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Studies & Offices

Is your home office for personal or business use, or a little bit of both?  What sort of atmosphere should it have?  How much storage do you need?  Any unused corner of your home can be turned into a...

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Rooms To Love: Red & Turquoise Office

The mix of bold turquoise and red paired with more natural elements make a statement in this office nook.  We love the windowseat – perfect when you need a break from work!  What’s the secret for a...

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The Braided Rug: A Tradition Old & New

A staple of the country or cottage home, today’s braided rug is reminiscent of earlier days evoking memories of hearth and home.  With sophisticated colors and patterns, braided rugs are now ‘at home’...

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Color Board: Blissful Blue & Subtle Sage

These blissful blues and subtle sages create a calming and serene palette, and would work beautifully in a master bedroom.  Linens are a luxurious fabric for the bedroom, as long as no one is too hung...

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Inspiration Board: Farmhouse Reading Nook

Not every home has the space and luxury for a library or reading room, but all you really need is a comfortable chair and a good lamp to create a successful reading nook.  Using the braided rug adds...

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Color Board: Feeling Bold?

Feeling Bold? Try combining any of these saturated jewel tones to create a daring and vibrant color scheme.  Set the tone by choosing the diamond print in the center as a rug.  Then the rest of the...

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Celebrating Earth Day!

Every April, Earth Day reminds us to appreciate the beauty of the world around us, and how much we need to protect and preserve it.  Our earth provides us with tangible necessities to live, like air,...

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Rooms To Love: Rustic Coastal Cottage

photo: BHG This quaint coastal cottage packs a lot of personality for such a small space.  The painted white high-paneled wainscoting and walls provide a clean palette to showcase the red, white, and...

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Inspiration Board: Tangerine Dream

Click on any image to learn more! These fun colors create an exciting and whimsical theme for a kid’s play area or reading spot in a bedroom.  The over-sized chair is big enough for two to curl up on,...

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Adding Extra Storage

Image Sources: Entryway: Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen: Babble Bathroom: Pinterest Hallway: Little Green Notebook Living Room: Better Homes and Gardens Brought to you by Cottage Home– specializing...

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Creating Your Own Gallery Collage

Image: Holly Mathis Interiors Filling a blank wall can be a daunting task, but what better way to fill a blank space than with the things you love? By collaging items together into a cohesive...

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Color Board: Icy Silversage

These muted grey, slate, and seafoam hues create a quiet confidence that would be perfect for a bedroom or sitting area.  This color palette offers layers of soft and understated fabrics for...

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Staff Picks: Ashley’s Living Room

“I’ve been lucky enough to live in Maine my whole life! My inspiration for this room stems from my love of finding sea glass at the beach, with all the bright blues and greens, while still allowing...

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Inspiration Board: Grey and Yellow

What a combination of two completely different, yet complementary, colors! The sunshine effect of the yellow and the sophistication of the grey make for a refined decorative concept. The pieces...

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We Turned ONE!

We wanted to share with you, all of our faithful readers, that September marks our One Year Milestone!  We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this momentous occasion.  And what better way to...

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Collaging Upholstery Pieces

The collage application for upholstery has been around for years, but has gained the reputation of being a predominately country look.  In this post, we want to share examples of the various ways to...

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Design Tip: Natural Fall Decor

Using natural decorative accents is always a graceful and organic way to decorate for the season.  Thinking of fall, apples, cinnamon, pumpkins, leaves, and cozy blankets come to mind – just to name a...

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Color Board: Artful Argyle

Click on any image to learn more!  A playful spin on a traditional print, the harlequin cotton hooked rug offers a kaleidoscope of colors.  The look and feel of this daring rug is an ideal choice for a...

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Design Tip: Natural Fiber Rugs

Do you love the look of natural fiber rugs, but are unsure of which kind would work for your home?  If so, here are a few tips to help you find the right natural fiber (or alternative) rug to achieve...

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Inspiration Board: Painted Brights

Who wouldn’t have fun with these colors? Eccentric, bright, and lively, you wouldn’t need to look for inspiration, motivation, or energy with these colors in your home. These colors, though vibrant,...

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