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New Color Palettes and Unique Homes: Friday Finds
School starts in a couple of weeks and it’s hard to believe the summer is coming to an end. Although technically, we’ve still got until September 21st before fall arrives. But it always feels like kids heading off to catch the bus is the signal of the start of another season. In the next month…
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The Best Things to Do in Kyoto: Our Favorite Temples and Hidden Gems
Kyoto felt like stepping into another world, where centuries-old traditions blend seamlessly with everyday life. During our stay in a beautifully restored Machiya, a traditional Japanese wooden townhouse, we explored peaceful temples, wandered through bamboo groves and historic neighborhoods, admired colorful shrines, and discovered charming streets lined with teahouses and local shops. Every corner seemed…
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A Beautiful Home Tour, Summer Porches, and More: Style Showcase
Summer is winding its way down, but the days will be warm for a little while yet. Enjoy today’s inspiration from me and my blog friends as we start to bid farewell to this gorgeous season. Finding Silver Pennies | Black and White Pool Ideas Danielle installed her backyard pool a few years ago and…
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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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