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A Stone Farmhouse, an Historic Kitchen Renovation + More: Friday Finds
I’m guessing by now that most of you are seeing signs of spring where you live. Blooming magnolia trees, robins in the yard, spring bulbs peaking up out of the ground, and the wondrous smell of the earth warming up. Even the koi in my pond have started swimming around a bit. I love watching…
Spotlight on Vibrant Spring Table Settings: Welcome the Season
Although I don’t do as much entertaining as I used to, I still enjoy a pretty tablescape. Easter is just under three weeks away but there’s still time to plan your spring table settings. Today’s collection provides a variety of ideas to add some color and romance to your Easter gathering. Of all the holidays,…
Beautiful Spring and Easter Inspiration: Style Showcase
Yesterday I noticed the first of my Virginia bluebells poking their leaves up out of the ground. After the daffodils, these are the next charmers to grace the garden in spring, followed by tulips. Hope is on the way! I’ve been craving the spring and go out to my pond to visit my fish, all…
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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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