Dear Friends
I believe that cottage living is a state of mind. The architectural design of the bungalow is one way to define this favored lifestyle, but almost any residence can be suited to cottage décor, regardless of its exterior. Happy memories can be the root of interior-decorating choices. Perhaps cozy, cluttered rooms remind you, as they do me, of Grandmother’s house or the home of a favorite aunt. In lavishly patterned prints often used for curtains and slipcovers, I see the faded, well-loved room where, as a child, I spent many weekend nights tucked in Granny’s feather bed. Dwellings filled with paint and furnishings in a neutral palette transport me to beachside family-vacation spots. Whether your preference is romantic florals; clean, spare rooms; or an eclectic mix, choosing cottage décor offers flexibility…
