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Polished, Pretty & Peaceful
Cottages and Bungalows

Polished, Pretty & Peaceful

An interior designer’s masterpiece is made even more magical during the holidays by an event designer’s creative vision.

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4 mins  |
December/January 2019
Is Now a Good Time to Sell My Home?
Central Florida Lifestyle

Is Now a Good Time to Sell My Home?

What sellers can expect from Orlando’s housing market in 2020.

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1 min  |
January 2020
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR 100 YEARS
Old House Journal

ARTS & CRAFTS FOR 100 YEARS

The bungalow retained its original integrity, so our upgrades had to follow suit, and last.

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2 mins  |
January - February 2020
AN AMERICAN HOUSE The Essence of Traditional Wills in Vermont
Old House Journal

AN AMERICAN HOUSE The Essence of Traditional Wills in Vermont

Nothing captures American tradition like the respectfully modest, perfectly proportioned houses of Royal Barry Wills, the mid-century New England firm that specialized in Colonial Revival homes and reintroduced Cape Cod style.

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3 mins  |
January - February 2020
Keeping the Chimney Well-equipped and Safe
Old House Journal

Keeping the Chimney Well-equipped and Safe

Liners, dampers, fire brick, and chimney caps all play protective roles in fireplace safety and comfort.

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3 mins  |
January - February 2020
A NEIGHBORHOOD FOURSQUARE
Old House Journal

A NEIGHBORHOOD FOURSQUARE

Despite good bones, the house built in 1900“was in very poor condition,” says Aaron Pempel, who’d long wanted to restore a rundown house. “The first floor had been used as commercial office space without a kitchen or bath; the second floor was residential.”Indeed, the interior was a forlorn mash-up, made worse by the building sitting vacant. The Nike executive had discovered the abandoned house in the same Northwest Portland (Oregon) neighborhood where he and his wife, Kristen, and their son live.

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3 mins  |
January - February 2020
DesignSTL

ROOM TO GROW

An addition and new outdoor living space transformed a Midcentury ranch into a house that’s all about family.

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4 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
Family Fun
DesignSTL

Family Fun

A backyard tree house built with children in mind is occasionally the domain of a “design nerd” dad and a mom eyeing it as a future she-shed.

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Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL

Heart of The Home

A dream use for one is a haven for many.

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4 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
Cara Dau Allen and Ryan Dau - DAU FURNITURE
DesignSTL

Cara Dau Allen and Ryan Dau - DAU FURNITURE

Growing up, Cara Dau Allen and Ryan Dau weren’t involved with the family business.

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2 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
Tips For Creating Your Own Visual Memory Wall At Home
DesignSTL

Tips For Creating Your Own Visual Memory Wall At Home

Picture galleries that integrate traditional works and children’s art allow mother of two maggie pearson to slow down time long enough to capture snapshots of her family as it grows. Here, she shares tips for creating your own visual memory wall at home.

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3 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
A Family Connection
DesignSTL

A Family Connection

ST. Louisans prove that it's ok to go home again.

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3 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL

The Design Behind Homeschooling

How to make the most a kids'study space? Ask a mom of three who fosters a love of learning in the comfort of home.

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2 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL

Imagination At Play

Designer Jessie Miller Delivers a passion project for a creative teen.

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4 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
What's Old Is New Again
DesignSTL

What's Old Is New Again

At The Bricoleur, upcycling finds a home.

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2 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
A Fair to Remember
DesignSTL

A Fair to Remember

One St. Louis family’s dining room walls are a repository of history and family stories.

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3 mins  |
Jan/Feb 2020
Gothic Modern
Cottages and Bungalows

Gothic Modern

A designer makes an 1840s farmhouse livable— and lovable—for her young family.

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7 mins  |
October - November 2019
Colorful World Of Whimsy
Cottages and Bungalows

Colorful World Of Whimsy

“I’ve always had a thing for chairs and design,” says Chair Whimsy artist Wendy Conklin.

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3 mins  |
October - November 2019
Bungalow Beauty
Cottages and Bungalows

Bungalow Beauty

See how a long list of must-haves gets packed into this small San Diego Craftsman kitchen.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2019
Cottage Destinations for Fall Travel
Cottages and Bungalows

Cottage Destinations for Fall Travel

These cottage-friendly towns have the picturesque scenery—and beautiful stays—to make your autumn travel endlessly inspiring.

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October - November 2019
Trim Your Tree With A Designer's Eye
Cottages and Bungalows

Trim Your Tree With A Designer's Eye

Christmas takes decorating to the next level, with trimming the tree as the centerpiece. Here are some fresh ideas for designing a festive display.

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2 mins  |
December/January 2019
Christmas At The Treetops
Cottages and Bungalows

Christmas At The Treetops

The great, snowy outdoors inspires this breezy lakeside cottage’s holiday makeover.

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4 mins  |
December/January 2019
Period Pieces
This Old House Magazine

Period Pieces

The house had a pre–Civil War core, a Depression-era add-on, a 1940s porch, and a three-story addition from the 1970s. It took a growing family—and its visionary matriarch—to turn it into a cohesive whole.

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6 mins  |
November/December 2019
Adding Up
This Old House Magazine

Adding Up

TOH TV gets to work on a dated 1949 ranch house in Westerly, Rhode Island, growing it into a gambrel-roofed two-story with plenty of room for a young family

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4 mins  |
November/December 2019
Christmas At The Family Farm
Cottages and Bungalows

Christmas At The Family Farm

Nature is the inspiration for the holiday season at this happy household.

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3 mins  |
December/January 2019
Festive Welcome
Cottages and Bungalows

Festive Welcome

Play up the cottage charm on your porch this season.

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1 min  |
December/January 2019
Merry & Bright
Cottages and Bungalows

Merry & Bright

Set a festive table in no time with these easy cheats.

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1 min  |
December/January 2019
Comfort & Joy
Cottages and Bungalows

Comfort & Joy

This Newport Beach homeowner transforms her coastal chic home for the holiday season with greenery, glitz and glam.

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3 mins  |
December/January 2019
The Right Move
DesignSTL

The Right Move

After a two-year search, Urban Matter settles into a 2,000-square-foot storefront on South Grand.

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2 mins  |
November/December 2019
The Global Home
DesignSTL

The Global Home

High style from around the world

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10+ mins  |
November/December 2019