A Week of Wreaths: Day 1 – The TEXT-ured Wreath
How to do it: Gather together a Styrofoam wreath base and pages from an old book. Tear the pages and, at the bottom edge, fold loosely accordion-style three to four…
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Creating a Romantic Cottage
How one woman developed her cottage’s style by getting past trends and following what she really loved. It took more than five houses, a woodside retreat and a beach…
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A Space-challenged Home Finds Room for Nostalgia
Many of Adrienne and Ron’s collections are gathered from shared memories of playing with similar toys during their childhood. Though her mother loathed anything old, Adrienne has a love for…
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House Tour: A neglected 1912 bungalow is restored to its former glory
So it was there, in the first of many rented houses, that Bonnie Mae and Don Barnard began their California dream. Max the dog relaxes on the classic Craftsman porch…
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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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