Indigo Blue
This cozy paneled den looks likes the perfect spot to relax after a day on the beach. This beach house located in South Hampton, New York was featured in House Beautiful and we just fell in love with it. The mix of interesting materials and the blue and white palette results in true "beach chic" style. [caption id="attachment_782" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="Photo credit House Beautiful"][/caption] The classic look is easy to duplicate with some great pieces from Cottage and Bungalow. [caption id="attachment_784" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Driftwood Chandelier"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_785" align="aligncenter" width="275" caption="Artichoke Lamp in White"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_786" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Blue Awning Stripe Pillow"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_787" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Seahorse Pillow ...
Adirondack Furniture – A Summer Classic
We love the look of classic Adirondack style furniture. We've done a bit of searching and have found the finest and most beautifully crafted Adirondack Chairs, Settees and Gliders, Picnic Tables and Benches, Bar Tables and Chairs. Browse through our gallery, and delight in the unique design, rainbow of colors and finishes. If you have any questions give us a call on our toll-free number 877-441-9222 or drop us an email office@cottageand bungalow.com.
Blonde, Brunette or Red Head?
Do you prefer blondes, brunettes or redheads? Perhaps you like them all? Our popular Picket Fence Mermaids are back! Individually signed and painted by our wonderful Connecticut artist, Suzanne Nicoll in her studio, each is made upon order especially for you. These charming ladies would look great on a screened porch, little girls room or powder room. So, choose your favorite, or better yet get one of each.
Good Bones Great Pieces
We were so excited to see our new Writing Desk featured on the blog Good Bones Great Pieces. This blog is written by a mother daughter team Suzanne and Lauren and the focus is on timeless interior design and fashion. Mom Suzanne is a seasoned Martha Stewart staffer and she provides great advice on furnishing your home. Daughter Lauren is the young fashionista dolling out fashion tips and trends. Last week's post focused on writing desks that could do double duty as a vanity. Here is the post: Since most of us are using laptop computers these days, we just don’t need ...
Beach Cottage …Upholstered!
Our fabulous upholstered pieces are made in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains. Their take on "cottage style" combines clean, contemporary lines with brightly, soft colored cotton fabrics. Made to order, you can select your furniture style and fabric so you get exactly what you want. We have a full range of upholstered pieces including love-seats, sofas, ottomans, chaises and chairs. There are over twenty fabrics to choose from and they have been vetted to represent the best cottage style fabrics out there. The result is furniture that is fresh, breezy and contemporary and will brighten any coastal home. Visit our website to ...
Yikes Stripes!
Photo: Coastal Living Magazine Melissa from The Inspired Room recently wrote a post about her love of stripes. What's not to love? Stripes compliment so many other patterns making them perfect for layering. They give structure to a room with florals and perk up a bunch of solids. We are especially fond of striped rugs and curtains since they lend a bold, graphic quality to any space. Finally, Stripes look right in all styles of rooms be they traditional, bohemian or contemporary. Try them...you'll love them!
Thomas Paul Rugs
We are just mad for these Thomas Paul rugs! New York based designer Thomas Paul got his start in the fashion business working with designers such as bill Blass, Calvin Klien and DKNY. He eventually designed his own line of men’s neckwear, and working with silk eventually led him to his own pillow collection. It snowballed from there, and he now designs a range of home accessories from rugs to tabletop. His designs offer updated revisions of antique, vintage and natural elements. We especially love his hand woven New Zealand wool rugs because they add instant personality and style to any ...
Go to the Caribbean without Leaving your Kitchen
Why not throw a Caribbean inspired dinner party this weekend? Crank up the heat, download some Caribbean music for the Ipod and serve up the Mojitos. Set the table with our beach inspired dinnerware and you have created the perfect environment for a festive party. We like Paula Dean's menu featuring Jerk Pork Chops, Mango Chutney, Coconut Shrimp and a Key Lime Souffle for dessert. Definitely food for the Caribbean soul.
We’re Seeing Red
We just couldn't resist showing off some of our red beauties for Valentines Day! Click here to see more.
Turquoise? We’ve Got it
Pantone, the acknowledged color expert, has named turquoise the color of 2010. They love the serene qualities of green and the invigorating aspects of blue. We love it too. No other color conjures up the feel of the coast and islands more than this lively color. Want to add a bit of turqoise to your home? How about these?
Think Spring: Forcing Bulbs
Are you yearning for spring? Why not try forcing bulbs indoors to perk up you home. Forcing bulbs simply manipulates a plant’s cycle to allow bulb blooming any time of year that you’d like. Narcissus flowers, better known as Paperwhites, are one of our personal favorites. Paperwhites have a beautiful fragrance and sweet white flowers. They are also one of the easiest flower bulbs for homeowners to force, as they need only a shallow container of water and use pebbles for support instead of soil. They also require no “cooling period.” Below are some simple steps to forcing Paperwhites. Step 1: Choose ...
Traveling this Winter? Get Inspired!
[caption id="attachment_137" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Roger Foley Coastal Living Magazine"][/caption] When you take a vacation to a new destination — be it exotic or simply different from where you live your daily life — there are plenty of adventures waiting to transpire. Maybe you take pleasure in seeing the architecture, savoring new foods, or hearing a different language. Maybe you just like the experience of a different culture and the feeling you get when listening to music and entertainment that is completely different from your own. Or maybe for you, the best part of traveling just might be the fact that ...
Check out Coastal Living!
Our beautiful Island Headboard was featured in this month’s issue of Coastal Living. It’s not surprising that the article featured the 15 prettiest island rooms. This bedroom really is pretty. Although the feature focused on island rooms, this classic design works on the coast or inland as well. The headboard shown in Coastal Living is in a classic chocolate brown tortoise but why not try one of our yummy colors such as periwinkle blue, poppy orange or eucalyptus green? Pair this headboard with some of our wonderful bedding for instant style.
Wabi-Sabi Green Products
Just added from Wabisabi, our Crab Pillow, star white on aqua: Wabi-sabi style is derived from an ancient Japanese art form which celebrates the beauty of imperfection found in nature. Examples of wabi (cycles of erosion) and sabi (recurrence), can be seen in the ripples of a sand dune, the spirals of a rip curl or a colorful sunset.
Ina Garten’s Fresh Seafood Platter
Ina Garten is the founder of the famous Barefoot Contessa food Emporium on the Hamptons, Food Network chef and a best selling cook book author. We love her casual approach to entertaining that focuses on the best possible ingredients and presenting them in a beautiful way. Ina often arranges locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs on platters for simple and appealing entertaining. Her Seafood Platter is an easy and delicious dish that will impress your guests. Wouldn't this look beautiful served on the Square Lobster Platter from our Marblehead Tableware Collection? Click here to visit the Food Network site for the recipe.
Ken Buckner, Nature Photographer
Born in Ohio and raised in Michigan, painter and nature photographer Ken Buckner was educated at the University of Michigan and graduated with honors from the Art Center College of Design in California. Additional study in London was followed by a successful career in advertising in New York and Los Angeles including national recognition. He moved to the North Carolina coast from Connecticut in 1976 and began his career as a fine artist. [caption id="attachment_100" align="alignright" width="260" caption="Dunes Path by Ken Buckner"][/caption]
Malibu Beachfront Style
While on the West coast, the Malibu Beach House project by Pamela Burton & Company was an award winner with the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects), and it's certainly a winner with us. The ASLA site has full details and photos. We love the prolific use of the grasses to add color and movement, while drawing in the beach as a part of the living environment. [caption id="attachment_94" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Photo by Bruce Botnick"][/caption]Opposite is a strip mall, but the design has also incorporated a beautiful screen for privacy. All of the plantings are sustainable and native to the ...
Welcome To Our New Blog!
We are thrilled to announce our innovative new online presence that will allow you to interact with us in brand new ways and also to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments. Much more than just a new website or blog, our new online presence will provide easy and convenient new ways to stay informed, shop, learn and network. We’d love for you to jump right in and contribute! Got an opinion on something you read here or a related topic? Just click on “Leave a Comment” and share your thoughts — we can’t wait to hear from you. Join the conversation!
Indigo Blue
Posted on July 30, 2010 · 1 CommentThis cozy paneled den looks likes the perfect spot to relax after a day on the beach. This beach house located in South Hampton, New York was featured in House Beautiful and we just fell in love with it. The mix of interesting materials and the blue and white palette results in true “beach chic” style.
Photo credit House Beautiful
The classic look is easy to duplicate with some great pieces from
Driftwood Chandelier
Artichoke Lamp in White
Blue Awning Stripe Pillow
Seahorse Pillow in Indigo
Blossom Linen Pillow in Indigo
Navy and Beige Tattersal Rug
Click the photos for details.
Coastal Lanterns
Posted on July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
These beautiful lanterns have been hand-made by skilled craftsman in Exeter, New Hampshire for the last twenty years. While these lanterns have been used outdoors traditionally we are seeing more and more people using them inside. The lanterns are available in hanging or wall mounted styles. They come in a variety of styles and finishes so you can find one that suits your home perfectly.
Order now – we are offering free shipping on all fixtures!
Top Ten Beaches in America
Posted on July 22, 2010 · Leave a CommentHave you ever heard of Dr. Beach? Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach) is Professor and Director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. He has been using 50 different categories to rate beaches across America for twenty years now. His list is released every Memorial Day to mark the unofficial start of beach season. Take a look at his website to learn more about the work he is doing, his rating system and to learn about beautiful beaches across the country.
Dr. Beach in action
Here is the 20th annual Dr. Beach Top Ten Beaches in America
- Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York (NATIONAL WINNER)
- Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida
- Coronado Beach in San Diego, California
- Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
- Main Beach in East Hampton, New York
- Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
- Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Beachwalker Park in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii
- Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida
Click here to read all about these beautiful beaches.
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