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A Great Modern Country Townhouse: Neutrals Can Be Pretty Awesome
Today’s modern country townhouse strikes a beautiful balance, combining clean contemporary lines with warm woods, woven textures, comfortable upholstery, and just enough contrast to give each room personality. I toured this welcoming home on a recent Cavalcade of Homes tour. The townhouse was built by Rite-Way Custom Homes, LLC. The decorating style falls somewhere between…
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Wonderful Homes and Gardens for You: Friday Finds
Another week has gone by and there was no lack of inspiration to share with you. When I come across home and garden ideas that I think will be of interest to you, I add them to my list. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever run out of content to share but there’s enough creativity…
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See Small Decorating Moments in the Home: Creative Vignettes
Memorable spaces aren’t always defined by a major piece of furniture or a dramatic renovation. Often, it’s the smaller decorating moments that make a home feel personal. It could be the collection of objects on a dresser, a favorite painting propped above a cabinet, or a pitcher filled with flowers from the garden. These arrangements…
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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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