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blue and white tree in foyer of Nissa-Lynn's magical holiday home

A Magical Holiday Home

December 20, 2023
Written by Jo-Anne Coletti
Photographed by Nissa-Lynn and Justin Parson
Styled by Nissa-Lynn Parson

Even before there was social media, Nissa-Lynn Parson wanted her house to become a magical holiday home at Christmastime. A Texas-based interior decorator and a well-known brand influencer, she recalls fond memories of her mother at Christmas.

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wide angle view of kitchen with chandelier and tiled backsplash in maximum style California home

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Maximum Style Cottage

November 7, 2023
WRITTEN by AUTUMN KRAUSE
PHOTOGRAPHED by BRET GUM

The maximum style cottage was not always so stylish. When Mitch and Trenna Berry purchased their 1965 home 30 years ago in Yorba Linda, California, it was the worst house in the best neighborhood. It sat on a dreamy street among custom houses. However, in the proverbial competition to “keep up with the Joneses,” it was dead last.

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C&B Project House

Project House in Franklin: The Big Reveal

October 27, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Kristin Dowding
Photography by Nick McGinn
Build and Design by Garden Gate Homes
Styling by Kara Christensen

It’s a wrap! We are so excited to digitally unveil our completed 2021 Project House in Franklin! So many months of planning and hard work were put into the project by the building and design team of Garden Gate Homes, Inc, of Franklin, Tennessee, headed up by Matt and Kara Christensen.

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Front porch featuring a table, rocking chair, pillow, buffet table, mirror, and flowers

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A Cottage of Many Colors

July 11, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography and Styling by Kimberly McCole

Many homeowners shy away from experimenting with bold colors in their paint and décor. Kimberly McCole is not one of them. In fact, she looks for opportunities to make each…

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Spacious living room with light gray/beige walls, wicker and wooden rustic furniture accent pieces and pops of blue in pillows and throws.

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Design Ideas

Rustic Cottage Style with an Edge

June 9, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

Designer Ally Whalen’s creative spirit won’t let her keep her rustic cottage style the same throughout the year, so she approaches each season as an opportunity to make a fashion…

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Black, white, and tan dining area that includes a fireplace

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A Modern Beach Home in Newport Beach, California

August 9, 2022
Written by Marissa Moldoch and Cori Laatsch
Designed by Mindy Laven
Photographed by Christopher Lee Foto

An active family of four found their “forever home” in Newport Beach, California, after years of searching. Keep scrolling to see all the gorgeous photos of this modern beach home!…

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A Small Kitchen with a Unique History

April 29, 2020
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 cherished by their owners. But there’s another quality that makes them even more special: They each have a story…

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Design Ideas

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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C&B Project House

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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Faux flower market made up of a white dresser and shutters and a copious amount of fresh flowers.

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Design Ideas

Creating a Haven, Rental Style

March 7, 2020
Written by AUTUMN K RAUSE
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by JICKIE TORRES

When you have a love for entertaining and décor, you can sometimes earn the title of Hostess with the Mostest, and few are more deserving of that designation than Annette…

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