JOIN MY NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE…
Inspiration and ideas delivered to your inbox!
-
9 Beautiful Cabin Style Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Home
When you think of a cabin, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a cozy log home tucked into the woods, with exposed beams, comfortable furniture, and a fireplace glowing in the corner. Or perhaps you picture a bright, airy retreat with natural wood, simple furnishings, and windows that frame the surrounding landscape. One of the…
-
9 More Beautiful New England Homes That Look Amazing in Autumn
There’s something especially beautiful about New England in autumn. Historic houses, colorful trees, and streets covered with fallen leaves create scenes that seem almost too pretty to be real. And when you add the region’s wonderful variety of architecture, it’s easy to understand why fall is such a special time to visit. Last Saturday, I…
-
Stunning Lakefront Home and More: Friday Finds
Another week is over and it feels like we’re racing toward the holidays. Today I signed up for a holiday home tour with other bloggers which I’ll be sharing with you later in November. For now, I’ve already started planning how I’m going to decorate for Christmas. It might seem early, but I’ll need to…
HELLO! I’M JENNIFER!
I’m so happy you’re here!
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.
See my Privacy Policy
Hello and Welcome!
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.
Discover More
See more ideas here at Town and Country Living and get ready to be inspired!







