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A Historic Vermont Home: The Barn, Gardens, and a Little Mystery
Over the past several Sundays, we’ve explored the remarkable restoration of Sarah’s historic Vermont home, from its cozy keeping room and inviting parlor to the beautifully renovated bathroom, staircase, bedroom, and office. Today, we’re stepping outside for the final installment of this historic home tour. And there’s still plenty to discover! Sarah has created a…
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Stunning Lakefront Home and More: Friday Finds
Another week is over and it feels like we’re racing toward the holidays. Today I signed up for a holiday home tour with other bloggers which I’ll be sharing with you later in November. For now, I’ve already started planning how I’m going to decorate for Christmas. It might seem early, but I’ll need to…
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8 Beautiful Thanksgiving Dining Room Ideas for a Warm and Welcoming Holiday
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite occasions to gather around the dining table, enjoy a delicious meal, and spend time with family and friends. And while the food is certainly important, creating a warm and welcoming space makes the holiday feel even more special. Whether you love a beautifully set table or prefer to keep…
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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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