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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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The Best Country Cottage Decorating Ideas Start with Pattern
If you’re looking for country cottage decorating ideas, few decorating elements have the power to transform a room quite like timeless patterns. Whether it’s cheerful gingham in the kitchen, delicate toile in the entryway, or tiny ditsy florals in the bedroom, these classic prints instantly create warmth and personality. The beautiful spaces below show how…
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Front Door Colors, Amazing Maine Cottages & More: Friday Finds
Summer decorating has always been one of my favorite times of year to freshen the home. There’s something about light rooms accented with fresh pops of color that instantly makes a home feel brighter and more inviting. This week’s Friday Finds is filled with inspiring summer cottage decorating ideas, the season’s prettiest kitchen colors, and…
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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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