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Festive Christmas Dining Room Ideas: The Best Inspiration

Transform your dining space into a magical holiday retreat with these festive Christmas dining room decorating ideas! Whether you’re hosting a grand Christmas dinner or enjoying a cozy meal with family, the right decor can set the perfect mood. Go a little bit country with simple greenery around the chandelier and draped across the country…

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See a Gorgeous Rowhouse Kitchen: The Best of Craftsman Style

Step into a stunning rowhouse kitchen that perfectly blends the charm of craftsman style with modern elegance. From its meticulously crafted woodwork to its warm, earthy tones, this space showcases the timeless beauty of traditional design while embracing the functionality of a contemporary kitchen. The before photo is at the end of this post to…

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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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