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It’s All About Beautiful Houses + More: Friday Finds
As a kid, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed like an eternity. Fast forward to today, and it seems like those weeks are just a matter of days. It’s no surprise that people plan earlier for Christmas than they used to. To keep stress to a minimum, I toyed with the idea of not…
Explore the Amazing Architecture of Chicago’s Famed Lincoln Park
Nestled on Chicago’s North Side, Lincoln Park is a vibrant neighborhood renowned for its stunning architectural diversity and rich history. From elegant Victorian row houses to sleek modern designs, this area of the windy city boasts a visual feast of styles that reflect the city’s evolving aesthetic over the decades. The weekend before Thanksgiving, I…
Goodbye Thanksgiving – Hello Christmas Inspiration: Style Showcase
Thanksgiving is over which means the Christmas season is fully taking over blogland. Today’s showcase is all about preparing for December 25th, so if you’ve still got some decorating to do, keep scrolling and see what’s in store from my blog friends and me. Southern Hospitality | Shiny Brite Christmas Tree Rhoda kicks off today’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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