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Cow hide rug under dark metal framed bed placed in front of an accent wall of reclaimed wood panels.

Reclaimed Wood: How to Source and Use Salvage Finishes in Your Designs

June 15, 2021
Written by Camellia Ghotbzadeh

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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Vintage-style Picks for the Flea Market Look

June 8, 2021
Written by JICKIE TORRES AND KELLY MCMASTER

For Vintage Collectors

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Divine Dining

June 1, 2021
Written by SARA LYNN BRENNAN
Photography by VALERIE MARINELLO PHOTOGRAPHY

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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You can’t go wrong with a traditional black-and-white pairing. This kitchen takes on a modern edge but maintains its charm.

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Tried and True Neutral Paint Colors: From Light to Dark

May 10, 2021
Written by Kristin Dowding
Photography by Garden Gate Homes
Styling by Kara Christensen

Finding the right neutral paint color is arguably more difficult than finding a colored paint. You have to deal with undertones and lighting, and it seems the paint always looks…

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Design Expertise Coastal Farmhouse

April 16, 2021
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

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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green antique sideboard with christmas collectibles displayed on top

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Decorating with Christmas Antiques

December 6, 2020
Written by REBEKAH WAHLBERG
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by JICKIE TORRES & KAREN WILHELMSEN

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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White custom kitchen with dome pendant lights and navy blue and wooden kitchen table.

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Kitchen Remodel: Revamped & Revitalized For Flow

May 12, 2020
Written by WILL LEVIN
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by KARINA KMIOTEK ALLY

Every kitchen remodel is different because everyone’s needs are different. For some, maybe all you need is a simple paint job to renew the look. For others, you need a…

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Master bedroom with a wooden carved four-poster bed topped with white linens and hanging mosquito netting as decoration.

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How to Create a Welcoming Home

March 28, 2020
Written by AUTUMN KRAUSE
Photography by MARK LOHMAN
Styling by JICKIE TORRES

Roxanne Hughes Packham, the owner and designer of Sunset and Magnolia Design, says that her goal, whether working for clients or her own family, is to create a welcoming home for…

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California Cottage Renovation

March 23, 2020
Written by JESSIE YOUNT
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by JICKIE TORRES

How do you combine traditional features with modern flair and bold color? This was the challenge presented to designer Jennifer Wallenstein of September Workshop. The homeowners of a Tarzana, California cottage…

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Exterior shot of a traditional farmhouse with a gabled porch and a detached garage.

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Springfield Project House: The Final Reveal

March 20, 2020
Written by Kristin Dowding
Styling by Heather by Alton, Amy Mitchell and Joanne Palmisano
Photography by Kelly McCaskill

At the beginning of last year, we announced our partnership with Yankee Barn Homes to build from scratch our dream cottage farmhouse. After one year of prep, brainstorming, mood boards,…

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