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9 Types of Sofas and Couches: Find the Perfect Style for Your Home
Choosing a sofa is one of the biggest decorating decisions you’ll make for your living room. Not only is it a place to relax at the end of the day, but it also helps establish the room’s overall personality. From traditional sofas with rolled arms to sleek contemporary silhouettes, there are many types of sofas…
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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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9 Beautiful Cabin Style Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Home
When you think of a cabin, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a cozy log home tucked into the woods, with exposed beams, comfortable furniture, and a fireplace glowing in the corner. Or perhaps you picture a bright, airy retreat with natural wood, simple furnishings, and windows that frame the surrounding landscape. One of 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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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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