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Fall and Halloween Inspiration for You: Style Showcase
Fall Decorating Ideas | porch

Rustic Fall Porches: The Simple Beauty of Slowing Down
architecture | farmhouse | home tour

A Charming Circa-1800 Home Renovation: The Parlor and Dining Room

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An All-White Farmhouse Kitchen That’s Anything but Cold

I know designers are saying all-white kitchens are falling out of favor, but there’s still something appealing about them. While some people find white kitchens a little too sterile or lacking in personality, I’ve always believed it’s the details that make the difference. This beautiful white farmhouse kitchen is a perfect example of how a…

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cottage living | home tour | shabby chic

Fifi O’Neill’s Former Florida Cottage: Home with a Heart

Welcome to a very special home tour today – one that I’m super excited to share with you! Get ready to step inside Fifi O’Neill’s former Florida cottage. Fifi is a popular and accomplished international style editor, author, creative director, and photo stylist. I’ve been following and admiring her style for years, and was sad…

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fall | travel

Enjoy a Virtual Leaf Peeping Trip to New England!

Some of the trees across the country are starting to turn to their fall color and it’s such a gorgeous scene. I love that God gives us this brilliant burst of color before the branches empty themselves of foliage. When I think of where I’d most like to travel during autumn, hands down it’s the…

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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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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.