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10 Beautiful Garden Shed Ideas for Every Backyard
Looking to enhance your backyard with both beauty and practicality? A garden shed can be so much more than a place to stash tools. It can serve as a charming garden retreat, a productive workspace, an organized potting shed, or a cozy escape tucked among the flowers. Whether you’re looking for extra storage or dreaming…
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11 Beautiful Sunroom Ideas That Will Make You Want to Stay All Day
There’s something magical about a beautiful sunroom. Filled with natural light and surrounded by windows, it’s a space that blurs the line between indoors and out. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, curling up with a favorite book, or entertaining friends, a sunroom offers a peaceful retreat that feels connected to nature in every season….
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Why Carmel-by-the-Sea Has Been on My Bucket List for Years
This October, hubby and I are headed to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, a trip that’s been on my bucket list for quite some time. I’ve been drawn to this enchanting coastal town for its fairytale cottages, serene white-sand beaches, nearby wineries, majestic redwood forests, and some of the most breathtaking scenery on California’s Central Coast. From scenic…
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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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