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My Daughter Is Building a New Home: I Couldn’t Resist Decorating It!
Fall Decorating Ideas

Simple Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
friday finds

A Remarkable Maine Cottage, Small Spaces, and More: Friday Finds

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architecture | historic homes | travel

See Architectural Heritage in the Amazing Georgetown Neighborhood

Have you ever been to the amazing Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC and enjoyed its rich history and architecture? Located just west of Downtown DC, Georgetown is a National Historic Landmark. The homes are Federal in style and a little more diverse than the Capitol Hill area where we stayed the last time we visited….

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style showcase

Beautiful Fall Mantels, Garden Tips, and More: Style Showcase

Every weekend I think, “This is it. This is the weekend that I’m taking pictures of my home to share on the blog.” And each weekend passes without that happening. It IS at the forefront of my mind but somehow, other tasks (mostly gardening) come up and get in the way. This past weekend was…

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kitchen ideas

A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with a Checkered Backsplash You’ll Love

Finding the perfect balance between cozy charm and contemporary design can be a challenge. But this modern farmhouse kitchen proves you truly can have the best of both worlds. By mixing graphic focal points, architectural details, and clean-lined millwork, it creates a cozy, hard-working family hub. (All photos by Clay Banks.) Keep reading for the…

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HELLO! I’M JENNIFER!

I’m so happy you’re here!

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.