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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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How Beautiful Wicker Furniture Adds Texture and Depth to a Room
When decorating a room, one of the easiest ways to create warmth and visual interest is by layering different textures. Wicker furniture is especially good at this because its woven surfaces add natural dimension that contrasts beautifully with smooth materials like painted walls, glass, or upholstery. Whether used in a bright cottage living room, a…
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Porch Decorating, a Stunning Renovated Farmhouse + More: Friday Finds
Get ready for some great ideas and plenty of eye candy! From porches to patios to a renovated farmhouse and more, there’s plenty to love on today’s edition of Friday Finds. Photo by Case Architects & Remodelers First, let’s visit a truly stunning 1850s farmhouse located in Maryland. You’ll get to see before and after…
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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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