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Revisiting the Nostalgic Charm of Simple Café Curtains
When I was first married and raising my family, I made do with the resources I had. Since I was a stay-at-home mom, I had to be creative because we only had one income. So when we moved into our first house, I sewed all the curtains myself. The easiest curtains to make were café…
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Houses with Wonderful Curb Appeal: Ideas and Inspiration
My daughter is back on the hunt for a new home and it’s been slim pickings in today’s real estate market. Luckily for me, she often asks me to tour the houses with her. I have to confess, the more curb appeal the home has, the more likely we want to see it. Sure, there…
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The Best Connecticut Country Home Filled with Collections and Heart
Tucked into the rolling farm and mountain countryside, this cheerful Connecticut country home by Liza Kuhn Interiors proves that collected interiors can feel both deeply personal and wonderfully welcoming. Designed as a place to gather, the home balances antique furnishings and treasured collections with colorful textiles, relaxed seating, and family-friendly spaces that invite guests to…
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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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