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A Charming 800-Square-Foot Vermont Schoolhouse Cottage Filled with Rustic Style
There’s something irresistible about a small home with a story. Especially when that home happens to be a renovated schoolhouse cottage tucked away on 250 peaceful acres in Vermont. At just 800 square feet, this vacation rental is warm, welcoming, and full of personality. (All photos by Andrea Davis.) Old Wood Brings Warmth and Character…
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A Remarkable Guest Cottage, Your Wallpaper Style, and More: Friday Finds
Football pre-season games have started, kids are back at school, and days are getting slightly shorter. This is a favorite time of year for most people as summer’s heat begins to fade to cooler breezes. Our summer has been so humid this year that I won’t be that sad to see it go. I may…
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How to Make an Unfitted Kitchen Feel Especially Inviting
There’s something especially appealing about a kitchen that doesn’t look as though it arrived all at once. Instead of perfectly matched cabinets, an unfitted kitchen feels as though it has evolved over time. An old cupboard might sit beside painted cabinetry, a worktable becomes an island, and a freestanding hutch provides storage while adding the…
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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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