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9 Great Fall Wreath Ideas: A Rich Autumn Welcome
Autumn is the perfect time to give the front door a little extra attention. Some of the prettiest fall wreath ideas are made from little more than berries, dried grasses, branches, or leaves gathered into a loose circle. Whether your style leans traditional, romantic, rustic, or wonderfully simple, today’s fall front doors offer plenty of…
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The Perfect Time for an Outdoor Fireplace: 11 Great Spaces
An outdoor fireplace does something wonderful for a backyard. It creates a destination. Usually built as the centerpiece of a patio, a fireplace can make an outdoor space feel more like an extension of the home. It draws you outside to enjoy its warmth (much like my pond draws be outside to enjoy its serene…
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12 Cheerful Yellow Houses to Fall in Love With
Yellow houses catch your eye from the road and are undeniably welcoming. Whether it’s a soft buttery shade, a warm historic gold, or a sunny yellow paired with crisp white trim, this cheerful color has a way of making a home feel happy. Yellow is also surprisingly versatile. It looks equally at home on a…
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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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