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Distressed dark wooden farmhouse chairs and dining table covered in bright and colorful tulips.

August 10, 2019
Written by JESSIE YOUNT
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by JICKIE TORRES

This colorful beach cottage welcomes relaxed living at its best, drawing inspiration from its natural surroundings. Fresh flowers, seashell décor, bright colors and eclectic patterns play well together and infuse this…

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a relaxed coastal dining room with a pair of fiddle leaf fig trees

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Cape Cod Inspired California Cottage

August 1, 2019
WRITTEN by ELISE PORTALE
PHOTOGRAPHY by BRET GUM
STYLING by JICKIE TORRES

How can you combine the relaxation of a vacation with the bustle of daily life? This was exactly the challenge presented to Blackband Design when the homeowners of a San…

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Textiles, rugs and pillows displayed near French doors with black metal framing.

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Shopping

New Rugs from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines

July 22, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Loloi Rugs has teamed up with Joanna Gaines Magnolia Home again to add more rugs to their most popular collection. They’ve added 17 beautiful new rugs to inspire your spaces…

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Light and bright living room, blue accent wall and rustic touches.

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Why it Works: Rustic Craftsman Living Room

July 18, 2019
Written by Sara Lynn Brennan

This rustic craftsman living room is the epitome of what you’d expect a craftsman’s living room to look like. From the natural finishes to the deep tones it’s a beautiful…

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5 Updates for a Cottage Bedroom

July 2, 2019
Written, Styled and Photographed by Janet Collazo

Not all makeovers have to be big to make an impact. One of the easiest ways to freshen up a cottage bedroom is by adding color and stylish art. There’s…

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Entertaining

A Festive 4th of July Table

June 29, 2019
Written, Styled and Photographed by Janet Collazo

If you love the idea of hosting family and friends for summer’s biggest holiday, then I have a few ideas for a 4th of July table that will offer inspiration…

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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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Lifestyle

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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bright white kitchen with blue accents and wooden countertops.

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Kitchen Cabinet Design and Organization

May 25, 2019
Written by Jickie Torres

A well-designed cottage kitchen highlights cozy cottage architecture in a classic way while offering the keen organization of a modern kitchen. How can you balance the look in your kitchen…

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lake cottage cozy living area decorates with creams and blues

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Style Watch: Michigan Lake Cottages

May 22, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Michigan boasts more freshwater coastline than any other state in the US and with that kind of expansive shore, there’s a lake cottage in the cards for everyone. The Detroit…

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Tour a Vintage Nashville Cottage

May 16, 2019
Written by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Kimberly Irion Yungfleisch and Scarlett James

Rarely does the result of a whirlwind look so calm, cool and collected. But Kimberly Irion Yungfleisch and her husband, Justin, had no time to waste with only two weeks…

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A Charismatic & Colorful Beach Cottage

Cape Cod Inspired California Cottage

New Rugs from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines

Why it Works: Rustic Craftsman Living Room

5 Updates for a Cottage Bedroom

A Festive 4th of July Table

Pitch Perfect Co-Stars List Historic Spanish Colonial Cottage

Kitchen Cabinet Design and Organization

Style Watch: Michigan Lake Cottages

Tour a Vintage Nashville Cottage

Cozy Elegance:The Final Reveal

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