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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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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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Living room with a wall of light spilling windows and a large sectional couch.

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Lifestyle

Fire and Rain: Disaster Prevention for Your Home

May 28, 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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White custom kitchen with dome pendant lights and navy blue and wooden kitchen table.

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Design Ideas

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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Red barn colored cottage surrounded by a meadow garden of wildflowers.

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Outdoor/Garden

Get Wild with Wildflowers

April 12, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES
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In his new book, Mini Meadows: Grow a Little Patch of Colorful Flowers Anywhere Around Your Yard, Mike Lizotte sets out to demystify the meadow-garden approach. He wants to encourage…

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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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Design Ideas

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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Homemade "germ" art with various colored cups of paint and a straw.

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Coronavirus with Kids: How to Create While Cooped Up

March 27, 2020
Written by Molly Snelson

So, here we all are. Who knows what day it is or when any of us last showered. In times like this it can be hard enough trying to figure…

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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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FORM + FUNCTION: Laundry Room

March 18, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES
Photography by ERIN COMERFORD

The laundry room, mudroom and home office carry a lot of weight in the average household. Not only do they play an essential role for most families; they probably don’t…

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