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historic Florida craftsman with bright window treatments and transitional lighting

A Bold and Historic Florida Craftsman

January 11, 2024
Written by Alexandria Abramian
Photography by Amy Lamb of Native House Photography

Lisa Gilmore knows that dramatic design choices aren’t for everyone. So when the homeowner of this 1,200-square-foot St. Petersburg, Florida craftsman didn’t just agree to but enthusiastically embraced some of her most colorful and inspired concepts, Gilmore knew she had a unique opportunity to transform the dated space into a true, one-of-a-kind jewel box.

Liz Marie Galvan Christmas greenhouse

Christmas Palette: A Splash of Red With Neutrals

November 24, 2023
Written by Kelly McMaster
Photographed by David Sparks

Author, blogger, shop owner and one of the most recognizable faces in the home décor genre on social media, Liz Marie Galvan exudes style and creativity in everything she does, including the Christmas palette of this charming greenhouse behind her main house in Michigan. It doubles as sled storage during the winter, along with sheltering other winter gear that needs to be kept dry from the snow.

homemade boxwood wreath with oranges and cloves in cottage pantry

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Restoring a Country Cottage Pantry

November 22, 2023
WRITTEN by CORI LAATSCH
STYLED AND PHOTOGRAPHED by BAMBI COSTANZO

Built in 1920 in Triadelphia, West Virginia, Bambi Costanzo’s home has been a “passion” project. “I've been here since 1996 and have been lovingly restoring and adding onto it since,” Bambi says—including what is now a lovely country cottage pantry.

antique wood island and black and white checkered tile floor in remodeled island

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A 1920s Kitchen Remodel: In With the Old

November 3, 2023
WRITTEN by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
STYLED by BROOKE EVERSOLL
PHOTOGRAPHED by AMY LAMB, NATIVE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Carters wanted to improve the function of their kitchen, update a previously poorly done remodel and improve the room’s lighting. They had owned a vintage market, so it was important to them that the new kitchen design didn’t feel as if it were brand-new but built over time.

sideboard styled with white dish ware and pumpkins

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Sideboard Styling with Sophistication

November 2, 2023
WRITTEN, STYLED AND PHOTOGRAPHED by CLAUDIA REESE

Originally found secondhand, this sideboard was the exact size I needed for my living room, and I could see through all the original dark-red paint to visualize what I genuinely wanted.

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Present Perfected

October 27, 2023
by Alexandra Abramian

An almost one-hundred-year-old home eases its way into the present without losing an ounce of its historic charm It isn’t every day that a home is almost perfectly preserved in…

How to Choose a Cozy Rug

October 3, 2023
by Michelle Mastro

Learn all the tips and tricks for adding a cozy rug to any room to make it fit seamlessly into your existing décor and spaces this fall at Cottagesandbungalows.com

Timeless Designs: The Legacy of Laura Ashley

September 12, 2023
Written by Morgan Anderson

Celebrating 70 years of a beloved heritage brand “Decorating isn’t about colors, carpets and textiles. It’s about expressing your personality.” ~Laura Ashley Laura Ashley started from humble beginnings in 1953…

Bright and Blissful Décor: Biophilic Design

August 15, 2023
by Morgan Anderson

It’s not unusual to get stumped during the interior design process. When knickknacks and wall hangings aren’t bringing you the joy you hoped for, try something a little different. Amy…

Pink in Your Decor: Barbiecore

July 26, 2023
by Morgan Anderson

Unleash your Inner Barbie with Pops of Pink While you may not want a perfectly pink dreamhouse like Barbie, a splash of pink is a great way to add some…

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