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How to Create Cozy Gathering Spaces in Your Home
architecture | historic homes

Victorian Home Exteriors: Jaw-Dropping Architecture You’ll Love
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A Fascinating Craftsman Home Remodel To Feast Your Eyes On

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Sensational Spring Blooms and Decorating Ideas: Style Showcase

My blogging friends and I are inspired by flowers this week. Each of us are showing sweet blooms in some way, shape, or form. And I happy to say that the crocus are blooming out in the yard and the daffodils are ready to pop any day now! So take a look at what’s in…

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home tour | transitional

Step Inside: A Fantastic Tour of a Sizable Transitional Home

Today’s amazing transitional home by Coats Homes combines a unique exterior with a somewhat modern, traditional interior style. The colors and details blend beautifully together to create a comfortable and pretty dwelling space for a lucky Dallas family. You’ll find more photos on this tour than I normally show, but once you see this house,…

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How to Decorate with Playful Stripes in the Home

Stripes are one of the most versatile patterns you can bring into your home. They can feel crisp and tailored, soft and coastal, bold and playful, or quietly sophisticated depending on how they’re used. From subtle ticking stripes to wide statement bands, playful stripes have a way of adding movement, structure, and visual interest without…

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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.