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Decorating With Yellow: Beautiful Ways to Use This Color Without Overdoing It
coastal | cottage living

The Best California Cottage: Capturing the Spirit of Carmel Charm
living room decor

Historic Nantucket vs. Modern Style: Coastal Living Rooms We Love

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friday finds

A Beautiful Wooded Cottage and Kitchen Ideas: Friday Finds

Hello friends! These past few weeks I’ve been focusing most of my attention on gardening and getting the pond in tip-top shape for summer. I’ve decided to do a little less gardening this year in order to keep life simpler during my favorite season. I want to slow down and enjoy more nature walks and…

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coastal | cottage living | home tour

Fall in Love with a Charming Little Beach Bungalow

I fell in love with this charming beach bungalow by Cortney Bishop Design as soon as I saw it and am sharing it with you all today. Let me know if you like it, coo. Typical of seaside style, the cottage is refreshingly dressed in blue and white with a vintage vibe. White walls and…

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style showcase

Beautiful Indoor and Outdoor Decorating Ideas: Style Showcase

Today’s Style Showcase is filled with lots of pretty things and inspiration. You’ll find ideas for both indoor and outdoor living. Keep scrolling and take a look! Duke Manor Farm | Bathroom Makeovers I’m loving Laura’s green vanity and patterned floor in the bathroom at right. See the changes she made to create an updated…

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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.