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Industrial Style Kitchen in a Chicago Townhouse

Christmas Cabin Makes You Feel Like a Hallmark Holiday Movie

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How to Create a Festive Front Door with a Christmas Wreath

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Cedar Shake House - courtesy of Lissy Parker

friday finds

A Cedar Shake House and Other Glorious Friday Finds

Did you have a nice Thanksgiving yesterday? Hubby and I had a quiet day at the house. We’re celebrating Thanksgiving with the family on Saturday. I don’t mind celebrating a few days later. It allows my children a chance to enjoy the day at their in-laws without having to rush to two dinners. And I…

Shabby Chic Living Room with Chintz Curtains

living room decor

14 Shabby Chic Living Room Ideas to Enhance Romance

Worn painted furniture and faded chintz curtains and fabrics evoke the aura of Old World vintage comfort. This collection of 14 shabby chic living room ideas is sure to stir a bit of romance in your decorating heart! Photo by Cabbages & Roses Ltd Slip-covered furniture is often used to provide an updated look…

style showcase

Christmas Highlights from Blog Friends: Style Showcase #161

Clearly my blog friends and I have the holidays on the brain. We’re each sharing Christmas highlights for today’s edition of Style Showcase. I always love seeing what they’re up to and enjoy being inspired by them. My feature is all about Christmas porch decorations, as is Rhoda’s at Southern Hospitality. Town & Country Living…

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.

MORE ABOUT ME

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.