Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Cottage Style

One of my little nieces is getting married this spring and is starting to put together things for her first home. She loves the Cottage Style and I can't wait to help her put her treasures together. There is nothing anymore fun for me . . .
This style offers more decorating options than any other style. No wonder it has been called an American favorite.


It is certainly one of my favorite styles. With few rules of right or wrong. Easy living for families with children and pets. Mixing and matching is always accepted with ease.


I love the trend to paint everything white . . . could not be any easier than that. How do you like the Cottage Style?
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29 comments:

  1. Tammy@InStitchesMarch 29, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    It's so pretty ! My grandmother had that "pinky" picture in the last photo.

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  2. Heather WardMarch 29, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love it!! I plan to do my new home in "cottage style"...I like to call it "Vintage/Country/Ecelectic/Chic"! haha!

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  3. ToteMarch 29, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    It is such a fun style to work with. Have a great time with her planning and painting!

    Susan

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  4. Marie~Window Designs Etc.March 29, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    It's all so romantic for newlyweds. I love it that as their tastes blend and evolve they can accent with different colors. White is an excellent place to start.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Divine TheatreMarch 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    That sounds like a lot of fun!
    If anyone can do it, it's YOU!

    xoxo
    Andie

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  6. KarenaMarch 29, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Really so charming!! A light and fresh look!

    I have a Giveaway from The Zhush I know you will love!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 29, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love it! The possibilities are endless and you can accomplish a terrific look without spending oodles of $$$. Perfect for couples starting out, or for just about anyone for that matter.

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  8. My Galveston CottageMarch 29, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    cottage says home -- to me.
    she's lucky to have your help and inspiration!
    have fun, -s

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  9. CarolynMarch 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love cottage style! That would be so much fun -helping your niece decorate her first home.

    Carolyn

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  10. Tales of WhimsyMarch 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Cottage white is so delightful!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    warmest congratulations to your niece! I'm sure it will be the most fun ever helping her create her new home.

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  12. Simply LKJMarch 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    It is always so warm and inviting!

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  13. Rosaria WilliamsMarch 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Love it! My husband tends to like a fussier life=style, leather club chairs, dark woods. If I lived alone-not that I really want to-this would be my choice.

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  14. CurtisMarch 29, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    My wife and I love the Cottage Style. We have not seen a piece of furniture that we did not say, "Wouldn't that look nice painted a warm white" lol. Cottage Style is just so friendly and welcoming. We have friends whose homes are decorated in all the dark heavy woods and colors and when they come to our house they all say WOW I love how light and airy your house is , all it takes is a nice white paint and viola! all pretty!
    Blessings to you and yours
    Curtis & Sherrie

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  15. lvroftiquesMarch 29, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Yep love it! That kitchen and the last pic (living room) are killer! Vanna

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  16. The Green PeaMarch 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I love the Cottage Look. Your niece is fortunate to have you for her Auntie. Family is so wonderful. sandi

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  17. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMarch 29, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I'm right there with you! I especially love the last picture. I've always been a color girl but here lately I'm really leaning towards the neutrals. Great photos!

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  18. artis1111March 30, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    This is so much more inviting . Love all the photos. I could live in any one of them. I found a sofa table at the thrift store yesterday for $29.99 and am loving it. I also found a Kate Spade bag for $7.00 Yahooooo Kathy

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  19. artis1111March 30, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    It is just in paperback and on kendile

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  20. CindyMarch 31, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I LOVE the Cottage Style, it is my style, the one style that I have always loved, but not until the last three years really been able to use. It fits my house perfectly. I enjoy the fact that it has few rules and so many colors fit with it. I love the images that you have here, they are quintessential "Cottage"!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  21. terrybrowder@saylesranch.comMarch 31, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I am starting on a "Cottage Style" project, so your post is timely for me. It is a whole house, and the architecture is cottage from the 1930's. My challenge is how to keep it from getting too sweet. I like painted furniture and a lot of the elements, but I just can't stand to play into the overly "sugariness"! Any advice?

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  22. savvycityfarmerMarch 31, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    ... now you've gone and done it ... got my little old midwestern heart all
    twitterpated!

    girl, you READ me like a book.

    treats for you on my sidebar!

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  23. Room Service ~ Decorating 101March 31, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Terry as in all styles of design the same elements apply. Keep it simple, don't clutter and fill space just to do so. Watch your scale and I do think less color makes things less sugary...lol You need a blog. I want to see some of your projects, I know they are wonderful.

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  24. terrybrowder@saylesranch.comMarch 31, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it! I am going to really think about what you have said. If you are interested in seeing some of my work, you can look at my website at: www.saylesranch.com, and my Facebook Fan Page at: Sayles Ranch Guesthouses. Also, Joni Webb at Cote de Texas posted about my "Cotton Eye Joe" last July here: http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2010/07/abilene-remodel.html

    Thanks! I love your blog!

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  25. Room Service ~ Decorating 101April 1, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    OMG Terry !!!! I remember that post by Joni. DON'T BE ASKING ME FOR ADVICE. I feel foolish now. lol I must have looked at your rooms 40 times on that post, love them. I did not put that together. I knew you knew what you were doing from your comments, but I had no ideal... will you marry me? (Sorry, I got excited, and just forgot I am aready married for more than 30 years) lol

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  26. terrybrowder@saylesranch.comApril 1, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Vicky: You are very kind. I kind of have a good time and do my thing. None of us have all the answers, and I certainly don't. I just struggle all the time to keep things fresh and new. You give good, thought provoking concepts to think about on your blog, and we all benefit from them. I've been married for over 30 years to the love of my life, too!

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  27. KelleyApril 1, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great photos and tons of inspiration for your new project!

    xo kelley

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  28. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 1, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oh I love that style and that second photo is to die for...hope you are well my lovely friend,so sorry I have not been by...live gets in the way!!! x0x0x

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  29. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    This style is lovely and inviting. Such an exquistie buffet piece ~ Alexandra

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