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living room decor

The New Country Style Living Room: 8 Spaces with Modern Comfort
friday finds | home decor

A Beautiful Charleston Home and Chantilly Cake: Friday Finds
home decor | outdoor living | porch

Wonderful Wicker Chairs Create a Happy Porch

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home decor | vintage style

7 Vintage Summer Collectibles That Are Trending Right Now

If you’ve noticed more vintage treasures popping up in beautifully styled homes lately, you’re not imagining it. Decorating is becoming less about buying matching sets and more about creating spaces that feel collected over time. From colorful Fiesta Ware to weathered enamelware and charming vintage sailboats, today’s most popular summer collectibles add personality, warmth, and…

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bathroom decorating ideas

9 Beautiful Cottage Bathroom Ideas You’ll Want to Copy

Bathrooms may be some of the smallest rooms in the house, but they’re also some of the most rewarding to decorate. The best cottage bathroom ideas balance beauty with practicality, creating spaces that feel welcoming every time you step inside. Whether your style leans toward classic blue and white, vintage charm, whimsical wallpaper, or relaxed…

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cottage living | home tour

A Special Retreat to a Cozy Yet Minimalist Cottage

Who enjoys a fun and/or relaxing weekend retreat to get away from it all? I know I do! A few weekends ago my daughters and I took a trip to nearby Ottawa located on the Illinois River. We stayed at a small resort called Heritage Harbor, where I’ve stayed before. But this time, I booked…

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HELLO! I’M JENNIFER!

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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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Hello and Welcome!

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.