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Beautiful Green Home Exteriors and Cabin Interiors: Friday Finds
This might sound a little morbid, but tomorrow hubby and I are visiting our memorial tree. We purchased our plot under a shagbark hickory tree during Covid. We go back to visit our tree once a year – usually during the fall season. The tree is located in Rock River Better Place Forest. There are…
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Fall and Halloween Inspiration for You: Style Showcase
It’s that time of year when we start thinking about Halloween while totally immersed in the fall season. I’m willing to wager that autumn is voted most favorite season. In fact, I’ve decided August is no longer my favorite month – October is! Keep reading to see what my blog friends and I are sharing…
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Rustic Fall Porches: The Simple Beauty of Slowing Down
Autumn has a way of inviting us to slow down, settle into a comfortable chair, and forget about our to-do lists for a little while. Maybe it’s the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze, the warmth of the afternoon sunshine, or the simple pleasure of watching the seasons change. Rustic fall porches remind us…
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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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