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How to Create the Perfect Summer Bedroom Oasis
The summer season signals an ideal time to throw off the heavy blankets and lighten your room to create an appealing summer bedroom oasis. You can still layer your bedding, but thinner throws and fewer blankets will help to create a light and airy vibe. Some people have a fall/winter comforter and a spring/summer comforter…
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Home Collectibles Trending Now: Beautiful Finds Worth Displaying
Collecting isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s become a decorating style. More people are filling their spaces with meaningful objects that tell a story, spark conversation, and add layers of character that can’t be found in a big-box store. From flea market treasures to family heirlooms, the most popular home collectibles today are both beautiful…
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Modern Ranch Home: The Best Blend of Rustic and Contemporary
Today we’re touring a fabulous modern ranch home in Sacramento by Design Shop Interiors. The decorating and architecture is a wonderful blend of rusticity and contemporary living, along with some unique elements you don’t often find. The front porch is immediately inviting with its honey-toned wooden doors and ceiling against simple white siding. A pair…
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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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