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Distressed dark wooden farmhouse chairs and dining table covered in bright and colorful tulips.

August 10, 2019
Written by JESSIE YOUNT
Photography by BRET GUM
Styling by JICKIE TORRES

This colorful beach cottage welcomes relaxed living at its best, drawing inspiration from its natural surroundings. Fresh flowers, seashell décor, bright colors and eclectic patterns play well together and infuse this…

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Front elevation of The Gasparilla Inn and Club in Florida. Stately columns on the front of the building and surrounded by palm trees.

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Lifestyle

History + Cottage Charm: The Gasparilla Inn & Club

August 9, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Entering its 106th season, The Gasparilla Inn & Club has been a premier destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast since 1913. The Gasparilla Inn is a member of Historic Hotels of America…

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a relaxed coastal dining room with a pair of fiddle leaf fig trees

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Design Ideas

Cape Cod Inspired California Cottage

August 1, 2019
WRITTEN by ELISE PORTALE
PHOTOGRAPHY by BRET GUM
STYLING by JICKIE TORRES

How can you combine the relaxation of a vacation with the bustle of daily life? This was exactly the challenge presented to Blackband Design when the homeowners of a San…

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Textiles, rugs and pillows displayed near French doors with black metal framing.

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Shopping

New Rugs from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines

July 22, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Loloi Rugs has teamed up with Joanna Gaines Magnolia Home again to add more rugs to their most popular collection. They’ve added 17 beautiful new rugs to inspire your spaces…

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Lifestyle

The Best Coastal Cottage Vacation Spots

July 20, 2019
Written by JICKIE TORRES

Whether your summer is in full swing or you feel like you haven’t even gotten started yet, there’s still time to plan the ultimate coastal cottage vacation– and you should!…

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Light and bright living room, blue accent wall and rustic touches.

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Design Ideas

Why it Works: Rustic Craftsman Living Room

July 18, 2019
Written by Sara Lynn Brennan

This rustic craftsman living room is the epitome of what you’d expect a craftsman’s living room to look like. From the natural finishes to the deep tones it’s a beautiful…

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Entertaining

A Festive 4th of July Table

June 29, 2019
Written, Styled and Photographed by Janet Collazo

If you love the idea of hosting family and friends for summer’s biggest holiday, then I have a few ideas for a 4th of July table that will offer inspiration…

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Blue couch with light throw pillow and basket of blankets next to it and hardwood floors leading to an outdoor balcony.

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C&B Project House

Hardwood Flooring Made Easy

June 3, 2019
Written by KRISTIN DOWDING
Photography by Ridgelight Studios

“A hardwood floor will be a piece of art that will be enjoyed for many years to come,” says Mandy Sancic, owner of Olde Wood, Ltd. with Tommy Sancic. We…

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Living Coral patio furniture in a cottage garden

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Entertaining

Ways to Simplify Outdoor Entertaining

June 2, 2019
Written by ELISE PORTALE
Photography by CHAD MELLON
Styling by JICKIE TORRES & KRISTIN DOWDING

No matter the size of your home or patio the warmer weather just begs to play hostess to all kinds of summertime celebrations. But this time of year, outdoor entertaining…

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Brick steps leading up to a white gazebo surrounded by a blossoming garden.

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Outdoor/Garden

Cultivating a Mature Garden

June 1, 2019
Written & Photographed by Molly Snelson

Creating a beautiful garden is a labor of LOVE. Little by little, day by day and year by year gardens change and grow. Seasonally the gardener finds what works and…

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cottage

A Charismatic & Colorful Beach Cottage

History + Cottage Charm: The Gasparilla Inn & Club

Cape Cod Inspired California Cottage

New Rugs from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines

The Best Coastal Cottage Vacation Spots

Why it Works: Rustic Craftsman Living Room

A Festive 4th of July Table

Hardwood Flooring Made Easy

Ways to Simplify Outdoor Entertaining

Cultivating a Mature Garden

DIY Holiday Décor with Wallpaper Scraps

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