A Summer Porch Refresh
Toni and Bryan Mogensen know how to make the most of every inch of their modest, circa-1920 California bungalow. With two very active young sons, they make a point of…
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A Cottage-Style St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you’re 100% Irish or just love celebrating all things Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful day to get your green on! We asked our 2021 Brand Ambassador, and…
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3 Essential Tips for Staying on Budget for your Renovation
Renovations can be pricy and having a budget is essential. However, it can be difficult to stick to this budget once you start brainstorming ideas for your home, especially when…
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3 Tips to Identifying Your Priorities
If you’re inspired by the possibilities of a historic home, or any fixer-upper, once you have the keys, what comes next? Renovating is a process, but the Bridgers have got…
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Reclaimed Wood: How to Source and Use Salvage Finishes in Your Designs
Charm and character, woodworking — specifically reclaimed wood– and salvaging is bound to deliver both. In her book Styling with Salvage: Designing and Decorating with Reclaimed Materials, Joanne Palmisano details…
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Divine Dining
In this fast-paced world, we crave a soft, welcoming nest to retreat to. We love cozy elements in our home, but our dining rooms, which are typically filled with lots…
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Saddles and Surfboards
Tucked away on a quiet lane in Newport Beach, California, close enough to the ocean to hear the sounds of the sea, is this stunning three-story home. With the lightness…
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Design Expertise Coastal Farmhouse
Sometimes you don’t have to travel far to find home. For AJ Olson Whitfield, a realtor and broker associate at Villa Real Estate, home is located just across the street…
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Decorating with Christmas Antiques
With traditions and nostalgia taking center stage this time of year, it’s not hard to see why the holidays bring renewed love for the old. Southern California- based antiques dealer…
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Fire and Rain: Disaster Prevention for Your Home
The charm, character and construction of old cottages are all qualities cherished by their owners. But there’s another quality that makes them even more special: They each have a story…
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