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Simple Quilt Decorating Ideas for Every Room in the House
There’s something instantly comforting about decorating with quilts. Whether folded over a rocking chair, layered across a bed, or used as a colorful table covering, quilts bring warmth, history, texture, and personality into a home in a way few accessories can. Today’s interiors are embracing quilt decorating beyond the bedroom, using these colorful textiles throughout…
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An Amazing Collected California Home Dressed in Blue: Book Giveaway
There’s something about layered blues, weathered wood, and collected vintage pieces that instantly makes a home feel relaxed and welcoming. Featured in the beautiful book At Home with Blue by Fifi O’Neill, this collected California home blends coastal charm, European cottage style, and soft rustic textures in a way that feels both elevated and wonderfully…
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Beautiful European Country Homes, a Red Fox + More: Friday Finds
Gardening season is upon us and I’m pretty happy about the way my yard is shaping up. Except for the newly planted dahlias in the whisky barrels. Something has been eating them, and it’s not bugs. They’re being chewed them from the top down. We live near a forest preserve and I thought maybe a…
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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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