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Awesome Renovated Beach House Shines with Simplistic Seaside Charm
Do you feel a pep in your step as the days continue to grow longer and warmer? This is my favorite time of year and today we’re touring a renovated beach house by Ironwood Studio Co., that in my opinion, reflects the spirit and light-heartedness of summer. I think you’ll get a kick out of…
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Stretch Your Bathroom Imagination with a Tantalizing Patterned Floor
It seems to me like pattern and color are trending everywhere in 2026. From clothing to interiors, you’re likely to see a resurgence of creativity and a bit of boldness around you. Wallpaper is showing up strong, along with patterned floors. Today I’m sharing a collection of patterned floor ideas in bathrooms that give the…
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You’ll Feel So Snug When You See This Sensational Cottage
When you step inside this sensational cottage by Jkath Design-Build, you’ll have a hard time believing the house was built in the year 2000. A complete renovation has transformed it into what I’m calling an “updated vintage” style. Photo by Jkath Design Build + Reinvent The lower dark cabinets and counter top lend drama to…
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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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