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A Special Retreat to a Cozy Yet Minimalist Cottage
Who enjoys a fun and/or relaxing weekend retreat to get away from it all? I know I do! A few weekends ago my daughters and I took a trip to nearby Ottawa located on the Illinois River. We stayed at a small resort called Heritage Harbor, where I’ve stayed before. But this time, I booked…
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Front Door Colors, Amazing Maine Cottages & More: Friday Finds
Summer decorating has always been one of my favorite times of year to freshen the home. There’s something about light rooms accented with fresh pops of color that instantly makes a home feel brighter and more inviting. This week’s Friday Finds is filled with inspiring summer cottage decorating ideas, the season’s prettiest kitchen colors, and…
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The Beautiful Historic District Homes of Madison, Wisconsin
Have you ever visited Madison, Wisconsin and its beautiful state capitol? Let me say what a wonderful, small city that it is. I was impressed with its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of tree-lined streets when I visited. Not to mention, people were so friendly there. The first thing I want to share from the trip…
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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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