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Renovation

A Colorful and Quirky 1930 Tudor Home

March 2, 2025
Written by Autumn Krause
Photographed by Robert Peterson

Once upon a time, an imaginative and quirky couple named Megan and Austin met and fell in love at Dragon-Con, a sci-fi event. They ended up purchasing a 1930s Tudor home together in Georgia’s East Atlanta Village, a neighborhood that’s as quirky as they are and is known for its music scene, coffee shops and unique restaurants. But while the home was in the perfect location and full of history, it simply didn’t fit the couples’ magical personalities.

exterior of classic Georgetown bungalow in Texas

Design Ideas

A Classic Georgetown Bungalow with Modern Comforts

October 29, 2024
Written by Daley Home
Photography by Madeline Harper
Styling by Leigh Gill
Interior design by Daley Home

Located a short distance from the heart of Georgetown, Texas, this charming 1945 bungalow has been thoughtfully updated by Daley Home to embrace both its historic charm and the needs of its modern homeowner. Less than a mile from the famous Georgetown Square, known as “The Most Beautiful Square in Texas,” this home blends vintage appeal with contemporary functionality.

English countryside cottage

Cozy Countryside Cottage

March 18, 2024
Written by KRISTIN DOWDING
Photography by REBECCA LOVATT

Instagrammer and blogger Rebecca Lovatt of My English Country Cottage might lead a normal life, but she can certainly give you a taste of living in the picturesque countryside of Suffolk, England.

A Colorful Historic Home in Nashville

November 10, 2023
WRITTEN by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
PHOTOGRAPHED by LESLIE BROWN
STYLED by LAUREN ELDER

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.

house with palm trees and stone pathway

Design Ideas

House Tour: Modern Vintage 1930s Desert Cottage

August 7, 2019
Written by Dani Grace
Styled by James Judge
Photography by David Trujillo

When the house across the street from designer James Judge’s home in a historic Phoenix neighborhood went up for sale, his dream modern vintage renovation was set in motion. Judge…

The cottage’s master bedroom hints at its Spanish roots with an Aztec-printed rug and iron bed frame, and French doors open to the backyard’s sparkling turquoise pool.

Lifestyle

Pitch Perfect Co-Stars List Historic Spanish Colonial Cottage

June 5, 2019
Written by Dani Grace
Photography by Courtesy of Compass

Pitch Perfect co-stars Anna Camp and Skylar Astin just raised a for-sale sign at their 1920s Spanish Colonial cottage, according to Compass. At $2.45 million, the 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom listing…

craftsman cottage iwth drought tolerant landscape

Real Estate

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Historic Home

April 23, 2019
Written by Amelia Carroll

It’s hard to beat the allure of a historical home as a cottage lover. The detailed architecture, the romance of the home’s story–who wouldn’t want live in a home steeped…

Degas room in New Orleans

Cottage Destinations: The Degas House

April 21, 2019
Written and photographed by Kristen Wheeler

As I walked into Edgar Degas’ studio, with the cold green-and-white hexagon-tiled floors beneath my feet, the stifling rain continued to beat a solemn pitter-patter on the rooftop. A hazy…

Lifestyle

National Register of Historic Places: What Is It?

April 8, 2019
Written by Amelia Carroll

Do you like the architecture of older buildings? Or maybe you live in an older home yourself and would like its history to be recognized? That’s what the National Register…

historic cottage in Old Lyme

Real Estate

One of Connecticut’s Oldest Homes is now for Sale

February 11, 2019
Written by Amelia Carroll

If your home had a grand history, would that change how you would decorate or remodel it? This home for sale in Old Lyme, Connecticut, dates back to the late…

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