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Victorian Farmhouse Offers a Simple Glimpse into Beautiful Comfort
Today’s home tour by Sweenor Builders is all about simple beauty and comfort. A Victorian farmhouse is one of my favorite types of homes and this one is especially captivating. From the charming, well-kept exterior to the vintage styling inside, you’re sure to fall in love with this Rhode Island abode. Photo by Sweenor Builders…
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Hodge Podge of Great Home Inspiration: Style Showcase
When it comes to today’s lineup of amazing Showcase inspiration – “hodge podge” immediately comes to mind. From gardening to home exteriors and interiors and beyond, there’s no theme to today’s collection, other than the fact you’re sure to find something that’s calling your name. Take a look! Finding Silver Pennies | Hydrangeas In my…
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Decorating With Yellow: Beautiful Ways to Use This Color Without Overdoing It
Yellow is one of the happiest colors you can bring into a home, but it’s also one of the easiest to overuse. The secret to decorating with yellow successfully is choosing softer shades, balancing them with neutrals, and letting the color act as a warm backdrop rather than the star of every surface. These beautiful…
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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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