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How to Make a Cozy Reading Corner to Curl Up In
There’s something about the first hint of cooler weather that makes curling up with a good book feel especially appealing. As summer begins to wind down, a cozy reading corner offers the perfect place to slow down. Explore today’s collection and create your own little retreat from the world. (This post contains affiliate links –…
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How to Make an Unfitted Kitchen Feel Especially Inviting
There’s something especially appealing about a kitchen that doesn’t look as though it arrived all at once. Instead of perfectly matched cabinets, an unfitted kitchen feels as though it has evolved over time. An old cupboard might sit beside painted cabinetry, a worktable becomes an island, and a freestanding hutch provides storage while adding the…
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8 Beautiful Ways to Decorate with Botanical Wall Art
Botanical artwork has a way of making a room feel collected, comfortable, and connected to nature. Whether it’s a centuries-old illustration or a simple modern print, botanical wall art works beautifully with all decorating styles. See today’s collection of rooms that show how to display this timeless art form. You don’t need a large gallery…
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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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