Cottage Style Homes and Modern Living

row of small historic homes with white picket fence

July 28, 2019
Written by Dani Grace

As condominiums and skyscrapers pop up faster than weeds, how are you shielding your historic property from another demolition-hungry bulldozer? It’s one reason why you should register your home as…

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home made essential oil room spray with eucalyptus

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Homemade Aromatherapy Spray

July 23, 2019
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Rest Easy recipe by Maya Pagán Donenfeld and Anna Wingfield

Have you ever dabbled in essential oils and aromatherapy? You don’t need to be an expert to make your own great smelling homemade aromatherapy spray and essentials that will help…

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The Best Coastal Cottage Vacation Spots

July 20, 2019
Written by JICKIE TORRES

Whether your summer is in full swing or you feel like you haven’t even gotten started yet, there’s still time to plan the ultimate coastal cottage vacation– and you should!…

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flowers and books on top of a white desk

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The Power of a Journaling Nook

July 11, 2019
Written by Dani Grace

When your weeks become overrun with everyday minutiae, how do you squeeze in time to appreciate and ponder your life? New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber said journaling helps…

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The Best Way to Donate Anything After a Remodel

July 7, 2019
Written by Dani Grace
Photography by Getty Images

After binging HGTV all Saturday, you might find yourself dying to strip up those old floorboards, repaint your 25-year-old front door or dig into (multiple) junk drawers. But what’s the…

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The cottage’s master bedroom hints at its Spanish roots with an Aztec-printed rug and iron bed frame, and French doors open to the backyard’s sparkling turquoise pool.

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Pitch Perfect Co-Stars List Historic Spanish Colonial Cottage

June 5, 2019
Written by Dani Grace
Photography by Courtesy of Compass

Pitch Perfect co-stars Anna Camp and Skylar Astin just raised a for-sale sign at their 1920s Spanish Colonial cottage, according to Compass. At $2.45 million, the 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom listing…

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Cool & Collected: Vintage Portrait Paintings

May 24, 2019
Written by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum

What’s the hottest new trend in flea market collectibles? Vintage portrait paintings. From the masterworks hung in gilded frames in the grand halls of European palaces to the intimate vignettes…

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Jo's fresh tables cape for spring 2019 featuring light and bright table settings with white rustic dining table.

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22 Entertaining Essentials for Your Wedding Registry

May 15, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Creating a wedding registry of entertaining essentials allows you and your partner to envision the look and feel of your new home together and to create a space for hosting…

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pink backdrop calling you to travel, an open suitcase with clothes, sunglasses, sunhat, and palm branches paid out with a fun cocktail.

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Loves Color, Will Travel

May 3, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Behr Paint is looking for a passionate lover of color and travel for a special position THIS summer! They’re on the hunt to hire their first ever “Color Explorer”. Behr…

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Cottage Destinations: The Degas House

April 21, 2019
Written and photographed by Kristen Wheeler

As I walked into Edgar Degas’ studio, with the cold green-and-white hexagon-tiled floors beneath my feet, the stifling rain continued to beat a solemn pitter-patter on the rooftop. A hazy…

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Why You Should Register Your Home as a Historic Property

Homemade Aromatherapy Spray

The Best Coastal Cottage Vacation Spots

The Power of a Journaling Nook

The Best Way to Donate Anything After a Remodel

Pitch Perfect Co-Stars List Historic Spanish Colonial Cottage

Cool & Collected: Vintage Portrait Paintings

22 Entertaining Essentials for Your Wedding Registry

Loves Color, Will Travel

Cottage Destinations: The Degas House

Cozy Elegance:The Final Reveal

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