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See Small Decorating Moments in the Home: Creative Vignettes
Memorable spaces aren’t always defined by a major piece of furniture or a dramatic renovation. Often, it’s the smaller decorating moments that make a home feel personal. It could be the collection of objects on a dresser, a favorite painting propped above a cabinet, or a pitcher filled with flowers from the garden. These arrangements…
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A Beautiful Home Tour, Porches and More: Style Showcase
First up on today’s list for Style Showcase is a home tour and it reminds me that this coming weekend is Cavalcade of Homes in the Chicagoland area. I bought tickets my daughter and me. Several builders open up houses (some private) to the public. I plan to take photos so I can show you…
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10 Cute Wallpaper Ideas: Make Your Home Feel Remarkably Cozy
Cute wallpaper has a way of giving a room something that paint alone often can’t. Pattern adds movement, color adds warmth, and even the simplest room can suddenly feel remarkably charming. And when I say cute wallpaper, I don’t necessarily mean sweet or whimsical. Some of the prettiest wallpapers are sophisticated botanicals, tiny traditional prints,…
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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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