Cottage Style Homes and Modern Living - Cottages & Bungalows

Clovelly: Quintessential English Charm

August 29, 2024
Author by Kelly Mcmaster

With its cobblestone streets, a splendid view of Bideford Bay, and donkeys and sleds as standard modes of transportation, Clovelly, on the north Devon coast of England, is a dream come true for those who love the history and charm of white-washed fishing villages.

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.

Beat the Heat

May 21, 2024
Written by Jolene Nolte
Photos by courtesy of MRCOOL®

Get your home ready for the summer heat with cottage-friendly cooling. As we look forward to summer, it’s easy to get excited about outdoor entertaining, gardening, vacations and adding bright…

Lifestyle

Simple Salads to Celebrate Spring

Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural sights and smells of the outdoors to…

vintage oven in a kitchen

Lifestyle

Spring Cleaning Basics

April 1, 2024
Written by Amelia Carroll

Spring has officially sprung, and it’s time for a little spring cleaning! The term “spring cleaning” actually has roots in Persian or Jewish ceremonies in which homes would be deep…

Caron’s Beach House + Cottages & Bungalows

November 6, 2023
by Caron White

Whidbey: The Latest Beach Bedroom Collection Curated for Us by Caron’s Beach House! Many thanks to Caron at Caron’s Beach House for curating three special collections exclusively for the Cottages…

hazel atlas ovide plates, cups and saucers in aqua, grey, lime green and hunter green platonite

Lifestyle

How to Start Collecting Hazel Atlas Glassware

October 6, 2023
Written by Jolene Nolte
Photography and Styling by Jickie Torres

When it comes to cottage charm and a welcome departure from the big-box status quo, vintage glassware, such as Hazel Atlas glass, provides a veritable treasure trove of options. Once…

Selection of Blendo tall tumblers in vibrant blue, orange and green.

Lifestyle

Collect Retro Blendo Glassware

October 6, 2023
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres

You’ve no doubt seen these iconic serving pieces but may not know that the line is called Blendo Glassware and was manufactured during the 1950s and ‘60s by the West…

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…

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

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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