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Three Sensational Home Tours and More: Friday Finds
Enjoy these last days of October when the Earth becomes ablaze with color and gorgeous sunsets. It’s a good time to head outside and savor the calm before the storm. And by storm, I mean the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I decided to host Thanksgiving this year and have already started planning for it,…
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9 Simple Fall Vignettes to Add Autumn Charm to Your Home
Decorating for fall doesn’t have to mean filling every corner with pumpkins, garlands, and seasonal decorations. Sometimes, the prettiest autumn touches are the simplest ones. A few colorful branches in an old pitcher, a small pumpkin tucked among favorite books, or a collection of natural elements arranged on a tray. Today, I’m sharing nine simple…
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Beautiful Living Rooms and Beach Houses: Style Showcase
The days are really starting to feel like fall now that temperatures have dropped and night is descending earlier. I’m all for it! I’m a summer girl but this past summer was particularly hot and humid. So, I’m all about getting outside to enjoy the crisp days and beauty of autumn. I’ve even dragged out…
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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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