Innholdsfortegnelse for June - July 2016 i Cottages and Bungalows

THIS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR. The weather’s great, the days are long, and the vintage and antiques hunting grounds are ripe for the picking. It’s Flea Market Season! All across the country from The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to Round Top, Texas, to the mother of all flea gatherings, Brimfield, Massachusetts, flea markets are all in full swing. Most of last year I didn’t actually visit many markets. I’m preparing for a move; I’m becoming a home buyer again. And in the spirit of paring down and reorganizing I had talked myself out of hitting up some of my favorite haunts. But by the first of this year, it was nagging at me. I felt a little hollow, a tad empty and a bit uninspired, and I…

“Their stunning colors, geometric shapes and resilience make them appealing to everyone, including those who don’t consider themselves as having a ‘green thumb,’” writes Tawni Daigle in her new book, DIY Succulents: From Placecards to Wreaths, 35 Ideas for Creative Succulent Projects. Not only do they thrive in large planters and gardens, but they’re perfect for tiny spaces where other species would wither. Here are a few of Tawni’s ideas to try. SUCCULENTS ARE EVERYWHERE—FROM RESTAURANT PLANTERS TO STORE DISPLAYS AND BRIDAL BOUQUETS. 1 A LIVING NECKLACE. Perfect for the succulent lover on the go, this DIY is just what you need to carry the fruits of your labor wherever you go. To create this tiny planter, invest in a deep pendant bezel and some floral glue. Glue moss into…

For many, summertime is vacation time. Whether or not this season has you jet setting or road tripping, these travel-themed collectibles will have you itching to pack up—for the flea market, that is. Up in Smoke Ashtrays carry a uniquely nostalgic charm—especially when stamped and printed with travel destinations. Their bright colors, unique designs and variety of shapes and sizes make them a collectible that can easily fit any personality or interest. Theme your collection around places you’ve been, try for all 50 states or opt for pieces with gold foil, fun shapes or landscape scenes. COLLECTION TIPS: • Have a favorite vacation spot? Theme your collection around one locale, such as Hawaii, for a personal twist. • As with vintage china, do not put ashtrays in the dishwasher or submerge them…

TO FURTHER CHASE THE GLOOM FROM THE ROOM, THEY OPTED TO PAVE THE BACKSPLASH WITH LIGHT-REFLECTIVE WHITE SUBWAY TILES. It was a high-end kitchen when it was built in the 1980s, replete with Corian countertops and weighty oak cabinets. But by the time the current homeowner bought this classic colonial in New Hampshire, the kitchen was showing its age. It felt gloomy, confined, and with its poor layout, it wasn’t a place anyone wanted to spend much time. After sifting through endless magazines and websites for inspiration, the homeowner sought out award-winning kitchen designer Karen Swanson of New England Design Works. “My client is an incredibly creative and talented home decorator,” Karen says. “She knew how she wanted her kitchen to feel and work.” The client came to Karen with…

“WHEN WE WERE DEVELOPING THE IDEAS FOR THE REMODEL, WE EMPHASIZED TO OUR ARCHITECTS THAT THERE HAD TO BE LIGHT EVERYWHERE, AND EVERY SPACE SHOULD BE A USEFUL ONE.” There's a romance to old things. Especially if you’re like Tineke Dijk. Her particular passion is old floral treasures, from antique needlepoint to oil paintings to teacups. As a result, her house is blossoming in vibrant flea-market charm. “I love nature and everything about it: flowers, the forest, dunes, the beach, the sea,” she says. All the natural elements you see in her house are an expression of this love. When it came to remodeling the house, they chose simple forms and natural materials, and used recycled materials like recycled rubber roof tiles. She also kept bare wooden floors for an…

COTTAGE KITCHENS Page 32 For more information on Karen Swanson of New England Design Works, (978) 500-1096 or email nedesignworks@gmail.com. Cabinets: “Shakertown” doors with Parisian inset, Pennville Custom Cabinetry, visit pennvillecabinetry.com. Caesarstone “Frosty Carrina” countertop in polished quartz, island countertop in Calacatta marble: Boston Granite Exchange, visit bostongraniteexchange.com. Backsplash: Savoy subway tile in “Rice Paper,” Ann Sacks, visit annsacks.com. Walnut with sapwood end-grain butcher block: Grothouse Lumber, visit glumber.com. Cabinet hardware: Schaub, visit schaubandcompany.com. Appliances: Jenn-Air; visit jennair.com. Light over sink: Urban Electric, visit urbanelectricco.com. CAPITAL REDO Page 66 For more on Kerra Michele Huerta, visit aptenvy.com. For more on Blue Star, visit bluestardesignbuild.com. COLLECTING ON THE SHORE Page 76 Mirror, free-form chandelier, wooden chair: Anthropologie, (800) 309-2500 or anthropologie.com. Ceiling medallion: Decorator’s Supply Corporation, (800) 792-2093 or decoratorssupply.com. Dining…

Recycling, upcycling and salvaging are all part of the true boho lifestyle, but the look doesn’t have to feel secondhand. We put together this vibrant festive gathering using a few unexpected budget friendly crafts. Here’s all you need to know to enjoy this rich and vibrant party setting. PAINT YOUR WAY TO PERFECTION From the old food cans spray painted gold and turned into vases, to old kitchen chairs painted and sanded to create a shabby yet chic vibe, paint is the key to transforming the mundane into something memorable. LAYER IT UP We placed several rugs in complementary patterns to set the plush scene of our outdoor table. Use this same technique with your table linens and dinnerware to create a lush, plush and well-traveled ambiance. COLOR KALEIDOSCOPE More…

When life gives you a passion, turn it into a career. That’s what Cali Dunn and her brother Elliott did when they discovered their love of succulents. “When our Grandma passed away, the florist included some succulents in the gravestone arrangement,” Cali says. “I saw them and was instantly obsessed.” Cali converted her brother to her new passion, and they started a succulent arrangement business in Santa Barbara, California. They named it Dalla Vita, which means “of life” in Italian. “It seemed appropriate, since we were introduced to succulents through our Grandma’s death,” Cali says. When it comes to planting and arranging her succulent designs, Cali creates a mix of repeating patterns and contrasting variations. “I’ll repeat one plant or color, but then contrast it with a different color or…

Black and wooden accents keep the palette from being too feminine, while introducing texture and flea market inspired style.…

WHO SAYS OLD HOMES HAVE TO BE CHAINED TO THE PAST? Built in the 1800s, this Victorian cottage fits right in with the traditional homes found on Shelter Island on the eastern end of Long Island in New York state. The home is set on a street rich in colonial history dating back to the 1600s in Dering Harbor, a small picturesque village on the island. But when interior designer Betsy Morgan found it, its past was dragging the home down. It had old carpet and excessive layers of outdated wallpaper. “My goal was to create something with a more timeless or modern look that would be a really great contrast to the Victorian architecture,” Betsy says. Her first step? White paint. “I TRIED TO GET ART THAT WAS MORE…

The watercolor effect speaks to any true artist›s eye. Clemence bath containers, $14.95-$119.95. Visit anthropologie.com. Subtly tribal and full of vibrant color, this throw livens up a room. Sundance tangerine throw pillow, $25.20. Visit houzz.com. Elegant and graceful, these accents bring the classic arts home. Blue-and-white jar with bronze lid, $300. (866) 312-5610 or blisshomeanddesign.com. Use it as a pouf, an ottoman or a good old beanbag. This fun accent adds whimsy to a room. Handmade quilted cotton Bohemian pouf, $49.99. Visit etsy.com/ruralcraft. If you're the type to rework and revise your designs,this peel and stick wallpaper might just be for you. Peony peel-and-stick wallpaper, $40 per sheet. Visit simpleshapes.com. Sunny and sweet , this rattan mirror combines a traditional look with DIY flair. Sunrise rattan mirror in pink, $79.…

Paint is the do-it-yourselfer’s magic weapon. Whether you inherited a piece of furniture that isn’t quite your style, want to change up a piece you’ve owned for a while or have simply scored a diamond in the rough that you know has bigger potential, paint is budget friendly and can be easier than you think. Here Kristina Christiansen, master makeover artist from King Richard’s Antiques in Whittier, California, shares one of her tried and true methods using her favorite medium, Cece Caldwell paint. What You’ll Need: • Piece of furniture to paint• CeCe Caldwell's All Natural Chalk + Clay Paint (we used Alaskan Tundra Green)• Cece Caldwell Aging Cream• Cece Caldwell Clear Wax sealant• Large and small stippling brushes• Flat brush• Cheesecloth• Stir sticks What You’ll Do: 1. Start by cleaning the piece with a good degreaser to…

1. Polka dots are guaranteed to make any setting more fun. These cheery red-and-white mugs recall a classic American summer. Speckle Red mugs in a cake tin, $24.99. (877) 653-2529 or fitzandfloyd.com. 2. Stoneware has the unbeatable ability to add historic patina to any collection. This handmade pitcher emblazoned with a primitive-style bird gives an extra dose of charm. Salt-glazed bird pitcher, visit houseind.com. 3. Vibrant and retro in its appeal, this baking staple adds period appeal to your kitchen. Smeg stand mixer, $459.95, visit smegusa.com. 4. Nailhead trim and antique bronze hardware combined with an eye catching agate-inspired pattern make this cabinet a true stunner. Muse Tall upholstered cabinet in Group One Fabrics; for pricing and dealers, visit hickorychair.com. 5. Want a historic look? Why not add a good…

BY MIXING FINDS NOT ONLY FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS BUT ALSO FROM DIFFERENT ERAS, SUMARI HAS CREATED AN INTERIOR THAT IS AT ONCE INDUSTRIAL YET CHIC, EARTHY YET SOPHISTICATED AND ALL STEEPED IN INTERESTING STORIES. Rolling hills, vineyards and traditional gables all set against the backdrop of a beautiful, verdant valley make the farmlands surrounding this Napa Valley home a bewitchingly tranquil landscape. Interior designer Sumari Krige decorated this family home with one key function in mind: a year-round, indoor-outdoor lifestyle. LIVING OFF THE LAND Not surprisingly, one of the areas of this home that most appeals to its owners is the enormous terrace that runs the length of the ground floor of the house. “It’s huge, about 30 feet long,” says Sumari, explaining that as a result, they created two…

VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES AND ANTIQUE FINDS HAVE A WONDERFUL WAY OF ADDING RELAXED GRACE TO A SPACE. Maybe it’s the timeworn polish of aged and well-used wood furnishings. Or it could be the inimitable patina of goods crafted at a time when hands—not machines—were the last things to touch something coming off an assembly line. Whether you’re a fan of farm classics, vintage Americana or just good old-fashioned quality-crafted items, here are some of our favorite ways to decorate with old things.…

Ever feel like you were born in the wrong era because the things you love are from decades past? The good news is you can craft your home to reflect your favorite finds without feeling like you're living in a time capsule. Caroline Clifton-Mogg’s book Modern Retro: From Rustic to Urban, Classic to Colorful examines the use of retro furniture and interior design within the modern world. Rather than focus solely on the history of 20th-century design, Clifton-Mogg spends most of the book explaining how to incorporate retro modern styles with contemporary design, as well as with vintage and antique pieces. The three main sections—Retro Styling, Details That Count and Room by Room—all examine homes that successfully combine contemporary settings with retro modern décor. To start, she introduces the modern…

Have you ever thought to use your books as wall art? Designer Jill Goldberg did. She turned this neutral room into a colorful, rich space for relaxing and studying. “The family wanted to simultaneously convey their passion for reading and their interest in design,” Jill says. “I wanted the bookcases to become a three-dimensional wall portrait of shape and color, but I wanted harmony and consistency because the furnishings in the room also had to be noticed.” The result is stunning¬—the calm, neutral leather chairs ground the variety of color and pattern in the room. The key, Jill says, was to get the colors in the right place. “I kept in mind the colors and patterns that would be on the floor and mid-eye level on the furnishings.” She put…