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How to Create a Cozy Corner, Arrange Flowers, and More: Style Showcase
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Stretch Your Bathroom Imagination with a Tantalizing Patterned Floor
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You’ll Feel So Snug When You See This Sensational Cottage

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furniture | home decor

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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living room decor

Beautiful White and Pale Blue Living Rooms Create Serenity

There’s something effortlessly calming about white and pale blue living rooms. The combination feels light, airy, and timeless. Soft blue tones bring just enough color to keep the space interesting, while crisp whites reflect natural light and create an open, relaxed atmosphere. Take a peek at today’s collection of living rooms that feel both elegant…

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entryway ideas

11 Inviting Entryway Ideas That Make a Beautiful First Impression

An entryway sets the tone for your entire home. It’s the first glimpse guests receive and the space that welcomes you back at the end of every day. Whether grand and architectural or simple and compact, a truly inviting entryway balances beauty and function—offering light, personality, and a thoughtful place to land. Keep reading to…

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I’m so happy you’re here!

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.