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The Best Country Cottage Decorating Ideas Start with Pattern
If you’re looking for country cottage decorating ideas, few decorating elements have the power to transform a room quite like timeless patterns. Whether it’s cheerful gingham in the kitchen, delicate toile in the entryway, or tiny ditsy florals in the bedroom, these classic prints instantly create warmth and personality. The beautiful spaces below show how…
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The Beautiful Historic District Homes of Madison, Wisconsin
Have you ever visited Madison, Wisconsin and its beautiful state capitol? Let me say what a wonderful, small city that it is. I was impressed with its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of tree-lined streets when I visited. Not to mention, people were so friendly there. The first thing I want to share from the trip…
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11 Ideas for Enjoying a Wonderful Outdoor Summer Evening
It’s July and what means cozy to me this month is enjoying an outdoor summer evening when it’s not too hot. Typically, in our locale, the evenings cool off enough to be outside at dusk and past sunset. And when you’re out past dark, you need a bit of lighting in the garden. Here are…
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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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