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Liz Marie Galvan Christmas greenhouse

Christmas Palette: A Splash of Red With Neutrals

November 24, 2023
Written by Kelly McMaster
Photographed by David Sparks

Author, blogger, shop owner and one of the most recognizable faces in the home décor genre on social media, Liz Marie Galvan exudes style and creativity in everything she does, including the Christmas palette of this charming greenhouse behind her main house in Michigan. It doubles as sled storage during the winter, along with sheltering other winter gear that needs to be kept dry from the snow.

homemade boxwood wreath with oranges and cloves in cottage pantry

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Restoring a Country Cottage Pantry

November 22, 2023
WRITTEN by CORI LAATSCH
STYLED AND PHOTOGRAPHED by BAMBI COSTANZO

Built in 1920 in Triadelphia, West Virginia, Bambi Costanzo’s home has been a “passion” project. “I've been here since 1996 and have been lovingly restoring and adding onto it since,” Bambi says—including what is now a lovely country cottage pantry.

antique wood island and black and white checkered tile floor in remodeled island

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A 1920s Kitchen Remodel: In With the Old

November 3, 2023
WRITTEN by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
STYLED by BROOKE EVERSOLL
PHOTOGRAPHED by AMY LAMB, NATIVE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Carters wanted to improve the function of their kitchen, update a previously poorly done remodel and improve the room’s lighting. They had owned a vintage market, so it was important to them that the new kitchen design didn’t feel as if it were brand-new but built over time.

sideboard styled with white dish ware and pumpkins

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Sideboard Styling with Sophistication

November 2, 2023
WRITTEN, STYLED AND PHOTOGRAPHED by CLAUDIA REESE

Originally found secondhand, this sideboard was the exact size I needed for my living room, and I could see through all the original dark-red paint to visualize what I genuinely wanted.

English cottage with traditional thatched roof

The Thatched Roof: A Charming History

November 1, 2023
WRITTEN by CORI LAATSCH
PHOTO by COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES

English thatched roof cottages make most of us swoon, but there’s so much more to know about this traditional roofing method using straw.

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Present Perfected

October 27, 2023
by Alexandra Abramian

An almost one-hundred-year-old home eases its way into the present without losing an ounce of its historic charm It isn’t every day that a home is almost perfectly preserved in…

Small Space Decorating: Less is More

October 26, 2023
Written, styled, and photographed by Emily Traxler

When it comes to small space decorating, dramatic, statement-making wallpaper and murals are everywhere, and we approve! Quality papers in both permanent and peel-‘n’-stick versions come in such a wide variety, so it’s not difficult to find one that fits your style.

How to Choose a Cozy Rug

October 3, 2023
by Michelle Mastro

Learn all the tips and tricks for adding a cozy rug to any room to make it fit seamlessly into your existing décor and spaces this fall at Cottagesandbungalows.com

Timeless Designs: The Legacy of Laura Ashley

September 12, 2023
Written by Morgan Anderson

Celebrating 70 years of a beloved heritage brand “Decorating isn’t about colors, carpets and textiles. It’s about expressing your personality.” ~Laura Ashley Laura Ashley started from humble beginnings in 1953…

Retro kitchen with yellow tile and stove and black accents.

15 Retro Kitchen Appliances You’ll Love

August 16, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres

Whether you are renovating the kitchen in your historic home or simply looking to add period appeal to your kitchen, retro kitchen appliances are one of the biggest ways to…

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