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14 of the Best Victorian Porch Examples
Is there anything that creates better curb appeal than the timeless charm of a Victorian porch? Today I’m sharing 14 examples from small to grand that feature the best of Victorian architecture. A pretty pink Victorian sports a large porch with unique details on the porch and the roof above. A simpler, lavender…
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Beautiful Coastal Kitchen: Finding Silver Pennies
Today I’m so happy to share the Massachusetts coastal kitchen that belongs to my friend and fellow blogger, Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies. Danielle has made recent minor updates to her kitchen. I love that the room keeps the integrity of her home’s age intact. Rich wood floors and white painted cabinets set the…
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9 of the Best Comfortable Sofa Ideas: Make Your Space Inviting
If there’s one piece of furniture that truly defines a living room, it’s the sofa. Today’s larger sectionals and generously sized sofas prove you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort. The best comfortable sofa ideas combine deep seating, durable fabrics, and timeless silhouettes that look beautiful for years. Here are nine inspiring spaces that…
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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