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Martha’s Vineyard Dream Home: Spectacular Living On An Amazing Island
You’ll find plenty of historic homes in the northeast, but today we’re looking at a newer build by Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design. This Martha’s Vineyard dream home is open and spacious with wood, stone, and painted woodwork. If you’re a fan of a neutral palette, you’ll enjoy the serene beauty of this island home. Pendant…
A Warm and Cozy Beach Cottage You’ll Fall in Love With
You’re going to love today’s warm and cozy beach cottage by Kate Jackson. There’s so much I find endearing about it. First, it’s located near water, and second, there’s plenty of texture and warmth throughout the home that feels so comfortable and eye appealing. This cozy corner features dark bamboo blinds, white trim, and a…
Summertime and Decorating Should Be Easy: Style Showcase
As I write this, I’m sitting in the Airbnb we rented in Windsor. Yes, I’m blogging while on vacation! I’m filling a bit of time before we head out for dinner. Tomorrow we travel to the Cotswold area and then it’s on to a waterlily and water gardening symposium for work. I’m combining pleasure 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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