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See a Gorgeous Rowhouse Kitchen: The Best of Craftsman Style
Step into a stunning rowhouse kitchen that perfectly blends the charm of craftsman style with modern elegance. From its meticulously crafted woodwork to its warm, earthy tones, this space showcases the timeless beauty of traditional design while embracing the functionality of a contemporary kitchen. The before photo is at the end of this post to…
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Beautiful Zen Bedrooms and More: Style Showcase
Today you’ll enjoy a variety of inspiration on Style Showcase – from coastal decorating to serene bedrooms and more. Not to mention Laura’s tasty chicken recipe that you don’t want to miss. Keep scrolling to see what’s in store! Zevy Joy | 6 Versatile Ways to Decorate with Clamshells Duke Manor Farm / Crockpot…
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Fall in Love with an Unparalleled English-Style Bathroom
When I first bought my circa 1875 house, a big selling factor was the claw foot tubs, which I’ll never part with. This summer I have a goal to give our upstairs bathroom a refresh while still maintaining its vintage vibe. I’m exploring inspiration from English-style bathroom ideas, like the ones featured in today’s post….
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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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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