Favorite Designer Secrets from House Beautiful

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  When we saw that the  May issue of House Beautiful featured 101 Designer Secrets we grabbed our copy and started reading! If we have the chance to learn decorating secrets from the country's leading designers we take notice. We weren't disappointed with the tips  - most were so simple and straight forward that even the decorating novice could … [Read more...]

Vintage Chic Lamps

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Grace Li Designs has created these gorgeous lamps using traditional tools, hand craftsmanship and time tested techniques (hence the vintage designation). The designs are based on artifacts or architectural elements found in Southeast Asia.  Each piece is a unique work of art so please consider these photographs a guideline for what the final product will … [Read more...]

Angel Oak - John's Island by  - John Nickerson

Cottage & Bungalow has a wonderful collection of art curated especially for coastal homes. The collection includes photography, prints and three dimensional art. Selecting art is very individual, but our advice is to just "go with your gut" and select something that evokes a positive response.  Out customers love our art because it evokes such wonderful … [Read more...]

Stunning Seashell Furniture

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Our stunning sea shell furniture is right on trend and the perfect signature pieces for a coastal inspired home.   Our Irene Shell Table has an elegant shape and classic styling. The shells take this practical round pedestal table and make it a true work of art! This versatile piece is sure to be a conversation starter. The table is 30" in … [Read more...]

A Little Coastal “Bling”

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A bit of a departure for Cottage & Bungalow but when we saw these gorgeous brass cuffs  (just part of an entire collection that we will be adding in the next week or so), we thought...this is so much a part of personal "beach style"...our incredible artist uses natural stones and describes their innate qualities as she pairs them for maximum dramatic … [Read more...]