Cottages and Bungalows October - November 2021

GATHERING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS IS FUN YEAR›ROUND, but there’s something extra special about fall. The cool breezes, the glow of the changing leaves, pumpkins and mums in all varieties—it’s as if Mother Nature is saying, “So you think you love summer? Look what else I can do!” Add warm beverages, comfort food and cozy décor, and it’s a perfect recipe for autumn ambience. In this issue, our focus is entertaining, and we searched far and wide to find things suitable for a bonfire, a tailgating party, a board-n-brew gathering and a pie-tasting party (page 28). We’ve included recipes for pies, soups, snacks and hot drinks too, to get you in the spirit of the season (pages 24 and 106). We are smitten with the rich, warm colors of the…

Welcoming Fall at the Lake House A South Carolina couple returned to their roots to raise a family of their own. See how they incorporate fall décor into their lovely lake house. A Fresh & Colorful Thanksgiving Table See how bold colors, metal accents and seasonal bounty all play key roles in creating the perfect Thanksgiving table. Pumpkin Desserts for Fall Festivities Cookies for the kids, mini desserts for entertaining and scones to pair with your favorite cup of tea. We’ve got all the pumpkin desserts. House Tour: A Beach House with Fall Flair A Craftsman cottage with a nature-inspired canvas blends coastal style with seasonal flair. DIY Silhouette Painted Pumpkins This autumn, turn your pumpkins into a statement piece with these easy-to-make personalized silhouette pumpkins. Follow us online on…

Located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, believe it or not, this charming 1927 bungalow originally came from a Sears catalog. Sears Modern Kit Homes were offered between 1908 and 1942, and over 70,000 were sold during that time. The kits included most of the materials needed to build a home and a 75-page instruction manual. They were assembled onsite and offered the latest technology available at the time, including indoor plumbing, electricity and central heating. With only one bathroom upstairs and a dated and dark kitchen, the homeowners wanted their Craftsman style home to function more efficiently. They were protective of the home’s history and thoughtful about the renovation in order to maintain the home’s integrity. Winn Design + Build was hired to design and build a…

• Ready-Cut House: This type of kit home included plans, specifications and detailed assembly instructions, along with precut and factory-fitted lumber and all other building materials except masonry. • Honor Bilt: Among Ready-Cut Houses, the Honor Bilt line was the standard setter and included high-quality materials and heavy framing. • Standard Built: Less expensive than the Honor Bilt line and of correspondingly lower quality, these homes were lightly framed and generally recommended for warmer weather climates.…

Hi friends ! Happy fall! Fall is my favorite time of the year. The crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin patches, fall foliage, pumpkin-spice everything, candy corn, Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving—I could go on and on. I love all the cozy layers, all the varieties of beautiful pumpkins to choose from and decorating my mantel for fall. Earlier this year we completed a DIY mantel makeover, and it has given our living space a whole new vibe. My hubby built the faux fireplace front and mantel, complete with an arch that has my heart! He achieved this look by first building a box “frame” using birch plywood. He then layered trim pieces and kept refining it until it appeared built in and original to our home. We then used flexible rubber trim around the…

We are thoroughly enjoying our new Baby Fire Pits. They are the sweetest pieces and great for moving from space to space, both indoors and out. They are easy to take along to the beach, set on a table for a meal al fresco and great for camping too. My sons, Hoppus and Shelby, love them for making s’mores in the backyard! They are made with high-quality American cold steel and patinaed copper, so each one is unique in color. They use odorless gel fuel for smokeless, fume-free fun, and with so many designs to choose from I’m sure you can find several you’ve got to have. Check them out at babyfirepits.com.…