10 Ways to Cozy Up Our Homes This Winter

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Seasonal decorating can do wonders for our homes, making us fall in love with our rooms once again. A house is very much like a living thing; it needs to stay fresh and interesting but also be warm and inviting throughout the seasons. That being said, there are a few tried-and-true ways to infuse warmth into our décor during the colder months, and I thought we can talk about some of them in today’s post.

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On the Homefront

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Nothing majorly exciting happened since the last time I shared a glimpse into our projects, except that our family room renovation has been delayed indefinitely due to our contractor pulling a disappearing act that would make David Copperfield jealous. If it weren’t for this pandemic I think I might have stressed about it more, but considering the year we’ve all had, it’s really helped put things in perspective. He’ll show up eventually, and the room will be done, and never again after that. 

WANTED – Have you seen this man? :))))
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Book Review | More Beautiful, by Mark D. Sikes

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One of the (many) great design books released this fall is aptly called More Beautiful and showcases the work of Los Angeles-based decorator Mark D. Sikes. Highly anticipated and well received, it continues the story of Sikes’ first book, Beautiful, published in 2016. With less text and more images to study, the book is a published catalogue of Sikes’ most recent and relevant projects. It was published by Rizzoli, with photography by Amy Neunsinger. Let’s have a peek!

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Book Review| Notes on Decorating, by Markham Roberts

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Thank you so much for your sweet messages after Thursday’s post! It makes me happy to see that so many of you share my love of English cottages. I’ll make sure to follow up with a second part soon. In the meantime, I wanted to take a moment to welcome new subscribers ( Thank you so much for following along! ) and to share with you a fantastic new book that’s just been released last month – Notes on Decorating, by Markham Roberts, published by Vendome Press.

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10 Ways to Add English Cottage Charm to Your Home

With a cult following of its own, the English Cottage Style has long transcended its geographic boundaries, becoming a favorite style of decorating for legions of design lovers worldwide. Yours truly included. Smaller in size and cozier that any other style of house, cottages can live large in the way we decorate them. Smart planning and making the best out of limited space are key. If you count yourself among the many fans of the English Cottage Style and would love to create a similar look in your home, below are ten design elements that I believe can help you do just that. 

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