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

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Design Ideas

Vintage Decor in a Charming Historic Lake Cottage

April 21, 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 their owners cherish. But there’s another quality that makes them even more special: They each have a story to…

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Outdoor/Garden

Dreaming Up a Vintage Garden

March 29, 2020
Written by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by SHARON BRANDT

“Plant smiles. Grow laughter. Harvest love.” It’s the kind of sweet saying that would be emblazoned on an art print or embroidered on a pillow. But for Sharon Brandt and…

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Rustic wooden Adirondack chair surrounded by a field of wildflowers.

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Outdoor/Garden

Plant a Meadow Garden

March 10, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES
Photos excerpted from by Mini Meadows: : Grow a Little Patch of Colorful Flowers Anywhere Around Your Yard by Mike Lizotte, published by Storey Publishing, storey.com; © 2019.

If your idea of a cottage garden conjures up images of neatly planted rows of shrubs framed by tidy beds of symmetrical flowers, you may be missing out on the…

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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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Photo collage of rustic farmhouse styled kitchen decor.

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Shopping

Farmhouse Kitchen Decor

March 4, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES

Sometimes all it takes are a few key pieces to really level up your space and make it shine. These gorgeous farmhouse kitchen decor items would translate beautifully into any…

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Shabby chic inspired dining room with rustic looking table and chairs and fresh flowers as a centerpiece.

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Shopping

Shabby Chic Cottage Style

February 11, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES

Looking to embrace the softer side of cottage living? From french influences to romantic elegant charm, these shabby chic cottage finds will update your rooms with a feminine romance that…

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Rustic cottage kitchen with trestle table and blue sliding barn door.

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New Cottage Furniture Finds

January 29, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES

We’ve talked before about where to spurge and where to save when it comes to furnishing your cottage. If you’ve saved up and you’re ready to buy the long term…

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Bright and light neutral living room with oatmeal colored couch and armchair, wooden accent furniture and mercury glass lamp all on a light colored shag rug.

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Design Ideas

Rustic Farmhouse Game Changers

January 20, 2020
Written by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
Photography by MATTHEW DELPHENICH
Styling by LEAH WHITE

Interior designers make their living by decorating clients’ homes, but what happens when the professional turns personal and embarks on decorating her own rustic farmhouse? Leah A. White of Leah…

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