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Handmade wooden dining table surrounded by intricate dining chairs, looking out a large wall of windows next to a fold down bar.

July 30, 2025
Written by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by SHANNON GGEM AND JICKIE TORRES

The charm, character and construction of old cottages are all qualities their owners cherish. But there’s another quality that makes them even more special: They each have a story to…

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Illuminating Homes for a Century: The Story of Capitol Lighting/1-800 Lighting

As our preferred lighting partner for Project House Austin, Capitol Lighting/1-800LIGHTING.com impressed us in every way. Get to know this fantastic retailer who we are proud to confidently recommend to…

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exterior view of 1926 Tudor home with floral wreath flag and sculpture of man holding a lamp

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A Timeless Tudor

June 15, 2025
Written by Kelly McMaster
Photography by David Sparks

Nestled in a small community of friendly Midwesterners, this 1926 Tudor-style home exudes timeless charm and architectural elegance.

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Colorful Coastal Cottages

June 8, 2025
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Beach-loving homeowners take on two seaside home renovations, adding their personal coastal style to a new home and a short-term rental. Living on or near the beach is not a…

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Introducing Southern Crafted Shutters

Introducing Southern Crafted Shutters, our preferred Project House Austin exterior shutter partner.

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Cottage style she shed with vintage finds and flea market treasures. Stacks of crotcheted treasures a desk and hand-painted chair.

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Tiny She Shed, Big Cottage Charm

May 30, 2025
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski
Photography by Emily Herskovitz
Styling by Emily Herskovitz

Tucked away in a backyard of a Sherman Oaks, California, home and right across from her husband’s “man cave” garage is a teeny, tiny she shed belonging to Emily Herskovitz. At…

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Modern cottage great room with exposed beams, classic blue rug and cream colored sectional surrounded by walls of windows.

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Understanding the Modern Cottage

May 28, 2025
Written by WILL LE VIN

For some, a cottage is a modest home that encapsulates a simple life. For others, a cottage is a vacation home in a dreamlike location. The reality is a cottage…

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Cozy living room with window light comfy chairs and vintage coffee table.

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Colorful Vintage Cottage Style

April 16, 2025
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

Some people’s travels inspire their décor; others recreate childhood memories through their collections. Sharon Brandt simply focused on her family to find special ways to turn her new house into…

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A Warm Texas Welcome

February 5, 2025
Written by Laura Shimko
Rendering by Cottage & Key Design Studio

The plan for our Project House Austin exterior is full of classic English cottage charm and architectural details that add character, while modern touches root it firmly in the present.…

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dried plants ready for use in fall decorating

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Perfectly Preserved: How to Decorate with Dried Plants

November 14, 2024
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Sabrina Rothe/Taverne Agency
Styled by Frauke Jank

This year’s fall trend celebrates the beauty of nature at any stage of life. From flowers to grasses, from cloches to place settings, learn how to style your home with the beauty of dried plants.

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Vintage Decor in a Charming Historic Lake Cottage

Illuminating Homes for a Century: The Story of Capitol Lighting/1-800 Lighting

A Timeless Tudor

Colorful Coastal Cottages

Introducing Southern Crafted Shutters

Tiny She Shed, Big Cottage Charm

Understanding the Modern Cottage

Colorful Vintage Cottage Style

A Warm Texas Welcome

Perfectly Preserved: How to Decorate with Dried Plants

A Seashore Cottage Full of Color, Pattern and Playful Charm

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