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Wonderful Farmhouse Cottage Renovation Charms You with Its Unsurpassed Appeal

Timeless styling with comfort and functionality in mind comes together in a wonderful farmhouse cottage renovation by Christine Kelly of Crafted Architecture. The renovation includes a new addition to this Washington, D.C. charmer with pretty landscaping. Photo by Christine Kelly / Crafted Architecture The dining room reveals a bit of French country influence with…

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Vintage Charm Sings in a Wonderful Traditional Home

Subtle vintage charm fills the walls of today’s traditional home by Bret Franks Construction. We begin our tour in the kitchen’s dining nook that’s wrapped in expansive windows with ticking stripe curtains. A colorful striped area rug provides color beneath an antique dining set with a lovely bench. Photo by Bret Franks Construction, Inc. …

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See Remarkable Cottage Kitchens: Where Whimsy And Charm Abounds

If you ask me what style of kitchen is my favorite, I’d say cottage kitchens, hands down. They feel like grandma’s kitchen to me, but not in an old-fashioned way. Rather, a comforting way that reminds you of the love you feel when your grandmother bakes your favorite cookies. Or memories of sitting at the…

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HELLO! I’M JENNIFER!

I’m so happy you’re here!

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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Hello and Welcome!

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.