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A tale of two coasts tells how one family put an East Coast edge on their new Los Angeles home through pops of color and rooted-in-history antiques. TraditionalHome.com/ Palisades

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editor’s letter It’s easy to get caught up in the notion that a bigger house is a better house. We tell ourselves that if only we had more space, we would have less clutter, more style, improved functionality—and the list goes on. But the amount of space we have isn’t really the issue; it’s what we do with it that matters most. In this issue of Cottage Style™ magazine, we meet homeowners and designers from around the country who are embracing small footprints and creating homes that feel personal, collected, and meaningful. In Waco, Texas, we introduce you to Amy Normand, who restored a forlorn cottage slated for demolition and turned it into a charming retreat—its cozy master bedroom graces our cover. (See the rest of the house, starting on page 12). On Tybee Island, Georgia, we catch up with Vicky and Henry Patton, who, together with designer Jane Coslick, reimagined a 1930s beach cottage as a cheery, modern-day vacation home awash in bright, coastal colors (page 42). And in Big Bear City, California, we check in with Tamara and Ron Bailey, who decorated their rustic A-frame cabin with collections that express their love for nature, history, and flea-market treasure hunts (page 68). These petite cottages from coast to coast are inspiring examples of our long-held belief that the best houses are not the ones with the most rooms or the most stuff—they’re the ones with the most heart.

Samantha Hart, editor

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BRIGHTEN UP your small space

PLAY AROUND WITH BOLD COLORS AND EYE-CATCHING PATTERNS TO BRING BIG PERSONALITY TO TIGHT QUARTERS. WRITER AND PRODUCER LAUREN IVERSON

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Keep patterns in the same color scheme to make spaces feel more cohesive.

1. TIDY UP Textural wool braids make storage both stylish and functional. Chunky Fabric Basket in Light Beige ($149–$289). Wayfair; wayfair.com 2. SUNNY SIDE Bright wallpaper creates a playful focal point. Haikou wallpaper in 002 Miel ($249 per roll). Pierre Frey; pierrefrey.com 3. LIGHT THE WAY Gold accents are a sophisticated way to balance cheery yellow decor. Alba sconce in Cleopatra Gold ($199). Hinkley Lighting; hinkleylighting.com 4. TAKE A PEEK Complement sleek lines and geometric shapes with a hand-hammered gold-framed mirror. Yorkville Hollywood Regency Large Thin Round Wall Mirror ($844). Kathy Kuo Home; kathykuohome.com 5. UNDER FOOT Welcome guests with a soft rug in a trendy tribal print. Joaquin Modern Bohemian Beige Area Rug ($39–$550). Langley Street, through AllModern; allmodern.com

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A home’s entryway shouldn’t be an afterthought. Set the tone of your home with bold accents that beckon guests inside. A slim console table, mounted sconces, and space-savvy storage bins give visitors a welcoming—and clutter-free—ﬁ rst impression.

Opposite: On the kitchen’s once-blank end wall, homeowners Tracy and Bill Wills installed a window seat with ﬂanking pantry cabinets that cleverly pairs dining and storage space. The bench’s seat opens to reveal storage for large stockpots and other items the couple use only a few times a year. Right: Textured crisp white walls and sizable windows that let in swathes of natural light make this small living room seem bigger.

Use varying textures and pops of color to elevate cottage charm.

4 Fairfield Chair Dining Table ($1,531). Fairfield Chair Company, through Perigold; perigold.com 2. GET GLOWING A barebulbed pendant gives rugged flair. Urbanite Flared Wire Cage Pendant ($145). Barn Light Electric Company; barnlight.com 3. STAND OUT A cheery vase steals the spotlight. Southmead Decorative Bottle ($60). Bloomsbury Market, through Wayfair; wayfair.com 4. SOFT TOUCH Spruce up a window seat with patterned pillows. Chevron 100% Cotton Throw Pillow in Turquoise ($44). Joss & Main; jossandmain.com 5. TAKE A SEAT Weathered chairs in bright turquoise pack a playful punch. Sanctuary Spindle Side Chair ($429). Hooker Furniture; hookerfurniture.com

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Let : A built-in daybed in Daniel Keeley’s backyard cabana helps convert a former utility room into an oasis. Opposite: White curtains puddle around a headboard crafted from vintage French shutters in Jane Coslick’s guest bedroom. The small whitepainted chair belonged to her mom, who posed in the seat for a photo that won her ﬁrst place in a prettiest baby contest.

1. COLOR WAY Colorful brushstrokes bring depth to basic white walls. Breathe print ($369). Minted for West Elm; westelm .com 2. TUFT LOVE Introduce a splash of glamour with a velvet tufted bench at the foot of the bed. Fitchburg Upholstered Bench in Velvet Canary ($429). Alcott Hill, through Birch Lane; birchlane.com 3. SUBTLE SHINE Mimicking aged antiques, this lattice-etched glass lamp shimmers when touched by light. Harlequin Gourd Lamp ($329). Jamie Young, through Horchow; horchow.com 4. LAYER UP Add warmth and style with a patterned throw. Churchpane Wool Throw in Cranberry ($80). Tweedmill, through Amara; amara.com 5. SIZE DOWN With legs and spindles made out of White Ash for durability, this miniature chair can double as a seat and a catch-all for frequent reading material. Child’s Continuous Arm Chair ($1,210–$1,440). Thos. Moser; thosmoser.com

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“I LOVE ECLECTIC AND LOVE TO MIX TRADITIONAL AND MODERN. IF I SEE

SOMETHING WITH SOUL, I BUY IT.” —homeowner Jane Coslick

TWIST of FATE

With its many large windows, gingerbread detailing, and original wood ceilings, this Texas cottage had its homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart at first sight. WRITER AND FIELD EDITOR JENNIFER KOPF PHOTOS NATHAN SCHRODER STYLIST LAUREN RAMIREZ

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Opposite: The charming gingerbread trim on Amy and Joey Normandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1886Â Waco cottage is original. New brick skirting and landscaping enhance the pretty facade. his photo: Amy painted the front door deep gray to make it pop against the white siding and trim.

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Let: Dahlias deliver a fresh burst of color against the neutral palette. Opposite: Rustic meets reﬁned in the living room where a huge, newly made chandelier sparkles against the chippy paint-layered wood ceiling. The light is so large it had to be brought in through the front bay window. Rather than curtains, simple custom shutters provide privacy without detracting from the over-8-foot-tall windows.

“It was like ‘hello’ from the time I walked in the door,”Amy Normand says, recalling her first impression of the dilapidated Waco, Texas, cottage, which had sat empty for 20 years and was slated to be torn down by the city. Even seeing it covered with vines, Amy was instantly charmed by its abundance of tall windows and unique Victorian-style trim. “Every room had this dynamic light shining through, and even in its broken-down state it had such peace about it,” she says. Dozens of phone calls later—mixed with some luck and good timing—Amy tracked down the deceased owner’s family, signed the papers, and gave the cottage a quite-literal new lease on life. An avid fan of HGTV’s Fixer Upper show, Amy knew she was up for the renovation challenge. “Now that my kids are older, I’d been wanting to do something creative that was all my own,” she says. “I’ve always loved working on my home and I like making broken things pretty again, so after watching Fixer Upper I started dreaming of my own old house project.” With two daughters at Baylor University—and the town’s plethora of old homes screaming with potential—Waco seemed the perfect place to find the project that would become her family’s special retreat.

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Opposite: With a long, narrow shape just right to hold a 10-foot-long farm table, the center hall does double duty as the family’s dining and game room. Let: Because squatters had stripped most of the home’s interior, Amy started from scratch in the kitchen, choosing 5-inch-wide unstained pine ﬂoor boards for a look that’s easily mistaken for old. The new custom cabinets go all the way to the 12-foot-high ceiling, giving the small galley kitchen lots of drama and storage. A mix of metal ﬁnishes adds a modern, collected look to the all-white scheme.

Amy quickly went to work bringing back the charm of the 1880s house— hand-restoring its windows, removing drywall to uncover shiplap, and power cleaning the walls, wood ceilings, and interior doors. “It was really tedious, but we wanted to keep all those original details.” Once the house was all cleaned up and put back together, she then covered most everything—from top to bottom and inside and out—in the same crisp white paint (Simply White by Benjamin Moore). Amy kept the furnishings minimal and simple, giving the house a clean, modern farmhouse feel that lets the architecture remain the center of attention. Throughout the renovation she shopped local antiques stores, favorite retailers, and even her friends’ garages, collecting a curated mix of old and new pieces. White remained her color of choice for upholstery and bedding, but to ground the rooms and provide some visual interest, she also added layers of warm natural woods and black and gray accents. “It’s such a joyful place for our family and friends,” Amy says. “Whether for holidays, birthday parties, community events, or Baylor football games, it’s our place for celebration.” For resources, see page 119.

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his photo: Amy mastered the makeover in the master bedroom, where she painted a wood headboard a pretty light gray and transformed a rusty iron chandelier with a can of white spray paint. Opposite, top let: A small anteroom leading into the master bedroom is the perfect spot for a writing desk. Opposite, top right: As soon as she spotted it in the dressing room at Anthropologie, Amy knew she had to have this blueand-white striped wing chair. Opposite, bottom let: Amy broke her neutral color palette in the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bedroom with bold indigo bedding, then casually hung old work boots above the iron beds as unexpected art. Opposite, bottom right: A collection of gilt-framed mirrors adds

“I LIKE MAKING BROKEN THINGS

PRETTY AGAIN.”

—homeowner Amy Normand

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english revival Freed from some heavy ’80s decor, a historical English Tudor is now light and bright, refitted with classic details, and ready to embrace its young family’s playful lifestyle. WRITER SARAH EGGE PHOTOGRAPHER AIMEE MAZZENGA STYLIST MOLLY REID SINNETT

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The arched niches and soaring ceiling framed by rustic timbers had always exuded cottage charm, but the stone ﬁreplace originally ended at a mantel. After a three-state search, homeowners Christine and Gabriel Bridger found nearly identical rock in a 70-year-old quarry and had it trucked to the house.

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his photo: Christine upholstered the seats of the dining room’s cane-back chairs with Pendleton blankets, which she and Gabriel collect. Opposite top: Marble counters with a traditional ogee edge, barn-style pendant lights, and exposed brick walls give the new kitchen a built-over-time feel. Horsehead brackets from an estate sale support barnwood shelves that show of dinnerware and ﬂea market ﬁnds. Opposite bottom: Christine and Gabriel wanted a look akin to centuries-old English cottage kitchens so they opted for open shelves rather than

Before Gabriel Bridger left town, he asked his wife, Christine, with mock seriousness, “When I get back, are we going to own a new house? Should I brace myself?” Who can blame him? In 2014, as he boarded for an English cottage in their Chicago neighborhood. “And by the time he landed, I had written up a contract,” she says. “I believe in asking for forgiveness,” Christine says with a laugh. “He loved it when he finally got to see it.” The Tudor-style house, which was built in 1920 and available through a short sale, was simply too good to pass up. Christine and Gabriel were longing to get their hands dirty. They had renovated a cottage in Western Michigan and loved the process so much they started redoing others in the area for resale. For two admitted Anglophiles, the newly acquired house’s charm was undeniable. “It feels like it could be in the countryside with big English gardens around it,” Christine says. They admired the solid brick construction and the turret entrance. What they didn’t love was the home’s 1980s-era guts.

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his photo: During the renovation, the Bridgers replaced an 18-inch-wide stairway of the kitchen with this safer, wider version in the dining room. The black-and-white wool stair runner came from England. “We spent as much to ship it as the carpet itself,” Christine says. “But we have no regrets!”

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FOR TWO ADMITTED ANGLOPHILES, THE

HOUSE’S CHARM WAS UNDENIABLE.

“It had ectoplasm-green walls, big colored-light structures, and a weird zigzag floor plan,” Christine says. “But original floors, built-ins, and doors were still intact.” They worked to reconnect the home with its roots, restoring and reinstalling all of the light fixtures they found in the basement. To update and improve the house, they removed walls to brighten the interior, expanded the kitchen, and turned a bedroom into a cozy sunroom. As they worked to preserve the English cottage feel, they mined their sources for salvaged materials to match crown molding and base trim. “We came up with a vision, but we always allowed flexibility,” Christine says. She wanted a large island for children Top: Originally a bedroom, this window-lined space made more sense to Christine and Gabriel as a sunroom. It’s now one of their favorite spots to sip morning cups of tea and watch the kids play in the tree house. The cofee table is an old washboard her father turned into a table. Let: For the Bridgers, decorating is a family afair. They particularly enjoy seeking out vintage furnishings and artwork together.

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his photo: Deeply in love with all things equestrian when the house was remodeled, Emelia asked for horse-pattern wallpaper in her room. “I wasn’t so sure,” Christine says. “I pictured My Little Pony cartoons.” But she discovered a 1985 Ralph Lauren horse-pattern toile online and bought every bit she could ﬁnd. “I found six diferent rolls from all over

Emelia, 9, and Jenson, 7, to gather around in the kitchen, and she pictured stout old porch columns supporting the marble top. But after several scouting trips to Michigan didn’t pay off, she came across an 1800s bed with turned posts and decided to use it instead. “We drove home with that bed sticking out the windows. No one was happy with me for about three hours,” Christine says. The patience to wait for the perfect piece is something Christine and Gabriel have learned. “We lived in our previous home for about three years. I looked around one day and realized we had rushed to fill it with things we didn’t necessarily love,” she says. Now, they lay back until something speaks to them, such as the plaid stair runner they imported from England. Or the miniature cottages Christine displays. “Gabe tells me I’m one trinket away from having a knickknack cabinet, but they’re so cute,” she says. They both enjoy the hunt for vintage pieces and have made it a family pastime. Emelia loves equestrian items, and Jenson looks for vintage toys. “The kids really enjoy it,” Christine says. “And we all feel lucky to be able to enjoy the space we create.”

Above: Octagonal marble tile, a pedestal sink, and a combination of revealed brick wall and newly installed cedar shiplap give the kids’ bathroom old-world charm. The galvanized sconces are outdoor light fixtures from a home center. Let: Christine and Gabriel take the kids on flea market forays and let them have input in the design of their rooms—as well as the entire house. “Some of their ideas are outrageous, like putting a tree house in the living room,” Christine says. “But we always consult them, and it’s great to have their opinions.” Jenson’s twin beds were a garage sale find for $10. In addition to his dad’s football and auto-racing trophies, Jenson likes to put anything related to transportation on display.

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destiny CALLING

Serendipity steers a couple toward their dream cottage inspired by classic 19th-century architecture. WRITER SUSAN STILES DOWELL

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Funny how heaven and earth will conspire to move a good idea from inspiration to completion. Around the time Vicki and Robert Brannon knew they weren’t fully utilizing the 2,100-square-foot home they’d built 16 years earlier in Beaufort, South Carolina, they noticed some small shingled houses tucked into the charming side streets of their historic community. “Weathered-looking, like they grew out of the woods” was Vicki’s first thought about these diminutive takes on the Northeast’s historical cedar-shake Shingle style. But before the couple fully embraced the idea of living smaller, or even putting their house on the market, fate intervened. “A Realtor asked if we wanted to sell our house,” she says. “A couple fell in love with it and made an offer we couldn’t refuse.”

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That push was all they needed to commit to building their own shingled house. After moving to a rental, Vicki spotted an overgrown lot perfect for its proximity to town and a bike path on the Spanish Moss Trail. The couple reached out to developer Chuck Ferguson, who had built a number of these cottages, and brainstormed some prerequisites for their own custom design. Vicki’s directive: “Make it

Opposite: Designer Laura Tucker chose slipcovered chairs, simple Roman shades, and punchy yellow accessories for a casual, modern look in the dining alcove. Above: Shinglestyle architectural elements, including a small dormer between the roof gables and a porte cochere-like entry, give the new cottage a classic feel. The 9-foot-wide entry door and sidelights are solid mahogany.

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one level, with exposed beams, concrete floors, and rustic-looking interiors to set off a little glamour.” Ferguson sketched a plan for a 1,200-squarefoot house featuring a central common room with living, dining, and cooking areas plus two adjacent bedrooms with baths; the smaller bedroom would double as a study. “My company has an in-house millwork operation that enables a precision fit for living smaller,” he says. “The objective here was incorporating as many built-ins as we could fit.” Vicki’s request for bookshelves initiated the style direction. Setting a big bookshelf against one wall like a piece of furniture inspired Ferguson to create Opposite: Double-hung windows ﬂood the kitchen with natural light. The 12-foot beam above the windows conceals a range vent. Above: The living room opens to both the kitchen and dining alcove. Deep gray paint distinguishes the inglenook, which is lined with custom shelving for the owners’ collections. Right: Tucked into a niche in the living room, an Empire-style chest and antique lamps ofset the room’s more contemporary elements.

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an adjacent alcove around the fireplace, lined with built-ins, which he labeled an “inglenook” after the traditional Shingle-style house feature. Vicki’s favorite piece of furniture, an Empire-style chest, tucks into a paneled niche, further demarcating the living area. The same paneling anchors a dining area with banquette seating adjacent to the kitchen. Throughout the house, a gray-and-white palette sets a contemporary tone, but designer Laura Tucker brought personality to the cottage with subtle accents of red and yellow in furniture and accessories. She also chose a couple of glitzy chandeliers to balance the rustic ceiling beams and weathered concrete floors, and to give Vicki the hint of glamour she was looking for. “Our Shingle houses have flair,” Ferguson says. And this one is no exception. For resources, see page 119.

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Above let: The marble-top vanity and selfrimming sink mimic washstands from the 1890s era of Shingle-style homes. Above right: An intricately carved four-poster bed nods to tradition in the master bedroom. The concrete ﬂooring was tinted jet black before it was poured, then was exposed to the elements during construction and aged to its mottled gray appearance. Opposite: Plumbing for the master bath’s soaking tub was installed when the concrete ﬂoor was poured. A crystal chandelier adds a delicate touch overhead.

“MY COMPANY HAS AN IN-HOUSE MILLWORK OPERATION THAT ENABLES A PRECISION FIT FOR LIVING

SMALLER.”

—developer Chuck Ferguson

off to CAMP A bare-bones riverfront fishing camp is transformed into a fashionable, fun-filled retreat for the whole family.

WRITER LACEY HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHER JEAN ALLSOPP FIELD EDITOR CATHY STILL MCGOWIN

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The screen porch’s overscale wovenvine light ﬁxture looks like it was plucked straight from nature. “I found it at Scott’s Antique Market in Atlanta and had it wired locally,” homeowner Lynn Coleman says. Dutch doors, original to the 1940s home, lead to the master bedroom.

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ago. “Our son was 5 years old and we called it Camp Coleman,” Lynn says. “Randy is a workaholic and it was the only way he could relax.” The camp proved to be a wonderful getaway for the Coleman men, who love to fish and be on the water. After 15 years of enjoying the barely-more-than-basic getaway, Randy said he wanted to add a screen porch. And that statement broke the proverbial dam. Soon, dreams of a whole-house renovation blossomed, and for that, the Colemans decided, they needed some professional help. Lynn has an eye for smart design and she recognized something she loved at a local restaurant designed by Birmingham architect Cherri Pitts of Studio C Architecture & Interiors. “I loved every detail. She really did it right,” Lynn says. “So I contacted her and convinced her to look at the cabin.” Pitts says that she and Lynn had an instant connection: “She is so warm and classically Southern, and she charmed me into coming to the lake.” And once Pitts saw the project, she was hooked. “In recent

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Opposite top: Over the last 18 years at the camp, Lynn says, “We’ve taught 27 kids to [water]ski!” Now that their son is an adult living in Nashville, Lynn and husband Randy hope the camp will someday be a memorable place for his own family. Opposite, bottom let: Formerly the side of the house, the front exterior boasts a new entry with a protective canopy and a circular window. Opposite, bottom right: Long-haired dachshunds Van and Happy are big fans of the sunny front entry where a bathroom was moved to create a central hall. his photo: New furnishings were inspired by the idyllic scenery. “I used lots of greens and terra-cottas and neutrals to

years, the camp had become mostly a retreat for Randy,” Pitts explains. Her plan would not only bring Lynn to the lake, but also give the retired decorator a new project to inspire fresh creativity. “Their camp was oozing with potential, and I immediately knew I could make the space work perfectly for them,” Pitts says. “She transformed the entire thing!” Lynn says. “Other than the ceiling and exterior walls, everything is changed.” Pitts reorganized the cabin’s floor plan and oriented it toward a single focus: the water. “Now, when you walk in, you do not see anything but the lake. To the left and the right and from any angle in the house—it is all focused on the beauty and serenity of the lake,” Lynn says. Although Randy’s fishing cabin has taken a decidedly design-focused turn, he still loves going there. “It is the only place where he can truly unwind,” Lynn says. “The cabin is just 20 minutes from our full-time home, but that 20 minutes is like going on vacation.” For resources, see page 119.

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Above: Architect Cherri Pitts reorganized the main ﬂoor’s layout to orient the home toward the water. “The kitchen and living areas were ﬂipped so the kitchen could make use of the side entry (the original front door) for a new grilling area,” she says. Painted board-andbatten walls and vaulted ceilings make the cabin feel bigger and brighter. Opposite: For Lynn, the new kitchen is a cook’s dream. “Cherri concealed everything so it always looks clean,” she says. Rather than traditional pendant lighting over the island, Lynn chose tall lamps that perch on either side of the sink and complement the wood tones in the perimeter countertop.

Above let: Space was added at the front and back of the house to turn the master bedroom into a suite with a walk-in closet and a new master bathroom, complete with a shapely freestanding tub. Above right: Built-in open shelving makes the guest bath both welcoming and hardworking. Decorating details such as sconce lighting and painted board-and-batten walls repeat in every room. Below: The master bedroom connects to the new screen porch and has a window seat that looks out on the lake. An antique suzani bedspread brings color to the room, where the wood ceilings are painted the same white as the walls. Windows, Lynn says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;have a blind that comes down for privacy and a relaxed Roman shade in unlined linen on top,â&#x20AC;? so light can stream in during daylight hours.

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his photo: Each of the cabin’s two guest bedrooms includes a pair of queen beds. Vaulted ceilings echo the great-room architecture. “We knew the existing living area had beautiful vaulted wood ceilings, but in the front half of the house, the ceilings were not exposed,” Pitts says. “After exploring a small attic access way, we found that the wood and beams continued throughout the main level, and the

his photo: Juicy shades of blue, green, pink, and orange add a beachy vacation vibe to this revamped Tybee Island, Georgia, cottage. The 1930s shutters unhook to protect the windows during thunderstorms. Opposite: A gift from homeowners Vicky and Henry Pattonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, this pretty vase from Anthropologie ďŹ ts the colorful island vibe.

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A big vision and plenty of heart turn an unwanted cottage into a beloved family vacation home. WRITER NANCY RICHMAN MILLIGAN PHOTOS RICHARD LEO JOHNSON FIELD EDITOR SANDRA L. MOHLMANN

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Most of the town turned out the day a dilapidated 1930s cottage was uprooted from its original location on Tybee Island, Georgia, and moved to an empty lot just a few blocks away. Vicky and Henry Patton bought the cottage for a dollar, with Henry joking that they may have overpaid. But Vicky, who had seen a post about saving the house on interior designer Jane Coslick’s blog, knew that she and Coslick together could rescue this little cottage that most people would choose to tear down. “We saw the potential under all the hideous coverups,” says Vicky, who had previously enlisted the designer’s help with two other cottages on the island. Once the garish 1970s wallpaper, old carpet, and dropped ceilings were removed to reveal tongue-and-groove wood walls, heart pine floors, and vaulted ceilings, the original house began to show its potential. The structure, with its rare bonnet roof, was then raised on piers above the flood plain, and an addition was added to link the main house to a separate bedroom/bath/porch structure. Coslick made sense of the awkward

Far let: Vicky paired easy-care slipcovered sofas with colorful coral and blue accents in the living room. “I wanted bright colors,” she says. “The ﬁrst thing I bought for the cottage is the painting by local artist Bellamy Murphy.” Another local, the late Leonard Miller, painted the handlettered window frame. Let: New landscaping by Vicky’s brother, Bill Griffin, helps integrate the house with its shady lot. A small addition links the add-on section to the main house. An outdoor shower hides behind the metal wall.

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“IT REALLY BRINGS ME PLEASURE TO SEE THINGS PAST THEIR PRIME FRESHENED UP AND ENJOYED AGAIN.” —homeowner Vicky Patton

Opposite: Vicky transformed the base of an old kitchen hutch with paint to create a one-of-a-kind bufet. Her son, Jordan, helped her painstakingly cut out the sea horse stencil she found on Pinterest. She splurged on the shell-encrusted mirror above the hutch. Above: Blue wicker chairs and a whimsical chandelier in the dining room reflect the cottage’s laid-back vibe. Vicky found the painted coral mirror at a flea market. Let: Designer Jane Coslick opened the kitchen (originally a bedroom) to the dining room for an easy flow. Bright yellow barstools from Target pop against the cool blue-and-white scheme.

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floor plan—and improved the traffic flow—by swapping the kitchen with a bedroom. The interior designer and preservationist has refurbished almost 80 cottages in this sleepy beach town and is known for her clever use of small space, vibrant color palettes, and fresh interiors. “I try to show people that these little cottages give the island credibility, that they are worth saving and beautifying,” she says. Outside, the house is painted a vivid blue-green with lime green accents. Inside, clean white paint brightens up the wood walls and a refreshing shade of blue accents the kitchen and a bedroom. With the color scheme set, Vicky scoured flea markets, home stores, and online flash sales for the perfect decorating accents to give each room a personal, collected feel. She incorporated a number of family pieces, too, including a beloved midcentury dresser—handed down from her mother—in the master bedroom. “It really brings me pleasure to see things past their prime freshened up and enjoyed again,” says Vicky, who blogs about her own remodeling and decorating adventures at www.veryveryvicky.com. “I feel blessed that Jane helped me better understand how to use small spaces and her beautiful way of using color.” For resources, see page 119.

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Opposite top: In the second master bedroom, Vicky joined a pair of twin bamboo headboards she found on eBay to form a queen headboard and painted them to coordinate with the colorful bedding from Echo Design. Opposite bottom: Vicky used a blue paint strip as a guide when painting this midcentury dresser with an ombré efect. “It means a lot to me to have something that belonged to my mom,” she says. Knotted rope drawer pulls and boat-cleats-turned-handles add a nautical feel. his photo: The original vaulted ceilings lend an airy feel to the master bedroom. Vicky painted the original tongue-and-groove wood panels a crisp white as a backdrop for colorful accessories.

Opposite: The mudroom takes a stylish turn with hats, scarves, and boots that double as decor. As homeowner and designer Farrin Cary says, “I use everything in my house— it is both useful and beautiful.” his photo: A delicate bird’s nest rests softly underneath a glass bell jar, bringing a touch of natural beauty inside.

village CHARMER A storied East Coast home is brought back to life with a sensitive renovation, a little paint, a collection of vintage treasures, and a whole lot of love. WRITER SHELBY DEERING

PHOTOS TRIA GIOVAN

FIELD EDITOR ANNA MOLVIK

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his photo: Farrin, who entertains weekly, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love our home best when it is lit up for a party, clamoring full of children.â&#x20AC;? The large dining table is the focal point of these joyful scenes, with nearby French doors that open to an outdoor

She could see it out her window every day, beckoning to her. The house down the street—the one built in 1820 that was showing its age and dearly in need of care but charming all the same. For years, Farrin Cary, an interior designer and owner of Farrin Cary Design, couldn’t take her eyes off the house nestled in her hometown, the village of Sag Harbor, New York. So as soon as it went on the market, she jumped on it. “I simply knew that it had once been a beauty. It was terribly overgrown and in disrepair, but it had great bones,” she says. The home’s beauty came alive during the renovation, which took a year to complete. But the work was worth it. Farrin could envision her life there, sharing it with her daughters, Marrina (13) and Amaya (11). Collaborating with builders N. Zappola & Associates, she set to work lovingly restoring the home while paying heed to its distinctive, historic details.

Let : Farrin sits with her dog among the abundant hydrangea bushes that line her backyard. Below: The exterior’s blue-gray hue (Steel Wool by Benjamin Moore) is a ﬁtting homage to the local nautical culture. “This color was said to keep away evil spirits,” Farrin says. “People were very superstitious in the old whaling days.”

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At some point divided into two apartments, the house now needed a new, easy-flowing floor plan fit for modern-day living and entertaining. The team gutted the back section of the house to create a spacious great-room—encompassing the kitchen, dining, and living areas—which opens to the outdoors. The picture-perfect front of the house is true to the original style and retains much of its almost200-year-old construction. New coats of paint and wallpaper revived the interiors, along with handmilled trim and eye-catching lighting fixtures. The decor—a refreshing mix of cottage, country, Scandinavian, and what Farrin calls “crisp vintage” styles—reflects her talent for reimagining found treasures. Farrin’s parents were antiques dealers, and she spent much of her childhood in auction houses and showrooms. “I grew up in a house full of antiques, and we used everything,” she says. “I never miss a moment to step into a small shop and possibly find a little something precious.” Farrin has discovered many of these shopping destinations in Sag Harbor, which has an intriguing

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history as an old whaling village and continues to enchant locals and visitors alike with its picturesque scenery. “Raising children in a small village is a dream come true,” Farrin says. “The history of the village lends an authentic quality to our lifestyle.” And with their dream house now complete, Farrin and her daughters are looking forward to many more enchanting years to come. For resources, see page 119.

Above: The two 1960s Carter Brothers chairs, which Farrin says have “delicious curves,” just might be the stars of the living room. When Farrin found them, they were sporting acorn brown veneer and avocado vinyl; she freshened them up with new upholstery and black matte lacquer. The overscale paper-ﬂower chandelier looks custom-made but is actually a lucky home-store ﬁnd. Opposite: Farrin, who loves to cook, designed the classic white kitchen herself, ensuring that frequently used dishware and serving pieces would always be within reach. “I cook three meals a day— anything that includes an avocado or safron!” she says.

“I GREW UP IN A HOUSE FULL OF ANTIQUES,

AND WE USED EVERYTHING.”

—homeowner Farrin Cary

his photo: The dining room, with its lacquered table and chairs, stately ďŹ replace, and Schumacher wallpaper splashed in jovial birds and butterďŹ&#x201A;ies, is the epitome of relaxed elegance. Farrin created the statement pendant light using a vintage wooden basket. Opposite top: A charming hutch keeps Farrinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite vintage servingware on display. Opposite bottom: The beautifully

NEW COATS OF PAINT AND WALLPAPER REVIVED THE INTERIORS, ALONG WITH HANDMILLED TRIM AND

EYE-CATCHING LIGHTING FIXTURES.

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Opposite: 11-year-old Amaya requested star wallpaper in her bedroom. The celestial ceiling completes the sweet, whimsical look. Let: The outdoor views can’t be beat in the master bath, which is anchored by a deep soaking tub and airy vanity. Wide-plank ﬂoors highlight the home’s heritage. Below let: Daughter Marrina’s bedroom is a paradise of patterns, featuring vibrant linens and Scandinavian-inspired pendant lights. Below right: Marrina’s dresser came from India and is ornamented in a hand-cut camel bone inlay design.

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his photo: Just past the front entry, ﬂanked by the dining room and sitting area, a blue-and-white settee nestles sweetly into the crook of the staircase. “It’s the perfect spot to set a purse or put on shoes,” homeowner Kirsten Olsen says. Opposite: A gambrel rooﬂine and gleaming copper downspouts bring traditional

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A West Coast beach cottage with East Coast charm gives a young family room to unwind, recharge, and soak up the viewsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;indoors and out. WRITER JAN SOULTS WALKER

PHOTOS EDMUND BARR

FIELD EDITOR KAREN REINECKE

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his photo: A multi-pendant light ďŹ xture delivers an element of surprise in the dining room. The ceiling beams were reclaimed from an East Coast barn. Opposite: In the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upstairs gathering space, a long console provides storage for video games, puzzles, books, and more. Although the sectional features light-color fabric, designer Kelly Nutt chose a durable, stain-resistant weave that

Quiet time is hard to come by when you are a busy family of six. But for Kirsten Olsen and her husband, Andrew, it’s one of the many perks of their home away from home—a laid-back beach house in Corona del Mar, California—which feels like a vacation retreat yet functions as efficiently as their primary residence in Northern California. The couple travels here frequently with their four children, ages 7 to 14, and the family pup, Rosy. “We really wanted and needed this place to feel and function just like home,” Kirsten says. “We wanted an open floor plan for entertaining indoors and out. And, just to change things up a bit, we loved the idea of a home with Cape Cod charm.” Architect Cynthia Childs and interior designer Kelly Nutt rose to the challenge, giving the family a custom home overflowing with beautiful details that also make daily family life a breeze. “Outside,

we brought timeless Nantucket to the beach,” Nutt says. “Inside, the bones of the house are classic, like the tongue-and-groove panels on various walls and ceilings and the rustic reclaimed beams. But then we added a little bit of edginess to acknowledge the modern-day family living that happens here.” Contemporary lighting fixtures, playful textiles, and a well-thought-out palette of neutrals elevated with pops of pink, orange, and blue come together to give the beach cottage a decidedly modern twist. On the practical side, durable white oak floors stand up to any sand that’s tracked in, and creamy white slipcovers can be removed for quick washing. Shiplap and tongue-and-groove walls not only impart architectural character but also make it a cinch to wipe away little fingerprints.

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his photo: A banquette of the kitchen serves as a cozy spot for the kids to enjoy breakfast and snacks. A brass-andleather chandelier makes a modern statement overhead. Opposite top: In the kitchen, rustic wood beams, leather stools that easily wipe clean, reclaimed wood on the vent hood, and white oak ďŹ&#x201A;ooring warm up the mostly white scheme. Opposite bottom: Just a heel-turn from the cooktop, the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apron-front sink is used primarily for meal prep. A second sink below the windows anchors the

“IT’S A HOUSE WITH SOUL, ONE THAT FEELS LIKE IT WILL CARRY THIS FAMILY THROUGH THE GENERATIONS.” —interior designer Kelly Nutt

To accommodate casual entertaining and family time, the layout was designed with an easy flow from indoors to out. The kitchen and family room connect to the backyard barbecue area, while a fire pit and seating area out front encourage kids and grown-ups alike to savor the fresh air and views. A play area upstairs helps ensure that the main living spaces stay clutter-free. “The floor plan really brings us together with the kids,” Kirsten says. “But we also love that they have their own hangout space where they can watch movies, play video games, and put together puzzles.” While the family embraces all the house has to offer at this stage of their lives, they’re also excited about what the future holds. “We’re looking forward to watching our children grow up here and making lots of good memories,” Kirsten says. “One day their families will come here. It really is more than just a beach cottage—it’s a forever home, too.” For resources, see page 119.

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his photo: “Our 12-year-old daughter has three brothers,” Kirsten says, “so this bedroom is really her sanctuary.” Doors open to a back deck

Clockwise from top let: Three boys share this dual-sink vanity, which is part of a Jack-and-Jill-style bathroom between their two bedrooms. French doors in this boys’ bedroom lead to a backyard balcony “that provides a great view of Fourth of July fireworks,” Kirsten says. Warm colors, rich textures, and a vintage-look chandelier balance the scale of this airy bedroom. Simplicity rules on the stair landing, where a primitive bench and a framed flag make a compelling pair. A patio of the dining room, complete with a fire pit, ofers prime sunset views. A graceful traditional archway welcomes guests into this elegant seating area of the home’s entry.

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into the woods A couple bring their decorating A game to this vintage A-frame, filling it with outdoorsy treasures and typography that delivers a graphic punch. WRITER JODY GARLOCK

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PHOTOGRAPHER EDMUND BARR

PRODUCER KAREN REINECKE

Opposite: Formerly a hodgepodge of colors, the exterior is now uniﬁed by a palette of gray and white. his photo: Multifunctional pieces are key to the small cabin’s livability. A bench in the living area serves as a cofee table and can be pulled outside for extra seating. The blue stool holds playing cards in its drawer.

Tamara Bailey knows that curiosity often gets the best of her —though usually in a good way. Six years ago during a snowy stay in a small cabin rental, she cozied up with a book she saw on the coffee table and became fascinated with A-frames, the triangular vacation homes popularized in the 1950s—and the style of her rental. “Because I’m cursed with imagining what could be in every place that I go, my mind was full of possibilities for the cabin,” Tamara says. “I went home, ordered the same book, and knew someday I would find my own A-frame.” That “someday” came three years ago, when she and her husband, Ron, bought a 1964 A-frame in the mountain town of Big Bear City, California. The design-savvy couple (she’s creative director of an imports store; he hand-paints signs and wall decor for their business, One Red Buffalo) DIY’d an update, including painting and whitewashing individual plywood planks before laying them as flooring. Then they had fun filling rooms with signs with a graphic edge and outdoorsy finds that remind Tamara of childhood vacations to national parks. A few decor choices, such as the vintage boar head hanging high above the kitchen sink, surprised even Tamara. Ron expressed an interest in it—to Tamara’s dismay, until she immersed herself in taxidermy and Above: The aged look of patterned tile covering the wall plays into the cabin’s rustic appeal. Right: Tamara and Ron Bailey transformed their 1964 cabin to be the perfect weekend getaway. Opposite: The couple gained dining and game-playing space by tearing out a cabinet then reusing the countertop to create a table with a cutout to ﬁt around a support beam. The backsplash is crafted from new ceiling tiles that the couple aged with hydrogen peroxide and salt before sealing.

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Opposite: To create a cozy alfresco retreat, Tamara and Ron poured a concrete fire pit then surrounded it with a daybed made from salvaged deck wood and a $20 pair of garage-sale Adirondack chairs. Above let: Vintage fishing decoys are one of Tamara’s favorite collectibles. “They’re very rudimentary, but the thought of someone hand-whittling one makes me smile,” she says. Above right: Tamara isn’t a flea market purist—she happily mixes new with old, such as a resin deer head with Indian bread storage cans and a weathered painted cabinet. Below let: Strung lights set the mood in the outdoor seating area, where the couple love to unwind. Below right: Jaunts to flea markets in Texas turned up a cabin sign and a bear made from corrugated metal, which now grace a wall by the staircase.

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his photo: Tamara’s formula for bedding in the A-frame is simple: a white matelassé coverlet draped with a wool camp blanket. The one in the guest bedroom is a 1930s point blanket from Orr Felt & Blanket Co. “That’s pure cabin to me,” she says. Opposite top: Tamara used a cabinet door from a garage sale to frame a vintage Santa Fe railroad advertising poster in the guest bedroom. Opposite bottom: Scouting memorabilia nod to the couple’s Eagle Scout son, while this book ﬁrst piqued Tamara’s interest in A-frames.

learned it had a role in 1800s theater. “I have a weird thing for vintage taxidermy now,” she says. “I just have a thirst to know the history and background of things. I remember my mom pointing out tongue-and-groove joints on furniture at garage sales or antiques shops and how she carried a magnet to determine if something was solid brass. That taught me to look at things differently.” Even though Tamara savors the quiet moments— including the pitter-patter of rain on the salvaged metal roof of their fire pit area—she can’t rein in her curiosity. She and Ron hop on their bikes and cruise around town, stopping at garage sales in hopes of finding another gem— or perhaps an estate sale. “Most of our gems came from estate sales, which we consider to be the last remaining bastion of finding ‘the good stuff’ at great prices,” Tamara says. But the cabin has allowed such creative expression that it makes the hunt fun no matter where they’re looking. “There’s kitsch here that would never work in our main home,” Tamara says. “It’s a freer, more lighthearted approach. We just do what we love. There are no rules, no boundaries.” For resources, see page 119.

COLLECT IT: CAMP BLANKETS Wool blankets have evolved from an 18th-century trading staple (Native Americans exchanged pelts and moccasins for them) to a trendy decorating item. Here’s what you need to know: MULTISTRIPE “POINT” BLANKETS are the classic standard. “Point” refers to thin lines woven into the edges to denote the blanket’s size. HUDSON’S BAY CO. produced its ﬁrst point blanket— known for its green, red, yellow, and indigo stripes—in the late 1700s. START YOUR SEARCH at popular vendors like Hudson’s Bay, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Orr Felt & Blanket Co., and Faribault Woolen Mill Co. Genuine point blankets used for fur trading may predate labeling and be worth thousands of dollars. Tamara Bailey often ﬁnds 1970s camp blankets at garage sales for less than $10. She makes them into pillows or drapes them over cushions (the buffalo plaid on the daybed, page 72, is a Pendleton blanket).

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COLOR Designer Carrie Blanck is known for making a splash with her colorful take on cottage style. Here she shares how she brought a vibrant, old-soul feel to a family’s newly constructed Lake Michigan retreat— with punchy color, plenty of pattern, and some spruced-up vintage finds. WRITER CAROLINE MCKENZIE

PHOTOS WERNER STRAUBE

FIELD EDITOR SANDRA L. MOHLMANN

What keeps a new build from feeling, well, new? A: New is good. Boring isn’t. To avoid the latter, texture is key. In this house, for example, we incorporated materials that would add depth, such as the beaded board on the front porch ceiling, shiplap on the entryway walls, and stone on the living room fireplace (which was over-mortared to look old). These touches instantly take the edge off new construction—making it feel as though it’s looked that way for years.

Blue abounds in this home. What’s the story? A: The homeowner is a blue girl! Her marching

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orders were “blue and plenty of it!” But honestly, here on the water the color just feels right, so it was an easy scheme to execute. Luckily, blue plays nicely with other colors, like green (see the living room) and red (don’t miss the powder room), so it’s easy to incorporate accent shades that stave off a harsh, monochromatic feel.

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“BLUE PLAYS NICELY WITH OTHER COLORS SO IT’S EASY TO INCORPORATE ACCENT SHADES, LIKE GREEN AND RED, THAT STAVE OFF A HARSH, MONOCHROMATIC FEEL.” —designer Carrie Blanck

Any other tips to prevent a wholehouse hue from going one-note? A: Yes—pattern, pattern, and more pattern. Every room in the home incorporates many of them, from impactful curtains and bold wallpapers to more subtle elements such as tiles and light fixtures. In the kitchen, you’ll find a mosaic backsplash with little glass tiles in various dimensions, a quartzite countertop with swirling markings, and a fun leopard print upholstery on the barstools. These are all blue, but the varying patterns keep the overall look interesting.

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Furnishing an entire house to have a layered, cottage look seems like a daunting task. Where do you start? A: Believe it or not, the process usually begins in a client’s home—often the basement or attic. I’m big on doing a walk-through and seeing what existing pieces could work in the new space. “Owner’s collection” items, as I call them, automatically have a sense of history and usually some pretty patina, too. In some cases, we leave them as is. In others we spruce them up, which is what we did with the entryway bench. It was originally black with gold detailing. We painted it white, changed the floral design to blue, and covered the cushions with a colorful crewelwork fabric.

Opposite: A beloved piece of artwork over the living room mantel inspired the palette of signature blues and verdant pops of green. Top let: The furniturelike vanity painted a glossy deep pink (Feverish Pink by Sherwin-Williams) and a climbing grapevine wallpaper give the small powder room a vertical garden feel. Top right: The homeowner had her heart set on a discontinued Mr. and Mrs. Howard spindle bed. Blanck searched high and low until she found a discounted ﬂoor sample of the very same bed. Let: A colorful corner chair turns what could have been a forgettable pass-through into a showstopper. Above: The stair balusters’ ropelike design pays homage to the home’s nautical surroundings.

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Are catalog buys and cottage style mutually exclusive? A: Far from it! The key is to mix subtly. When all items in a room are from one source, it becomes a bit of a “furniture showroom” look. Mixing provides a collected-over-time feel, even though a space may have been furnished all at once. Case in point: The dining table on the eating porch is a fabulous Frontgate find that seamlessly cohabitates with the vintage rattan and wicker.

What’s your favorite spot to make a style statement? A: The powder room. First of all, it’s small, so it’s an ideal place to splurge on a fun wallpaper. Second, you don’t spend much time in one. Even if it’s a bit of a dizzying display (the one in this home has a grapevine wallcovering and deep pink lacquer vanity) you’ll only take it in in small doses. Finally, almost everyone who visits will stop in there at some point, making it the perfect place to show off a little. For resources, see page 119.

“NEW IS GOOD. BORING ISN’T. TO AVOID THE LATTER, TEXTURE IS KEY.” —Carrie Blanck

Opposite: A bright white kitchen gets a wash of—you guessed it!—blue by way of a mosaic tile backsplash and upholstered barstools. Anchoring the space is a large island painted soft blue (Gingham by Pratt & Lambert) and topped with Princess White natural quartzite, which features faint blue veining. Above: Blanck worked closely with the homeowner and the builder to design a new home where the charming—but beyond repair—original house once stood. The team took their style cues from surrounding turn-of-the-century cottages, including classic elements such as Shaker siding, large overhangs, and six-pane windows. The one place they deviated from the historic neighbors? The extra-wide Dutch front door painted a zingy shade of blue (I’ve Got the Blues by Benjamin Moore). Let: Several coats of white paint turned a mismatch of wicker and rattan chairs into a cohesive collection.

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invitation A cozy cottage by the ocean embraces its small footprint with just-right furnishings that make family and friends feel right at home. WRITER MEGY KARYDES PHOTOS CHRISTINA SCHMIDHOFER STYLIST JODY KENNEDY FIELD EDITOR KAREN REINECKE

Opposite: Built-in seating in the living room includes hidden storage for blankets and extra pillows for when guests stay over. A vintage rug adds subtle pattern and color underfoot. his photo: The Dutch door is often left open to allow ocean breezes to ďŹ lter through theÂ cottage.

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“I really believe in the big little house,”says interior designer Anne-Marie Barton, whose hardworking philosophy helped turn a tiny cottage in the heart of Carmel, California, into a dreamy retreat for its owners and their extended family and friends. The cottage, located just a stone’s throw from the ocean, boasts lush gardens, a rustic picket fence, and a charming Dutch door, which opens to reveal Barton’s handiwork. “The homeowners wanted usable furnishings and a lifestyle that does not appear too precious,” the designer says, referencing the casual mix of vintage and new furniture and accessories that gives the home its unique character. Barton took inspiration from the nearby ocean to create a calming palette of soft blues and gold, and then she added interest with natural textures—wicker chairs, linen fabrics, and vintage rugs and throws—that complement the home’s storybook architecture. “There needed to be an expression of charm because the architecture alone demanded it,” she says. To maximize living space, Barton looked outdoors, where she added a fire pit and relaxing wicker chairs

Let: Interior designer AnneMarie Barton added a ﬁre pit and wicker chairs in the front yard as both a welcoming scene for visitors and to extend the living space of the tiny cottage. A vintagestyle bicycle stands at the ready for evening rides along the ocean’s shoreline. Above: Every accessory was carefully selected, including the horse ﬁgurine on the dining room shelves, a nod to the horses on the family’s main property.

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his photo: Exposed hinges add cottage character to the kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painted Shaker-style cabinets. Open shelves keep favorite collections on display. Opposite top: Barton is known for mixing vintage and new pieces to create spaces that feel collected and personal. Opposite bottom: Comfy wicker chairs surround a ďŹ re pit in the front

in the front yard and an outdoor shower in the back. Inside, exposed ceiling beams, mostly painted white to match the walls, draw the eye up toward steeply vaulted ceilings, which help create the sense of more space. The airy ceilings pair perfectly with natural stone accents, including a stacked-stone fireplace in the living room and a window enclave with wooden shelves in the dining room, which the homeowners use to showcase their favorite collectibles. The smaller footprint put everything in clear view, which meant that every design decision needed to be made intentionally, Barton explains. Candelabra-style chandeliers in the living and dining rooms, though brand-new, deliver a sense of age but are simple enough not to steal attention away from the other elements. In the master bedroom, Barton opted for a vintage-inspired brass fixture overhead, which pairs with a simpler metal pendant in the window seat nook—a favorite spot for taking in the ocean view. “We were trying to envelop each space with warmth but not have the eye look too many places,” Barton says. “Because it’s small quarters, nothing needs to speak too loudly.” For resources, see page 119.

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“WE WERE TRYING TO ENVELOP EACH SPACE WITH WARMTH BUT NOT HAVE THE EYE LOOK TOO MANY PLACES.” —interior designer Anne-Marie Barton

Let: For the outdoor shower, Barton selected a bronze ﬁxture for its living ﬁnish, which will acquire patina over time but won’t rust in the salty sea air. Above: The master bath takes a vintage turn with black-and-white tilework and an arched shower opening. Opposite: An upholstered headboard strikes a contemporary note in the master bedroom.

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With an open floor plan and a crisp, clean color palette, this family vacation home is coastal sophistication at its best. WRITER HEIDI TYLINE KING PHOTOGRAPHER ED GOHLICH PRODUCER KAREN REINECKE

Rattan barstools echo the chevron pattern of the marble tile backsplash and the geometric design of the lantern-style pendants in the Scottisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; airy, open-plan kitchen. A cofered ceiling adds texture and architectural character.

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his photo: There are only three colors used in the dining room— navy, white, and beige—but the variety of furniture ﬁnishes, textures, and patterns creates an attractive

Developer Louis Scotti has a knack for finding gems in the rough—and that’s exactly what he did when he stumbled across this Encinitas, California, bungalow for his growing family. Situated on a large lot with lush, tropical landscaping, the house is only five blocks from the beach. The downside? The house had a choppy layout and lacked any architectural character—both issues Louis knew he could rectify with a remodel. He began by completely gutting the house and reconfiguring the main section into an open floor plan with a combined kitchen and living area. The nondescript walls, floors, and ceilings became a canvas for interior designer Audrey Graham Kennedy, who maximized each room’s efficiency with a thoughtful flow and smart built-ins. “We pay such high prices for housing in California that I believe in finishing every last inch of space,” Kennedy says. Louis and Kennedy installed two sets of sliding glass doors in the dining and living area that open to a covered patio in the backyard. “We have great weather year-round, so it’s nice to open up to the outside,” Louis says. “The great-room creates a

Top: The curb appeal of this California coastal bungalow begins with an inviting front porch to welcome guests inside. Above: Louis and Erin Scotti designed the house with their two young kids in mind—nothing is too hands-of or precious.

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seamless flow to the pool area, which works really well for our family because our kids love to swim, and the patio is a great space for entertaining.” Shying away from typical beach decor, Kennedy chose a simple, sophisticated palette by painting walls and trim bright white and using deep navy blue as an accent. “People have the wrong impression about dark colors,” she says. “If used sparingly, as we did in the dining room above the wainscoting, they actually brighten a room and give it character.”

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Light wood floors, beaded-board wainscoting installed in a herringbone pattern, and a coffered ceiling add pizzazz that the home originally lacked. As a finishing touch, Kennedy layered texture and patterns, using sisal and cotton rugs, colorful curtains and pillows, wicker furniture, and wood accents to add dimension. “So many people run out of money or do the bare minimum,” she says, “but it’s all the little touches— the details—that make a home feel finished.” For resources, see page 119.

Far let: Louis designed the greatroom with easy indoor-outdoor access in mind. Sliding doors open to a covered patio and backyard pool area. Inside, interior designer Audrey Graham Kennedy divided the large space into distinct “rooms” using area rugs to anchor each space. Above: The same color scheme is used throughout the house for cohesiveness. In the master bedroom, ocean-inspired blues against light wood have a soothing and restful efect. Let: A neutral scheme gives the master bath a timeless feel. Basket-weave mosaic tile repeats behind the vanity and on the ﬂoor, while polished-nickel ﬁxtures add a touch of sparkle.

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welcome home There is room for everyone—kids, grandkids, friends, and animals—in this charming Utah cottage garden. WRITER SCOTT CALHOUN PHOTOGRAPHER KRITSADA PRODUCER JAMES A. BAGGETT

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Opposite top: Ann Dare takes a break with her golden retriever, Cooper, on the steps of her garden shed in Layton, Utah. Opposite, bottom let : Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storybook garden is home to creatures of every sort, including plenty of birds. Opposite, bottom middle: Sonata Mix dwarf cosmos deliver a burst of color every summer. Opposite, bottom right: A decorative metal window box pairs perfectly with terracotta pots. his photo: Wisteria climbing over the doorway of Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shed enhances its romantic appeal.

This photo: “I kept seeing magazine photos of sheds, and when I told my husband I wanted one, he said, ‘Great! We can store the tools in the shed.’ I had to tell him, ‘It’s not going to be that kind of shed,’” Ann

Ann Dare didn’t need a master plan, or a bunch of exotic plants, to create her dream cottage garden. All she needed was her gut instincts and decades of experience. As a Master Gardener, Ann knows what it takes to turn a ho-hum patch of land into something extraordinary. At her cottage north of Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, she did just that, designing an intimate garden that overflows with flowers, edibles, and animals. The garden is organized along the axis of a central pathway that leads to four raised vegetable beds, an arbor, a chicken coop, and a rabbit hutch. The ensemble is bordered by tidy white picket fences. Tucked into a corner of the garden, with wisteria rambling over the doorway, is Ann’s romantic notion of a shed, filled with a collection of watering cans, favorite plant books, birdcages, terra-cotta pots, and Chinese lanterns. “I can read a book, eat lunch, or pot up plants— it is my retreat,” she says. Although the garden has been shaped by Ann’s vision and green thumb, it is generously shared with family, friends, and animals. Her 1-year-old golden retriever, Cooper, is often at her heels, and her chickens are a big draw for her two grandchildren. In fact, granddaughter Kate has her own pair of boots and garden tools stored just inside the door of Grandma’s shed—which is about as good an enticement as a grandma can offer to encourage a budding gardener.

Top let: A circular patio of the kitchen is an alfresco living area as well as the jumping-of point to the main garden pathway, marked by an arbor. Top right: Ann’s garden is organized on a simple grid, with brick pathways lined in long-blooming annuals such as cosmos and zinnias. A white picket fence separates the annuals from the raised-bed vegetable gardens. Above: Granddaughter Kate loves to help her grandmother with the chickens.

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For Mary and Chris Good, the “good” life is all about surrounding yourself with family, friends, and mementos from the past.

vintage ALLURE WRITER MARGARET ZAINEY ROUX PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF HERR FIELD EDITOR LISA MOWRY STYLIST THEA BEASLEY

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In the farmhouse-inspired kitchen, interior designer Lauren Harris wrapped the range hood with reclaimed barnwood and incorporated salvaged corbels into the island to balance out the roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more modern elements, like prostyle stainless-steel appliances.

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his photo: Vintage bread paddles stand in for more conventional artwork in the living room. Opposite top: To impart a faded-overtime ďŹ nish to the living room bookcases, artisans stained the pieces brown, painted them blue, and then bufed them by hand. Opposite bottom: Transferware plates hung as decor above an heirloom bench attest to homeowner Mary Goodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of blue and white, while an old tobacco basket and a handcrafted cotton wreath speak to her Southern heritage.

Mary and Chris Good’s Georgia home exudes all the charm you’d expect from an old Southern estate— yet it’s barely three years old. Just steps from downtown Roswell, a historic community roughly 25 miles north of Atlanta, the 5,000-square-foot house was thoughtfully designed to evoke the old-school aesthetic of the original 1940s structure that formerly stood on the wooded property. “From the very beginning, we knew there was something special about this place,” Mary says. “We bought it sight unseen and got into a bidding war with another prospective buyer, so it’s as though it was meant to be for our family. Since our daughter was in college and we were retired from our corporate careers, we could take time to enjoy the building process and assume a hands-on role. We didn’t want to be those homeowners who just handed over the key and the checkbook to the professionals, so we assembled a great team who worked with us—not for us—and shared our vision and passion for the project.” Architect Tim Bryan designed a gracious floor plan that would accommodate the Goods’ hospitable Southern style, while skilled craftsmen from English Builders united the spacious rooms with authentic architectural elements bearing the stamps of a simpler time. Reclaimed poplar

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Clockwise from top let : Nubby cushions and chippy paint pair up on the porch. A 10-foot custom farm table is perfect for hosting large family dinners; its unﬁnished ambrosia top lightens its grand scale. The kitchen’s skirted farmhouse sink and wallmount faucet speak to a bygone era: “It was an exciting challenge to design a kitchen that captures the simplicity of 1940s style while lending itself to 21st-century living,” Harris says. An heirloom wooden vanity tucks into an alcove at the end of the upstairs hallway. Arabesque tile forms a polished backdrop for rustic wood shelves. Shingle siding, porch columns, and wood shutters give this newly constructed home the character of old. Much of the furniture was salvaged and repurposed, including

This photo: Crisp white all-weather curtains frame porch views and soften ďŹ&#x201A;oor-to-ceiling layers of cedar, chestnut, and powdered hemlock. The television cabinet above the stack stone mantel was custom-made from old barnwood Mary recovered from her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shed.

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EVOKING THE PAST Mary Good shares her tips for bringing vintage character to a new home. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Research the building codes in your area before purchasing and installing architectural salvage. Things like antique railings and light ﬁxtures might not meet today’s safety standards. Consider quality reproductions as safe alternatives to the real deal. MIX AND MATCH. Give modern must-haves an old-school sensibility: Pair new cabinets or case goods with vintage hardware, or add tufts or nailhead trim to upholstered pieces. MAKE A PLAN. If you can’t ﬁnd (or can’t afford) enough of your desired reclaimed material, use it sparingly and where it counts the most. Use antique doors exclusively on the main entryways, for example, and limit antique shutters to just the front-facing windows.

“BLUE IS A NOSTALGIC COLOR FOR ME, BUT IT’S ALSO A CALMING FACTOR IN A HOUSE WITH SO MUCH PATINA.” —homeowner Mary Good

shiplap walls and antique heart pine floors and ceiling beams frame spaces outfitted with doors, shutters, corbels, and hardware that Mary and Chris collected during frequent trips to antiques malls in and around Atlanta and an architectural salvage outpost in Barnesville, Georgia. To complement these rich layers of patina, interior designer Lauren Harris incorporated a handful of new furnishings that give the house a fresh perspective. “There is a common misconception that new means sterile, but that’s not always the case,” she says. “New can be warm and approachable, just like Mary and Chris, so we sought out new pieces that would reflect those traits.” Cozy armchairs in overscale prints, window coverings in fresh florals, reproductions with subtly painted finishes, and whimsical lighting all evoke comfort and a sense of nostalgia. Says Harris, “In this house, I think it takes the ‘new’ to appreciate all the ‘old.’”

Opposite: “We’ve redecorated and replaced several pieces of furniture over the years, but this is one piece that will never go anywhere,” Mary says of the four-poster rice carved bed that she and Chris purchased as newlyweds. Above: A pickled oak apothecary cabinet warms the allwhite master bath. To enhance the vintage vibe and hide toiletries and towels, the glass fronts are ﬁtted with gathered panels made from fabric left over from the Roman shades behind the reproduction claw-foot tub.

For resources, see page 119.

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A seasoned island retreat can weather a storm of house guests thanks to an interior anchored in Southern comforts.

low country classic WRITER JEANNE LYONS DAVIS PHOTOS BRIE WILLIAMS FIELD EDITOR SANDRA L. MOHLMANN

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Built in 1936, John and Susan Shimp’s vacation cottage on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, keeps things classic and crisp with a traditional white facade and black storm shutters, a contrast to the island’s robust topography.

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his photo: A contemporary sectional sofa pairs with an antique entry sideboard to give the living room a collected-over-time vibe. “It feels like being wrapped in a blanket,” designer Cortney Bishop says. Opposite: The cozy reading nook mixes modern moments, like a midcentury resin cofee table, with the Shimps’ vintage book collection, which includes Edgar Allen Poe’s “The GoldBug,” a subtle salute to South Carolina’s Gold Bug Island.

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With three boys who love to fish and two Boykin spaniels who love to swim, John and Susan Shimp knew their coastal getaway needed to play dirty. After the Charlotte-based family purchased their dream retreat in 2015—a restored 1936 cottage on Charleston Harbor’s historic Sullivan’s Island—they got to work making the interior shipshape for their active family. “Durability was key,” says Susan, who didn’t want to worry about—or cry over—spilled milk. “We wanted the house to feel like an easygoing, relaxing retreat.” The Shimps enlisted Charleston-based designer Cortney Bishop to helm the redesign, a project that was near and dear to the fellow island resident’s heart (her own home is just a few blocks away). The cottage is one of a handful of historic homes on the island, and Bishop’s goal was to celebrate the property’s 82-year-old legacy with a mix of heirloom-inspired pieces and streamlined furnishings that were both pretty and tough. “It’s one of the sweetest cottages that still stands,” she says. “It’s simple yet loaded with original charm that we wanted to highlight.” You won’t find “Life’s a Beach” slogans hung on the walls of this sophisticated retreat. Bishop reimagined the 3,500-square-foot getaway with intentional furnishings that complement its Low Country surroundings while steering clear of coastal clichés. “We didn’t want to go the whiteslipcover route that you typically see in beach houses,” she says. “We selected tailored furniture with durable fabrics, vintage pieces, and beautiful textiles in rich colors that

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reflected the Low Country. The combination makes the home feel collected.” The family room is a prime example of Bishop’s philosophy. To create a casual yet polished look, she paired streamlined furnishings—a custom gray chaise sofa and modern striped chair and ottoman—with hardy antiques, like the vintage wooden coffee table that welcomes propped-up feet or a coaster-free wine glass. In the cottage’s five bedrooms, she also favored a mix of old and new pieces, layering antique quilts and textured shams with playful and sentimental touches, like the family’s classic Creature from the Black Lagoon movie poster. Throughout the design process, both Bishop and Susan knew the vibrant coastal landscape would always be the cottage’s secret sauce. “We can see shrimp trawlers passing through the harbor from our front porch,” Susan says. “The relaxing pace of the water changes our pace. The second we arrive, we exhale: It’s officially time to relax.” For resources, see page 119.

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Above: Whether it’s mealtime or game night, the custom-built banquette around an ironwood farm table gets plenty of playing time. An overscale lantern-style pendant makes a statement without impeding sight lines. Opposite: The kitchen’s apronfront sink, painted Shaker-style cabinetry, and butcher-block countertops bring the cottage back to its Low Country roots.

“WE DIDN’T WANT TO GO THE WHITESLIPCOVER ROUTE THAT YOU TYPICALLY

SEE IN BEACH HOUSES.”

—designer Cortney Bishop

Above let: Two pom-pom kilim pillows and a handmade quilt keep things cozy in this reﬁned resting space. Above right: A shaded pool is the perfect spot for John and Susan’s three rambunctious boys. Below let: Reminiscent of a ship porthole, the vintage gold mirror with nailhead trim shines bright in the otherwise demure guest bathroom. Below right: A blue upholstered headboard echoes the sea, nubby shams soften the space, and a colorful quilt with a striking Egyptian motif adds interest.

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his photo: A mustard yellow bed frame and modern sconce add a youthful spin to this guest room.

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shopping guide Find collectibles, linens, antiques, and more with the help of this state-by-state shopping guide to ﬂea markets and family-run stores. Or check out our list of national retailers.

National Retailers

Arkansas

Delaware

Illinois

Fishs Eddy

427 N. College Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 479/856-6600 Facebook: Flying Dog Vintage

142 Second St., Suite C Lewes, DE 19958 302/644-1544 thecottagelewes.com

4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 773/348-0622 architecturalartifacts.com

District of Columbia

Grayslake Antique and Collectible Market through Zurko Promotions

212/420-9020 fishseddy.com

Home Decorators Collection at Home Depot 800/245-2217 homedepot.com

Maine Cottage 866/366-3505 mainecottage.com

Padma’s Plantation 800/753-9190 padmasplantation.com

Pine Cone Hill, an Annie Selke Co. 877/586-4771 annieselke.com

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic 800/516-4309 shabbychic.com

Tuesday Morning 800/457-0099 tuesdaymorning.com

State by State Alabama

Hanna Antiques Mall 2424 Seventh Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 205/323-6036 hannaantiques.com

Alaska

The Boardwalk Shop 701 E. Parks Hwy. Wasilla, AK 99654 907/357-8980 theboardwalkshop.com

Arizona

Antiquities Warehouse 2025 E. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to the public) 602/253-6206 antiquitieswarehouse.com

Found by Domestic Bliss 7131 W. Ray Rd., Suite 13 Chandler, AZ 85226 480/773-6863 founddesign.co

Flying Dog Vintage Mall

California

Ohmega Salvage 2400 & 2403 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 510/204-0767 ohmegasalvage.com

Rose Bowl Flea Market 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103 (Second Sunday of each month) 323/560-7469, ext. 510 rgcshows.com

Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique and Collectible Market Airport Ave. at Bundy Dr., Santa Monica, CA (First and fourth Sunday of each month) 323/933-2511 santamonicaairportantiquemarket .com

Colorado

The Bunny Gate 719 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80209 303/733-2666 thebunnygate.com

The Junk Trunk 209 Central Ave. Kremmling, CO 80459 970/724-3315

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Mom N Pop Antiques 3534 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 20010 202/722-0719 attic-dc.com/store/mom-n-pop -antiques

Florida

Architectural Artifacts Inc.

Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 (Year-round, second Sunday monthly and the preceding Saturday) 715/526-9769 zurkopromotions.com

Renningers Antique Center

Kane County Flea Market

20651 U.S. 441 Mount Dora, FL 32757 352/383-8393 renningers.net

Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 (March through December, ﬁrst Sunday monthly and the preceding Saturday afternoon) 630/377-2252 kanecountyﬂeamarket.com

Georgia

Heirloom Iron Bed Co. 34 Webb St. Roswell, GA 30075 678/710-6160 heirloomironbed.com

Sandwich Antiques Market

1321 Atlanta Hwy. Cumming, GA 30040 770/889-3400 lakewoodantiques.com

Sandwich Fairgrounds 1401 Suydam Rd. Sandwich, IL 60548 (Six Sundays from May through October, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 815/786-3337 sundayatsandwichantiques .com for dates

One Fish Two Fish

3rd Sunday Market

401 Whitaker St. Savannah, GA 31401 912/447-4600 Facebook: One Fish Two Fish

2301 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61702 (Third Sunday of the month from May through October, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 217/202-2847 thirdsundaymarket.com

Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

Scott Antique Market

7007 E. 88th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 (Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 303/289-4656 milehighﬂeamarket.com

Atlanta Expo Center (Second weekend monthly, Thursday, 10:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 740/569-2800 scottantiquemarket.com

Connecticut

Hawaii

Honoka’a Marketplace Inc.

Green Oak Antiques

1921 Rte. 32 Uncasville, CT 06382 860/848-0707 classiccountryfurniture .blogspot.com

45-3586 Mamane St. Honoka’a, HI 96727 808/775-8255

3024 S. County Rd. 425 E. Rochester, IN 46975 574/223-5702 greenoakantiques.com

Lillian August

Crow’s Nest Mercantile

Mile High Flea Market

Classic Country Furniture

32 Knight St. Norwalk, CT 06851 855/576-4144 lillianaugust.com

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Idaho

114 12th Ave. S. Nampa, ID 83651 208/461-2766

Indiana

Dutch Village Market 700 N. Tomahawk Dr. Nappanee, IN 46550 574/773-2828 Facebook: Dutch Village Market

Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market 345 S. Van Buren St. Shipshewana, IN 46565 260/768-4129 shipshewanatradingplace.com for dates

Iowa

Collector’s Paradise Keokuk County Fairgrounds 13061 170th St. What Cheer, IA 50268 (First weekend in May, August, and October) email: info@ whatcheerﬂeamarket.com; whatcheerﬂeamarket.com

Relics 103 First Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 641/787-0353 Facebook: Relics, LLC

Valley Junction Antique Jamboree

The York Antiques Gallery 746 U.S. Rte. 1 York, ME 03909 207/363-5002 yorkantiques.com

Mississippi

New Jersey

214 W. Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 662/842-2757

157 W. Delaware Ave. Pennington, NJ 08534 609/737-7171 ashtonwhyte.com

Nostalgia Alley

Maryland

Missouri

55 Maryland Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 443/949-7055 bluecrabantiques.com

316 W. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64113 816/361-8222 astorenamedstuf.com

Maine Cottage Store

Warson Woods Antique Gallery

Blue Crab Antiques

209 West St. Annapolis, MD 21401 866/366-3505 mainecottage.com

Stuf

10091 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314/909-0123 missouriantiquemalls.com

137 Fifth St. West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Second Sunday in June) 515/222-3642 valleyjunction.com

Urban Country

Kansas

Massachusetts

Brimﬁeld Antique Show

Stuf & Such Antiques

500 SW Harrison St. Topeka, KS 66603 785/354-1603 Facebook: Downtown Antique Mall, Topeka KS

429 Main St. Palmer, MA 01069 (One week each in May, July, and September) 413/283-6149 brimﬁeldshow.org for dates

121 W. Broadway St. Philipsburg, MT 59858 406/560-3241 stufnsuch.wix.com/antiques

Cedar Chest

Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

Downtown Antique Mall

Kentucky

Mount Sterling Court Days 132 S. Queen St. Mount Sterling, KY 40353 (Begins the weekend before the third Monday in October) 859/398-0289

Louisiana

The Royal Standard 2877 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225/344-2311 theroyalstandard.com

Maine

Montsweag Flea Market 6 Hunnewell Ln. Woolwich, ME 04579 (Every weekend and Wednesday from Mother’s Day in May to Columbus Day in October) 207/443-2809 montsweagﬂeamarket.org

The Nestling Duck 350 Pine Point Rd. Scarborough, ME 04074 207/883-6705 Facebook: Nestling Duck Gift Shop

7121 Arlington Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814 301/654-0500 urbancountrydesigns.com

150 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 413/584-3860 explorecedarchest.com

Michigan

Allegan Antiques Market Allegan County Fairgrounds 150 Allegan County Fair Dr. Allegan, MI 49010 (Last Sunday of the month, April through September) 616/735-3333 alleganantiques.com

V2V 407 N. Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734/665-9110

Minnesota

Alfresco Casual Living 321 S. Main St. Stillwater, MN 55082 651/439-0814 alfrescocasualliving.com

Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days

Montana

Accent & Antiques 1015 14th St. S. Great Falls, MT 59405 406/727-6049

Nebraska

10666 Sapp Brothers Dr. Omaha, NE 68138 402/896-9140 brassarmadillo.com

Special Finds 106 N. Hwy. 77 Homer, NE 68030 402/698-2296

Nevada

Vintage Charms 40 Bridge St. Yerington, NV 89447 775/463-3133

New Hampshire

Mid Week Antiques Show Douglas N. Everett Arena 15 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH 03301 (Wednesday and Thursday following the ﬁrst Saturday of August) 845/876-0616 barnstar.com

Ashton-Whyte

Empire Antiques 278 Monmouth St. Hightstown, NJ 08520 800/626-4969 aaempireantiques.com

Luna Rosa Home 1218 Washington St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 201/222-0606 lunarosahome.com

New Mexico

Whitehawk Antique Shows Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 505/992-8929 whitehawkshows.com

New York

Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market New York City W. 39th St. between 9th and 10th Ave. New York, NY (Every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting) 212/220-0239 hellskitchenﬂeamarket.com

Lavender Fields 318 Wynn Ln. Port Jeferson, NY 11777 866/898-5461 lavenderﬁeldsonline.com

The Pink Pig 2750 Essex Rd. Essex, NY 12936 518/962-8833 pinkpigwestport.com

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6550 Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (Memorial Day weekend and Columbus Day weekend) 845/876-1989 dutchessfair.com

Downtown Oronoco (Third weekend in August) 507/367-2111 goldrushmn.com

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Oregon

Tennessee

Virginia

100 W. Main St. Aberdeen, NC 28315 910/944-0501 cottagechicstore.com

7027 SE Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97214 503/239-0346 starsantique.com

42350 Lucketts Rd. Leesburg, VA 20176 703/779-0268 luckettstore.com

Cottage Chic

Passion Flower Design

1232 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 704/375-1888 cottagechicstore.com

128 E. Broadway Eugene, OR 97401 541/344-3857 passionﬂowerdesign.com

690 miles along U.S. Rte. 127 (From 5 miles north of Addison, Michigan, to Gadsden, Alabama, First Thursday in August through the following Sunday) 127sale.com

Cottage Chic

Lavender & Lace 1902 Bernard St. Raleigh, NC 27608 919/828-6007 lavenderandlace.net

Liberty Antiques Festival 2855 Pike Farm Rd Liberty, NC 27355 800/626-2672 libertyantiquesfestival.com

Porter & Prince 6 Brook St. Asheville, NC 28803 828/277-2337 porterandprince.com

Ohio

Aunt Eek’s Store 9800 U.S. Hwy. 22 E. Stoutsville, OH 43154 740/477-8363 Facebook: Aunt Eek’s Store

Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Clark County Fairgrounds 4401 S. Charleston Pike Springfield, OH 45502 937/325-0053 springfieldantiqueshow.com for dates

Oklahoma

Swick’s Flea Market 5802 W. 51st St. Tulsa, OK 74107 (Year-round, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 918/445-3532 saturdayﬂeamarket.com Facebook: Swick’s Flea Market

Stars Antiques Malls

Pennsylvania Renninger’s Antiques Market

2500 N. Reading Rd. Denver, PA 17517 (Year-round, Sundays only) 717/336-2177 renningers.net

Renninger’s Antiques, Outdoor Flea, and Farmers Markets 740 Noble St. Kutztown, PA 19530 610/683-6848 renningers.net

Rhode Island Aardvark Antiques

9 JT Connell Hwy. Newport, RI 02840 800/446-1052 aardvarkantiques.com

Homestyle 229 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 401/277-1159 homestyleri.com

South Carolina Golden & Associates Antiques

206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843/723-8886 goldenassociatesantiques .com

GDC Home 1290 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley, SC 29407 843/571-5142 gdchome.com

South Dakota Collectiques

620 Broadway St. Yankton, SD 57078 605/668-2252 Facebook: Collectiques

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The Iron Gate 338 Main St. Franklin, TN 37064 theirongateonline.net

Texas

Blue Leaf 2303 South Blvd. Houston, TX 77098 713/520-9975 blueleafhouston.com

Cierra Interiors 1801 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77098 713/942-0165 Facebook: Cierra Interiors

First Monday Trade Days 800 First Monday Ln. Canton, TX 75103 (Year-round, Thursday through Sunday before the ﬁrst Monday of the month) 903/567-6556 ﬁrstmondaycanton.com

Utah

Capital City Antique Mall 959 S. West Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 capitalcityantiquemall.com

Vermont

Equinox Antiques & Fine Art 3568 Historic Main St., Route 7A Sunderland, VT 05254 802/362-3540

Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens 1813 Mountain Rd. Stowe, VT 05672 802/253-8050 stowekitchen.net

The Old Lucketts Store

Williams & Sherrill Interiors 2003 Huguenot Rd. Richmond, VA 23173 804/320-1730 williamsandsherrill.com

Washington

Seattle Antiques Market 1400 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206/623-6115 seattleantiquesmarket.com

West Virginia Capitol Flea Market

2101 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV 25311 (Year-round, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 304/342-1626 Facebook: Capitol Flea Market

Wisconsin Wisconsin Dells Antique Mall

S2279 Timothy Ln. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53913 608/356-7600 wisconsindellsantiquemall .com

Wyoming

Cy Avenue Antique Mall 1905 Cy Ave. Casper, WY 82604 307/237-2293 Facebook: Cy Antique Mall of Casper, Wyoming

resources

Contact these design professionals or sources for more information about their services and products. For more decorating ideas, check out our online links at TraditionalHome.com/CottageStyle.

TWIST OF FATE

VILLAGE CHARMER

OPEN INVITATION

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PAGES 50–59

PAGES 82–89

Design consultant: Lisa Branam, A Little Slice of Life, San Antonio; lisa@ lisabranam.com; lisabranam.com.

Interior design: Farrin Cary, Farrin Cary Design, Sag Harbor, New York; 646/325-8956; farrincarydesign .com.

Interior design: Anne-Marie Barton, AMB Design, Salt Lake City; 801/272-8680; annemariebarton .com.

Construction: N. Zappola and Associates, East Hampton, New York; 631/527-5505; zappolaconstruction.com.

CALIFORNIA COOL

For information about staying at The Morrow House, visit themorrowhouse.com or call 310/435-5969. On Instagram, follow @themorrowhouse.

DESTINY CALLING

CHANGE OF PACE

PAGES 28–33

PAGES 60–67

Interior design: Laura Tucker, Laura Tucker Designs, Beaufort, South Carolina; 843/524-2544; lauratuckerdesigns.com.

Architecture: Cynthia Childs, Cynthia Childs Architect, Corona del Mar, California; 949/718-3528; ccarchitect.com.

Development and construction: Charles Ferguson, The Meridian Company, Beaufort, South Carolina; 843/986-9494; ferguson.meridian@ gmail.com.

Interior design: Kelly Nutt, Kelly Nutt Design, Costa Mesa, California; 949/662-4226; kellynuttdesign.com.

OFF TO CAMP PAGES 34–41

Architecture: R. Cherri Pitts, AIA, NCARB, Studio C Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham, Alabama; 205/322-2315; studiocarch.com.

THE LITTLE COTTAGE THAT COULD PAGES 42–49

Interior design: Jane Coslick, Jane Coslick Designs & Restorations, Savannah; 912/354-8602; janecoslick.com. Landscape design: Bill Griffin, Griffin Landscape Design & Contracting, Savannah; 912/4950444; griffinlandscape.net. To follow Vicky Patton’s step-bystep beach cottage restoration, visit veryveryvicki.com.

Construction: Legacy CDM Inc, Newport Beach, California; 949/6773650; legacycdm.com. Landscape architecture and design: Molly Wood, Molly Wood Garden Design, 1660 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; 949/5481611; mollywoodgardendesign.com.

INTO THE WOODS PAGES 68–75

Visit Tamara and Ron’s vintage lifestyle store, One Red Bufalo, at oneredbufalo.com, or contact them at info@oneredbufalo.com.

FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR PAGES 76–81

Architecture: Nick White, N. J. White Associates, Petoskey, Michigan; 231/347-6870; njwhite@ nickwhite.com; nickwhite.com.

PAGES 90–95

Interior design: Audrey Graham Kennedy, AGK Design Studio, La Jolla, California; 858/551-8752; agkdesignstudio.com. Development: Louis Scotti, SD Homes, San Diego; 619/291-2229; sdhomes.com. Construction: Rafael Lujano, Xtreme Design and Construction, San Marcos, California; 760/845-7697.

VINTAGE ALLURE PAGES 100–107

Architecture: Tim Bryan, Bryan Residential Planning Company, Milton, Georgia; 770/951-8600; bryanplans.com. Interior design: Lauren Harris, Lauren Harris Interiors, Milton, Georgia; lharrisinteriors@gmail.com; laurenharrisinteriors.com. Construction: English Builders Inc., Milton, Georgia; 770/480-4041; english-builders.business.site.

LOW COUNTRY CLASSIC PAGES 108–115

Interior design: Cortney Bishop, Cortney Bishop Design, Charleston, South Carolina; 843/277-2775; cortneybishop.com.

Interior design: Carrie Blanck, Tres Belle Interior Design, Petoskey, Michigan; carrieblanck@yahoo.com; tresbelleinteriors.com.

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