Innholdsfortegnelse for August/September 2022 i Cottages and Bungalows

AS THE SAYING GOES, “If you’re lucky enough to live by the water, you’re lucky enough.” I completely agree! I was blessed to grow up in a small, charming Minnesota town that boasted a chain of five beautiful lakes connected by a channel. In addition, my grandparents built a cabin on a lake in northern Minnesota. I have many fond memories of family, friends and cousins enjoying time in the warm sunshine and playing in sparkling waters. It was easy summer living at its best! In this issue, we’re delighted to bring you five amazing waterfront homes—found near lazy rivers and quiet lakes and the majesty of the ocean (pages 32, 46, 58, 70 and 82). We’re also visiting five other homes that have mastered “curb appeal.”We examine why their…

Pillows have always been a fun and effortless way to change to look of a room. Brighten and refresh with these favorites. 1. Recolor Paints in Clay, Glass and Summer. Recolor carefully inspects, consolidates, filters and blends unused paints to produce colorful interior, exterior and chalk-finish paints. They’re available in 20 colors; $34/gallon. Visit recolorpaints.com. 2. Sunset Mountain Layers Pillow by Justina Blakeney X Loloi. Mimics all the soft hues of a desert sunset and fades from soft coral to a lush, golden yellow; $99. Visit jungalow.com. 3. Mustard Pillow Cover. Made from Flemish flax that’s been spun and then woven into Belgian linen by skilled local artisans; $115. Visit bloomist.com. 4. Kemp Pillow Cover. An intricate floral with embroidery on a linen base. Features corner tassels, an exposed brass…

“It was a dream come true to win. I’m still pinching myself!” says Jenny Brooks, founder of Bloom Interior Designs. In March, Jenny entered our Small Business Superstar Contest on social media. After being selected as a finalist, she rallied her voters to take home the victory. Jenny fell in love with interior design as a child, but she didn’t immediately turn her passion into a profession. In fact, she launched Bloom just two years ago after renovating her home in Lexington, Kentucky. UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE Because she spent months working alongside amazing contractors, she learned the ins and outs of the design industry. “I don’t have a formal interior design education; on the contrary—my interior design training has evolved from an unabashed hands-on approach and a little trial and error,”…

• ABOUT-FACE. Face them inward. Books aren’t just their spines—they also have paper with a range of different textures and finishes. Turning them inward celebrates this aspect. • ORGANIZATION STATION. In order to know where her books are when they face in, Veronique organizes them by author and genre one shelf at a time. She also has a “TBR” (“to be read”) shelf. “As a result, I know exactly where to go when I want to start a new book,” she explains. • CURATED COLLECTION. In order to maximize your collection, rotate your books. Veronique sifts through her books every season and donates the ones she doesn’t want to keep. She enjoys having lots of books on hand for friends who come to stay. They can easily grab a book to read, either…

In addition to its homespun charm, The Bradley has a lot to offer guests. Barbara Bradley Baekgaard shares her favorite reasons to stop by this unique space: 1. IT’S A BOUTIQUE HOTEL. This means the hotel is smaller and therefore, more intimate. “I’ve stayed in boutique hotels all across Europe and wanted to recreate that feeling in the Midwest, which is known for its friendly people and charm,” Barbara explains. Here, you can get to know your fellow guests when you see them frequenting the same hotel spots. 2. PETS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME. In fact, upon arrival, “guests visiting with their dogs are given a dog bed and dog treats to make their ‘pupper’ feel welcome too,” Barbara says. 3. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ARE A SHORT WALK AWAY. “Fort Wayne…

Summer salutations, wonderful friends! I hope that the summertime sun has been brightening your days in all the right ways. Here, in the Pacific Northwest, we often yearn for the smooth sands and warm temperatures of the beach. So, what better way to enjoy the summer season than to bring the beach to your very own backyard? This season, I’ll help you host the ultimate seaside soirée, with all your favorite coastal complements. SUBTLETY AT THE SEA You can achieve a more overt coastal vibe by using objects such as life preservers, lighthouses and various nautical treasures. However, using subtle coastal imagery and objects creates a gentler, more peaceful coastal feeling. Here are my techniques for taking home a bit of the beach … without bringing the entire wharf with…

My husband and I both grew up nearfreshwaterlakes and had so many wonderful memories of summers on the water with friends and family. We always had a dream that life would come full circle, with lots of hard work and sacrifice during the early years and while raising our three sons. When our youngest was in his last year of college, and my husband continued to travel a great deal with his job, we decided it was time to begin looking seriously for our retirement home. This led us to Charlotte, North Carolina. We already knew how much we loved living in this state because of its great weather, friendly people and lots of lakes as well. Charlotte felt like the perfect combination of convenience for travel, access to what…

Are you working with a lack of adequate square footage in your cottage kitchen? When it comes to ensuring you can provide all the storage you need—while also having adequate space to prepare and serve meals—a small floor plan can present challenges. Designer Kate Giese offers some advice about how to maximize your kitchen’s potential: • Get creative. Feeling a little cramped? Move furniture or other features outside of the kitchen to give you a little more room to work without losing functionality. “Moving the refrigerator to inside of a closet can free up space in the kitchen while staying within steps of the action,” Kate says. • Think thin. Although you’re working in a small area, you can still have an island. “A very narrow island or center table can provide…

Veronique’s home has a variety of statement walls and ceilings. They add dimension and interest to her home. There are three treatments she particularly enjoys: • BOARD-AND-BATTEN. “I love switching our details from room to room and enjoy board-and-batten, because it can be used in more than one place. However, you can still mix it up,” Veronique points out. She creates different patterns with board-and-batten, such as a square design in the primary bedroom and the traditional vertical design downstairs in the library. • WALLPAPER. Wallpaper is another treatment Veronique uses to add interest to her rooms. “We have a bird wallpaper accent wall in the boys’ bathroom, and we also have wallpaper in the sunroom. It’s an easy way to add a lot of personality to a space.” • SHIPLAP. Shiplap adorns…

Since 2003, DutchCrafters has been the pioneer in connecting people with authentic Amish furniture that lasts for decades. Visit dutchcrafters.com to find these—and many more—options. Troutman Chair Company has been making handcrafted, solid-wood furniture in the U.S.A. since 1924. Visit troutmanchairs.com. 1) Straight Back Swing/DutchCrafters 2) Classic Dining Rocker/DutchCrafters 3) Plantation Rocker/Troutman 4) Adirondack Balcony Chair/DutchCrafters 5) Cottage Rocker/Troutman…

Here are some sea-inspired staples that are sure to spark your creativity: • Seashells and coral: It’s hard to go wrong with the classics. Play with seashells and coral to create coastal emotions. • Vintage flair: Items such as vintage sailboats, ocean paintings and other nautical items bring in a touch of character. You can play with them to produce a more traditional seaside scene. • Blues and greens galore: Experiment with plenty of plant life to bring greenery into your coastal creations. You can also use blue- or green-tinted vases or jars to strike the perfect balance.…

Because Lisa’s lakefront home has such a magnificent view, we asked her for her suggestions about how she’s learned to enhance—not distract—from it. Do: • Consider the size and scale of furnishings when purchasing and arranging a furniture layout to maximize the view. • Opt for balance in the furniture layout, considering the style and color of your pieces. • Utilize hidden storage options to keep your view uncluttered (baskets are always a great option). • Create cozy conversation areas and “lookout points” with your furnishings to optimize your enjoyment of Mother Nature. Don’t: • Shy away from color in your pillows and accessories! A bit of whimsy and an unexpected pattern make a space cheerful and inviting. • Hide your view or natural light with heavy draperies or window…

Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of the popular accessory brand, Vera Bradley, has built a career on expertly weaving together vibrant patterns and colors. “People always remember their first Vera Bradley bag—or who gave them the bag,” Barbara says. The brand’s fanciful styles certainly command attention. Coming in distinctive florals, paisleys or geometric patterns sewn in diamond quilting, Vera Bradley bags offer a cozy and approachable feel. It’s this aesthetic that inspired Barbara’s turn to decorating interiors. She designed every space in the new Bradley Hotel, a boutique hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It’s decked out in her signature whimsical colors and patterns. For the ground floor’s ladies’ room, a Vera Bradley designer created the bespoke wallpaper featuring Indiana’s state bird, the cardinal, and the state flower, a peony, along with…

Roxanne Packham goes to great lengths to find fun patterns and unexpected colors for her clients. “I sit with clients for hours in the beginning after our initial ‘vision meeting,’ just to show them fabrics,” Roxanne explains. “I get to see the expressions on their faces, which reveal what they instinctively love.” This crucial part of the process ensures that “each client’s home represents that client’s own, unique vibe.” It also helps Roxanne “find the common ground when one spouse likes one color more than the other.” Picking the perfect design elements can be challenging, but Roxanne says it’s worth the effort. “It takes a few hours, and sometimes, it takes me another trip through the design center, but I want my clients’ faces to light up. I can see…

The Villas at Spanish Court are slowlyawakening from their years-long slumber as Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage renovates them. Although they were originally used as housing, they’d been abandoned. Now, they are being transformed into boutique, short-term-stay villas for visitors seeking the charming, small-town treasures found only in Minden, Louisiana. It’s apparent that the “beauty sleep” has served the villas well, because they’re becoming even lovelier than before. “It’s exciting to see them start to match the vision I have in my head,” Sara says. Macro details, such as full-scale lead remediation and water rerouting, are well underway, but it’s the heartfelt micro details that truly reveal the villas’ souls and what’s yet to come. One such micro project Sara is currently overseeing is the recreation of the old-world…

A BLOOMING BUSINESS Page 16 To see more of Jenny’s home and design business, visit her on Instagram:@bloom_jennybrooks. Client’s Renovated Dining Area Dining table, chairs, mirror: Arhaus; arhaus.com Wall art: Target; target.com Wallpaper: Thibaut; thibautdesign.com Client’s Renovated Family Room Coffee table: Ballard Designs; ballarddesigns.com Faux florals: House by JSD; housebyjsdonline.com Sconces: Shades of Light; shadesoflight.com Sofa, accent chairs: Arhaus; arhaus.com Tile: The Tile Shop; tileshop.com Trim paint:“Alabaster”by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com Wall paint:“Gossamer Veil”by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com Client’s Renovated Powder Room Floor tile: The Tile Shop; tileshop.com Old Chicago brick: Zenbuild; zenbuild.com Jenny’s Renovated Den Chandelier: Quorum Lighting; quorumlightinglights.com Coffee table: Birch Lane; birchlane.com Trim paint:“Alabaster”by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com Wall paint:“Topsail”by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com Jenny’s Renovated Kitchen and Dining Area Chandelier: Arhaus; arhaus.com Dining chairs: Ballard Designs; ballarddesigns.com Dining table: Paxton Home; paxtonhome.com Ironstone pitcher:…

“I love to change my hutch with each holiday and season,” says Noelle Whitaker, a homemaker from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “For instance, I’ll have a spring and an Easter hutch. Sometimes, it’s just adding a few elements; other times, it’s changing the whole thing.” Although Noelle likes symmetrical designs, she tries to balance her hutch’s decorations instead. If she puts something tall on one side, she’ll put something tall on the other side—but she’ll use two different shapes. Noelle applies the same principle to color. With each design, Noelle strives to make her home a happier place for her family. “I believe smiles start at home, so I choose things that provide a cheerful atmosphere.” If Noelle could give one piece of advice, it would be to experiment with…