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August 20, 2012
Written by Catherine Titus Felix
Photography by Mark Tanner
Styled by Jickie Torres

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

August 14, 2012
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres

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

August 7, 2012
Written by Jennifer Milas

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

July 24, 2012
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres

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

June 26, 2012
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres

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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