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Distressed dark wooden farmhouse chairs and dining table covered in bright and colorful tulips.

August 10, 2019
Written by JESSIE YOUNT
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by JICKIE TORRES

This colorful beach cottage welcomes relaxed living at its best, drawing inspiration from its natural surroundings. Fresh flowers, seashell décor, bright colors and eclectic patterns play well together and infuse this…

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House Tour: Modern Vintage 1930s Desert Cottage

August 7, 2019
Written by Dani Grace
Styled by James Judge
Photography by David Trujillo

When the house across the street from designer James Judge’s home in a historic Phoenix neighborhood went up for sale, his dream modern vintage renovation was set in motion. Judge…

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a relaxed coastal dining room with a pair of fiddle leaf fig trees

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Cape Cod Inspired California Cottage

August 1, 2019
WRITTEN by ELISE PORTALE
PHOTOGRAPHY by BRET GUM
STYLING by JICKIE TORRES

How can you combine the relaxation of a vacation with the bustle of daily life? This was exactly the challenge presented to Blackband Design when the homeowners of a San…

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Light and bright living room, blue accent wall and rustic touches.

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Why it Works: Rustic Craftsman Living Room

July 18, 2019
Written by Sara Lynn Brennan

This rustic craftsman living room is the epitome of what you’d expect a craftsman’s living room to look like. From the natural finishes to the deep tones it’s a beautiful…

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5 Updates for a Cottage Bedroom

July 2, 2019
Written, Styled and Photographed by Janet Collazo

Not all makeovers have to be big to make an impact. One of the easiest ways to freshen up a cottage bedroom is by adding color and stylish art. There’s…

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Living area in a vintage beach house with high white vaulted ceilings.

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A Nautical California Beach Cottage

May 31, 2019
Written by ELISE PORTALE
Photography by CHAD MELLON
Styling by JICKIE TORRES & KRISTIN DOWDING

A vintage California beach cottage—that’s the dream, isn’t it? Exposed beams, well-crafted built-ins and a cozy window seat, all of it light, bright and delightfully coastal. And when you step…

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bright white kitchen with blue accents and wooden countertops.

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Kitchen Cabinet Design and Organization

May 25, 2019
Written by Jickie Torres

A well-designed cottage kitchen highlights cozy cottage architecture in a classic way while offering the keen organization of a modern kitchen. How can you balance the look in your kitchen…

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lake cottage cozy living area decorates with creams and blues

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Style Watch: Michigan Lake Cottages

May 22, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Michigan boasts more freshwater coastline than any other state in the US and with that kind of expansive shore, there’s a lake cottage in the cards for everyone. The Detroit…

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Modern cottage living room with vintage textiles

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How to Buy Vintage Textiles at Flea Markets

May 21, 2019
Written by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Kimberly Irion Yungfleisch and Scarlett James

Kimberly Irion Yungfleisch and her husband, Justin, made their Nashville cottage into a cozy second home/vacation rental in no time at all. “The house already had crown molding, beautiful wood floors…

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DIY Rustic Word Art

May 20, 2019
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

We recently toured interior designer Ally Whalen’s North Carolina home where she decorates with a mix of cottage classics, rustic modern statement pieces and plenty of creative charm. If you…

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A Charismatic & Colorful Beach Cottage

House Tour: Modern Vintage 1930s Desert Cottage

Cape Cod Inspired California Cottage

Why it Works: Rustic Craftsman Living Room

5 Updates for a Cottage Bedroom

A Nautical California Beach Cottage

Kitchen Cabinet Design and Organization

Style Watch: Michigan Lake Cottages

How to Buy Vintage Textiles at Flea Markets

DIY Rustic Word Art

Cooking with a View

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