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Artist in Residence
Noted tatie designer Jennifer Paganelli turns the rooms of her Connecticut farmhouse into sweet, sensational eye candy!

To top off a curvy French headboard, Jennifer created a garden inspired canopy by hanging a double-sided fabric panel over a ceiling mounted, 18-inch pole. Jennifer serves up less eye-popping pattern in the dining room so that her favorite collection— watery blue glassware— can steal the scene. Pretty details, like the lampshade and vase are always part of Jennifer's decorating touches. Jennifer's own fabric decorate even space of her home. The guest bedroom is also a room for experimenting with fabric combinations and sometimes for photographing Jennifer’s books and projects. Jennifer and her daughter Katie. Patterns and colors unite harmoniously. Blue accessories steal the scene. White walls and trim, along with white lacquered vintage furniture, set the stage for fabrics with classic motifs and saturated color. Playful accents join fabrics in pumped up pastels. Sunny yellow walls wrap it all up. Textile designer Jennifer Paganelli and her best friend. In vases and on textiles, flowers grace Jennifer's rooms. Five years after they moved in, Jennifer and Peter renovated to open up the cramped kitchen.





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Good Vibrations
Eclectic finds and a flair for the exotic give a Gulf Coast cottage its well-travelled allure.

A streamlined bench offers instant and practical storage for a small space. A cut-glass aqua lantern adds a touch of intrigue and complements the color scheme. The weathered dining room table is given a face-lift with an embroidered sari laid atop a white cotton sheet. Nina’s knack for mixing patterns and textures is evident on the open shelves. Homeowner Nina and her rescued dog and BFF Yeshi. Nina's soulful personality comes through in spaces with a calming and welcoming energy. Nature comes in via giant leaves gathered from the garden. A wall of glass blocks between the vintage tub and the shower provides privacy. Vintage silverware and an etched-glass carafe are fitting for the stylish yet simple table setting. Fresh flowers and fruit are staples of Nina’s lifestyle. A vintage chair makes a stylish spot for towels and a natural sponge Nina turned the enclosed porch into a cozy sitting room complete with a sofa draped in gauzy netting.





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In Perfect Harmony
Singer-songwriter Holly Williams restored 1892 cottage hums a new tune in rural Tennessee.

A faceted, glimmering chandelier strikes a romantic vibe. Vintage mirrors add sparkle and brightness in the dining room. The cloud wallpaper on the ceiling bring a touch of faded glamour to the living room. An antique butter churn doubles up as a vase. Contemporary wood bottles serve a sculptural function. A rustic brick walls and a pine farmhouse table paired with antique schoolhouse chairs. Fresh garden hydrangeas spill out from an old butter churn An aged medicine cabinet contributes a vintage touch to the new bathroom. Original beadboard walls and ceiling and under the eaves architecture confer a cocoon-like feel to the bedroom. An antique tobacco chest serves as a side table and adds a rustic accent to the eclectic furnishings. The pink door lends a delicate romantic touch to the inside of the front door. The antique mantel clock doesn’t work but adds charm to the setting. Gold-flecked pink wallpaper dresses up the small bathroom A curated mix of aged china and pewter dishes.





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Rustic Refresh
A cosy 1910 North Carolina cottage gets lovingly made-over to look as good as old.

Flowering branches and apples make an organic centerpiece. The antique farmhouse sink sparked the design tone for the kitchen. Prized for its patina, a scale makes handy spot for whimsical displays. A fan of Annie Sloan chalk paint, Charlie stores her supplies in plain sight. Homeowner Charlie Hamlett. Rather than hung on a wall, wreathes are suspended from the ceiling. Charlie Hamlet's decor plays to her two favorite feature: 10-foot ceiling and antique flooring. A claw foot tube and an armoire share a vintage vibe. Country kitchen and dining room. Industrial best describe the bathroom style. Metal accessories are used for continuity in the bathroom A chandelier of antique flatware is transformed into functional lighting. A vintage rooster plate imparts character.





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Drowning in Pastels
A small modern apartment in pastel colors with the addition of lemons, owned by a young woman.

Dining table with flowers with kitchen in the background Energetic colors in a small apartment A feminine, pastel bedroom with lots of bedding Sculpture of a woman as a decoration of the living room In one shot, the living room, dining room and kitchen in a woman's apartment Mural painted on the wall in the apartment Small toilet in a woman's apartment Interior designer against the background of the project Bedroom with a large dressed bed in pastel colors Table lamp with a unique design standing on the auxiliary table Contemporary bathroom with gold trim elements View from the living room to the dining room and kitchen in pastel colors Pastel living space in a small apartment





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French Country Cottage
A Florida cottage sums up the chemistry of French style by mixing rustic charm and a dash of panache with confidence.

A French sofa keeps company to an old farmhouse coffee table. A faux zebra rug underfoot is a playful touch and keeps the room from being too sweet. Beadboard brings a touch of farmhouse style to the dining room. A simple vignette of favorite items celebrates French country style. The rusticity of the bookcase is soften with a coat of pale pink and a dainty scalloped trim. The glass doors of the original cabinets are tacked with lacy panels for a feminine look that also hides clutter. Painted a metallic blue, a kitchen chair becomes an eye-catching focal point. In the window, tea towels are clipped onto a curtain rod. A former nightstand find a new purpose for storing and displaying favorite items n the kitchen. Set on a salvaged table, a vintage candelabra romances the simple bedroom. A faux fireplace was fashioned from old boards and architectural fragments brings added comfort to the living room. The iron bed frame has been repainted numerous times, based on the mood of the moment.A vintage eiderdown makes a comfy spot for Minou, the house kitty.





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Chic Meets Cosy
Design aficionado Anita Joyce brings the iconic French farmhouse style to her Texas home.

For the guest bedroom, Anita chose a French toile for its color and pattern. Anita creates a little vignette by uniting a favorite book of essays, a horn-handled magnifying glass and a cage filled with lottery balls. Hotel silverware is corralled in an antique ironstone pitcher. In her daughter Elise’s bedroom, Anita hung a vintage mirror above the bed bookended with two tromp l’oeil wall sconces. A Texas cowhide anchors an elegant seating area in the master bedroom. Toile de Jouy is a traditional fabric in French homes. Anita employed harmonious grays and blues to give her dining room a serene appeal. The walls soft color forms a serene backdrop while gunmetal gray linen graces the ruffle-skirted chair cushions. Lavender-scented French milled soap sits on a tiny hand-painted porcelain tray Anita found in France. Artfully refinished by Anita, a curvy vanity shares center stage with a Louis Philippe mirror and wooden wall sconces outlined in gold paint. A cozy stone– tiled fireplace is the natural focal point of the Joyce family’s living room. Above, architectural doors cleverly hide a flat-screen TV. A garden chair and pitcher of flowers bring outdoor flavor to the bedroom. An embroidered hand- woven linen tablecloth sets the stage for Sunday breakfast. A small painting of a chateau and lavender fields backs a delicate Limoges bath set.





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Worn and Wonderful
An old cabin is brought back to life with materials honoring its roots.

Pre-loved, rugged furnishings and feminine floral fabrics meld primitive and pretty in the cozy guest bedroom. Layers of quilts and pillows give the inviting bed a nest-like feel. Collected shells and sea glass gather around fresh flowers to create a lovely still life. A vintage medicine cabinet and a dresser are home to everyday necessities. A found painting perfectly illustrates the couple's sentiment. An imposing antique mirror adds dimension to the guest bedroom. A floral skirt hides necessary items and softens the cupboards’ aged finish. The dining room centers around a family-size farm table. A weathered sideboard and cupboards provide storage for Michelle's mix of restaurant dishes and sturdy earthenware. At all mirror adds light to the bedroom corner. A weathered garden chair color pairs well with the dresser's. A original McCoy vase with a leaf design makes a perfect container for fresh flowers. A small chandelier with glass pendants and silk shades romances the rustic bedroom. A fireplace mantel turned headboard offers a shelf for vintage paintings that share the linens’ patterns and hues. An old frame outfitted with hooks offers an unusual display spot for flower-filled jars. A narrow and tall vintage dresser fits nicely next to the bed, offers pretty storage and doubles as a nightstand. The old shelf displays some of Michelle's inherited collection of antique canisters.





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A Touch of Fall
This North Carolina farmhouse makes the most of Autumn with gourds and pumpkins to bring home the season with an organic flair.

Homeowner Kayla Miller Little gourds and greenery are gathered in an old wooden crate for a festive centerpiece on the living room coffee table. In lieu of artwork, Kayla showcases greenery spilling from a zinc pot attached to to chicken wire in a wood frame. A shiplap wall and a variety of aged woods create a sense of history in the couple’s bedroom. The king-sized showstopper bed features a distressed headboard frame with tufted upholstery layered with a rustic whitewashed wooden mantel panel. Kayla’s grandparents knew this antique sideboard was exactly the type of present their granddaughter would appreciate. Stripped and painted white, the piece is one of the dining room’s star attractions. It holds her collection of white Ironstone dishes, some of which is display as wall art. Kayla painted an old washstand with dark milk paint and stripped its top to serve as a bedside table. In Autumn, wooden candle holders are topped with tiny pumpkins to bring seasonal flair to the bedroom. A vintage fireplace surround gets a subtle Fall makeover with grouping of tiny gourds in the same color family. Kayla turned farmers' market baskets into unusual 'chandeliers In keeping with Kayla's fall theme, gourds nestles in and around rustic lanterns on the dining room sideboard. Kayla usually rescues and refinishes the furniture for her home, but she bought this redone bedroom chest from a friend. “The contrast between the bare wood and the gray chalk-painted drawers with the original hardware really spoke to me.”She says. A magnolia wreath hangs on a pair of antique European shutters. Gourds in varied sizes and colors are piled high on an old wooden create to form a fun centerpiece that reflect the time of the year. Even the staircase gets a fall touch with more gourds lining the steps. Electric candles are placed among the display to keep the gourd centerpiece safe while adding a soft glow in the evening.





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Rural Romance
Traditional craftsmanship and personal designs honor a former vintage Connecticut dairy farm.

A bed-crown treatment made from a favorite Osborne & Little print softens the bedroom window. A hand-embroidered, bittersweet orange-and-cream coverlet from India instills a feminine touch.The 1940s curvy wing chair reupholstered in flax linen adds creature comforts. Refurbished chestnut floorboards highlight two perfectly preserved French campaign chairs acquired at a Paris flea market. The pieces are contrasted by a newer table and an exotic Ikat pillow. A pair of 1809 hand-beaded Native American rodeo gloves pays tribute to the past. An original slanted doorway adds charm and opens to a walnut sideboard converted into a sink and vanity. A cozy footstool and Oriental rug warm the private space. Brass candlesticks, a silver teapot and a Chinese Canton teacup are among Ellen’s favorite items. The wardrobe was constructed with locally sourced barn boards and Victorian pantry windows lined with inexpensive cotton lace. A modern acrylic coffee table displays fresh flowers along with favorite design books. Wide chestnut floorboards are balanced by handmade wood cabinets
painted with flat-white milk paint. A backsplash of lustrous Carrera marble mini tiles 
contrasts black honed-granite countertops. An antique scale was discovered in nearby Woodbury, Connecticut. A vintage bottle makes a fitting vessel for roses in a hue in keepsing with the pink accents of the bedroom . The quirky green glass “sacred cow” paperweights were market treasures found on a trip to India. “I love hydrangeas. They are so New England!” Ellen says. Bouquets of purple blooms adorn antique flea-market vases. Natural light bathes the countryside dining room, which is simply but elegantly furnished with favorite vintage chairs and an ample antique table. Old copper cooking pots and pans warm modern stainless appliances, while adding country charm to the updated kitchen.





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