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12 Creamers that Rise to the Top
Figural creamers are a whimsical way to
display your vintage style.
BY MERYL SCHOENBAUM
32 A Fresh Look at French

Country
A photographer/stylist makes an old guest
cottage look more inviting with French
Country flair.
BY C AT H E R I N E T I T U S F E L I X
38 Southern Charm
See how refreshing a citrus color palette
can be for your rooms!
BY MARGIE MONIN DOMBROWSKI
50 Less is More
A Hawaiian home is given a minimalist
dcor so the owners can enjoy the view of
sunshine and pineapples.
BY SARAH YOON
62 Clean Colors
Proof that clean lines can be colorful.
BY TORREY KIM
98 The History Garden 128 Gardening Crafts
74 Keeping it Real Extend your historic homes period style Turn your outdoor area into an extra place to
After making some creative modifications beyond the building with an authentic garden. show your personal style with these garden-
to their home, a family of six enjoys life in a BY N ATA L I E E C H E V E R R I A style craft projects.
cottage that combines vintage charm with BY JICKIE TORRES
modern convenience. 106 Blooming Beauties
BY JENNIFER GAUDET From subtle to bold, here are several ways to 134 On Point
add floral patterns to your rooms. OK, DIY warriors: Try your hand at this cool
86 Setting the Scenery BY JICKIE TORRES woodworking wall-art project!
Make this the year you take your garden to BY JICKIE TORRES
the next level. Easy expert tips on creating a 118 Whats Your Color?
professional-looking landscape. Interior designers explain the personality- 138 Discover Your Personal
BY JICKIE TORRES to-paint connection to help you discover Palette
your best hue. Your attraction to a certain color is more
92 Back to Basics: The than meets the eye. Find out what your
Classic Cottage Garden 124 Design a Sunroom that Shines favorite color says about you and how to
Horticultural experts share their must-have lists Wish you had a sunroom? Heres how to trans- incorporate it in your home.
for achieving a romantic cottage garden. form any living space into a sunny retreat. BY N ATA L I E E C H E V E R R I A
BY JICKIE TORRES BY REBECCA J. RAZO
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COVER
On the
Fresh styles for spring: 137 ways to brighten up your rooms
Cottage-garden style: 52 easy ideas..86, 92, 98, 106, 112, 128
146 Room Recipe
Color coach: Experts pick the perfect palettes.48, 72, 118, 138
The first sign of spring can appear in your
Outdoor dcor: Chic spaces on a budget50, 86, 112, 128
home by changing only one thing.
Cover photography by James Gardiner/Country Homes and
SHOPPING Interiors/IPC+ Syndication
26 The Goods
From floral fabrics to sea-blue hues, invite
Mother Nature into your home this spring.
144 Resources
MAIL, NEWS, ETC.

6 From the Editor
8 Extra, Pure & Simple
10 Style Report
14 In Season
16 DIY Essentials
20 Artistry
22 Cottage Charmers
24 Color Palettes
128 86
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DO IT YOURSELF!
124 Design a sunroom for your home.
128 Make your own gardening dcor.
134 Create wooden wall art.
138 Discover your personal palette.
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A TRANQUIL BY SARAH JANE OKEEFE

P H OTO S BY T R AC E Y AY TO N ,
spring
CO U RT E S Y O F K A R L A AMA DATS U
Soothing colors, soft fabrics and vintage touches

are the perfect inspiration for a bedroom you
wont want to leave.

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FRESH AND CLASSIC STYLES COMBINE FOR

a bedroom retreat that quietly evokes a
sense of calm. The perfectly paired graphics,
in both framed and fabric form, provide a
subtle hint to the flora and fauna of spring-
time. Light lines create a sense of ease and
the soft-gray walls serve as a perfect back-
drop to the hints of color offered by the
rooms accents.
GET THE
LOOK:
Bedside phones are convenient, but are
oftentimes less than chic. Upgrade your
phoneand your lookby opting for a
vintage-style ringer.
If you like reading in bed, a task lamp is

essential to keep you from squinting in the where vintage and modern collide
dark. However, be sure to not skimp on style.
One with a simple silhouette and chic texture Barn Light Electric lighting comes in a wide variety
balances color and pattern in the room.
of classic shapes and sizes to add functional style to
When it comes to nightstands, drawers are residential areas or industrial and commercial spaces.
your friends. Opt for a version with drawers
at top but open space on the bottom. It
lends an open, clean feel to your room and
is an especially good choice for small,
narrow rooms where heavier furnishings
would weigh down the space and make the
room feel smaller.
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This fabric-covered headboard is both
versatile and chic. Simple stripes pair well
with many patterns, which means pillows
and linens can be easily swapped.
Combine textures for a room that will feel as

good as it looks. High-gloss bedside tables,
textured rugs, quilted bed coverings and
layers of pillows all work well together. Discover Casual
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TWIST
Get tied up in this seasons
hottest trendmacram. 3
BY N ATA L I E E C H E V E R R I A
PRODUCED BY JICKIE TORRES

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1. Add some tranquility to your life 6. Inject a burst of color and intricate
with a work that brings peace and design to your walls. Mini macram
beauty to your home. Mask, starting at wall hanging in bright orange, $24.
$128. Visit himoart.com. Visit thriftedandmade.etsy.com.
2. Transform your home into the 7. This handwoven piece features

Hanging Gardens of Babylon with this contrasting shapes, colors and textures
little wonder. Small beaded hanging to create a quirky effect. Black Rya on
planter, $49. Visit hruskaa.etsy.com. Orange, $800. Visit brookandlyn.com.
3. Capture the essence of the outdoors 8. With its handmade design using
with an art piece sure to elicit conver- ancient techniques, you can admire
sation. Made from deerskin and a this beauty for the same reasons your
branch, sustainability has never been ancestors did. Nasse pendant, starting
so striking. Abstract macram wall at $75. (212) 473-3000 or
hanging, $78. (310) 497-7372 or abchome.com.
sunandgloryshop.com.
9. Solid in color, this ceramic wall
4. Featuring triangles, these weavings hanging creates an interesting contrast
transform geometry into an art form. against a colored wall. Heather Levine
Minna triangle weavings, $120 each. ceramic wall hanging, $950. (323)
(323) 546-8537 or otherwild.com. 938-1885 or chayonline.com.
5. Featuring hues of blue, this peice is 10. Get the look of the age-old
reminiscent of poolside lounging and practice of macram with cutting-edge
cannonballs. Fabric wall hanging, technology. Sekar laser-cut artwork,
$195. (343) 703-8084 or eskayel.com. $68. Visit leifshop.com.
extra Cool & Collected
Creamers BY MERYL SCHOENBAUM

PHOTOGRAPHED AND STYLED
BY JICKIE TORRES
that rise to the top

Vintage figural creamers are easy to find and hard to resist.
THERES AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Orange, California, to gather products for
at Diane Sedos homeand she couldnt my books and stories, and Id find the
be happier about it. creamers there, Diane recalls.
Dianes collection of figural creamers is About her bird creamer, she says, I styled
displayed throughout her house. Along with a baby shower for a friend and put it on a
her aunts elephant creamer (circa late 1940s- table with little yellow flowers from the
50s from Shawnee Pottery) she mentions the garden in it. She also uses it as a holder for
little chick with a red hat (Spaulding China pins or pens. She suggests putting spoons
Co., 1940s-50s) as one of her favorites. in them at an outdoor party.
I was writing a book, Taking Tea with Diane says her attraction to the whimsi-
Alice, so I used to go into historic Old Towne cal creamers of mid-century America is

Did
you
know
pure nostalgia. It was a simpler time;
craftsmanship was wonderful back The oldest ceramic cow
then, she says. creamer can be traced to
Figural creamers were used by both 18th-century Holland. Dutch
children and adults in the 1940s and silversmith John Schuppe later
created a silver model that
50s. Children would use them to pour
became highly popular in
milk in their cereal bowls; adults used England leading to the
them for their intended purpose for ubiquitous cow-shaped vessel
pouring cream in their coffee. we know today.
Source: cow-creamers.net.
Linda Romberg, editor of the Shawnee
Tales newsletter (shawneepottery.home-
stead.com), offers some interesting facts
about the companys figural creamers. MANUFACTURERS
In addition to Shawnee, Chic
HISTORY Pottery and Spaulding China Co also
Shawnee Pottery was located in offered cute animal creamers. Today,
Zanesville, Ohio, from 1936 until replacements.com is an excellent
1961.The company produced dinner- source for a wide variety of figural
ware, cookie jars, salt and peppers creamers (see sailboats, bird and
and a variety of figural kitchenware, flower-basket photos at right).
planters, creamers, teapots and
pitchers that were distributed in MAKERS MARK
Woolworths, Sears and various other Shawnee pottery has a very
stores. They were kiln-fired clay and distinct ivory color, with most pieces
very high quality, considering they being marked U.S.A. Some are
were dime-store items. marked Patented U.S.A. with the
Smiley name or Puss n Boots.
POPULAR FIGURES
The creamers most popular with PRICE RANGE
collectors are the cat creamer, Puss n Prices can vary greatly, from a plain
Boots; the pig creamer, Smiley; and an elephant, pig and cat creamer for $15-
elephant creamer. They come in plain $55 to the gold-decorated Smiley pig
and gold trim with decals decorating and Puss n Boots that can go for $150
the creamers. and up.
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extra In Season
Botanical
SCIENTIFIC STYLE HAS BECOME TRS CHIC
as botanical prints and lab charts have been
repurposed as everything from wall art to
prints
textile patterns. We love the flexibility of the
look: These antique illustrations capture
Specimen-inspired accents everything from industrial style to Bohemian
make a chic statement. flair to classic countryside appeal. There are

a host of options, both new and old, so you
BY JICKIE TORRES can add a touch of botanical charm on any
PHOTO BY JAMES GARDINER/COUNTRY HOMES AND budget. Here are a few ways to add the look
I N T E R I O R S / I P C + S Y N D I C AT I O N to your rooms.
1|
Frame a collection of small
images in a collage frame to
mimic specimen style. You can
also print out online images or
clip them from a magazine.
2|
Historic botanical charts with
genus, species and common
name impart an inimitable
vintage vibe. Look for these
antique documents at antiques
markets, estate sales and
online at sites such as eBay,
Etsy and Ruby Lane.
3|
Arrange a set of seed packets
(old or new) in a large frame
for impact.
4|
Create an artistic gallery wall
by tacking up postcards and
vintage ephemera of flora
and fauna that capture the
garden look.
5|
Look for vintage garden books
full of flower illustrations and
photos that are a treasure trove
of garden art to be cut out
and displayed.
6|
Find other accessories, such as
throw pillows and trays printed
with botanical-style designs, to
update your dcor for the season.

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extra DIY Essentials
make
PAPER BY JICKIE TORRES
Flowers
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADDIE JUELL
These everlasting blooms
are fun to make and
add a romantic
touch to your
dcor.
THESE ELEGANT BLOOMS HAVE A SECRET

they are made of papernot petals. Master
paper crafter Livia Cetti has been creating
these faux blooms from craft and tissue papers
for many years. In her new tome, The Exquisite
Book of Paper Flowers, she reveals some of her
tricks and techniques so readers can create a
few garden masterpieces of their own. Heres a
project to get you started:

CHERRY-BLOSSOM BRANCH
BY LIVIA CETTI
Excerpted from The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers, by Livia
Cetti Published by STC Craft | A Melanie Falick Book
q
I work with many October brides-to-be who long to have bright,
fresh spring blooms for their weddings. The answer, of course, is to
make the flowers in paper. If you attach them to real branches, you
still get the natural gesture and feel of the plantssomething that
would be nearly impossible to replicate if you were using wire
alone. These instructions are for a small branch, and I suggest you
make five blossoms and two bud balls, but this number can be eas-
ily adjusted to fit the size of your branch.
FINISHED SIZE
Approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm)
WHAT YOULL NEED:

General materials
Scissors
Small zigzag shears
Fringing shears (optional)
Brown floral tape
12-inch (30.5 cm) long bare branch, any type
Hot glue gun
Hot glue sticks
For petals
Two 3- x 20-inch (7.5 x 50 cm) strips raspberry,
salmon, or fuchsia tissue paper, dip-dye bleached
For cherry-bud balls

20- x 30-inch (50 x 76 cm) sheet raspberry, salmon, or
fuchsia tissue paper
For cherry centers

5 double-headed yellow stamen filaments
2- x 20-inch (5 x 50 cm) strip soft green tissue paper
q
PREPARE MATERIALS:
1 Cut 25, 2- x 3-inch (5 x 7.5 cm) tissue strips. Divide them
into five stacks of five. (Optional: Dip one long side of
each strip in bleach to create a gradient effect. Let dry
before proceeding. Place the petal template on one stack
so the top of the petal is at the bleached edge of the
paper. Trace the template on the tissue and cut it out to
make five petals. Use zigzag shears to trim the top edge
of the petal. Repeat with the remaining stacks to make a
total of 25 petals.
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extra DIY Essentials
MAKE TWO SMALL BUD

B 6
2 BALLS: Cut two 1 x 1-inch (2.5 x 2.5 ASSEMBLE BRANCH:
cm) squares and two 2- x 2-inch (5 x 5 cm) Trim the bottom of each bloom and bud
squares from the raspberry tissue strip. with scissors, leaving a -inch (6 mm) base
Crumple the piece of tissue for the bud (F). Prepare the branch by removing any
center into a ball. Using 1 piece of the natural leaves, buds, or flowers. Trim any
tissue paper for the outer layer, wrap the broken pieces and cut the branch to the
ball completely, creating a smooth, wrinkle- desired length. Plan the placement of the
free surface. blooms and budsfor example, in the
crook of a stem or in an uneven row down
3 MAKE THE CENTERS: Fold the branch. I like to create small groups or
the 2- x 20-inch (5 x 50 cm) strip in half clusters of blooms and buds. Place a small
lengthwise and cut a -inch (12 mm) fringe C amount of hot glue on the base of a bloom
along the folded edge. Cut the fringed strip (G) and, working quickly, hold the bloom
into five 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. Fold a double- to the branch while the glue dries (H).
headed yellow stamen filament in half. Tack it Repeat with the remaining blooms. Add
together with a -inch (12 mm) piece of the buds in same way.
brown floral tape. Wrap the green fringe
around the stamen, positioning the fringe so F
that the stamen extends -inch (6 mm) above
the fringe. Secure the fringe with floral tape.
Repeat to make a total of five centers.
4 SHAPE PETALS: To give the

petals a cupped shape, add a three-point
fold for a dart that extends from the bottom
D
of the petal to inch (12 mm) from the top
(B) . The base of the dart fold should meas-
ure about inch (6 mm) across and taper to
a point (C, D). Repeat with the remaining
petals. Gently pinch the base of each petal
G
to give it a cupped appearance.
5 ASSEMBLE BLOOMS: Each

cherry bloom is composed of five petals.
Attach the bottom end of a petal to a center
with floral tape (E), wrapping and winding
the tape down and around the center, about
1 inch (2.5 cm) beyond the base. Place the
next petal alongside the first, overlapping E
their edges by inch (6mm) in a radiating
fashion and encircling the center. Wrap the
base with floral tape. (Note that this layer of
tape and all tape for petals overlaps the layer
underneath.) Repeat with three additional H
petals until the overhead view of the flower
resembles a spiral. Fluff and open the bloom,
adjusting the petals as needed. Repeat with the
remaining petals and centers to make a total of
five blooms, varying the amount of fluffing so
that some blooms are more open than others
for a more natural look.

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extra Artistry
LOVELY
Linens
Adding small garden-inspired art and
pattern brightens up even the
simplest spaces.
BY MAG G I E A B R AT T E
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAMA BLEU DESIGNS
SOMETIMES SUBTLE ACCENTS ARE THE BEST

way to add charming detail to your dcor. Now
that spring has begun to make its arrival, with
delicate buds on trees, bright blades of grass and
unfurling blooms everywhere, artist Laura Clauson
of Mama Bleu Designs says to capitalize on this
magical time with a few decorative surprises.
When you see the signs of spring, it reminds
you that theres beauty after a dormant time,
Laura says. It just fills people up.
Lauras love of gardening and handmade
craft is in her bloodshe and her mother
spent hours sewing and cultivating flowers,
and her grandmother taught her the art of
vegetable gardening. Lauras love of nature
inspired her personalized bags and pillows
featured in her Etsy shop.
When I started sketching ideas, flowers,
leaves and vines were at the front of my mind,
Laura says. I was amazed at how beautiful the
free-motion stitching looked on the fabric.
When you see the

signs of spring,
it reminds you
that theres
beauty after a
dormant time.
Her delicate accessories and soft goods are a good example

of adding texture to give your rooms depth and dimension.
For Laura, incorporating garden style into everyday life is
all about simplicity, whether its a floral patterned throw pil-
low or glasses full of greenery from your own garden.
I keep a vase of branches in my studio, and hang hand-
made ornaments from them that change with the seasons,
Laura says. It just brings life into the room.
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extra Cottage Charmers
Woven
Caning
PHOTO BY BRET GUM
BAMBOO AND RATTAN CANING AS A

decorative motif has a history that's as diverse
as its decorative application. Cane-bottom
chairs are said to have originated in China,
though it was in the 1600s in Holland when the
classic octagonal-shaped pattern for chair seats
and chairbacks were paired with European-style
furniture and associated with opulent style.
Today, the look is synonymous with casual
elegance, and the technique is applied to
everything from glassware and pitchers to trays,
frames and, of course, furniture.

extra Tried and True
Wiring
act
PHOTO BY JICKIE TORRES
THE TANGLE OF WIRES AND CABLES BEHIND THE DESK IN

your home-office or the media area of your living room can
be a scary place. Its hard to tell whats what, and when the
time comes to unplug one cable, its as stressful as disarm-
ing a bomb as you try to find the right one. Heres a simple
solution: Use clothespins on each wire to label their source.
No more second-guessing your proper connection.
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Beeswax,
Wood
Wool
Be inspired by nature and highlight earthy
versions of springs hues for a refreshing look with a
less-than-traditional seasonal color palette.
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24- x 16-inch stretched canvas Bird is the
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the goods
Adding a twist to the Mason jar trend, these

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Get inspired to create

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Inspired by a vintage bookplate,

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Save the date with this
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cottage kitchens A FRESH LOOK AT

BY C AT H E R I N E T I T U S F E L I X
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF
French County
FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE
The timeless dcor warms up a guest-cottage kitchen.
HEN FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE
W
blogger Courtney and her husband
first saw the tiny guest cottage
behind their house, it had been basi-
cally neglected since the 1940s. Bleak
as it was, the couple saw its potential.
We were so excited to have a
separate house on the property to fix up,
Courtney says. Its an amazing space, with tall
peaked ceilings and original exposed beams.
With 1,000 square feet divided among a
bedroom, bath and living-room/dining area, the
cottage had a rudimentary kitchen. As a
photographer and stylist, Courtney quickly
developed a mental image for the cottage.
I wanted the kitchen in the guest cottage to
be charming, beautiful and vintage-inspired,
she says.
COTTAGE-GARDEN DCOR
Courtney credits the late designer Charles
Faudrees French Country interiors and Rachel
Ashwells Shabby Chic style for her inspiration.
You should decorate with what makes you
happy, she says. You should be comfortable,
and a room should be inviting. As much as
Courtney loves Faudrees bold use of color
and the layering of patterns that are signa-
tures of both designers, she opted for a
white-on-white interior in the guesthouse
due to its small footprint.
Its such a small space that you cant use a
lot of pattern, Courtney says. Instead, she
uses flowers lavishly to lend color and to vary
the seasonal feeling in the cottage.
The couple had big plans for the small
space, such as creating more storage by
reusing what they could to save money. The
tiny cottage also had a few structural quirks,
Textured china from Mikasa reflects Courtneys
such as walls that were visibly off kilter. love for a white-on-white palette. She adds violets
As a blogger for Lowes Creative Ideas, for a splash of seasonal color.

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Its such a small space that you cant use a lot

of pattern, Courtney says. Instead, she uses
flowers to impart seasonal color.
A piece of plywood coated with blackboard paint fills an old

gilt frame. The simple boxwood wreath and beautiful flowers
add warmth to the still-life Courtney created.
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cottage kitchens
Courtney had received a $750 challenge grant

to use for the kitchen. Deftly doing the work
themselves with ready-to-finish cabinets,
lumber and recycled materials from other
projects, the couple was able to achieve
Courtneys vision on their tight budget.
WHITE & LIGHT

They paneled the ceiling with lumber
and the walls with beadboard to disguise
their imperfections. Then they applied a
coat of white paint to unify the interior. To
further camouflage the out-of-square
walls, they added a chair rail, which acts
as a display space for Courtneys white
ironstone collection.
You should decorate

with what makes
you happy.
The layering of white on white creates a
dramatic interplay of light. Accenting the
white background is a shabby-looking vintage
cabinet they found in the basement.
We werent sure it would fit, but it was so
perfect when we got it into place that we Above: Courtney
wondered if that was where it came from opted for open
originally, Courtney says. They covered the shelves rather
countertops with granite tiles left over from than base cabi-
nets. Vintage fruit
another project. A recycled worktable and crates offer stor-
vintage stove complete the workspace. age space, while
a curtain made
from a dropcloth
EASY WAYS TO ADD LUXURY screens shelves
Although Courtney was on a tight budget, from view. The
she splurged a bit on the shimmering vintage stove was
crystal chandeliers. I think chandeliers recycled from her
dads home.
belong in every room, she says. To me, a
chandelier brings a sense of romance and Left: Courtney
elegance to an otherwise ordinary space. dries small
While there is nothing ordinary about the posies of roses
on an old ladder
little guest cottages kitchen, the chande-
in the corner.
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STYLE FILE
TYPE OF HOME: Vernacular carriage
house/garage.
BACKGROUND: This garage/carriage house

had been converted into a guest cottage some-
time in the 1940s and not much had been done
since. With a budget challenge of $750 from
Lowes, the couple turned it into a welcoming
and comfortable French Country room for
guests.
DESIGN ELEMENTS: A collection of white

ironstone and elegant crystal chandeliers
contrast with vintage fruit crates and an old
wall cabinet found in the basement.
DECORATING COLOR SCHEME: White on

white visually expands the small space.
INNOVATIVE IDEA: Plain, ready-to-finish wood

cabinets and open shelving take on a custom
look with the addition of legs made from stock
newel posts turned upside-down. Additional
details like bin-pulls and a finish of white paint
complete the French Country look.

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SAVED HERE,
SPLURGED THERE
SAVED
By using an all-white color scheme, Courtney
brings unity to pieces collected over the years,
including French-style chairs and a vintage garden Courtney remodeled the kitchen
bench. Her lavish use of flowers adds color to the for less than $1,000, so there
space. She varies the flowers with the season.
were not many splurges.
Three base cabinets, $280

Sink and faucet, $175
Paint, $100
Drawer pulls, $10
Three newel-posts for legs trimming the
counter, $54
Miscellaneous lumber, $100
SPLURGED
The two crystal chandeliers and
white-ironstone collection add a
great deal of decorative interest to
the space, so Courtney feels they
were worth the expense.
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Southern
Charm
A sprinkle of bright colors and peppy
patterns can transform a bland
space into a brilliant one.
BY MARGIE MONIN DOMBROWSKI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT HENDERSON
ST YLED BY JACQUELINE deMONTR AVEL

With a bright-yellow front door,

guests get a hint of the fun color
palette theyre going to see inside.
DIY ARTWORK!
When a shipping snafu left
Deidre with a handful of the
wrong hardware, she decided
to repurpose them into
wall art. She mounted the
lion-head doorknockers
onto doors she removed
from a vintage credenza.
She spruced up each panel
with molding and a coat of
high-lacquered white paint.
I can use them again one
day if I want to make my
own credenza, she says.
In her home-office,
Deidre combined a
variety of unexpected
elements, such as a
cowhide rug, a Victorian
settee reupholstered in a
modern fabric and a mix
of vintage furniture
she made cohesive with
white paint. The result
is a fun, modern
Bohemian feel.

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W HEN SETTLING INTO HER CHARLESTON,

South Carolina, townhome, interior designer
Deidre Alexander, founder of Leaf Design Studio,
didnt let the bare walls and dated finishes of her
rental digs prevent her from turning it into the
stylish home/office living space she envisioned.
Instead, she saw it as an opportunity to express
her personal style. With a quirky barrel door to
greet guests upon entering the separate home-
office, it was the perfect place to call home,
although it had its design challenges.
Ive had to work with whats existing, Deidre
says. On the bottom floor, its all white tile, which
is not very aesthetically pleasing, so creating a
flow but delineating the spaces has been a chal-
lenge. I was able to do that through placing rugs
u I dont get a lot of light in here,

so adding bright things really
helps the mood. Waking up to
cheerful colors is key.
and furniture in the living room, dining room
and kitchen.
Luckily, the homeowner allowed her to repaint
the walls. Some are white, while others were
painted a soft-gray hue, creating a blank canvas for
the fresh colors and patterns in her accessories to
pop against.
My whole philosophy is: A happy home is a
happy life. Deidre says. She achieved it through
her peppy combination of colors, accessories, rugs
and artwork, but keeping the background neutral.
Here, Deidre shares her tips for bringing lively
colors and prints into your personal spaceno
permanent changes necessary.
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u My whole philosophy is:

A happy home
is a happy life.
A large white sofa dominates the living room.

Chic details such as tufting, keep things
interesting, while a bold graphic rug and pops
of color and pattern in the pillows keep the
look exciting but not overwhelming.

DECORATING A SMALL
SPACE?
Scale down your furniture to fit in simple
arrangements, like this shorter version of a
hallway table paired with a stool instead
of a bench. Scaled down, this arrangement
still functions as an entryway landing area.
DELINEATE SPACES
Knocking down walls and reorganizing the layout
wasnt a possibility. What was doable? Arranging the
furniture so that each living space is separate and
makes sense.
Create a good flow from room to room, Deidre
advises. Think of your visible traffic patterns and
how you would walk around the room if you didnt
have the furniture in the way. Keeping the larger
furniture pieces against the wall is one way to do it.
For example, Deidre set her credenza against a wall
leading into her breakfast room, which marks the
transition from the living room to the breakfast room.
Its also a great spot to set her purse or mail. The
layout needs to accommodate the traffic flow but uti-
lize the space in the best way possible.
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FRESH COLORS
Bright accent colors continue a fun and
fresh vibe throughout the home. Deidre
says you should have one jolt of color in
each room to create rhythm. White walls
are great because you can accentuate them
with artwork, she says. Keep the color min-
imal and on smaller things. Juxtaposing a
striking color to a neutral one helps create
balance. Case in point: Deidres yellow wing-
back chairone of her favorite things
balances well against a neutral sofa. As long
as your eye is not jumping around, youre
keeping a good flow, she says.
A flash of red, a burst of yellow, a splash
of orangeaccent colors pop up every-
where, drawing the eye toward Deidres art,
accessories and even the vibrant fabric
patterns on the wooden DIY bulletin board
in her office.
I dont get a lot of light in here, so adding
bright things really helps the mood, Deidre
says, Waking up to cheerful colors is key.
Opposite: In her breakfast room, Deidre

repainted the hand-me-down ladderback
chairs bright yellow. She repurposed antique
cabinetry as a dining hutch by ripping off the
ugly old molding from what was once kitchen
cabinets, using paint thinner on the yellow-
painted window panes and adding new legs.
She then painted it all over with brown on
the exterior and red-orange on the interior.
Left: The existing red cabinets in Deidres

kitchen were serendipitous and work well
with her bright color palette.
Above: This deer head was repainted and

given new hardware to fit in with the overall
dcor for a unique touch.
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PERSONAL PIZZAZZ
Deidre put a unique spin on her interior by
mixing and matching colors, patterns and
time periods for an eclectic look. My home
is definitely more shabby-cottage, with
antiques repainted and mixed in with some
more modern pieces, she says.
She also rolled up her sleeves and tackled
various DIY projects to add a personal,
unique touch to each space. An antique sofa
is upholstered with a coral Kelly Wearstler
fabric to make it modern and blend in with
other Ikea furnishings. In her breakfast room,
a white mod-style dining table contrasts
yellow-painted ladderback chairs and an
antique cabinet she repainted in brown with a
red-orange interior. I would say its a good
mix of new and old, Deidre says.
A self-proclaimed impulse shopper, Deidre
fills her home with many antiques and thrift-
store finds from shops in Charleston and is
always scoring great pieces that enhance
her eclectic style. One of her favorite finds is
a painting of a Mexican mariachi band in its
original frame by artist Estacien Etta J.
Benjamin, aka E. Cien.
All of my pieces have been major surprises,
later finding out that theyre worth some-
thing, Deidre says. If it speaks to you and
theres a place for it in your home, grab it.
SEE RESOURCES, PAGE 144

Deidre kept her workstation in

monochromatic whites to help it blend
into the rest of the space and keep the
3 Easy ideas for

vibe calm, cool and collected. A simple
white Ikea desk chair is kicked up a
notch by adding a sheepskin rug, which
also softens up the space. DIY dcor
DIY decor instantly adds spunk
and personality to your interior.
Follow Deidres tips below
on what kinds of pieces to look
for and how to revamp them
with ease.
LOOK FOR GOOD BONES
Antiques and vintage furniture have lines and

shapes you just cant find in modern pieces.
Even if the paint is chipped or hideous, if its got
good bones, its got potential. Just sand it
down, paint it, reupholster it, add new legs or
change the hardware to make it new.
LOOK FOR THRIFT-SHOP ARTWORK
Great-looking works of art can be found in

the most obscure places, including your
neighborhood thrift store. Keep an eye out for
eye-catching pieces, and switch out the frames
and matting for a new look.
LOOK FOR UNUSUAL SUSPECTS
Leftover bits and pieces from remodeling or

other pieces of furniture can be refashioned
into whatever you want them to be. Something
as simple as a doorknocker and doors with
molding can become an art installation if you
use your imagination and some elbow grease.
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COLOR
coach:
For a cohesive feel throughout
your whole home, pick a color
family and try to use it in every
space. Deidre's citrus palette
appears all through her home
starting with the vibrant lemon
yellow front door to the soothing
peach and subtle coral in the
bedroom and office. Vary the
tones to suit the energy and
function of each space.

Deidres simple bedroom is

decorated with the same
vibrant colors as the rest of
the house. The addition of
gray for the walls helps add a
soothing layer, proving you
can have a quiet sanctuary
that fits any style.
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LESS is
MORE
Minimal dcor creates maximum impact
in this Hawaiian home.
BY SARAH YOON PHOTOGRAPHY BY OLIVER KONIG ST YLED BY JACQUELINE deMONTR AVEL
Air plants hang from the kitchen ceiling,

subtly reinforcing the ethereal atmosphere of
Ali McMahons home. They catch each
breeze and drink the humid air. Since they
dont need soil, these popular plants are
surprisingly low maintenance.

H
HAWAII IS THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE
you lounge on a beach, see a few
waterfalls and stop at a shaved-ice
stand on your way back to the
hotel. For Ali McMahon and Parker
Moosman, the laid-back rhythm of
life is home. More than five years ago,
the married entrepreneurs left the
gray drizzle of Seattle for sunshine
and pineapples.
As their boutiques, Olive and
Oliver, flourish, Ali brings her retail
experience to her home dcor.
My background is in store visuals,
windows and interiors, which is
where I fell in love with dcor, she
explains. It definitely has made me a
more detailed person, as evidenced
by the light but purposeful touches
in her home. White walls set the
space along with simple additions,
such as a horseshoe over a doorway
and a few well-placed pictures
many of the frames made by Parker,
a DIY expert. Everything has to be
in the right place, facing the right
way. Were a little picky about it, Ali
says with a laugh.
Since the island has limited

offerings for antiques, Ali finds
unique pieces in unusual places.
An old oar leans against the wall
in the corner of the living room.
Once discovered in the basement
of a previous residence, the oar
always found a niche in their
homes dcor.
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u
A large window
dominates the
space, with the
scenic beauty as
living art.
CLEAR AWAY CLUTTER

Ali sees simplicity as more effective than
clutter. I really dont hold onto things that
we dont use or need, she says. She avoids
overwhelmingly busy displays and focuses
on developing a subtle allure. The dining
room has minimal dcor: a framed poster
hangs on the wall, ceramic owl sits next to a
bright sideboard, and the corners are clear
and clean. A large window dominates the
space, with the scenic beauty as living art.
The homes architecture encourages a
fresh, spring-like look. Exposed ceiling
beams make the space look airy. Theres no
defined ceiling, which makes the space feel
even bigger, Ali explains. A simple spherical
lamp hangs in the dining room, accentuating
the ceilings height. The furniture is a soft
neutral to avoid distracting visuals; a light
gray couch and white coffee table enhance
the airy atmosphere, letting the wood floor
anchor the space.
Color balances the look with a teal lamp,
ultramarine pillows and a milk cans oxidized
patina. The natural blue-green shades of rich
oceanic life are used throughout the home.
DECK WITH A VIEW

Alis favorite part of the house is the deck,
where she lounges in her downtime and When location limits your choice in
hosts parties with friends. Its a 500-square- furniture and dcor, the next best
option is DIY. Parker built that, Ali
foot deck, which gives her space to
says, proudly pointing out the sturdy
decorate minimally and effectively. Potted Opposite: This space is wide credenza behind the couch. He is
plants grace the periphery. In the center, open and has all those exposed extremely handy and builds lots of
an old wooden table sports curves that beam ceilings. So theres no defined our furniture. Think about your
ceiling, which makes the space feel materials when you undertake DIY
contrast with more modern chairs. The
even bigger, Ali says. She anchored projects. While you visualize the
yellow metal embraces the sunshine and the white, airy space with colorful design, think about which finishes and
creates a cheerful ambience. blue accents and neutral tones. textures will complement the space.
april|may 2014 53
The key to keeping the space usable

throughout the year is investing in humidity
and rain-resistant furniture. While plants
thrive in the tropical environment, rust and
mold can also reside there. Coating wood
with a sealant helps stave away the detri-
mental effects of the elements.
By maintaining their minimalist dcor
indoors and out, Ali and Parker can look
forward to enjoying their home in this
paradise of sunshine and pineapples for
many years to come.
The dining rooms sideboard adds a bright

pop of color to the home, thanks to Ali and
reinvent a thrift-store find with Parkers entrepreneurial DIY spirit. Were big
on finding things and redoing them, Ali
paint and new hardware! This explains. We took off the hardware, put new
small chest functions as a hardware on and painted it.
sideboard/dry bar.

A mix of traditional and modern

furniture adds to the casual vibe of
the home. A West Elm light hangs from
the ceiling, taking advantage of the high,
exposed beams. Its spherical shape
contrasts the ceilings angular beams.
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LIVING SCULPTURES I. SUCCULENTS AND AIR PLANTS are

popular in both the gardening and dcor
Decorate your home with worlds, and make perfect houseplants. We
low-maintenance greenery. have a fascination with succulents, Ali says.
And air plants are easy to maintain, so we
love them.
2. DROUGHT-RESISTANT. Traditional
succulents are designed for deserts; their
leaves retain the moisture and nutrients to
keep them thriving. True to their name, air
plants dont need soil; airflow and misting
keeps them happy and growing.
3. SMALL POT, SMALL PLANT. When

your succulent outgrows its pot, pinch a
healthy sprout, set it in water for a few days,
and then replace the older plant with the
new one. Dont throw the older one out until
youre sure that the new one has rooted.
4. FLEXIBLE DCOR. In Ali and Parkers

home, air plants hang from the ceiling in
little terrariums and nestle in shutters. While
succulents give an ethereal lightness to a
space, they are grounded and homey with
their plump leaves. Succulents can even be
made into living walls or wreaths, adding
charm to any cottagey atmosphere.
Top left: A unique market bag

hangs from the counter, a happy
representative of both the island and
the boutique. Thats exclusive to our
store here, Ali explains. We work
with a company called Apoli, and
they have these bags made in
Bangladesh Just one store can do
it in that city, so some people collect
them.
Left: Island-perfect textures,

such as seashell and worn wood,
turn black-and-white action shots
of Alis grandfather into an
artistic vignette.
Far left: In Seattle, this Andy

Opposite: A white shutter houses air plants Davis print of a surfer couple was a
in its slats, with curling leaves making them bit of home for Ali, who grew up in
look like sea creatures. The plants are the Kailua. When they moved to back to
epitome of flexible dcor since they can be the island, the art fit right into the
housed nearly anywhere. laidback Hawaiian look and gained
a vintage bamboo frame, which
enhances its laid-back appeal.
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The bird duvet gains a stamp

of approval from the family cat.
Freshening up the look of a
bedroom only takes one minor
shift. Though Alis current duvet
features soft tones and natural
themes, her previous choice was
bright and loud. We go through
duvets every now and again,
she says.
Two poufs at the end of the bed can easily

be pulled out into other rooms for extra
seating when entertaining.

An antique fan sports an aged patina

as it embellishes a chest of drawers.
Since Parker fixed the wiring, the fan
has gone from just a looker to a hard
worker that accents their bedroom and
cools their home.
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Opposite: When the couple first vis-

ited the house, the deck inspired
them. Parker and Ali enjoy sharing the
beautiful view with friends by entertain-
ing. We hardly have had to have any-
one inside unless its raining, and so
we spend a lot of dinners and wine
time out on the deck with the lights
up, she says. Colorful chairs and an
antique-style table continue Alis knack
for decorating with new and old in fun
ways. It also gives their outdoor space a
personal touch.
Below: True to her Hawaiian roots,

Ali leaves their shoes outside. Checking
shoes at the door helps the floor stay
clean and creates a casual, homey feel.
u
Alis deck has a view that most can

only dream of. The view overlooks the
ocean and the little islands that are right
off the coast, called the Mokolea islands,
she says.

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colorsThis charming home

confirms that you
can have color
along with clean,
fresh lines.
BY TORREY KIM
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRET GUM
STYLED BY JICKIE TORRES

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When it came to existing

architecture, Georgette found
the living-room fireplace
hard to beat.
u
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WHEN YOU THINK OF A HOUSE
that pops with color, you might picture
patterned wallpaper or orange carpeting,
but your homes color can shine without
being overbearing.
When you walk into this cozy home in
the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los
Angeles, you instantly perk up thanks
to the vibrant colors, even though they
arent blanketing the walls and floor. In
fact, the house features a bright and
fresh interior that looks clean but still
has color.
WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

When interior designer Georgette
Westerman met with the owner, the
intention was to figure out how to
incorporate color with an open furni-
ture floor plan so the house didnt look
cluttered or overdone.
The key to keeping the house light
and airy, Georgette says, is to capitalize
on the homes natural architecture and
white walls while adding touches of
color that dont take the eye too far
away from the existing beauty.
The living room had great windows
and high ceilings, so I wanted to accen-
tuate them because its the first room
Sculptural elements, such as

the swirled mirror and the
classic orchid, turn otherwise
overlooked areas into elegant
focal points.

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In any particular room, youll want

to be able to see a flow of the pop
color as you look around. Its
almost like connect the dots to
connect the color pops.

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you see when you walk into the house, Georgette

explains. They already had white walls, and
although I normally like to splash a little color on
the walls, it wasnt necessary here because the
white added to that airiness. I left it to the furni-
ture and accessories to liven up the space.
LEAVE COLOR TO THE ACCESSORIES

When it came to existing architecture,
Georgette found the living-room fireplace hard
to beat. To me, that was such a focal point in
that room, and we wanted to feature the archi-
tecture and originality of the house, not take
away from it. Therefore, she carried the warm
look of the mantel area into her search for the
right pieces in the room by working with mid-
century-modern style furniture.
The key to knowing whether your color
scheme is done properly is to ensure that your
eye can jump around the room, Georgette says.
In any particular room, youll want to be able
to see a flow of the pop color as you look
around. For example, in the living room, orange
is the color, so we dispersed it evenly. When you
walk in, you see the orange in the wall art and
then on the mantel and then the large pillows
on the sofa. We set out bright white orchids
with little pots that we added orange ribbon to,
and theres orange ribbon on the navy pillows.
Its almost like connect the dots to connect the
color pops.
Citron-yellow accessories
and a small Jonathan
Adler bud vase turn the
dining room into a fun,
energetic space.
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decorating with your I. If youre designing a home where children

or pets will be living, it can be hard to select
family in mind items that you know will be durable and
stain-proof. But Georgette was able to strike
the perfect balance of stylish and safe in this
modern-day cottage.
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Theres a feeling you get when you

walk into the house; its a combination
of elegant and playful, yet livable. It
shows that you can have good
design and practical items, and not
feel like youre sacrificing something
just because you have small kids.
2.We wanted to make it look warm, but it

had to be durable and stain-resistant, she says.
pillow gets stained, you can get rid of that
pillow and its only $100 lost rather than
Fiber-Seal or Scotch Guard. In terms of
accessories, I put the more fragile acces-
thousands to replace an entire couch. sories higher up, and then the lower ones
The fabric on the furniture is so important are all things that arent breakable.
for instance, using dark solids is a good idea to
hide spills. To lighten it up, add splashes of color
by using a light-colored throw pillow. If the
3. Georgette also recommends
protecting all your furniture and rugs with
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Georgette customized
this vintage credenza
to serve as a media
center. The doors hide
games for the kids,
DVDs and CDs. The
center panel was
replaced with chicken
wire to conceal the
speaker for the rooms
sound system.

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COLOR coach:
When using a bold
color in your dcor,
space it out evenly
around the room to
keep the look balanced
and chic.

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Left: Use a small mug as a vase for a casual way to

display flowers.
Below: Vivid turquoise gives the master bedroom a

cool vibe. Georgette chose custom upholstery for
the Louis chair and added a coordinating turquoise
stripe to the simple window treatments for a chic
yet understated look.
REPEAT ROOM BY ROOM

Once you establish a color scheme for
your initial design room, stick with that
room until youre done before you move
on to the next. You want to have an
overall concept up-front, but its really
important to start a room and complete
it, because when you leave things out, its
a waste of time. You want it to feel
complete before you decorate the next
room in the house.
Once youve made your way through the
house, you can stand back and admire
your design work, as Georgette is able to
do when she sees this home.
Theres a feeling you get when you
walk into the house; its a combination of
elegant and playful, yet livable. It shows that
you can have good design and practical
items, and not feel like youre sacrificing
something just because you have small
kidsand thats really important.
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Keepingit
Visit a cottage that blends vintage
charm with contemporary convenience.
BY JENNIFER GAUDET
PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRET GUM
Real
STYLED BY JICKIE TORRES
SURROUNDED BY FIR TREES AND

situated on a spacious former hazelnut
orchard, this classic cottage near
Portland, Oregon, was originally a
farmhouse built in the 1940s. Today, its
idyllic setting is home to Meg Muschlitz
and her family of six, whose busy
lifestyle begs for a space that is as
flexible as it is charming.
At nearly 3,800 square feet and sitting on
a -acre property, the historic home is
unusually large. The family has maxi-
mized the three-story, four-bedroom
cottage that has historic appeal and
welcoming comfort while also accom-
modating their needs.
VINTAGE-MODERN BALANCE
Upon moving in, the family made a
few key modifications to balance the
vintage-style charm of their home with
modern functionality. They updated
the kitchen and equipped it for two
cooks and added a double sink and
an extra refrigerator and dishwasher
tucked away inside the cabinetry. The
Opposite: The Lakeside sign hanging above

the dining table is one of Megs favorite
pieces in her home. It was taken from a
favorite shop in the town where she grew up
after it closed.
The cottages traditional style can be seen

best from the exterior, with neat rooflines
and dormers in view.
The living room is a serene gathering placed filled

with a variety of textures that give Megs dcor its
signature richness: a sisal rug adds a rustic nod to the
homes history, while plush white-linen sofas add
elegance and comfort. Antiques, such as the old bus
banners Meg framed as art, and contemporary classics,
such as the wrought-iron tagre, add textural interest.

walls on the downstairs level were extended

to add sliding barn doors, sectioning off a
fourth bedroom.
Meg also updated lighting fixtures through-
out the house, intentionally choosing pieces
with more of a modern bent, such as Restoration
Hardware pendants in the kitchen, to contrast
the cottages rustic features. Striking this balance
helped Meg keep the home from looking dated,
while still accenting its historic charm.
The living room takes a similar approach,
where a vintage-industrial style coffee table
and Williams Sonoma armchair and sofa
offset nearby flea market-style elements like
antique signage and a grain-sack chair.
NEUTRALS & NATURALS

Meg keeps the many windows of her
cottage covered simply or not at all because
she loves to bring the lush greenery outside
into her home.
Original dark-oak flooring runs through
most of the house, providing the perfect
contrast for antique pine pieces. Neutral
furniture pieces, including an ecru sofa and
armchair, lighten up the room, while a textural
seagrass rug anchors everything.
Meg added a sisal or seagrass rug to each
room for a grounded, warm feel. These
durable pieces are able to withstand the
wear of everyday life.
Our house is about real life. We want our
home to look comfortable, inviting and lived
in. I like a clean, uncluttered look, but not
perfect, Meg says.
u Whether framing an old flag,

hanging a vintage sign or
adding a giant vintage clock
above the mantel, Meg
demonstrates the impact of
a large-scale piece.
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u Always buy what you

lovedont buy something
just to fill a space! The piece
might not fit where you
pictured it, but you will find a
home for it.
Top left: Some of the homes cupboards have a chicken-

wire front, adding to the garden-cottage feel.
Above: This antique Dayton scale was found at a local

antique market in Portland. Meg uses its beautiful patina tray
to hold flowers, candles or even drinks during a party.
Left: The antique pine plate rack was a flea-market find and
now holds Megs collection of white dishes. The blue number 40
sign was a 40th-birthday gift from a friend who visited France.

A few of the homes

more contemporary
pieces reside in the
kitchen, like the
Restoration Hardware
pendants and
bar-stool chairs,
which are from
World Market.

BRINGING IN SPRING I. WORK WITH THE LAYOUT OF YOUR

HOME. The entryway in Megs home lends
Tips on decorating with florals and foliage. itself perfectly to a simple and sweet display,
with tiny trees ready for adorning with wreaths,
small bird nests or flowers from her property
like hydrangeas, daffodils and pussywillows.
2. INCORPORATE FRESH FLOWERS IN

EACH ROOM. Whether you have the advantage
of clipping fresh blooms from your own garden
or you visit a flower mart, try to add a floral
arrangement in all your rooms. When shopping
for vases, look for unique shapes and sizes that
will add visual variety.
3. LOOK FOR SPRING ICONS. Display

decorative items that represent spring, such as
a mossy bird nest with mock eggs, a pair of
ceramic ducks, or a rabbit, robin, garden gnome
or lamb.
4. TUCK GREENERY INTO UNEXPECTED

PLACES. Using branches in a vase atop a
kitchen or dining-room table or sprigs peeking
out of small vintage glass bottles, dont be
afraid to mix it up with how and where you
use greenery.
Opposite: The entryway has the ideal setup for

incorporating greenery into the home, with
miniature topiaries flanking the mirror.
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Looking for creative storage ideas?

In the powder room, in place of a
traditional tray, Meg uses a white
lantern to group bath items together.

The master bedroom has soothing tones of

green and blue to evoke relaxation.
Our house is about real

life. We want our home to
look comfortable, inviting
and lived in.
Opposite: A fun, whimsical touch for a girls

room, the ceiling has pom-poms and lanterns. The
lanterns light up at night and are used as a night-
light.
Meg decorated her girls room with vintage

items and things that belonged to her when she
was a child.

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STYLE
TIP:
The most successful
gardens complement the
architecture of the home.
A perfectly imperfect
old brick walkway
complements this
storybook cottage.

SCENERY
etting the
BY JICKIE TORRES
Taking your landscape

to the next level
doesnt have to be
IF YOURE A DESIGN ENTHUSIAST, YOU PROBABLY HAVE A GOOD IDEA
difficult. Try these
of how to plan a room to reflect your personality, maximize space and make you
feel good. But translating your dcor ideas to your garden may not seem as simple.
simple ways to
Without four walls, a floor and a ceiling, [most people] havent the first idea where
to begin, landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy says. It can be both daunting and
create a gorgeous
discouraging to try to figure out how to make landscape improvements without the
help of a professional.
garden like a pro.
However, understanding your gardens needs and learning how to bring out the
best in your property can be easy and, moreover, you can do it yourself. In her new
book, Landscaping Ideas that Work, Messervy takes readers through the basic prin-
ciples of how to divide your garden into its essential parts and conquer the land-
scape by producing beautiful and functional areas that will have you enjoying the
outdoors all year long. Here are a few of her key ideas:
CREATE PATHS
STYLE TIP:
Depending on its purpose, Dont forget to address
a path can be wide or your vertical space. A few
architectural salvage pieces
narrow, straight or mean- such as an old shutter, mirror
dering, ramped or and stone molding create
stepped, long or short, artistic interest on this fence.
Messervy writes. Whats Climbing plants, such as ivy
important is to make the and wisteria, also soften
and beautify walls.
journey through your
property as interesting as
the destination itself.
DESIGN SPECIAL
NOOKS
A simple bistro set or garden
bench is an easy way to add
a secondary seating area to
any size garden.
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SHEDS AND OUTBUILDINGS COMMON PROBLEMS:

ADD CHARACTER AND
INTIMATE SPACES You want a vegetable garden that is pretty.
A shed, often designed to be a mini-version of

the larger residence, can be located near the main THE SOLUTION:
house or at a remote corner of the property, Dont treat your hard-working homestead zone like
Messervy says. When that happens, it functions something thats strictly utilitarian. Raised vegetable beds act
as an eye-catcher as well as a destination that like a formal garden for this classical Greek garden-house.
draws people into the landscape. They are symmetrical, utilize both grass and gravel borders,
and lead guests through a neat path to a gathering area.

COMMON PROBLEMS: KNOW YOUR

Boxy and boring PROPERTY
This small cottage had what its owners called a featureless and Your land is a precious
uninviting wide bowling alley of a yard. commodity, so understanding
its opportunities and
THE SOLUTION: constraints is critical to
Messervy added a short picket fence to delineate the garden and designing the landscape
add interest by creating small rooms within the property. She around your house.
also introduced curved lines in the form of a circular-shaped
lawn and planting beds shaped to reinforce the sweeping lines.
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EXPRESS YOUR
PERSONALITY
The owner/designer of this unique Denver,
Colorado, garden blended a few of her favorite
styles in one space. The arbor, with its
retractable striped awning, has a gypsy
caravan-like charm, but the dining table and
chairs bespeak a comforting solidity, Messervy
writes. Rock-bordered flowers beds overflowing
with classic cottage-garden plants, such as
alliums and blue bachelors buttons, float like
islands among the gravel walkways.
STYLE TIP:
Take soil samples to learn
about your soils
u Without four walls, a floor and composition, Messervy
advises. The health of your
gardens plants depends on
a ceiling, [most people] havent it. It will help you make
good choices about
plant selection.
the first idea where to begin.

Landscaping Ideas that Work by Julie Moir Messervy,

published by Taunton Press, taunton.com; 2014
CREATE OUTDOOR
COMMON PROBLEMS: ROOMS THAT YOU
Where to put the grill? CAN USE
This colorfully painted porch is a true
THE SOLUTION: open-air room. A coordinating set of
outdoor furniture not only complements
Placing the grill on the ground level the style of the house, the color ties
allows the kitchen area to be separate together the wood-trim porch ceiling and
but integrated; the cook can still interact the porch risers. Use accent furniture
with guests, and large pots help and accessories to bring a well-appointed
the built-in counters and cozy feel to the space.
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back to basics:
THE CLASSIC
Cottage Garden
BY JICKIE TORRES
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MONROVIA
Looking for the quintessential elements for

that most charming of garden styles, the
cottage garden? Monrovia horticultural
craftsmen share their list of must-haves.
SHED STYLE
The coveted garden shed is an investment for
the garden both in budget and space, however
adding a special outbuilding whether it serve as
a gardeners cottage, office or artists studio is a
way to add that desirable cottage wow-factor.
PAVE THE WAY

According to the Monrovia website,
The romantic English cottage garden
is the ancestor of American country.
Both were born in the spaces around
ordinary homes filled with extraordinary
flowers. These are not pretentious
plantings, but collections of beloved
plants grown both for their beauty and
practical uses. In that vain, rough edge
stone pavers where moss is allowed to
seep in between the spaces enhances
the organic garden feel.
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SECRET-GARDEN
CHARM
Clouds of white hydrangea spilling
over an Adirondack chair and large
billowing planters of boxwood and
ivy help add to the whimsical
mystery of the pea-gravel-framed
path to the garden gate. Ferns,
peonies and hemlock are also great
plants for creating the lush look.
EASY, SIMPLE AND

FUNCTIONAL
Monrovia experts say that the
cottage garden tends to have a
mix of bloomers and wildflowers.
Mimic this feel with loose plant
beds and let blooms spill into
walkways and over lawns for a
relaxed natural look. Also, let
flowers and herbs mingle
naturallyhistorically, cottage
gardens were the tool chest of the
woman of the house, filled with
her favorite flowers and also the
edibles she used most.

SPECIAL SEATS
Scrolled Victorian-era love seats
hearken back to the Gilded
garden-party age. Be sure to tuck
special seating areas into your
garden to encourage visitors to
wander and explore. These
Lacecap hydrangeas do the trick
for creating a romantic backdrop.
Beesia, purple lilac, bluebeard and
flowering quince would work too.
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More Cottage
Garden
Essentials
SOURCE: M O N R O V I A
PICKET FENCES
In early American gardens, this fence kept
children in and farm animals out of the door-
yard. Pointed pickets discouraged chickens
from roosting on the fence. In Victorian
times, many gardeners upgraded from
pickets to cast or wrought iron. This makes
both fence types suitable for the style.
THE ARBOR GATE

Before automobiles, visitors tied their
carriage horses at the front gate to the
dooryard. The vine- or rose- shrouded arbor
made it more comfortable for the animals to
wait in the shade or protected from the rain.
WHITE LATTICE
This woodwork is an elegant way to screen
a view or offer privacy without sacrificing
air movement. For outdoor living, or in the
era before air conditioning, this was a
common and welcome building material
and, today, provides a backdrop for many
cottage gardens.
CONTAINERS
The modest lifestyle of cottage gardeners did
not afford luxury items. Inexpensive red clay
flowerpots became the standard of the day.
Homemade wood window boxes were a
popular decoration for simple, functional
homes at minimal cost.
DONT SKIP THE SCULPTURES

Obelisks, orbs and similar architectural
statuary have roots in the English country
manor gardens. Scattered around the garden
near informal plantings of roses, Monrovias
climbing purple Betty Corning Clematis and
eye-catching big ball Alliums, they become
casual accents amid the plants.
For more about classic garden styles

and the perfect plants to fit each look,
visit monrovia.com.

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The History BY N ATA L I E E C H E V E R R I A

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER FOLEY AND
C AT R I O N A T U D O R E R L E R
Harlem Renaissance poet

Anne Spencers garden,
once tangled in overgrowth,
was restored to its natural
beauty. It is a living lesson
Garden
on how to bloom
period-appropriate beauty
in any space.
DID YOU
KNOW ?
The spurts of
teal-blue found in
Annes garden is a
color commonly
used throughout
Europe and Africa.
It is said to keep evil
spirits out.

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You pick a time frame

and try to capture
it as much as
you can.
a GARDEN ISNT JUST

a space for flowers
it can be a muse, a
sanctuary and a meet-
ing place. For Harlem
Renaissance poet and
social activist Anne
Spencer, it was all three.
Her garden was a refuge and a kind of way to get away from
the issues of the time, Shaun Spencer-Hester, Annes grand-
daughter and director of her historic-home-turned-museum, says.
Restored in 1983 by the Hillside Garden Club, the garden
carries a lot of cultural significance. Located in Virginia, it became
a rest stop for other Harlem Renaissance writers making their long
trek from New York to visit family members in the South and, as a
result, was a breeding ground for social and literary thought.
Today, visitors from around the world are thrust back in time
to when Anne spent her days penning poems outdoors.
Follow these tips from Shaun and Hillside Garden Club
member Jane B. White, who authored a book on the Spencer
restoration project, Lessons Learned from a Poets Garden.
CREATE A HISTORIC COTTAGE GARDEN

MAP IT OUT. Before tackling a project, have a plan that
q
includes research and strategizing. In the case of the Spencer

garden, a 1937 photograph served as a model for the restora-
tion. Information was gathered from remnants of flowers and
structures, photographs, the poetry of Anne Spencer and
memories of Chauncey, Annes son.
It is very helpful to have a landscape plan. Keep in mind that
you dont have to get it all done in one day. It took the Hillside
Garden Club about a year to complete their restoration.
You may have to take it in steps, Jane advises. You may
have to plant trees first or have structures in place firstfenc-
ing, walkways, arbors, pergolaand then you come in with
plants, if necessary.
KEEP STRUCTURE IN MIND. Structure and architectural
q
Top: The roses found in the Anne Spencer garden are

elements are important in determining what you can and cannot plant the same ones Anne tended to herself. Before
as well as contributing to the vibe of your garden. Just like any the restoration process began, many roses and other
old-fashioned garden, Annes contained structure, such as an arbor, flowers were saved and replanted.
pergola, a small cottage shed, pond and birdhouses. Decide what
Above: Annes garden was inspiration for countless
architectural elements you want to restore or invoke, and get started. poems. She wrote odes to nasturtiums, her oak tree
and all other plants that surrounded her.
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COLOR IS IMPORTANT FOR AN OLD LOOK.

Modern gardens incorporate a lot of white,
but Annes was colorful. You can add pops
of color by painting these architectural
elements as well.
q
PLANT YOUR FLOWERS. Once youve

collected your information and have a
general skeleton of the garden, itll be
easier to determine what plants are worth
saving. When choosing new plants to fill in
your design, research period plants to know
what was typically used during the time of
the look you are trying to convey. Roses,
peonies, hydrangeas, anemones and holly-
hock are among few of the various flowers
found in Annes garden.
q
GROOM AND MAINTAIN. To keep a

garden looking fresh, theres a never-
ending list of things to do. Assess the health
of your plants and show them a little TLC.
Maintenance isnt just about staying
A view of the garden on a sunny day The restored garden still contains
healthyits about looking good too. Trim
lets visitors imagine what a typical many overflowing flowers to
hedges and train vines to avoid your garden day spent in the garden would have create a full look.
turning into a jungle. Clean the gutters reg- been like for Anne.
ularly. However, dont overdo the mainte-
nance of your garden. It cant look too prim
and proper; it needs to have the same ROSES: Annes original garden contained a plethora
charm it did years ago.
5 of roses, and this classic cottage bloom is timeless.
q
STAY TRUE. If youre going to restore

something, its helpful if you use the same LILACS AND DEUTZIA: Many old-fashioned
techniques and tools that were used in the
garden back in its earlier days.
Must- gardens have a full look, and plants like this over-
flow with flowers.
Hand pruners, little shovels and a wheel-
barrow are among some of the tools still used
Have PEONIES: Peonies are easy to maintain and dont
require too much care. Their large blooms make it a
in Annes garden. Organic techniques are still
implemented too. Instead of bagged mulch, Plants for stunning showpiece flower.
ground leaves are used.

a Historic BULBS, LIKE DAFFODILS: These perennials will
q
BE PRACTICAL. Gardens evolve with extend the season.

timeflowers bloom and peter out, trees
mature and create more shade than before.
When restoring a garden, you have to accept
Garden GRAPES: Anne Spencer wrote about grapes. They
also grow on vines and help create the full-layered
the fact that it wont look exactly like it did. look of an old garden.
The key is to capture the spirit of the place. q
Since the club members were expecting
many visitors to the garden, grass walkways
were transformed into pebbled pathways.
English boxwood replaced privet hedge
due to its lower maintenance.
|ROSES| |PEONIES| |DAFFODILS| |GRAPES|

DID YOU
KNOW ?
The Lynchburg
chapter of the
NAACP was
established in the
living room of Anne
Spencers home.
Historic Since 1929, the Garden Club of Virginia

has sponsored the nations largest and
oldest house and garden tour. One of 31
Garden tours taking place over eight consecutive
days, the Lynchburg tour on Tuesday, April
Club of 29, highlights homeowners who are land-
scape architects and artists. The homes
Virginia include informal, formal and cottage gar-
dens. Proceeds from Historic Garden Week
Tour 2014 benefit the restoration and preservation of
Virginias public historic gardens.
Historic Garden Week is a great way to
BY KAREN MILLER enjoy Virginias unique regions. Visit
vagardenweek.org for a complete sched-
ule, to purchase tickets and for details
regarding itineraries, special activities
and current restoration sites.
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Blooming Beauties
Bring the outdoors inside in the loveliest way
BY JICKIE TORRES
by decorating with floral patterns.

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BE A WALLFLOWER
One of the timeless ways to add flower power
to a room is with wallpaper. Todays range
is as diverse as ever with patterns that are
classic, mod, fun or vintage. Find one that
captures your style.
PHOTO BY MARK TANNER
april|may 2014 107

GLOBAL GARDEN
Personalize your prints. Designer Kerry
Cassill showed her love of Bohemian style
and world travel by using exotic floral
patterns and classic paisley shapes in her
furniture.
PHOTO BY BRET GUM
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A GARDEN PALETTE
The tone-on-tone damask print on this sofa is a
subtle way to work a bold print into the room.
Paired with a painting of roses and a
rose-inspired hue on the wall, this room proves
that shabby-garden style is always in vogue.
PHOTO BY JAIMEE ITAGAKI
april|may 2014 109

PLANT BEDS
Mix and match your bedding with a variety
of floral patterns. Mix large- and small-scale
prints for a dynamic look; if you want to
keep it calm and soothing, stick to a
monochromatic color palette.

MAKE A STATEMENT PIECE

If youre not ready to go full bloom or
simply want to add a little flourish to your
room, include a flower-patterned
accent piece. Its easy to arrange and edit,
and it just might open the garden gate for
more floral style in your dcor.
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gear
GARDEN
Outfitting a lush outdoor space means
more than picking pretty plants. Enhance
your outdoor oasis with these garden finds
that add style to everything from your tools
to outdoor furniture and entertaining needs.
BY JICKIE TORRES
Lulu planter, $59-$129.

q
(866) 668-5962 or
grandinroad.com.

Melamine tableware. Grass

11-inch plate, $11. Grass
tall mug, $16. Turquoise
flatware snap set, $14.70.
Visit frenchbull.com.
q
Le Cadeaux unbreakable
beverage service set. Wine Dubost, olive-wood
glass, $7. Water glass, $6. flatware 5-piece set,
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Iced-tea glass, $7. Pitcher, $69.95. (800) 243-0852

$25.99. (866) 379-9975 or or surlatable.com.
thefrenchybee.com.
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Pierced lanterns, $28-$30.
q
(800) 245-4595 or pier1.com.
Birdcage melamine 6-inch

bowl. Set of 6, $17.94.
Pink-orange bordered flat-woven

indoor/outdoor rug, $149-$299.99.
(877) 967-5362 or worldmarket.com.
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Melamine drinking beaker, 4.50. Visit

theglamcampingcompany.com.
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Flower Stem garden
gloves by Wild & Wolf,
$23. (888) 338-8111 or
burkedecor.com.
Coiled hose garden storage

Endless Summer and Green Trellis stool, $99.50. (888) 263-9850
melamine trays, $27.50 each. or frontgate.com.
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Fresh American Trimaran
striped indoor/outdoor pillow
in Daffodil and white, $48-$58.
Visit dashandalbert.com.
Mykonos Chaise Lounge with
Cushions by David Francis
Furniture, $1,680.57. (800) 615-
9703 or allmodern.com.
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Marco Polo collection 20-

inch outdoor pillow, $44.50.
Visit chloeandolive.com.
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Striped Seno pouf with
synthetic cover, $289.
(888) 419-2399 or cspost.com.
Bixby tan outdoor chair with washable

Sunbrella Seaward Cape slipcover,
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Emory Flax Grand outdoor sofa in

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WHATS
YOUR
COLOR?
Discover the hue
best suited for you
as designers share
the secrets behind
some of their most
striking rooms.
BY JICKIE TORRES
PHOTO BY JICKIE TORRES
Singing the Blues

Vanessa de Vargas, Turquoise
Vanessa designed this high-drama, low-maintenance

bedroom by using a bold color palette and a well-edited
collection of art and accessories.
Paint
Key colors: royal blue, Chinese red, white and dark gray.
color:
BEHR 5508-B-7
Who Would love this palette: someone adventurous Ocean Blue
who likes to travel and loves to be surrounded by art,
Vanessa says. someone who loves eclectic furnishings with
a mix of Mid-Century-Modern and vintage accessories.
PHOTO BY BETHANY NAUERT
april/may 2014 119

Paint
color:
Benjamin Moore
Cats Meow
1332
Pretty in
Pink
SuSan Gerlach,
Encore Construction
looking to highlight the

rooms architecture,
the team at encore
construction chose a
simple, soothing color
that was a twist on the
expected colors of blue
and green for a seaside
home. The room is
themed with classic cape
cod attributes showcas-
ing the wonderful angles
these houses are known
for: beadboard on the
ceiling and a great use
of moldings and built-
ins, Susan says. clean
lines are shown with the
least amount of fuss, and
yet the walls add the pop
of color it needs.
Key colors: clear

pink and white.
Who Would love

this palette: They
say if you like pink you
are friendly and
approachable with a
warmth and softness
others are drawn to,
Susan says. I think
there is a little bit of that
in all of us, both men
and women.
PHOTO BY DAN CUTRONA

Paint
color:
Try
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6909
Lemon Twist
PHOTO BY GEORGE ROSS
Sunny-Side Up
Tara SeawrighT, Tara Seawright Inc.
when the homeowners of this Sag harbor,

Long island, cottage wanted a pop of color
without a lot of commitment, Tara urged
them to push the envelope. Painting the
ceiling is actually a lot easier to paint than
cabinets, so while its a bolder move, its
much easier to redo later, she says.
Key colors: Silver, snow and buttercup.
Who Would love this palette:

a conservative who is in the mood to
take a risk, Tara says. white and silver
are traditional, but yellow used almost in
a color-block way is modern and fresh.
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Paint
colors:
PPG Pittsburgh Paints
Summer Suede 415-4,
Stone Harbor 420-2,
Fire Weed 432-6,
Burgundy Wine 534-7
and English Saddle
532-6
Berry Sweet
Working off the wood tones, shades of raspberry Who Would love this palette: A traditionalist
and cream turn this entryway into a point of who loves warm, earthy and cozy environments.
interest in this classic cottage.
Key colors: Chocolate, raspberry, creamy white.

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DESIGN A SUNROOM
that Shines
Transform a dark, dreary living space
into a relaxed and inviting oasis.
BY REBECCA J. RAZO
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNA SUE DESIGN CO.
STYLING BY JENNA SUE DIERMANN
WITH A BEAUTIFUL POOL AND BACKYARD

lake as inspiration, it didnt take long for
graphic artist/print designer Jenna Sue
Diermannto create a vision for transform-
ing the sunroom in her 1,500-square-foot
Florida home.
It has these amazing windows that look
out onto our pool and lake, Jenna says of
the sunroom. I wanted to continue the
water theme inside.
Jenna fixed a sagging wood ceiling and
replaced dated carpeting with gray porcelain
tile. She coated the room in white paint and
soft aqua to mimic the sky. She then outfit-
ted the room with cozy furnishings, nautical
art prints and simple accessories for a mix of
coastal casual with rustic toucheslight,
bright and airy.
Want to achieve similar results? Follow
Jennas tips:
BALANCE PRINTS WITH SOLIDS.

Graphic prints are de rigueur to any
visually interesting design, but there
can be too much of a good thing.
Combine patterns with solids to
achieve balance and to prevent your
motif from looking too cluttered, which
actually can make a room feel smaller.
In this case, solid-colored cushions
allow the graphics on the throw pillows
to speak for themselves. Solid colors
dont have to be boring, either; Jenna
selected cushion covers in a fabric with
a corduroy texture.
before
SEE RESOURCES,
PAGE 144.

DESIGN TIP:
Paint door and window
frames in the primary
color of the room to help
create a seamless and
consistent background. In
this case, Jenna painted
the mullioned-window,
sliding-glass-door pane
white to match the bright,
airy sunroom interior.
KEEP IT LIGHT AND BRIGHT. Jenna

opted for a predominately white
palette with soft layers of tone-on-tone
color. It helps open the space and
keeps that relaxed coastal feel,
Jenna says. It also allows you to
incorporate color using your linens
and accessories.
Jute, seagrass, gently distressed
woods and other natural materials
underscore a laid-back vibe in coastal-
themed rooms. The combination of a
natural-wood coffee table and woven
area rug show how monochromatic
pairings create a well-balanced design.
april/may 2014 125

read a room
CREATE MORE THAN ONE SOCIAL

SPACE IN THE ROOM. While its
tempting to design around one
large central living area, creating
separate social spaces within one
room helps invite interaction
among guests and keeps the design
from looking empty and vast. A
slipcovered, overstuffed chair and
ottoman fill a corner space and
keep the design functional.
BRING NATURE INDOORS. Garden

sprigs, twigs, branches, seashells
and other bits of nature are
perfect decorative accessories that
add texture and visual interest to
a beach-themed living space.
Group like objects together for
maximum impact, making sure to
leave some breathing room
between them to avoid clutter.
DESIGN TIP:
Dont make things too
matchy-matchy,
Jenna says. Simple
and understated will
get the message across
much more
effectively.
To learn more about Jenna Sue Design, visit jennasuedesign.

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look
Want to capture the look 1
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your home? Here are
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you started.
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Sunshine 15x19 art prints,
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Visit nestcasa.com.
3. Liam Grey bookcase, $367.

Visit laylagrayce.com.
4. Chamberlain slipcovered chaise,

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5. Stray Dog Designs Aunt Susan

stool/accent table (aqua), $428.
Visit zincdoor.com.
6. Jute baskets (set of 3), $49.99.

(866) 960-9289 or 3
twineinteriors.com.
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TIP:
You may have to stencil in
sections to accommodate
a pots sloped sides.
Also, seal the inside of the
pot to prevent the paint
from over soaking and
flaking off.

Gardening
Crafts
Personal style blossoms in the garden
when you create unique handmade
tools and dcor for your outdoor spaces.
BY JICKIE TORRES
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN GRUEN
NOTHING COMPARES TO A SWATH

of pink peonies in bloom (especially when
they are being supported by a beautiful
WAKE UP YOUR GARDEN WALLS
stake I made myself) or a bounty of vegetables,
Old reclaimed wood can be as beautiful as art, so
nurtured from seeds I planted in my own why not bring it up to eye view? Susan created
newspaper pots, writes crafter and garden vertical planters by affixing terra-cotta pots to
blogger Susan Guagliumi. In her new old barn wood with strong glue such as Goop or
book, Handmade for the Garden, she helps E6000. I love the way terra-cotta pots look
both novice and long-time gardeners take against old barn board, especially when filled
their gardens to the next level with clever with white petunias, Susan says.
creations that not only add character and
personality to the landscape but also repur-
pose materials that would otherwise end up in
the waste bin. Here are our favorite ideas:
STENCILED STYLE
Terra-cotta is a very soft,
porous material that readily
soaks up pigment and glue,
and can be transformed and
embellished in so many
ways, Susan writes. Purchase
a stencil at a craft store for a
quick and easy way to add
pattern to a pot.
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TIP:
You can make freestanding
and hanging fabric planters
any size you want from
burlap, polyester or wool felt.
Burlap is inexpensive, but it
needs to be used in
double thickness to
compensate for its loose
weave structure.
FABRIC POTS
Fabric pots are great garden
stretchers that enable you to plant
in areas that have less than perfect
soil, Susan writes. Filled with good
compost and anchored in place,
these planters also make it easy to
plant on slopes. Best of all, there is
no storage problem because, at
the end of the growing season,
you just toss the planter on the
compost pile, plant and all.

TIP:
Be sure that you are
using newspaper printed
with environmentally
friendly soy-based
inkslike The
New York Times.
PAPER POTS
Biodegradable newspaper pots are great
for repotting tiny seedlings that need
more growing room, Susan writes. When
the weather is warm enough to move the
plants into the garden, I simply tear away
Handmade in the Garden by the bottom of each pot to give the roots
Susan Guagliumi, published by easier access to the soil and sink them
STC Craft | A Melanie Falick into the ground.
Book, melaniefalickbooks.com;
2014.
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NOTE:
The wider the base of the
planter, the less hose you will
have to use for the height of the
sides. When the base measures
about 10 inches (25cm) across,
for example, one 75-foot (23m)
hose will produce a planter that
is about 10 inches (25cm) high
and 16 inches (41cm) across
the top. Decide before you
begin whether you want a
tall, narrow planter or a
wide, shallow one.

SELF-WATERING
Garden-Hose Pot
Excerpted from Handmade for the Garden
WHAT YOULL NEED:

turn their locking bumps into the grooves between
75-foot (23m) of soaker hose for an average
the coils. The clipped ends of these plastic ties can be
planter (1620 inches [4151cm] in diameter and
sharp, so you can minimize scraped fingers if they all
610 inches [1525cm] high)
face the same direction as you work.
350375 8-inch-long (20cm) plastic zip ties per
75-feet (23m) of hose
Pliers
6. BUILD PLANTERS SIDES
The sides are worked exactly like the base, except that
Flush cutter
youll position each coil on top of the previous coil
Awl or putty knife rather than alongside it. If you use large spring clamps
4 large spring clamps (optional) to position the hose in the next section, you wont
have to fight the weight of the hose as you work.
Arrange some pattern or regularity to the zip-tie
HOW TO DO IT: placement as you build the sides of the container.
This requires a little planning and careful spacing in
1. SECURE END OF HOSE the first few side rounds. You may have to skip a larger
Fold the beginning of the hose back on itself for about or smaller space before placing the next tie or double
4 inches (10cm), and secure it with a zip tie. Making up the ties a little in order to establish the beginning
sure the flat side of the ties locking end is against the of a patternmake chalk marks to guide you. It
surface of the hose, insert the straight end through the should require effort to insert the zip ties between the
lock, and then pull it up tightly with a pair of pliers. previous rounds; otherwise you are not tightening
them enough. Use a putty knife to open up the spaces
2. CLIP ZIP TIES EXCESS LENGTH to insert the ties, but once you get working, you can
Use the flush cutter to clip off the zip ties excess insert the ties for the next round before tightening
length close to the lock. (As you build the planter and each working tie. The ties locking end will hold it
secure the hose rounds with zip ties, try to nudge all between the tightened coils until you work your way
the trimmed ties locking ends against the grooves around to it on the next round.
between the hose rounds. Once you get moving, do
not clip each tie individually. Instead, go back and 7. TAPER END OF COIL
retighten and then trim 10 or 20 ties at once. But, for
Taper the last coil (as suggested in Step 4) to end the
the first few rounds, youll find it easier to see what
planter, and place a couple of extra zip ties close
you are doing if you tighten and clip each zip tie as
together to secure. For a self-watering planter, do not
you work.)
taper the end of the hose. Just end with the hose
connection anchored securely at the top, facing out.
3. WRAP AND SECURE BEGINNING Youll find it helpful to use a quick-connect fitting at
HOSE END the end, so you can just snap the garden hose into
Wrap the hose around the first folded section, and the top of the basket and turn on the water.
secure it with a second zip tie. Insert this (and all
following ties) through the previous row so that each 8. FINISH
tie encloses two pieces of hose. Before planting
in a very large
4. WRAP AND BUILD BASE garden hose
Continue wrapping more hose around the completed pot, place some
section, adding more zip ties as you work. You can lightweight
add another length of hose by screwing on another fillers in the bot-
length or use sharp scissors or a blade to taper the tom so you
ends of the old and new hoses at an angle, and then dont need to
insert one into the other. Once the base has started use as much
taking shape, it will require more ties to make it stable soil and to
and strong. Youll sense where the next tie is needed promote good
to prevent gaps, but it is safer to have too many, than drainage. Avoid
too few ties. heavy fillers
like pebbles or
5. RETIGHTEN AND TRIM ZIP TIES pot shards.
BEFORE BEGINNING PLANTERS SIDES
When the base is as large as you want, begin working
vertically to build the planters sides. This is a good
time to retighten and trim all the base zip ties, and
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idea notebook
On
Point
Take your DIY wall-art
skills to the next level
with this striking
woodworking project.
BY JICKIE TORRES
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMIN AND
ASHLEY MILLS
DIY HOME DCOR DUO JAMIN AND ASHLEY

Mills have written about their personal decorating
exploits on their blog The Handmade Home,
chronicling not only the process of decorating their
first home but also documenting how DIY skills
can grow and sharpen with time and practice.
In their new book, Handmade Walls, they use
their resourceful, budget-friendly style and
beginner-friendly technique to share 22 new
ideas for creating personal wall art. Their style
captures everything from vintage Americana to
fresh on-trend updates for any room. Here they
share one of their large-scale projects that is sure
to be a focal point for any room.
The Archer
BY JAMIN AND ASHLEY MILLS
Excerpted from Handmade Walls: 22 Inspiring Ideas
to Bring Your Walls to Life Copyright 2013 by
Jamin and Ashley Mills (thehandmadehome.net) and
published by F+W Media, Inc. Used by permission of
the publisher. All rights reserved.
With an interesting combination and contrast of stains

and paint, layers and texture, Archer is a sight to behold
and a real statement-maker on any wall. Whether made of
MDF and beautiful layers, or wood with pretty punchy
colors, the possibilities for Archer run the gamut.

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What youll need:

1 6 6 Wood (1)
1 2 6 Wood (6)
Miter box or saw
Box of #6 1-inch screws
Wood glue
Stain or paint of your choice
Archer carries that old

Route 66, campy,
all-American feel. This
is the perfect accessory,
q
whether your space is

styled to the hilt or a
simple, one-of-a-kind
unexpected finishing
touch for your
handmade walls.
Tips + Tricks
q
We have two options for Archer. One can be

traced, cut and painted from the template
included. This is the simpler version. Just visit
our website for that template:
thehandmadehome.net/files/archer.pdf.
The other option is one composed of planks,

q
following the directions included

in these plans. For the MDF version: Simply
trace onto a sheet of MDF and cut. We added
layers of paint to create a dimensional feel to
this version of Archer, as well.
As you cut your pieces, number them on the

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back and keep them organized in their

categories so that later on you will know where
each piece goes. For extra support, spread
some wood glue on the 1 6 and 1 2 braces
before attaching them.
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idea notebook
1 Cut your wood to these measurements.
2 Using your 1 2 6s, cut the pieces using the following

c) Youre almost there. This last step is a bit easier
specifications. To make these cuts, you will first decide which will
be the top and which will be the bottom of your board. Measure in because once you get one right, you can simply repeat
the appropriate length on both ends. Place a mark and draw a line the final steps again and again. For these pieces, you will
with a straightedge. Once you have the line, you will cut your measure in a different manner, because the angles on
piece. At this point, we recommend labeling your pieces of wood each end will be going in opposite directions. Determine
(on the back) and staying organized as you cut. It will feel less like a top and bottom of each piece of wood, and also
a puzzle once you have them all placed. determine a right and a left. You will measure in from the
top left and the bottom right and place a mark, draw
a) These planks are for the top (arrow head) portion of your line and cut as in part a.
your arrow. Measure in equally on both ends of the board
while following these measurements:
13 inch (ten): Measure in from the top left 1
inches. Measure in from the bottom right 138 inches.
19 inch (two): Measure in 1 1516 inches on one
3
side + 2 38 inches on the other side
Sand all the ends of your newly cut pieces. Using the numbers on the
15 inch (two): Measure in 1 1516 inches on one back, line the pieces up and lay them face down. Make sure they are
snug and fit nicely together. Lay your 1 6 on top and trim any
10 inch (two): Measure in 1 1516 inches on one excess off. Once trimmed, begin attaching the 1 6 to the cut 1 2
side + 2 inches on the other side
pieces with your screwdriver. We suggest starting with the middle
5 inch (two): Measure in 1 1516 inches on one pieces. Once they are all screwed to the 1 6, use the remaining 1 2s
that you cut for braces to brace the appropriate areas. (Top portion
For the two 3-inch pieces youve cut, measure the braces: two 3-inch; bottom portion braces: two 5-inch + two
length to 2 inches and cut outward to the bottom corner. 11-inch.)
ONCE YOURE DONE: The main look you see was completed by
b) These are for the tail, or bottom portion, of the arrow: staining the entire piece, and then lightly painting separate planks
9 18 inch (two): Measure in 1 inches on both sides with alternating colors. To take it to the whitewashed look,simply
12 18 inch (two): Measure in 1 inches on both sides continue painting and rub a thin layer of white paint in varying
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read a room
DISCOVER
personal
PALETTE
How to find the hues that
best suit you.
BY N ATA L I E E C H E V E R R I A
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES MERRELL
KERMIT WAS RIGHT: WE ALL HAVE A RAINBOW

connection. You may claim you have a favorite
shade, but the reasoning behind why you are
attracted to it runs deeper. We choose based on
how we feel and, as a result, the colors we paint
our lives with become a form of expression.
For Tricia Guild, interior designer and founder of
Designers Guild, articulating who she is through
her style is based on her color choices. In her
book Decorating with Color, she provides
visual lessons and inspiration
for creating the perfect
balance in our homes
along with lessons about the
seven major color groups into
which she defines people.
Here are a few tips on making
the most of your personal palette:
This room conveys a

cheerful serenity with
playful combinations of
jade, aqua and turquoise.

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read a room
Varying shades of pink soften and
breathe life into the room, while purple
Combine patterns and solids. adds richness and depth.
Incorporating patterns, especially in wallpaper, is an
easy way to introduce color into a room since they
typically contain multiple hues. Combine them with
solids to utilize your color scheme effectively. Find
solids in the same color as your patterns, but only
use them if they are different shades to complement
the design. Using the same shade will make your
space look stale.
Create interesting contrast.

Black and white are a timeless twosome, but dont
shy away from a change of pace. Create contrast by
pairing an unlikely duo, like a bright blue and soft
pink. The dissimilarity in the vibrancies of the two
will spark intrigue. A neutral backdrop with bold
pops of color will have the same effect.
Monochromatic is key. Saturate

your home with varying shades of one color. It will
automatically tie the look of the room together
while providing contrast. Many colors, like purple,
are versatile, so pairing different tints alongside
one another will cast a dreamy yet powerful impact.
The fading look of a gradient is another method of
employing a single family of color.
Break the rules. Disregard any ideas that

restrict you from personal design urges. The look
of your home is an extension of you. Cover your
windowpanes in that neon tint youve been lusting
over. Paint your vents in the same color your nails
are currently sporting.
Add texture. A ton of solid colors can look

lackluster. Textures possess the ability to add
richness and depth. Colors look different on
assorted surfaces, so make sure to indulge on a
velvety throw or shag rug. Plus, itll make your
dcor look more appealing.
Accessorize. The secret to adding color to a

home? Do it through accessories. Inject color with
decorative pillows and rugs. Dont be afraid to get
unconventionalinvest in something bold, such as
a lime-green chair. The stronger the hue, the more
it will energize a room. However, if youre feeling a
little delicate, create tranquility with muted shades
and earthy tones. Nature itself will provide the best
natural color palette, so head to your local nursery
and bring home a new plant friend (or two).

Tricia Guild: Decorating with Color

by Tricia Guild, published by Rizzoli
New York; 2013; rizzoliusa.com.
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COLOR
decoded
EXPLORE THE MEANING AND HISTORY BEHIND THE
SEVEN MAJOR COLOR GROUPS FEATURED IN
TRICIA GUILDS BOOK DECORATING WITH COLOR
TO HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR NEW COLOR SCHEME.
BLACK
Timeless and classic, while this color is a nod to
nostalgia when coupled with white, it can also boost
sleekness in dcor and transform grainy wistfulness
into clean, modern lines.
BLUE
The color favored by most boasts nobility and richness.
From lapis lazuli, the sacred stone of ancient Egyptian
gods, to the perfect blue wash of your favorite worn
jeans, the time-honored hue is here to stay.
AQUA
With a color as versatile as it gets, its no wonder
shades of aqua can find peace among cool and warm
colors alike. Barely there or bold, ancient civilizations
used it to symbolize heaven on earth and to encrust
prized possessions.
GREEN
Reoccurring in the natural world, this color symbolizes
earth and growth. Due to its reassuring qualities,
Goethe affirmed green as peaceful and, thus, perfect
for bedrooms. But dont overlook its vivacitythis
hue will glam up any space.
PINK
When we think of pink, we cant help but get
romantic. However, theres more than sensuality
lurking behind the hue. Aware of its authoritative
nature, Argentinas Casa Rosada, a building painted
pink, is where the president resides.
PURPLE
Shrouded in mysticism, purple represents wealth,
wisdom and spirituality. It was the first color derived
from a chemical process in 1856 and has retained its
magical quality since.
WHITE
Despite its colorless nature, white carries a colorful
Sophisticated and
multitude of meanings; it symbolizes purity, lucidity
dreamy, the cool
and beginnings. As a result, the shade is donned at color scheme in this
weddings and funerals where new chapters are room is responsible
unfolding. Choose white for simplicity. for its refined air.

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COTTAGE KITCHENS White living-room sofa: Room Service Store, visit

roomservicestore.com.
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For more on Courtneys design and photography, visit
Living-room coffee table and breakfast-room dining table:
Celadon, (843) 884-8005 or celadonathome.com.
frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com.
Living-room chevron rug and bedding: West Elm, (888) 922-4119
or westelm.com.
SOUTHERN CHARM Breakfast-room jute rug: Pottery Barn, (888) 779-5176 or
Page 38 potterybarn.com.
Paint: Main walls: Herbal Escape 1487 and Navajo White 947; Cowhide rug in office: Aunt Tique and Uncle Junk, (706) 595-2296.
office walls: Antique sofa. Benjamin Moore, (855) 724-6802 Office chairs and sheepskin rugs: Ikea, (800) 434-4532
or benjaminmoore.com. or ikea.com.
Kelly Wearstler settee fabric on antique sofa: Lee Jofa,
(800) 453-3563 or leejofa.com. LESS IS MORE
Page 50
Bull bookends: Jonathan Adler, visit jonathanadler.com.
Surfer artwork: Andy Davis, visit mynameisandy.com
Bird duvet: West Elm, visit westelm.com.
Kailua Hawaii USA jute bag: Exclusively at Olive Boutique and
Oliver Mens Shop, visit iheartolive.com and oliverhawaii.com.
CLEAN COLORS
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Patterned rug in living room: Shades of Light, visit
shadesoflight.com.
Chairs in living room: Pampa, visit pampafurniture.net.
Lucite chairs: Interior Express, visit interiorexpress.com.
Swirled mirror: Lamps Plus, visit lampsplus.com.
Tree in den: Custom-made of metal and displays family photos in
apple magnets, visit georgettewestermaninteriors.com.
Fabric for blue pillows in den: Pindler & Pindler, visit pindler.com.
Fabric for red-and-white pillows in den: Kravet, visit kravet.com.

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White cantilever side tables, turquoise-and-white chair, A SUNROOM THAT SHINES

gray ottoman: custom. Page 124
Bedspread, dining-room curtain fabric: Jonathan Adler, Paint: Tropical Mist by Valspar, visit valspar.com.
visit jonathanadler.com. Floor tile: Woodland Faggio Grigio, visit happy-floors.com.
Yellow placemats: Diane Von Furstenberg, visit dvf.com. Daybeds, curtains, rug, woven ottoman: Ikea, visit ikea.com.
Yellow tray, white wire vase: Home Goods, visit Bed quilts: Home Goods, visit homegoods.com.
homegoods.com. Pillows: Festive Home Dcor, visit etsy.com/shop/festivehomedecor.
White cube table : Crate & Barrel, visit crateandbarrel.com. Coffee table, console table, chair slipcover, ottoman
slipcover: DIY.
KEEPING IT REAL Art prints: Jenna Sue Design, visitjennasuedesign.com.
Seaglass vase: Ross, visit ross.com.
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Side table: Target(painted blue), visit target.com.
Plate rack: flea market.
Lantern: World Market(painted white), visit worldmarket.com.
Secretary, Josef Originals birthday figurines: family heirloom.
Mirror: Lowes(painted gray), visit lowes.com.
File shelf on counter, floral pillow, entryway mirror,
Wire baskets: Ebay, visit ebay.com.
master-bedroom bedding, seagrass rugs: Pottery Barn,
visit potterybarn.com.
318 vintage barn pendants, egg crates (above cabinets), floor
lamp: Restoration Hardware, visit restorationhardware.com.
French Bistro barstools, Aiden coffee table, sisal rugs: World
Market, (877) 967-5362 or worldmarket.com.
Dayton scale, sign in living room, urns, nightstand: Monticello
Antique Marketplace, (503) 256-8600 or monticelloantiques.com.
Lakeside sign, buffet, grain-sack chair and ottoman, baking table/
desk, French-style twin beds and nightstand, stars: antiques.
Bathroom lantern: Home Goods, visit homegoods.com.
Bedford sofa and chair: Williams-Sonoma Home, (877) 812-6235
or williams-sonoma.com.
Clock: Pier 1, visit pier1.com.
Antique pine hutch (partial piece): Partners in Time Antiques,
Portland, Oregon, (503) 228-6299.
Girls-bedroom bedding: Pottery Barn, visit potterybarn.com.
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic, visit target.com.
Paper pom-poms: Martha Stewart, visit marthastewart.com.
Lanterns/balls: Cargo, Portland, Oregon, (503) 209-8349.
White tray: Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic, visit target.com.
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room recipe
One-
change
wonders
Add a splash of spring style
to a room by replacing just
a single element.
BY JICKIE TORRES
SPRING CLEANING MIGHT CONNOTE THE

idea of throwing out the old and making
room for the new, but updating your
seasonal style doesnt have to be all or
nothing. By switching out just one item
and replacing italbeit temporarilywith
one new thing that has a springier step,
you can change the feel of a whole room.
Here are our favorite ways get the look:
Update your draperies. You can add a Change up your accessories.

floral-patterned window covering no matter what Throws and small tabletop items are easy and
other patterns are in the room as long as you keep budget-friendly accents to swap out for brighter,
in mind scale and complementing colors. This fresher shades.
Nassau-print fabric by Thibault blends well in the
rooms geometric patterns because the large scale Sometimes shopping all at once
balances the medium-format, chain-print wallpaper.
is best. It may go against the conventional
dcor principle, but this way you can coordinate
The pillows and stripes in the room fit the small-
all your colors and fabrics at the same time, and
scale model too, allowing big blooms to fit right
harmonize your motifs better when you have
in. Visit thubaultdesign.com.
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