The Handcrafted Long Key Chest

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The Long Key Chest has become a Cottage & Bunglow favorite. The chest is a versatile piece and our customers are using it in bedrooms, living rooms - even entryways. The hand painted details evoke vintage bamboo dressers but the hand brushed finish and colors updates the look. We would love to see this dresser paired with a glossy lamp and a shell … [Read more...]

How to Artfully Light up a Living Room

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After the sun sets over the water, the proper lighting in your living room will allow activities, relaxation and entertaining to continue seamlessly through the night. With strategic placement of particular fixtures, you can achieve all three types of lighting necessary to supplement any mood. Here are a few tips offered up by the American Lighting … [Read more...]

Join Cottage and Bungalow on Facebook!

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Did you know that Cottage and Bungalow has an active following on Facebook? We have over 800 fans who are passionate about beach living and decorating their coastal home. Our fans are the first to know about the latest items in our on-line shop as well as special promotions. We also share ideas and news about beach living. Not really sure what Facebook is … [Read more...]

I’ll Have the Lobster – Just Hold the Butter!

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Fresh steamed lobster is a summertime coastal favorite. What could be better than a cold drink, steamed lobster and corn on the cob eaten on a dock overlooking the water?   We don't sell fresh lobsters but we do have a variety of  wonderful decorative items showcasing our favorite crustacean. We love the charming graphics of these pillows, iron … [Read more...]

What is a Cloche?

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Cloches are popping up on the pages of many design magazine these days. Cloches were originally designed to be placed over a plant to protect it from frost and support  its growth. Now they are increasingly used as decorative accents and their luminescence adds a bit of sheen to a room. Cloches are perfect for showcasing a favorite object. We love the … [Read more...]