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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…

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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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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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