To (High Point) Market We Go!

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One of the best parts about working in the residential interiors industry is attending trade shows and getting a sneak peak of upcoming trends. Of course, one of the best parts of being an avid Cottage & Bungalow blog reader is you get the all the inside info minus the cost of airfare. Now, who's jealous of who?  We've recently returned from our trip to … [Read more...]

Style Watch: Modern Florals for Your Coastal Home & Closet

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The spring season always marks the emergence of new styles, both in the fashion world and the interior design world.  This spring season's top trend can be boiled down to two words: color and florals. Floral patterns fall in that rare place between being playful and elegant, and they're making a strong showing in 2013. You couldn't hide from them at this … [Read more...]

Setting the Table for Spring

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Spring is a great time to host a party, formal or informal, and festive seasonal parties are one of the many perks of coastal living.  Just like your wardrobe and home accents change from season to season, your table top should also reflect the season you're in. For spring, that means color! Coastal Living shared some wonderful tips on setting a coastal … [Read more...]

Using Investment Pieces to Dress Your Coastal Home

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When planning the interior design for your coastal home, a great place to start is by choosing and incorporating an investment piece into your design. Just like in fashion, home decor investment pieces are high quality items that often carry a high price tag, such as custom furniture. But, with a higher price comes a whole host of advantages that make smart … [Read more...]

Hostess with the Mostess: the Perfect Beach House Guest Room

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If you own a beach house then you are already well aware that your home quickly becomes a favorite vacation spot for family and friends. The coast has a well earned tradition of drawing people together. Playing host or hostess is no easy chore. Fortunately, there are simple, but often overlooked, ways of making sure that your guests remember their stay with … [Read more...]