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Simple Summer Inspiration for You: Style Showcase
Summer is in full swing with long, sunny (and humid) days and celebrations and events around the area. There’s certainly never a lack of things to do this time of year, even if that means one of those activities is pulling weeds (which honestly, I find to be therapeutic). Today’s Style Showcase is filled with…
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A Stunning Harbor Springs Cottage That Captures Lakeside Living
Some homes instantly make you want to slow down. This house, dubbed Beach House Blues, is one of them. Designed and built by Cottage Company in Harbor Springs, this award-winning waterfront retreat embraces everything we love about Northern Michigan summers: cedar shingles, crisp white millwork, soothing shades of blue, and rooms designed for gathering family…
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How to Add Simple Summer Textile to Any Room
Normally we think of the fall season as the time to start adding pillows, blankets, and other textiles to our home. But don’t forget about the warmer months! See how to add summer textile to any room to create a comforting vibe – like this dining room with white linen slipcovers on the chairs. Photo…
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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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