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The Perfect Time for an Outdoor Fireplace: 11 Great Spaces
An outdoor fireplace does something wonderful for a backyard. It creates a destination. Usually built as the centerpiece of a patio, a fireplace can make an outdoor space feel more like an extension of the home. It draws you outside to enjoy its warmth (much like my pond draws be outside to enjoy its serene…
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Beautiful Historic Homes, Pretty Flowers, and More: Style Showcase
Are you glad September is here? I’m usually starting to mourn the loss of summer this time of year. But it’s been such a humid summer for us that I’m actually glad fall is marching into view. I’ve seen goldenrod out in the fields, and I want to clip several stems to bring indoors. I…
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10 Colorful Kitchen Ideas: Neutrals Aren’t Always the Best Choice
White and neutral kitchens will always have their place in homes. But there’s something especially inviting about a kitchen with color. Whether it’s a soft, barely-there shade or a rich hue, colorful cabinetry can give your home so much more personality. And adding color doesn’t necessarily mean creating a kitchen that feels bold or trendy….
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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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