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farmhouse | home tour

A Remarkable Vintage Farmhouse in Wood and White: Book Giveaway
bedroom decorating ideas

Cozy Neutral Bedrooms That Make You Feel Happy for Fall
friday finds

Timeless Homes, Moody Kitchens, and a Taste of Fall: Friday Finds

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Fall Decorating Ideas | outdoor living

Cozy Up Your Patio for Fall: Practical Decorating Tips

Just because summer is fading doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy your outdoor living spaces. Today I’m sharing some practical decorating tips to create cozy ambiance on your patio, deck, or porch. The gorgeous colors of fall provide free decorating outside which is a plus if you have lots of trees and bushes around…

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style showcase

Pretty Pillows, a Paint Refresh, and Strawberries: Style Showcase

Happy first day of September! Now is the time of year when we all start thinking about going apple picking, enjoying a bonfire, or doing any other number of things to celebrate the fall season. Getting the house organized and cleaned before the holidays is also top of mind this time of year. It’s comforting…

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colors | home decor

Beautiful Blue and Green: One of the Best Decorating Palettes

Blue and green are two colors that simply feel at home together. Inspired by the colors we see outdoors, the combination has a natural ease that makes a room feel fresh. These rooms show just how many ways you can bring a blue and green color scheme into your home. (This post contains affiliate links…

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HELLO! I’M JENNIFER!

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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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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.