Cottage Style Homes and Modern Living

April 5, 2013
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres

There are many reasons to love quilts. As heirlooms, these hand-worked linens are like textural storytellers — each color and scrap representing an element or emotion. As a collectible, quilts…

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Unclutter Your Cottage in 10 Easy Steps!

March 29, 2013
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki and Mark Tanner

1. Imagine the home you want to live in. Save pictures from magazines and shop your favorite stores for ideas. Once you have pinpointed this visual, you have taken the…

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How to Live Stylishly and Sensibly

March 24, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki

1. Start out with a lot of white slipcovers and add color with throws and pillows. This is both child- and dog-friendly because it’s the most washable solution and allows…

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Helpful Houseplants

June 26, 2012
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Mendez

Sure, that Boston fern softens the corner of the living room, but did you know that it is also purifying your air, ridding it of common household toxins? While it…

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The Natural Science of Laundry

June 25, 2012
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When it comes to your washing, caring for and preserving your favorite sheets, towels and textiles skip the harsh chemicals in the grocery aisle and try something Mother Nature would…

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Quilt Revival: Update Your Home with Quilts

Unclutter Your Cottage in 10 Easy Steps!

How to Live Stylishly and Sensibly

Helpful Houseplants

The Natural Science of Laundry

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