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SUMMER

Tour 6 Stunning Cottages

with Summer Charm & Style

CONTENTS 13 Feather Your Nest 15 Transferware Treasures 17 Farmhouse Charm 21 Market Finds

25 Home Sweet Home 27 A Bit of Fresh Air 35 Inspired by Home 45 Family-Friendly Redesign 55 Building Together 67 Newport Classic 75 Packed with Purpose

79 Cottage Kitchen 81 Colorful Kitchen Cravings 85 Dinner by the Shore

87 Garden Pleasures 89 A Life with Flowers 91 A Summer Shade Garden 97 Perfect Peonies

101 Artists & Artisans 103 Bold, Imperfect, Organic Style 107 Walking Out on the Water

111 Gulf Coast Getaway 113 Credits & Resources

on the cover Photography by William Dickey Styling by Lucy Finney

Volume 10, Issue 3

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The Pelican Inn is an eight-room bedand-breakfast that overlooks the island’s stunning salt marsh. Breakfast and lunch are served to guests, and a boardwalk offers direct beach access with a private dock and hammocks ideal for a day of relaxation. In the 1700s, plantation owners began moving their families to the island to escape mosquitoes and take respite from the heat. Today, the island is lovingly referred to as “arrogantly shabby” and is famous for its cypress cottages and for being the birthplace of the Pawleys Island Rope Hammock that was specially created for catching the sea breeze in the late 1800s. Visitors can experience privacy and tranquility as they stroll along the quiet, pristine coastline, or experience activities such as crabbing, fishing, shelling, biking, canoeing, and kayaking through the salt marsh. If shelling is on your itinerary, be

sure to look for the famous Pawleys Island shell. These beautiful shells are only found along the coast of the island, and legend has it that if you find a shell, your trip will be blessed. While its exclusivity and secluded sands make the island unique, the modern conveniences and comforts of home are not far away. Those wanting to venture a little farther out can make the short drive down the causeway to take advantage of the area’s best restaurants and shops, and can even take home a piece of Pawleys Island by purchasing their own rope hammock. For the golfing enthusiast, some of the nation’s most awarded golf courses are close at hand. With plenty of cottages and beachfront properties to choose from, there’s no better place than Pawleys Island to gather your family and friends for quality time and an unforgettable getaway.

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elcome to the magical season of outdoor inspiration. Vacations aside, for some, just having extra hours of sunshine certainly allows for backyard gatherings, gardening, and visits with neighbors on the front porch. Entertaining friends and family is a theme we heard over and over this issue when our editors spoke with our featured cottage gardeners and homeowners. We think you will enjoy each of their stories and the personal style ideas found throughout this issue. In “Family-Friendly Redesign” on page 45, a family entertains on the patio with plenty of table space and seating for a crowd. With a palette of blues, turquoises, and pops of red, their traditional look was left behind for an updated abode. The waterfront cottage in “Newport Classic” on page 67 was refurbished with reclaimed heart pine floors and walls with a v-groove finish, painted white for the coastal setting. This classic shingle-style cottage was designed with respect to the historic local style. The city-dwelling Fritz family in “A Bit of Fresh Air” on page 27 have taken more than 20 years to plan and plot their gardens. In keeping with their love of literature, the landscape architect couple referenced Beatrix Potter’s home and garden as well as the properties of other great writers and illustrators in England. Using the setting to create space for leisure time outdoors was just as important as the interior remodel plan of opening up rooms and doorways to allow for more natural light and foliage-filled views. “Creative” is the word evoked by “A Summer Shade Garden” on page 91, which shares the story of how the Littlefields used their tree-covered property to develop an oasis of lush greenery, complete with handmade stepping stones and planters. “Perfect Peonies” on page 97 features a visit with Mary Kate Kinnane, owner of The Local Bouquet, who uses farm-grown peonies to inspire her class participants to plant these beauties and care for them at home. Sounds like a perfect day to us! Let us hear from you! We love receiving mail from our readers and look forward to your thoughts, comments, and images of your own cottages as we continue to bring you personal style at its best! Don’t forget to visit us at thecottagejournal.com, and sign up for our newsletter for even more cottage inspiration. Happy sum

Beautiful Summer “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” —– Henry James

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Transferware

TREASURES A household staple since the mid-1700s, transferware is often relegated to closed cabinets and used only on special occasions. Bring life back to these treasured pieces with these simple style ideas.

When first made in Staffordshire, England, in the mid-1700s, transferware came in mainly Chineseinspired patterns. Now, you can find a variety, including chinoiserie, floral, and woodland scenes.

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TEXT BY HANNAH JONES PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAC JAMIESON STYLING BY KIM CHISELKO

Dust oďŹ&#x20AC; your red transferware and turn those timeworn pieces into a stylish focal point this summer! Artfully arranging a mix of patterns and pieces in a similar color paletteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both in table settings and wall displaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is an easy way to add a pop of color and visual interest to any room. Blending collections together is a simple way to elevate inexpensive pieces.

Farmhouse Charm Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the latest in farmhouse style with Country Farmhouse: A Collection of Rustic, Modern & ReďŹ ned Farmhouses.

T Published by 83 Press, 2019. Images reprinted with permission from Country Farmhouse.

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here is something profoundly sentimental and blissfully idyllic about the classic country farmhouse. The simple elegance of farmhouse charm is the combination of comfort and timeless character. In Country Farmhouse, a new book by Cindy Smith Cooper, each home is filled with styles ranging from vintage to industrial farmhouse, all featuring rustic siding, calming paint colors, and plenty of natural light.

With over 200 pages of cherished antique accents such as vintage quilts and textiles, wood-burning stoves, beautifully distressed furniture pieces, and flea market collectibles, Country Farmhouse represents the homes of people from all walks of life, from solitude-seeking artists and writers to multigenerational families and organic farmers. Whether a new pastoral build that honors the past or a weathered weekend getaway, each of the 19 beautifully photographed homes in this compilation holds a reverence for the reimagined historic farmhouse. These pages sing with exquisite personal taste and a liberating sense of individuality that make it hard to put this book down! TEXT BY EMMY HOBBS

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Market FINDS Hello, color! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bringing the fun and color of summer inside this year with these coastal-inspired dĂŠcor pieces that are sure to brighten up any room of your home.

Ranck Navy Area Rug from Joss & Main, jossandmain.com or 844-817-8256. Gold side table from At Home, athome.com. Wicker chair from Summer Classics, summerclassics.com or 888-868-4267. Pillows from Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com or 866-597-2742.

(Clockwise from top left) Bar cart from Grandin Road, grandinroad.com or 866-668-5962. Blue, pink, and green glasses from Glassybaby, glassybaby.com or 206-538-2436. Floral tea towel from Anthropologie, anthropologie.com or 800-309-2500. Napkins and tea towel from Anthropologie, anthropologie.com or 800-309-2500. Gold-rimmed plate from Annieglass, annieglass.com or 800-347-6133. Gold ďŹ&#x201A;atware from West Elm, westelm.com or 888-922-4119. Uttermost Hard Coral Sculptures from Hayneedle, hayneedle.com or 888-880-4884. Removable wallpaper in Rapids blue from Chasing Paper, chasingpaper.com.

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Lastra Fish place setting from Vietri, vietri.com or 919-245-4180. Oceanica Napkins from Juliska, juliska.com or 888-551-7310. Beach towel from Southern Marsh, southernmarsh.com or 888-980-2774. Tote-A-Lot Basket from Maine Cottage, mainecottage.com or 866-366-3505. Denim Rag Woven Pillow from Annie Selke, annieselke.com or 877-586-4771.

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Picnic basket for four and all contents from Wayfair, wayfair.com or 844-454-6233.

TEXT BY EMMY HOBBS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;HAGAN STYLING BY KIM CHISELKO

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HOME SWEET HOME

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A Bit of FRESH AIR Carefully crafted to nurture a creative spirit, this renovated cottage oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a refreshing breath of country charm in the city.

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hen it came to renovating their 1927 cottage in Washington, DC, landscape architects Leslie and Scott Fritz were set on crafting a space that would foster creativity. Largely untouched until the couple purchased the property in 1996, the home was the perfect canvas for creating a cottage-style haven in the middle of the city. “There’s a feeling that you’re walking down a country lane,” Leslie says. “You know, we can’t get to the country as much as we’d like to, so we created it here.” From the curved stone pathway to the cheerful blue shutters, it’s clear even from the yard that Leslie and Scott were careful to honor the traditional Arts & Crafts style of the home. Inside, the design places an emphasis on natural light and an open, connected flow. “When you look through from one room, we designed it so that you also have views of the other rooms,” Leslie says. “You don’t feel enclosed necessarily to one room—you have a very good flow.” Everything from the wall color to the furniture choices was selected in the context of welcoming in the light. Surrounded by the glow of pale blue paint, living room furniture featuring beautiful lines allows the light to flow underneath, and neutral fabrics introduce texture to the space. Original to the home’s porch, a pair of glass doors flanks a mantel designed by Scott, allowing light from the couple’s office to pass through.

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In the kitchen, the couple’s love of antique pieces is evident in the Royal Crown Derby china that is showcased in wooden cabinets custom-made by a family friend. “It’s actually a curly maple, and all it has is a coat of varnish on it, so it’s the natural color of the wood,” Leslie says, noting that they paired it with a robin’s egg blue inside the cabinets. “And then you have my grandmother’s beautiful china, which has oranges and blues and gold in it, so the contrast . . . is just spectacular.” Marrying the Fritzes’ love of light and timeworn pieces, an antique Baccarat crystal chandelier recovered from a hotel in Paris, France, hangs over the dining room table. “Capturing the light with the chandelier just makes the room,” Leslie says. “There’s no other fixture we could have done to draw in the light.”

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In the bedrooms, Leslie and Scott kept things light and summery through the use of white cotton sheets and sprinkles of blue. “We really love a cottagey feel,” Leslie says. “It’s a cottage house, essentially—it’s a farmhouse. And we wanted bedrooms that felt like you were in the country.”

Every room in the home offers a view to the garden, and stepping out into the space makes it clear why the Fritzes were so careful to create an easy flow from the indoors to the outdoors. “Being landscape architects, we’re just always at a project, so we’re always kind of changing and adding,” Scott says. The result of more than 20 years of evolution, the garden is now a vibrant haven that was heavily influenced by a love of literature and creativity. “We had little children,” Leslie says, “and we are great fans of Beatrix Potter’s stories and her garden. We visited her house and garden, and we’ve traveled through England and been to all the gardens of great writers and illustrators.” A mixture of hedges, shrub borders, potted plants, and more helped to capture the feeling that the Fritzes fell in love with on their travels, and local natural stones in a variety of shades and applications provide plenty of spaces to stroll and enjoy the view. “We’re creative,” says Scott, “so we really wanted a creative garden that just enveloped us.” Seated on any of the benches tucked within the greenery of the Fritzes’ garden, it’s easy to imagine yourself somewhere in the English countryside. “And that’s also a feeling that we wanted to convey when you’re coming into our house,” Leslie says, “that you’re coming into the country—a bit of fresh air.” TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY GORDON BEALL

“It sort of nurtures you,” Leslie says of the garden she and Scott cultivated around their home. “It nurtures your spirit.”

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When ďŹ nding inspiration for her 1920s cottage remodel, Connie Vernich looked no further than the home itself.

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here’s something about older homes that designer Connie Vernich can’t help but be drawn to. Be it the charm, the history, or the architecture, the case was no different when she stumbled upon her 1920s English colonial cottage. And though renovation costs mounted, Connie saw no other option than to restore the home to its former glory. “It didn’t seem right to change the look of the neighborhood with a new home,” she recalls. “It may have cost less to actually tear down and start fresh, but my love for older homes compelled me to keep what was there and update it.” Far from a remodel novice, Connie got to work quickly, immediately knowing the inspiration for her design: the house itself. “We loved the character of the house,” she says. Though she wasn’t going for a rustic farmhouse look, Connie opted to keep the original shiplap in the living area of the house and add it to the kitchen, and it couldn’t have paid off more. “Since it was used in the original home, I trusted my gut that it was the right look to preserve. By adding our more classic furnishings and accessories and not going too vintage with our artwork and accessories, we were able to find a beautiful balance of classic Southern design,” she says. the cottage journal

In most of the living room and kitchen, Connie played off the lines of the shiplap, adding a large, graphic black-and-white rug and buffalo check pillows and curtain edges. A simple black-and-white color palette with splashes of green in the form of velvet furnishings and accessories and live plants keeps the space fresh and modern. The kitchen, which shares an open-concept space with the living room, adds touches of brass to the black, white, and green. “My favorite accent in a black-and-white kitchen is brass,” 39

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Connie says. “It shines and adds warmth to what could otherwise be a severe color contrast.” She also steered away from tradition with her cabinetry choices, deciding to use predominantly open shelving for the tops. When asked if there were concerns of disorganization, she says, “I’m a very unorganized person, so I was a little worried about this, but it has been very easy to keep organized. The way to make open shelving work is to keep it uncluttered and use strategic groupings.” Despite the stark color palette of the rest of the

Connie took a bold approach when designing the first floor bathroom, with black shiplap and a black-and-white-patterned wallpaper. “The wallpaper has a very bohemian look to it, and because of the circles in it, I thought it would be a nice break from all the straight lines,” she says. “The shiplap in the bathroom was painted black to accentuate the white sink and counter and, of course, make those beautiful brass fixtures pop.” In the laundry room, Connie went with a more modern subway tile and rustic wood shelves with a farmhouse sink below and hanging lantern light fixtures.

In the sitting room, Connie decided to forgo the living space’s black-and-white color palette and opted for a room swathed in rich hues of blue, with touches of bright orange and gold accents.

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Connie is quick to admit that it was love at ﬁrst sight the moment she saw her English cottage. “We’d looked for nine months for a home to renovate,” she recalls. “The morning it went on the market, I saw it and called my husband and said, ‘I want to put an oﬀer in!’ He laughed and said, ‘I haven’t seen it yet, but I trust that after nine months, you know this is the house.’” Needless to say, he was right.

home, Connie’s attic master suite is a calming space drenched in neutral white and beige, with hints of blue throughout. “I love this area of the house,” she raves. “It’s so serene and peaceful, and I just couldn’t see using the brighter palette up here. I wanted to keep the comfortable and casual feel of the room by adding brushed linens in neutral stripes and light textured fabrics. It’s our sun-filled escape where I can read a good book and unwind from my day.” After renovating a nearly century-old cottage to perfection, we’d say a little relaxation is in store. TEXT BY HANNAH JONES PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA ROSENHECK

The backyard, which carries calmer vibes than the interior of the house, was built for entertaining, with a large farmhouse table anchoring the space. “It seems when you entertain outside away from the hustle and bustle of your home, you seem to stay at the table and conversation and wine ﬂow much longer,” Connie says. Soft pink and lavender hues add pastel beauty to the neutral tablescape, and bountiful greenery around the yard creates a soft background.

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Family-Friendly

REDESIGN With the help of a skilled design team, this Virginia home transitioned from formal to more family-focused.

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fter a short spell in Atlanta, Georgia, homeowners Tina and Perry Williams moved to McLean, Virginia, where Tina had spent her childhood. And with two preteen children, it seemed like a great place to continue raising a family. The house they bought in 2008 for its great location and good bones remained furnished with what they’d had in Georgia until 2014, when they hired Whittington Design Studio for a redesign. “Our formal Queen Anne furniture was very traditional, which worked well in Atlanta and when we didn’t have two children,” says Tina, recalling, “There was a lot of red and gold, dark wood and brass hardware. It was time for a refresh!” Their new home had plenty of positive qualities, including hardwood floors, an up-to-date kitchen, neutral paint colors, and an open main floor plan, which spills into the backyard through the great room. But the interiors needed less formality and more family-friendly furniture. One of the first things principal Melanie Whittington and her lead designer Kate Stoyek did was install a deep custom banquette on the second-floor landing. “It’s a place where the family can sit and read together,” says Kate, referencing the oversize seat cushion, comfy back pillows, and pair of sconces. The nook also introduced aqua blue and charcoal gray to the color scheme. These fresh, cool hues were a departure from the home’s prior warm tones.

(Top) A painted wood console deﬁnes the foyer, which is on an open ﬂoor plan. Ceramic stools get pulled into action as needed. (Left) The living room at the front of the house is open to the dining room, revealing the handsome lattice-back chairs. Velvet lumbar pillows dress up a tufted settee.

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In the second ďŹ&#x201A;oorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading nook, a pair of striped cushion seats pull up to an arts-and-crafts table.

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Medallion-patterned curtains bring deďŹ nition to the eat-in nook with bright blue dining chairs.

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In the adjacent seating area, a large Oriental rug with a rich red background corrals lots of comfortable seating in quieter gray and blue tones pulled from the fireplace’s stone surround. “We play board games and read in here, so the versatility of the furniture, like the triangular ottomans on wheels, is perfect,” says Tina. “You can combine them, or roll one over to the swivel chairs for a two-person game or to the chair-and-a-half

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for someone to put their feet up.” The family entertains outside on their backyard patio or in their dining room, which features a breakfront in a pale gray finish, visually separating the darker woods of the transitional chairs set about a traditional table. “We often host for the holidays, so having a large table and plenty of seating was important to us,” Tina notes.

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On the second floor, the focus was on redoing the master bedroom. Tina, again, wanted a more transitional look and cooler palette. “We wanted to create a luxurious, romantic feel with lots of texture,” Melanie says of the velvet-upholstered platform bed and crisp hotel bedding. The bedroom also features a nook in the bay window furnished with a pair of armchairs and a round velvet ottoman. In a house bustling with an active family life, the master bedroom is the perfect retreat. “It’s a happy, feel-good home,” Tina says of the redesigned house. TEXT AND STYLING BY CHARLOTTE SAFAVI PHOTOGRAPHY BY HELEN NORMAN

A pair of Gabby armchairs pulled up to an ottoman by Braxton Culler provide a spot to enjoy a cup of morning tea.

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Building TOGETHER No strangers to homebuilding, this couple lovingly crafted an enchanting cottage ﬁlled with nature-inspired design and everything they need for decades to come.

hen you step into the entryway of the Flemings’ charming craftsman cottage, you understand why it’s Sonja Fleming’s favorite part of the home. From the calming gray-green tone of the walls to the 11-foot coffered ceilings, every detail is a testament to the passion that she and her husband, Ronnie, have poured into every room. Sonja notes that one of the foundations of their relationship is building together, adding that they have built two homes together in the past. Throughout the process of building their home, the couple have shared their progress on Instagram via @ourcraftsmancottage. “We’re just one of those couples that loves homebuilding; we love projects, and we love working together doing this,” Sonja says. 55

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The peninsula that Ronnie built in the entryway is one of Sonja’s favorite features in the home. Botanical wallpaper featuring a range of blue tones backs shelves that hold a collection of vintage bird ﬁgurines passed down from Ronnie’s grandparents.

To create a home perfect for growing old in, the couple hired a contractor to create a layout featuring a single-level, open-concept cottage with wide doorways and high ceilings. Once the drywall was finished and the hardwood was installed, they got to work. The result of their efforts is what Sonja calls a “fresh take on a craftsman,” blending relaxing elements with all the charm of cottage style. The crisp white paneling and detailed trimwork in every room reveal Ronnie’s skill as a finish carpenter, while the interior design was thoughtfully crafted by Sonja to echo the serene beauty

of the outdoors. “I did a calmer green on the wall that would just have a fresh look to it,” she says of the shade that she carried through the house. The outdoor influence was, in part, sparked by the Spode Woodland dishes that Sonja displays in the dining room. “When I saw that pattern, I thought, ‘I want this house to be about nature and animals and the outdoors,’” she says. To that end, Sonja incorporated swaths of blue, brown, and green throughout the interior, complementing the shades with nature-inspired motifs and details like landscape paintings. the cottage journal

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Sonja notes that she has to balance her aﬃnity for “pretty and sweet” designs with more traditional décor pieces to keep things from feeling too feminine. “So, I just pick out colors that are calming and that blend well together,” she says. “I like the house to feel cheerful and happy.”

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Sonja found a balance for her love of color in the white-on-white design of the kitchen, where everything from the cabinets to the countertops to the backsplash features a crisp, clean finish. “I’m trying to create something that feels relaxing and peaceful and serene, so as much as I love color, I like to calm things back down a little bit by doing a lot of white everywhere,” she says. She kept interest in the space with a subway tile backsplash and splashes of cheerful hues. In the dining room, a selection of her Spode Woodland china collection is artfully displayed on the wall, tying the kitchen and dining spaces together. “I bought those dishes before I even knew what I was going to be doing with our cottage,” Sonja says. “When I saw that pattern, I knew that was the feel that I wanted for our next home.” Highlighting the design’s color scheme, buffalo check drapes dress the window, and a collection of soup tureen lids further contributes to the nature-inspired theme.

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In the laundry room, white tile extends up the wall to meet trellis wallpaper by Schumacher. “That wallpaper is so cheerful,” Sonja says. “It’s such a fun pattern.”

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“I had to have my husband incorporate the paneled walls,” Sonja says of the master bedroom. “I really cannot get enough of millwork; I’m hungry for craftsmanship and lots of texture in that way.”

When it came to designing the master bedroom, Sonja wanted a space that wasn’t overwhelmed with too much décor. “I just wanted it to be a place where, when I walk in, I feel totally relaxed,” she says. To create drama without overpowering the space with accessories, Ronnie added paneling to the walls, and Sonja lifted an elegant headboard off the floor to elevate the eye toward the tray ceiling.

One of the more popular spaces among the couple’s followers on Instagram, the guest bathroom showcases the design’s attention to detail. “I actually hand-cut each one of those little black pieces of hexagon tiles and made that pattern myself,” Sonja says of the tile on the ﬂoor.

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On the porch, Sonja’s love of nature has translated into a vibrant, cheery space softened with throw pillows that she created herself. “I love hydrangeas, and so I’m out there every day after work babying those flowers,” she says, adding that she and Ronnie have a lot of plans for the exterior of their home in the coming years. But for now, it’s enough to enjoy the summer breezes from the red porch swing that they brought from their first custom home—a reminder of all they have built together. TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAC JAMIESON AND NICOLE DU BOIS STYLING BY KIM CHISELKO

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Newport Classic A newly built Newport, Rhode Island, cottage promises to stand the test of time.

hen empty nesters Liz and Andy Montelli decided to build a summer cottage on their existing waterfront lot in Newport, Rhode Island, they went with a local design team. “We wanted an architect who really understood the rich history of Newport and respected its architectural style,” says Liz. She hired Paul Weber Architecture, whose owner and principal not only works and lives in Newport but has been frequenting the area since childhood. The resulting summer cottage was completed in 2016 in a classic shingle style. “We situated the home to take full advantage of the waterfront views, giving it an open main floor plan, lots of glass windows and French doors, and also a large terrace,” says Paul, adding, “The house also has a covered front porch for engaging neighbors and pedestrians.” From the welcoming entry porch to the mahogany Dutch front door, this newly built cottage promises to be an instant classic. In the foyer, the crisp white v-groove walls are a nod to nautical elements, and the reclaimed wood floorboards hearken to days gone by. “The floors are reclaimed heart pine from a 125-year-old mill in Boston, Massachusetts,” says Paul. “For the walls, we went with a 1-by-8-inch v-groove finish, which we painted white for a beachy feel.”

The waterfront back deck is furnished with teak furniture dressed up in a patriotic palette of red, white, and blue.

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In the open kitchen, statuary marble was used for the walnut island’s counter, which also has cottagey corbel detailing. Wood is also picked up in the wine bottle nook to the left above the dry bar.

The home’s main open floor plan includes kitchen, dining, and living areas, which connect to the water-facing exterior deck via French doors. All the spaces also have painted white coffered ceiling details, as well as plenty of paned windows bringing in natural light. To create visual separation between the dining and living areas, Paul designed a low-profile built-in sideboard featuring open-and-closed storage and a walnut countertop for serving food if needed. “We also used walnut for the island’s base and corbels,” says Liz of the open kitchen, which has white doubleinset paneled cabinetry and black soapstone peripheral counters. “We like the warmth it adds and also the contrast with all the painted wood finishes.” Though the Montellis furnished the cottage themselves, Paul assisted on furniture layout and placement. Pieces including the trestle-based coffee table in the living area as well as the dining table, which features a reclaimed chestnut wood top set upon an iron base repurposed from an old industrial lathe, were custom-made by Connecticut-based furniture

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Furnishings are neutral in the living area, with touches of nautical blue and yellow. The spindle-wood chairs add warmth, while the glass globe lamp bases are cool and airy.

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The cane-backed dining chairs keep things visually open in the dining area oďŹ&#x20AC; the kitchen. The built-in sideboard holds dishware and cutlery.

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maker Seana Bill. The home’s staircase, set in a tower, is another custom design by Paul and has a wonderful historic cottage feel. Lined with decorative cutout white balusters and wood handrails, the stairs lead up to the bedrooms, most of which have water views. Paul designed built-in dressers in the master walk-in closet to keep the bedroom an open and airy retreat. “Our lifestyle here is casual,” Liz says. “We wanted the furnishings to be comfortable, with nautical accents and some antique pieces to add character.” The green-painted chest in the foyer is one such antique, as is a model yacht displayed in the living area, which was purchased for Andy’s birthday one year. “The house is everything we hoped it would be,” says Liz. “It’s a beautiful place that is comfortable for the two of us yet has plenty of room for our kids and grandkids. We can walk to the beaches from here and even to downtown Newport. It’s the perfect spot.” TEXT AND STYLING BY CHARLOTTE SAFAVI PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL J. LEE

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Natural woven blinds add texture to this guest room without impeding the water views, and hanging glass light pendants keep the small-scale nightstands uncluttered.

Packed with Purpose Explore this Lowcountry cottage designed with thoughtful space-saving style ideas.

efore Pennsylvania-based interior designer Lisa Furey and her husband, James Colton, built a custom dream home on their lakefront property in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, they began with a modest one-bedroom cottage as part of an intentional phased build. The charming 690-square-foot cottage was built in 2013, and every element of its design was carefully planned to help the small space live large. As the project developed, the couple made a wish list

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of requirements that ranged from a place to cook and entertain to a walk-in closet, large shower, and laundry room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always had a multifunctional space in mind,â&#x20AC;? Lisa says of the cottage. Creative storage ideas like crisp white built-in cabinets to conceal the entertainment system in the living room and the office desk in the bedroom can be found throughout the cottage, as well as thoughtful space-saving design tricks like the sliding barn door to cover the stacked washer and dryer.

To break the sea of white, Lisa selected a honed absolute black countertop for a budget-friendly contrast. She notes that the smooth-surface two-burner cooktop is also black. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That just kind of disappears, so that was kind of nice,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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Another one of Lisa’s space-saving ideas was to install swing-arm sconces on either side of the bed.

“It was really purposeful,” Lisa says. “It was thoughtfully designed so that nothing was wasted.” She admits that with the home’s small footprint, things stay relatively neat all the time. “It’s pretty buttoned-up; we keep everything put away,” she says. “In addition to that, the high ceilings and the tall windows make it live bigger than it actually is.” Beyond the creative space savers and thoughtful design elements, Lisa had a specific vision for the overall aesthetics of the modest cottage. “I knew I wanted it to look Southern, and I’m not Southern— I’m a Philadelphia girl,” she says with a laugh. “So, I had to research a lot of Southern homes and what’s in them.” She knew she wanted wood walls and ceilings instead of drywall, so they worked within their budget to incorporate those elements “wherever we could afford in the places we thought made sense.” For the interiors, Lisa’s design plan was understated Southern mixed with modern farmhouse charm. “I didn’t want to detract from the view of the lake,” Lisa shares. So, she opted for no window treatments, and she kept the walls and furnishings neutral to draw the eye outdoors. “My personal style is really about trying to have the nicest things in the most comfortable way and in the most timeless and durable way.” TEXT AND STYLING BY KATIE ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM DICKEY

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Colorful Kitchen Cravings This blogger designed a neutral space with vibrant pops of color to lighten and enliven her kitchen.

logger Sara Davis has seen her fair share of kitchen renovations. So, when she won a complete kitchen remodel after entering a competition at a conference, you could say she was prepared for the challenge ahead and knew exactly what she wanted this time. “Our number one goal in the space was to open up the kitchen to make it more conducive for our family and entertaining,” she says. To do this, she worked in stages over a nine-week time frame, starting by ripping out and removing the existing kitchen floor plan—including everything that was already there—and removing part of the wall that closed the kitchen off from the den. After this came the drywall application and cabinet assembly. Sara chose light gray and white cabinet colors with one set of glass doors to keep the space open and airy. She replaced appliances that were original to the home with all new ones and added a white farmhouse sink with gold fixtures to match

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Sara has a few tips to bring color to any space, and the key, she says, is starting small. “Begin with a few pieces and slowly add more as you become braver,” she advises. “I tell my clients to start with a neutral space and ﬁnd some colors to add in. Also, if you decide to add a particular color to your space, don’t be conﬁned to one particular shade—use several!”

the cabinet hardware. For the countertops, she chose a durable quartz that resembles marble to give the kitchen a polished, more elegant aesthetic. A floor-to-ceiling subway tile backsplash adds a touch of vintage style that still feels fresh. After the renovation and remodel came the truly fun part: designing and decorating. Because the walls of the adjoining living room are painted navy blue, Sara kept the kitchen light and breezy. As a color enthusiast, though, she had to add a few bold hues here and there. “I love dreamy, neutral designs, but I crave color,” she admits. “I find that I mix both of these into my designs.” This need for bold hues was fulfilled by adding a deep pink patterned rug in front of the sink and a navy blue TEXT BY HANNAH JONES

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velvet bench in the breakfast nook. Shiplap walls with gold-and-white shelving provide a focal point for the charming nook, lined with windows to bring in plenty of natural light. All the work couldn’t have fallen on the shoulders of anyone more fit for the job. “Our kitchen is definitely my favorite large-scale DIY renovation,” Sara says. “I remember that moment of sheer panic after we’d demolished our kitchen in less than two hours. I just stared at the empty shell and wondered how the heck we were going to put it back together, but we did!” To see more of Sara’s home and her full kitchen renovation, visit her blog at sincerelysarad.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MELODY CARPENTER

When drawing inspiration for her design, Sara looked to the past with inﬂuences from the present. “I love the elegance of the past,” she says. “But in regard to more current inspiration, I absolutely love the work of Caitlin Wilson and Bria Hammel.”

SINCERELY, SARA D. After obtaining a business degree and a second degree in art and design and working for a greeting card company for a time, Sara Davis started her blog, Sincerely Sara D., more than ﬁve years ago as a way to fulﬁll her need for creativity. “I was created to create,” she explains. “It’s what makes me tick.” Since then, the blog has been a sort of journal for her and her family, tracking a move and multiple home renovations. Sharing her traditional style with pops of color, Sara has gained a following of devoted readers who love her bold design choices.

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Dinner by the Shore Simple tips to create a seasideinspired table this summer.

Warm summer days call for dining alfresco! And what better way to celebrate the season than with a coastal-inspired tablescape—no matter your location. Blending a sea of pale blue or green plates with warm, cream-colored goblets and linens offers a subtle nod to a serene seaside experience without feeling “beachy.” Placing a few shells at each place setting, an array of dried coral on the table, and a fishbowl full of a few bright shells helps set the coastal scene. Skip the tablecloth or patterned runner and play off the natural wooden textures. Woven jute placemats, wooden napkin rings, and wood-accented flatware feel natural and balanced at this table. To add a punch of color, opt for a floral centerpiece featuring sunset orange. TEXT BY KATIE ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN O’HAGAN STYLING BY KIM CHISELKO

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A Life with Flowers Celebrity florist Fleur McHarg shows how to create floral designs for every occasion and provides inspiration for a life with flowers.

n Fleur McHarg’s new book, The Flower Expert, she brings forth over 25 years of experience and indispensable insight into creating unique floral arrangements for every kind of occasion. McHarg, the flower expert and one of the most in-demand florists in Australia, takes you through the journey of how breathtaking floral displays are created. With over 200 pages beaming with unique and beautiful blooms, this book is one you won’t want to put down. Whether you are a novice or an expert when it comes to arrangements, you’ll gain new insights on the philosophy behind

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2019. Images reprinted with permission.

flowers. You will learn all there is to know about crafting the perfect floral arrangement, from selecting the base flowers to blending the colors for a showstopping display. Through McHarg’s guidance and color inspiration, you will master the art of showcasing blossoms for an amazing impact. McHarg walks you through 25 of her favorite flowers, from peonies to daphnes, and offers tips on why certain arrangements work but others don’t. She also reveals her favorite flowers to use for every day of the week as well as for special occasions. The Flower Expert is a stunning celebration of color and the artistry behind creating a unique and beautiful flower arrangement. TEXT BY EMMY HOBBS

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A Summer Shade Garden Despite what most would consider a hindrance, Lanis Littleﬁeld’s shade garden continues to ﬂourish, even after 40 years.

or many gardeners, a yard covered in trees might be enough to cause trepidation, but not for Lanis Littlefield. Instead of cutting down all the trees in her full-shade yard and starting fresh, she simply made do and created a shade garden oasis. “Since there was so much shade, there was very little grass and no plants other than the original shrubs that were planted in 1926 when the house was built,” she recalls. “It was basically a blank canvas. I knew it would be a challenge, but I knew if I wanted a garden, it would have to be a shade garden.” the cottage journal

So, shovel and trowel in hand and with no specific plan in mind, Lanis got started, tackling one area at a time. “When I started seeing the garden develop, I realized that a shade garden can be very beautiful,” she says. Working with the environment, she was tasked with finding plants that love full shade. Now, her garden is covered in ferns, hellebores, heucheras, and even a hydrangea here and there. But the stars of the show are the hostas, all 85 varieties of them. Flourishing in pots around the garden, they seem to replace what grass would normally be there, providing a gorgeous 93

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green backdrop for whatever else Lanis plants. After living in her home for more than 40 years, she’s had time to perfect not only her plants but also the garden itself. She and her husband built a potting shed, added handmade stepping stones, benches, and chairs all around, and even found space for a plant hospital. “Ailing plants are separated from the healthy ones until the problem is treated and they are observed for a while,” she says. “Another area of the hospital is where I put plants that are to be divided and repotted. I give friends the divisions.”

In addition to the creation of a garden oasis, Lanis and one of her friends also make all the pots she uses in the garden, called hypertufa pots, made of a mix of cement, peat moss, perlite, and a handful of concrete reinforcement fibers. “Three years ago, we made our first batch, and after that, we were hooked,” she recalls. “We call it ‘pot therapy.’” Even after all the work, there’s little you can do to get Lanis out of her garden. In the evening as she and her husband relax and enjoy the fruits of her labor, she still can’t seem to pause. “I have a hard time just sitting and looking at it,” she admits. “I love walking up and down the paths and planning my next project. After all, it’s called gardening because it’s never finished.” TEXT BY HANNAH JONES PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM DICKEY

Lanis—with her hypertufa pots and stepping stones—isn’t the only creator in the family. Her son crafted the chandelier that hangs in the garden.

Perfect Peonies Fueled by a passion for local blooms, these ďŹ&#x201A;oral professionals are hoping to share their knowledge with anyone who wants to learn.

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et against the backdrop of a 3-acre peony farm in Rhode Island, The Local Bouquet’s farmer florist class Perfect Peonies is designed not only to teach attendees everything they want to know about the popular bloom but also to help build community. “I think peonies just have a place in people’s hearts,” says Mary Kate Kinnane, owner of The Local Bouquet, a floral business dedicated to using 100-percent local and American-grown flowers. In an attempt to raise awareness of the fieldto-vase movement, Mary Kate teamed up with local peony farmers Anne Kubik and David Rockermann for one part of a three-part series designed to give cottage garden enthusiasts, floral professionals, and everyone in between a chance to expand their skill set and fill their gardens with bursts of color all summer long.

When arranging peonies, Mary Kate Kinnane suggests selecting ﬂowers in diﬀerent stages of bloom, from just beginning to loosen to being fully blown open. “It just gives you—yourself but also all of your guests coming into your home—that chance to see the peony in all of its stages in bloom,” she says.

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During the course, attendees can visit the farms where the flowers are grown and get their questions answered. “You’re able to connect with the farmer, you’re able to see those answers live right in front of you, and you’re able to then turn that into practice in your own gardens,” Mary Kate says. From ‘Coral Sunset’ to ‘Mahogany’, attendees have the chance to work with over 30 peony varieties featuring a wide range of rich and cheerful hues. “We definitely want them to walk away with some good solid knowledge about how to care for their peony plants,” Mary Kate says. “Whether they have one or two in their backyard or they have a huge collection, we want them to be thinking about more organic and sustainable ways to care for that plant.” To learn more about the Perfect Peonies workshop and the entire series of classes, visit thelocalbouquet.com. TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAAIKE BERNSTROM

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Organic Style Textile artist Erin Flett describes her approach to design as bold, imperfect, and organic, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing one word: ever-changing.

hile working as a graphic designer, Erin Flett felt like she needed more. Though she loves her designs, at the time, they felt fleeting. “The need or obsession to create something that lasted more than a few minutes was my vision,” she says. “As a graphic designer loving paper and typography, I always felt a little sad that people would not be able to enjoy my designs and my work for more than a brief moment.” She originally tried a stationery line, but after that didn’t quite pan out, she revisited her original thought and the answer became clear: screen printing.

Now, a decade after starting her Maine-based company, Erin has expanded the business greatly, and in more ways than one. She and her husband, Maslen, started out working in their basement but have since moved the screen printing into a local mill in Westbrook, Maine, while weaving her barkcloth and canvas in North Carolina. With this move, Erin also grew her team and her product line. In addition to pillows, she now creates bags, totes, wall art, drinking glasses, and even wallpaper and shower curtains. She’s also started a line of bags with hand-printed patterns on linen inside of luxurious velvet exteriors, an eclectic and much-loved stray from her traditional designs. Though life is pretty busy nowadays for the wife and mother, she hasn’t slowed down. In fact, she has plans to move into a new all-inclusive studio space this year. Erin enjoys creating custom projects for trade and hospitality clients and working directly with interior designers and architects. She’s committed to growing her brand even more, too, saying her vision is “to continue to create highly designed and crafted home goods that are mindfully made and encompass all the subtle details that make [her] unique, hand-drawn, graphic patterns sought-after and collected.” To see Erin’s full collection and purchase her products, visit erinflett.com. TEXT BY HANNAH JONES PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN LITTLE

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Erin begins the creative process by hand-drawing a new design. From there, members of her team in Maine hand-print, cut, and assemble the designs.

Walking Out on the Water Faced with questions about the future, this artist found answers in the waves.

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udging by her oceanscapes, it’s easy to imagine that Brynn Casey always knew what she was meant to do. But despite a lifelong passion for art and a deep love for the ocean, her path wasn’t just a surprising one—it was one that required a step of faith. During her studies at the University of Georgia, Brynn’s photo-realistic drawings lacked the expression of the artistic styles she admired. “I loved abstract art,” she says, “but I just always told myself I couldn’t do that because it wasn’t perfect and I was a perfectionist.” So, when a professor challenged her to try her hand at ink, a medium known for its unpredictability, it meant more than attempting a new technique—it meant facing a fear of failure. Armed with ink, paper, and inspiration in the form of “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong UNITED, Brynn created her first watery renderings. And there was no turning back.

“I love studying something that’s so immensely vast and uncontrollable and huge,” Brynn Casey says. “It really just reminds you of your humanity, and it’s humbling, and it reminds me a lot of God’s character.”

“I’ve always liked the beach in general,” Brynn says, noting that her family has always enjoyed trips to the ocean. “It’s kind of my happy place.”

Brynn later turned to acrylic paints to portray the many moods and tones of the water—an aspect of the process she enjoys. “I love constantly tackling the different moods of the ocean,” she says. “It’s so energizing and exciting, and I just love how it changes every day.” To capture the motion of the water, she adds layer upon layer of thinned paint, moving from darker hues to highlights, until the strokes on the canvas take on the varied curves and peaks of ocean waves. Thicker paint added at the end creates texture and detail, which help lend the images their lifelike quality. On top of facing fears about trying a new style, Brynn’s transition to oceanscapes came at a time when she was facing fears about her future as an artist. “I was just feeling all these insecurities, and it felt kind of like a marker in my life,” she says. She notes that the paintings became a visual representation of the decision she chose to make—the decision to “walk out on the water, trust, and be brave.” To learn more about Brynn and her art, visit brynnwcasey.com. TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN BLAKE, RACHEL MCCART, AND HANNAH HARTE

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Brynn’s paintings challenge her to step out of the comfort zone of perfectionism, encouraging her to learn how to use imperfections to her advantage. “I learned all the basics through my drawing major, but through practicing and letting go a little bit of all that perfection, I learned a lot about how my brushwork . . . could help the ocean look like it was moving,” she says. “And it didn’t have to be perfect—I could use those imperfect marks to actually beneﬁt me.”

Gulf Coast Getaway Treat yourself this season with a visit to The Henderson, a luxury resort that seamlessly blends modern conveniences with the nostalgia of days gone by.

Looking to savor the serenity of your stay? The exceptionally elegant Salamander Spa immerses guests in a sanctuary of personal well-being and a state of total tranquility, with 11 private treatment rooms, a luxurious changing area, sun-lit relaxation spaces, a remarkable couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; suite, a steam room, a whirlpool tub, and an experiential shower.

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his summer, pack your bags and beach towels and head to the Gulf Coast for a luxury cottagestyle stay like no other. Perched on the edge of the sparkling emerald shoreline and sugar-white sands of Destin, Florida, awaits The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort. The Henderson effortlessly exudes the timeless, refined elegance of a seaside manor, with gabled rooflines, wooden shingles, and sweeping panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the adjacent Henderson Beach State Park. Between private beach access, Gulf-to-table cuisine at Primrose, two pools (one with a lazy river), and the nature-inspired Salamander Spa, guests are invited to experience a truly unforgettable stay. Whether your visit finds you and your family in one of the 170 incredible resort rooms or in one of the 36 exclusive villa-style units known as The Lofts, each provides guests with premium amenities, plush bedding, cottage-style design touches, and a tranquil palette of coastal-inspired hues. For more information, visit hendersonbeachresort.com. TEXT BY KATIE ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE HENDERSON

credits & Resources To ﬁnd out more about product sources or to contact the design professionals, see credits and contacts listed below. CONTACTS

A Bit of Fresh Air Pages 27–34—Landscape design by Fritz & Gignoux. Pages 27-28—Shutters from Vixen Hill. Page 31—China from Royal Crown Derby. Page 32—Dining room rug from Stark. Dining room chandelier from Artisan Lamp. Inspired by Home Pages 35–44—Interior designs by Connie Vernich, Vernich Interiors. Page 37—Rug from Dash & Albert. Upholstery by LEE Industries. Side tables from Noir Furniture. Drapery from Allen-Mardette Designs. Pages 39–40—Sink by Kohler. Appliances from Thermador. Cabinetry by MidSouth Custom Cabinets. Brick tile by Stone Source. Quartz countertops from Cambria. Lighting from Visual Comfort & Co. Rug from Dash & Albert. Pages 41–42—Bedding from Taylor Linens, Peacock Alley, and Schumacher. Sofa from LEE Industries. Side table from Noir Furniture. Drapery from Allen-Mardette Designs. Pages 43–44—Outdoor furniture from Summer Classics. Family-Friendly Redesign Pages 45–54—Interior designs by Melanie Whittington and Kate Stoyek, Whittington Design Studio. Page 47—Console table from Somerset Bay. Living room chairs from Vanguard Furniture. Page 48—Cushion seats from CR Laine. Pages 49–50—Dining chairs from LEE Industries. Page 53—Ottoman from Braxton Culler. Armchairs from Gabby.

Page 63—Laundry room wallpaper in Summer Palace Fret from Schumacher. Newport Classic Pages 67–74—Architectural design by Paul Weber Architecture. Packed with Purpose Pages 75–78—Interior designs by Lisa Furey, Lisa Furey Interiors. Architectural design by William Court, Court Atkins Group. Built by Richard Best, Richard Best Custom Homes. Colorful Kitchen Cravings Pages 81–84—Interior designs by Sara Davis, Sincerely, Sara D. Photography by Melody Carpenter, Carpenter Photo & Design. Dinner by the Shore Pages 85–86—Chargers, blue dinner plates, and blue-and-white salad plates from Pier 1. Shimmery blue salad plates from Anthropologie.

CREDITS Page 4—Middle ﬂower photography by Maaike Bernstorm. Page 5—Bottom left photography by Melody Carpenter. Page 6—Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck. Page 9—Kitchen photography by Helen Norman. Styling by Charlotte Safavi. Exterior photography by Gordon Beall. Page 25—Photography by Michael J. Lee.

Building Together Pages 55–66—Built by Tim Gulledge, Trizone Homes. Page 58—Peninsula wallpaper in Raphaël from Sandberg Wallpaper. Page 62—Dining room slipcovers from Pottery Barn. Woodland dishes from Spode.

Page 79—Photography by Melody Carpenter. Page 101—Photography by Erin Little. Back cover—Photography by Maaike Bernstorm.

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