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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…

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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…

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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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Front porch featuring a table, rocking chair, pillow, buffet table, mirror, and flowers

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A Cottage of Many Colors

July 11, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography and Styling by Kimberly McCole

Many homeowners shy away from experimenting with bold colors in their paint and décor. Kimberly McCole is not one of them. In fact, she looks for opportunities to make each…

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How to Prep Your Home for Summer Houseguests

July 10, 2023
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner

It’s summertime, which means your guest room is likely to be fully booked with visiting friends and family. To prep for all the fun, you’ll want to have extra linens…

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Add Character to Your Home with ARTO Tile

June 27, 2023
by Rabekah Henderson

Adding a little character to your home is a surefire way to make it feel more welcoming and memorable. And what better things could a cottage be? Character can be…

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Spacious living room with light gray/beige walls, wicker and wooden rustic furniture accent pieces and pops of blue in pillows and throws.

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Rustic Cottage Style with an Edge

June 9, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

Designer Ally Whalen’s creative spirit won’t let her keep her rustic cottage style the same throughout the year, so she approaches each season as an opportunity to make a fashion…

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Wainscoting: Timeless Yet Beautiful

June 3, 2023
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner

If you’ve watched home improvement shows lately, you’ve heard about wainscoting (pronounced like “Wayne’s Scotting” or “Wayne’s Cotting” depending on whom you ask). But it’s okay if you’re a little…

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Custom bathroom featuring white beadboard.

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Beadboard: How to Preserve the Unique Woodwork of Your Bungalow

June 2, 2023
Written by Michael Logan

The beginning of beadboard can be traced to the Victorian period, about 1880 or earlier. I have been recently restoring an 1862 house and, sure enough, a couple of original…

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Jubilee on the Lake

A lakeside property featuring docks and outdoor entertaining spaces becomes a true haven for the homeowners during the worldwide pandemic. Ever since she was a teenager, Janice Glover had fantasized…

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