A Round Top Round-Up
I’ve always had a passion for décor and design, which is why I offer a Round Top round-up and provide some of my own history and advice for styling with antiques and secondhand items.
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A Sophisticated Beach Bungalow
Building a house near the beach is the foundation for fun in the sun, but how to decorate it with a sophisticated ambience that goes beyond the beachy look can be a challenge.
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Cottage Life on Lake Michigan
A New York couple hit “pause” and vacationed at Menonaqua, in Harbor Springs, Michigan. There, they spent time enjoying the protected dunes that stretch along Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan and the picturesque, untouched tranquility that’s hard to find in our ever-modernizing world.
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Cape Cod Cottage Classic
This 1880s Cape Cod cottage kitchen, located in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, shines after a complete remodel that brings together old-world charm, modern convenience and a distinct New England style.
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A Bold and Historic Florida Craftsman
Lisa Gilmore knows that dramatic design choices aren’t for everyone. So when the homeowner of this 1,200-square-foot St. Petersburg, Florida craftsman didn’t just agree to but enthusiastically embraced some of her most colorful and inspired concepts, Gilmore knew she had a unique opportunity to transform the dated space into a true, one-of-a-kind jewel box.
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The Vision for the Villas Introducing the “Annie” Villa
Mixed wallpaper prints and bright colors fill the “Annie” Villa (named as a salute to designer Annie Selke, one of our generous sponsors), giving it a vintage exuberance that will stay with guests long after they leave for home.
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A Historic Christmas Home Brings Old Italy to Illinois
What would attract an active family with young children to a century-old home? According to its owner, Katie Baker: everything. The historic home especially shines at Christmas.
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A Farmers Market Fall
The world dies a beautiful death every fall, heralded by blustery days and cool nights, fiery leaves and sunsets that are even more fiery. Everything turns inward, making us want to draw close to crackling fires and books perfumed with old paper and leather. This is exactly the time to head to your local farmers markets to shop for the fall bounty that’s unique to your area and is raised by local growers.
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A Colorful Historic Home in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is a kaleidoscope of color, country and character, so it’s fitting that Daniel and Stacy Clayton would want their historic home in this lively city to reflect its unique charm, as well as their personal passions.
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Maximum Style Cottage
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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