Transform a Small Cottage into the Perfect Space
Mike’s work had recently moved him from Exeter, in the central part of the state, into the quaint city and the couple was pleased enough to discover that Monrovia…
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Get the Perfect Period Kitchen in 9 Easy Steps
Are you ready to add some character to your great, high-functioning kitchen? Debi Lee’s turn-of-the century Victorian cottage in Monrovia, California, has all the right ingredients for period style and…
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Fall Craft: Make a Country Pumpkin
Have fun with fall floral this Halloween and Thanksgiving. How to do it: Gather colorful fabric and paper flowers that can be found in the scrapbooking section of your local…
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3 Must-Haves for a Cottage Table
Crocheted & Lace Doilies This frill from the Victorian era is making a comeback. As unique and varied as a snowflake, vintage doilies are truly one-of-a-kind and a tasteful way…
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Fall Craft: Make a Leaf Mat
How to do it: Arrange a few dried leaves on a blank photo mat securing in place with small pieces of tape. Alternately, you can arrange the leaves while they’re…
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How to Choose White Paint
Anyone who’s stood in front of the paint chip wall at the local home-improvement store can attest that white comes in a variety of hues, from creamy yellow to blush…
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Design Coach: What to Do With a Large Blank Wall
It’s not an uncommon dilemma: you have a large blank wall and no idea how to fill it. Even in the best-dressed room, an unfilled wall can be a distracting…
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Paint Trick
With this simple—and secret—technique, you’ll never forget a paint name. Painting a few walls for a weekend project? Whether you are redoing the whole house or just a single room,…
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