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Luxury Cabin Dressed in a Rustic, Modern Country Style
Today’s home might possibly be the most beautiful, luxury cabin I’ve ever seen. A modern country style was applied to the interior spaces and the result is a comfortable, pleasing combination of color and earthy finishes. The project was created by a collaboration with The Cabinet Gallery, Ed McDonald Custom Homes, and Homeward Design. Photo…
Fantastic Screened Porches, a Nantucket Cottage + More: Friday Finds
Summer is on its way! Are you ready for it? I have a LOT of weeds in the yard to get after before they get too far out of control. I do find something satisfying about getting them out by their last root. I guess it’s a form of therapy for me. Enjoy a collection…
Charming Cotswold Cottages and Other Reasons to Visit England
Have you ever been to England? If you answered yes, hopefully you were able to explore the southwestern countryside that features charming Cotswold cottages. Much to my surprise, I was asked to go to England in July to attended a waterlily symposium. Yes, there is such a thing! Many of you know my day job…
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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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