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12 Cheerful Yellow Houses to Fall in Love With
Yellow houses catch your eye from the road and are undeniably welcoming. Whether it’s a soft buttery shade, a warm historic gold, or a sunny yellow paired with crisp white trim, this cheerful color has a way of making a home feel happy. Yellow is also surprisingly versatile. It looks equally at home on a…
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10 Colorful Kitchen Ideas: Neutrals Aren’t Always the Best Choice
White and neutral kitchens will always have their place in homes. But there’s something especially inviting about a kitchen with color. Whether it’s a soft, barely-there shade or a rich hue, colorful cabinetry can give your home so much more personality. And adding color doesn’t necessarily mean creating a kitchen that feels bold or trendy….
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My Daughter Is Building a New Home: I Couldn’t Resist Decorating It!
There’s something exciting about a brand-new house! Especially when it belongs to my daughter! Bridget and her family recently purchased a new home not too far from where I live. They chose the Columbia model, a spacious two-story home with an open main level area and a finished basement Since the house isn’t built yet,…
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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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