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8 Beautiful Ways to Decorate with Botanical Wall Art
Botanical artwork has a way of making a room feel collected, comfortable, and connected to nature. Whether it’s a centuries-old illustration or a simple modern print, botanical wall art works beautifully with all decorating styles. See today’s collection of rooms that show how to display this timeless art form. You don’t need a large gallery…
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Cottage Garden Path Ideas: Add Ultimate Charm to Your Yard
There’s something magical about following a cottage garden path. Whether it winds through or connects one part of the yard to another, a path invites you to enjoy your outdoor space. Best of all, you don’t need an estate garden or acres of land to create one. See today’s collection for inspiration. A brick walkway…
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A Beautiful and Colorful Traditional Home Tour for You
Today I’m featuring a beautifully appointed traditional home from several years ago. Sometimes I like to look at past tours and Barbara’s abode stands out to me. I love her traditional style and use of color throughout each room. Her decorating is timeless and classic and is still relevant today. When you step onto Barbara’s…
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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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