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Cottage Kitchens and Other Inspiration: Style Showcase
Welcome to Style Showcase! Today I’m featuring a collection of cheery cottage kitchens that are sure to make your heart sing. And then there’s the country home tour that Janet is featuring. Omigoodness, the first picture of the homes garden space is true eye candy. Be sure to explore everyone’s inspiration today at the links…

Light and Airy Beach Cottage: Perfect for Year-Round Living
In the midst of winter, we could all use a light and airy beach cottage, am I right? When you first set eyes on the exterior of this beautiful home by Cortney Bishop Design, you imagine yourself walking along the boardwalk through the landscape, enjoying the views, until you reach the front door. Photo by…

A Fireplace and Stone Wall Add Unique Character to a Custom Kitchen
Wood cabinets and a stone wall make an appearance in today’s featured custom kitchen by Lawless Design. The color of the cabinets blends seamlessly with the wood flooring, providing a cohesive look to this amazing kitchen. And then there’s a fun touch with a wall fireplace that adds wonderful warmth and charm to the space….
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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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