Cottage Outdoor/Garden Ideas & Design

July 12, 2013
Written and photographed by Marian Parsons

What you’ll need: Plastic planter Textured stone spray paint Drop cloth or plastic Paper towels Acrylic paint (gray, burnt umber, white and moss green) 2 ½” sash brush Matte polyurethane…

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Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed

July 10, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Tanner

The potting shed—or, in many instances, the potting table—is the epicenter of your garden. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but what remains the same is the charm and…

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How to Hone Your Green Thumb

May 26, 2013
Written by Olivia Bounvongxay
Photography by Mark Tanner
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

Minimizing your lawn is the first step to a healthier garden. Lawns don’t support local wildlife as they soak up an enormous amount of water and are often covered in…

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10 Ways to Amp Up Curb Appeal

April 19, 2013
Written and photographed by Tom Kelly

Before Websites were populated with gorgeous photographs and video home tours, “curb appeal” was an advertising phrase used only in print. It was right up there with “peek-a-boo view,” “cozy…

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How to Create a Stunning Entryway

March 20, 2013
Written by Hillary Black
Photography by Mark Tanner

Getting Started Clean stairs, landing, walls and door with a sturdy broom. Use water if necessary, making sure not to get it inside, and dry siding and sills with…

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Porches of the Past: How history can inspire your summer space

March 17, 2013
Written by Hillary Black
Photography by Mark Tanner

Whether you have a large Craftsman porch or simply want to buff up your entryway, you can make your outdoor space warm and welcoming! Porch Living in the Past The…

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How a Garden Can Transform Your Cottage

February 15, 2013
Written by Nancy A. Ruhling
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki
Styled by Molly Kosinski and Hillary Black

“I love taking something that needs love and making it wonderful,” Kara Kosinski says. “And my house needed lots of love. It was like a diamond in the rough that…

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How to Achieve Gardening Zen

October 16, 2012
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki
Styled by Hillary Black

Carol Harsha, meticulous and thorough by nature, has customized her garden at her current ranch-style house into the ultimate space for outdoor leisure life. By visiting plant shows and public…

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Make an Entrance with these Fall Doorway Ideas

September 27, 2012
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki

What better way to herald autumn’s arrival than with a festive porch or entryway to greet your guests? With some natural elements, a few warm touches and a crafty find…

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Outdoor/Garden

DIY Project: Paint an Inexpensive Faux Concrete Planter

Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed

How to Hone Your Green Thumb

10 Ways to Amp Up Curb Appeal

How to Create a Stunning Entryway

Porches of the Past: How history can inspire your summer space

How a Garden Can Transform Your Cottage

How to Achieve Gardening Zen

Make an Entrance with these Fall Doorway Ideas

A Home Retreat, Reimagined

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