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living room with rounded metal chandelier layered rugs and warm fire in rustic Craftsman cottage with modern touches

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A Rustic Craftsman Cottage with Modern Touches

November 3, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Brian Bieder

A rustic Craftsman cottage with modern touches. That’s what Jack Hodge, the father of three grown daughters, sought for his 1989 Gainesville, Georgia, home. The empty nester enlisted Maggie Griffin, founder and lead designer of Maggie Griffin Design, along with contractor Jon Canada of Canada Builders, to give the residence a cozy vibe that follows you from room to room.

exterior of classic Georgetown bungalow in Texas

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A Classic Georgetown Bungalow with Modern Comforts

October 29, 2024
Written by Daley Home
Photography by Madeline Harper
Styling by Leigh Gill
Interior design by Daley Home

Located a short distance from the heart of Georgetown, Texas, this charming 1945 bungalow has been thoughtfully updated by Daley Home to embrace both its historic charm and the needs of its modern homeowner. Less than a mile from the famous Georgetown Square, known as “The Most Beautiful Square in Texas,” this home blends vintage appeal with contemporary functionality.

traditional tile backsplash and white kitchen cabinets in renovated La Jolla kitchen

Traditional Kitchen with a Twist

October 27, 2024
Written by Kristin Dowding
Photograpy by Bret Gum
Styled by Jickie Torres

This kitchen remodel in a La Jolla home keeps the feel of a traditional kitchen with a few contemporary touches to keep it fresh.

warm light emanating from lakeside home with floor to ceiling windows

Find Inspiration from the Homes of Lake Minnetonka

October 18, 2024
Written by Hannah Alston
Photography by Karen Melvin

Explore these local gems of Lake Minnetonka, and discover these tiny cottages’ hidden secrets. Full Transparency. Nothing is hidden in this see-all boathouse. Floor-to-ceiling windows on every side of the…

Lake house dining room with pine farm table and hanging lantern pendants overhead surrounded by a wall of windows.

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Welcoming Fall at the Lake House

October 8, 2024
Wretten by Rebekah Wahlberg
Photography by Dustin Peck
Styling by Christie Thomas

It’s easy to keep looking out to new horizons when it comes to house hunting, but if you’re like the Thomases, you realize the best place to be is where…

gallery wall in The Fox Shop

Learn How to Curate Art for Your Home

September 19, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by The Fox Group

Nothing gives a room its soul like artwork. Cara Fox of The Fox Group discusses how she curates and displays art to create warm and dynamic spaces. Art speaks to…

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Beautiful Banquettes: A Cottage Kitchen Gallery

September 12, 2024
Written by Laura Shimko

Cozy, cute and inviting, banquettes are a great addition to any cottage kitchen, evoking an Old World feel and brimming with charm.

White, dried pumpkins and gourds displayed as home decor.

How to Dry Pumpkins and Gourds

August 29, 2024
Written and Photographed by Melinda Graham

Pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn are the calling cards of autumn. These signs of the harvest have been widely used as decorations throughout history. Big orange pumpkins on the porch,…

exterior of small cottage with stone walkway

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Small Cottage Styling

August 17, 2024
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Bret Gum

Sometimes a wrong turn can take us to the right place. That was the case for Janet Korff, a former chef and chief esthetician, whose home exemplifies elegant small cottage styling. About 30 years ago, Janet accidentally turned onto a tree-lined street and found herself in an idyllic part of Redlands, California. That’s when she saw it: a quaint cottage surrounded by a profusion of roses.

English cottage with traditional thatched roof

The Thatched Roof: A Charming History

July 11, 2024
WRITTEN by CORI LAATSCH
PHOTO by COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES

English thatched roof cottages make most of us swoon, but there’s so much more to know about this traditional roofing method using straw.

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