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9 Best Powder Room Ideas: Small Spaces with Big Style
A powder room might be one of the smallest spaces in the house, but that certainly doesn’t mean it has to be short on personality. In fact, its petite size makes it a wonderful place to experiment with decorating ideas you might hesitate to use in a larger room. Today’s pretty powder room ideas show…
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Pretty Window Treatments That Will Give Your Rooms Character
Window treatments are one of those decorating details that can change the way a room feels. The right curtains can soften a space, introduce color and pattern, frame a beautiful view, or simply make a room feel warmer and more finished. From delicate lace curtains to relaxed florals and classic patterned fabrics, these pretty window…
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A Great Modern Country Townhouse: Neutrals Can Be Pretty Awesome
Today’s modern country townhouse strikes a beautiful balance, combining clean contemporary lines with warm woods, woven textures, comfortable upholstery, and just enough contrast to give each room personality. I toured this welcoming home on a recent Cavalcade of Homes tour. The townhouse was built by Rite-Way Custom Homes, LLC. The decorating style falls somewhere between…
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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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