canadian wildfires? I don’t think I’ve ever seen our sky so smokey and hazy. Several summer events were cancelled and outdoor pools closed due to the hazardous air conditions. But honestly – it’s been too hot and humid to go outside anyway. Hopefully the smoke…
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9 Beautiful Cottage Bathroom Ideas You’ll Want to Copy
Bathrooms may be some of the smallest rooms in the house, but they’re also some of the most rewarding to decorate. The best cottage bathroom ideas balance beauty with practicality, creating spaces that feel welcoming every time you step inside. Whether your style leans toward classic blue and white, vintage charm, whimsical wallpaper, or relaxed…
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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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