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A Beautiful Maine Home and More: Friday Finds
Life is chugging along here at Town and Country Living. I’ve ordered a few things from our local farm for Thanksgiving dinner and need to put in my order at Ream’s Meat Market for our turkey. I’m not hosting until the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It gives me a little more time to prepare and it…
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Decorating with Beautiful Mustard Yellow Inside Your Home
Mustard yellow is an undeniably cheerful color that can add a bit of drama to your home. It’s warm without being overly bright, rich without feeling heavy, and surprisingly versatile when paired with everything from creamy whites to deep greens and natural wood tones. Whether you love a cozy cottage look, a relaxed farmhouse style,…
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A Bounty of Thanksgiving Table Ideas: Style Showcase
With Halloween officially behind us, our hearts and minds turn to Thanksgiving and all the preparations that are needed for this special day. Between cleaning, menu planning, and food prep, there’s plenty to do during what I call “cozy season.” Today’s Style Showcase is filled with ideas for turkey day – in addition to Rhoda’s…
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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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