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Why I Chose My Historic Home and More: Style Showcase
I just got back from Japan today and am feeling a bit of jet lag, so I’ll keep this short. The trip was incredible, though my laptop gave out partway through, which meant a few missed blog posts until I could sort things out. I’m excited to get back into my routine and start sharing…
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Beautiful Cozy Cabins, a Converted Barn + More: Friday Finds
Ready for some weekly inspiration? I found a few great treats and treasures that include a tour of an English cabin that you can rent (seen in the photo below). And ironically, there’s a recipe for thick and fluffy pancakes at the end of the post, which are all the rage in Japan where I’m…
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New Warm Wood Kitchen: Embracing Cozy Elegance and Timeless Beauty
A San Diego family realized they’d be happier with an open kitchen plan that’s more suitable for entertaining. A Designed Space removed a cumbersome peninsula and added maple cabinets and dark quartz countertops to create a new, warm wood kitchen which better suits the way the family lives. Photo by A Designed Space A…
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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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