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Sensational Valentine Inspiration to Help You Celebrate
Enjoy a few last-minute easy ideas to help celebrate Cupid’s big day. This collection of Valentine inspiration is low-fuss and easy on the budget. Even if you don’t have a special love interest, you can give yourself some love with my favorite ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day. One of my favorite Valentine projects includes…
Explore a Beautiful Bespoke French Country Kitchen
Rustic and refined features blend together in a bespoke French country kitchen decorated by Alecia Stevens Interior Design. The entire home was designed by Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc. and it’s a beauty. But today we’re focusing on the beautiful kitchen. Simple Shaker style cabinets in a green-gray hue pair with a light-colored wood ceiling and…
See Inside a Delightful Contemporary Farmhouse Featured in Magnolia Journal
Today’s a good day because we’re going to see inside a delightful contemporary farmhouse by Kelsey Leigh Design Co. This unique home was featured in the 2020 fall issue of Magnolia Journal and it’s easy to see why. The home is filled with impeccable details and gorgeous style. I’m especially in love with the dark…
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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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