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Simple and Practical Tiny Cottage That’s Not Really a Home
It was love at first sight when I laid eyes on this simple and practical tiny cottage by Monika Hibbs. I was surprised to find out that no one lives in this adorable small dwelling. It’s actually a store that looks like a home. The idea is that visitors can see products in living spaces…
Cottage Style, Pretty Home Tours + a Vintage Bathroom: Friday Finds
Some of you have mentioned you enjoy the lighter, springtime decorating I’ve been featuring on the blog the past couple of weeks. I’m always open to suggestions on what you’d like to see or learn more about when it comes to decorating, gardening, and home exteriors. Those are three of my favorite topics and my…
Oak Brook Garden Tour with Lush Plantings
Who’s ready for a garden tour? Spring is officially here and I’m more than ready to enjoy lush green spaces. Today we’re touring a gorgeous Oak Brook garden by Bertrand Landscape Design that’s sure to put you in the mood to get a little dirt under your fingernails! This Oak Brook home outside of Chicago…
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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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