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A Remarkable Guest Cottage, Your Wallpaper Style, and More: Friday Finds
Football pre-season games have started, kids are back at school, and days are getting slightly shorter. This is a favorite time of year for most people as summer’s heat begins to fade to cooler breezes. Our summer has been so humid this year that I won’t be that sad to see it go. I may…
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8 Beautiful Ways to Decorate with Botanical Wall Art
Botanical artwork has a way of making a room feel collected, comfortable, and connected to nature. Whether it’s a centuries-old illustration or a simple modern print, botanical wall art works beautifully with all decorating styles. See today’s collection of rooms that show how to display this timeless art form. You don’t need a large gallery…
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Room Transformations and Cheery Sunflower Arrangements: Style Showcase
Today’s Style Showcase has lots of late summer inspiration for you. From decorating to flowers to a DIY project, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Keep scrolling and see what’s in store. Southern Hospitality | Is Brown Furniture Making a Comeback? I’d like to answer Rhoda’s question about wood furniture with a resounding yes!…
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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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