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A Beautiful Charleston Home and Chantilly Cake: Friday Finds
This summer has been busy and I’m struggling to keep up with my blog schedule, but so far I’m managing. But I’m going to get even busier in the not-too-distant future. My daughter Bridget is pregnant again (baby number five!!) and needs a larger home. You might remember her first house, a charming bungalow that…
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7 Vintage Summer Collectibles That Are Trending Right Now
If you’ve noticed more vintage treasures popping up in beautifully styled homes lately, you’re not imagining it. Decorating is becoming less about buying matching sets and more about creating spaces that feel collected over time. From colorful Fiesta Ware to weathered enamelware and charming vintage sailboats, today’s most popular summer collectibles add personality, warmth, and…
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Summer Entertaining and Decorating Ideas for You: Style Showcase
Are you surviving the heat and the smoke from the Canadian wildfires? I don’t think I’ve ever seen our sky so smokey and hazy. Several summer events were cancelled and outdoor pools closed due to the hazardous air conditions. But honestly – it’s been too hot and humid to go outside anyway. Hopefully the smoke…
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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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