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Victorian homes in Ferndale, California

Stunning Historic Homes Nestled in Ferndale, California

architecture, historic homes, travel June 8, 2022

Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s time to head back (virtually) to historic Ferndale to see more of the town’s stunning historic homes. The first time I posted about our trip to Humboldt County, I shared a collection of the Victorian cottages. Today it’s time to see some of the other beautiful homes that grace the streets…

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A picturesque and narrow street in Marbella old town

Colorful Gardens and Homes of Spain: Hello Sunshine!

architecture, travel April 21, 2022

Who else is suffering gloomy spring weather right now? I’m raising both my hands! We haven’t had a pleasant spring so far but I’m not going to let it dampen my spirits. Instead, let’s pretend we’re overseas visiting the colorful gardens and homes of Spain. This little virtual tour is sure to put a smile…

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Street in Bergen with white wooden houses

Colorful Wooden Houses of Norway: A Virtual Trip

architecture, historic homes, travel March 31, 2022

One thing we miss living in America is the vast array of really old buildings and homes. Can you imagine living in a house that’s over 500 years old? I think about the lives and history of older homes here in the United States, but old houses in Europe have seen so much more. Today…

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Small English Country Stone Cottage

Romantic English Cottage Homes: Virtual Trip to the U.K.

architecture, travel January 26, 2022

Let’s take a trip to the bucolic setting of the United Kingdom to explore a charming collection of English cottage homes. First up is an adorable dwelling located in Castle Combe, often referred to as the most beautiful village in England. It reminds me of a cottage that one of Beatrix Potter’s characters would live…

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Classic Vintage Log Cabin Amidst the Pine Trees.

Cabin Getaway: Inspiration and Locations to Make It Happen

architecture, travel December 27, 2021

After the holidays I tend to dream of a cabin getaway where I can hole up for a couple of days with a book or stack of favorite magazines in hand. Just give me a little place where I can turn off the noise and activity while enjoying a bit of nature. You know, a…

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Historic white home with picket fence in Grand Detour, Illinois

Fall in Love with the Picturesque Homes of Historic Grand Detour, Illinois

architecture, historic homes, travel October 28, 2021

Have you ever gone to a somewhat obscure place for vacation and found you enjoyed it so much more than the much-hyped tourist spots? That’s what happened this past weekend when hubby and I went to Grand Detour, Illinois, for a low-key fall getaway. I was immediately smitten by the charming town of about 450…

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Vermont Barn in the Fall Season

Enjoy a Virtual Leaf Peeping Trip to New England!

fall, travel October 20, 2021

Most of the trees across the country are starting to peak with their fall color and it’s such a gorgeous scene. I love that God gives us this brilliant burst of color before the branches empty themselves of foliage. When I think of where I’d most like to travel during autumn, hands down it’s the…

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Avenue of the Giants through the redwood forest in northern California

Yikes! I’m Running the Avenue of the Giants Marathon in the Redwood Forest

travel October 9, 2021

In yesterday’s post I mentioned that I decided to tackle a new project and would share today what that’s all about. Call me crazy, but I decided to run another marathon – the Avenue of the Giants Marathon! In the first decade of this century, I ran a total of five marathons. I ran the…

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Yellow Beach Cottage with Blue Trim

Bethany Beach Cottage Tour: Rent It on VRBO

home tour, travel September 30, 2021

Normally I save Thursdays for room tours, but today I have the honor of featuring a charming beach cottage that you can rent for vacation through VRBO. The home is located in Ocean View, Delaware and is just a short drive (or walk) to Bethany Beach.   I love when readers reach out to me…

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Historic District Homes - Purple Victorian in Madison, Wisconsin

Historic District Homes of Madison

architecture, historic homes, travel August 14, 2021

We’re back from our Wisconsin vacation and I’m excited to share some of the historic district homes in Madison. First, let me say what a beautiful, small city that Madison is. I was impressed with its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of tree-lined streets. Not to mention, people were so friendly there. The first thing I…

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Garden Path with Red Arched Door

See the Beauty of Rock City Gardens in Georgia

travel August 4, 2021

Next week the family is going on a farm vacation to the rolling hills of Wisconsin. As I’m preparing for the trip, it occurred to me that I never shared our recent visit to Rock City Gardens in Georgia just south of Chattanooga. Have you ever been there? You’ll find manmade elements woven through the…

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Yellow Victorian - Harbor Homes on Lake Michigan

Harbor Homes and Scenes from New Buffalo, Michigan

architecture, travel July 7, 2021

A couple weeks ago I featured a tour of the charming little Airbnb cottage where we stayed on our recent trip to Lake Michigan. I also shared several of the charming bungalows and cottages from the town. Today I’m showcasing more of the beautiful harbor homes and a few other scenes from this adorable lakeside…

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Southern Home located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Charming Southern Homes in Lookout Mountain, Georgia

architecture, travel May 15, 2021

A couple weeks ago I shared a walking tour of homes located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. Today we’re headed to the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain to enjoy more curb appeal and pretty Southern homes.   One thing I noticed right away when crossing over onto the Georgia side of the mountain is that…

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Vintage RV remodeled and ready for glamping

A Vintage RV and Recreating Nomadland

travel April 21, 2021

Have you seen the new, Academy Award-nominated movie Nomadland starring Frances McDormand as Fern? It’s about a woman in her 60s who lost everything during the Great Recession and ventures on a journey through western America while living in her van. Hubby and I watched it on Hulu a few weeks ago and I tried…

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New Victorian Style Home in Brick and Vinyl

Home Exterior Colors: Neutral and White

architecture, travel January 11, 2021

Welcome to round two of home exterior colors in Naperville, Illinois. Last week I featured a collection of blue and gray houses in the snow. Today we’re looking at beautiful houses in white and neutral tones.   Most of the houses on today’s tour are new, but a few are old. All of them have…

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Beautiful Blue Custom Home Exterior During Winter

Beautiful Blue and Gray Custom Homes in the Snow

architecture, historic homes, travel January 4, 2021

Several inches of snow fell in our area over the weekend which prompted me to get out and enjoy the scenery. While I was out, I snapped some photos of beautiful blue and gray custom homes in Naperville, IL.   Naperville used to be a smaller suburb of Chicago until about 35 years ago when…

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you 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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