Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cottage Envy

I look forward to reading the summer issues of decorating magazines because they feature the easy, breezy laid back style of cottages and summer homes. This century-old Muskoka cottage designed by Jennifer Worts and featured in the July issue of Canadian House and Home had me all green with envy.

The mix of mid-century modern furniture, beautiful fabrics and rustic elements results in a welcoming, colourful and comfortable summer home.

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They left the original pine floors (except on the porch) and the beadboard ceiling untouched but painted all of the walls white (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace OC-65.) It adds more interest and charm than having an all white envelope.

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All images: Jennifer Worts.

19 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous cottage. I love all of the quaint decorating ideas like the chairs on the wall! Thanks for sharing. xx

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  2. Loving it!! Such a good issue hey? Seems like you and I both have summery cottage days on the brain! I could really unwind in this gorgeous place, that's for sure!
    Nancy

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  3. I was just reading this magazine and LOVE this cottage. I like that they kept it cottagey.

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  4. Beautiful pictures. The little twig chairs are a great idea.

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  5. I would stay here anytime. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.

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  6. I got the magazine in the mail Thursday and drooled over the pages! Loved all the cottages! The photos you found are from different angles and you can see certain details that are missed! I love the dining room and porch area, actually I'll take the whole house!

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  7. Just found your blog and it's amazing! Love it!

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  8. these are all so beautiful I am a huge fan of a cottage.

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  9. Great photos! The one with little chairs made me smile :)

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  10. I am crazy about that bed under the stairs! Where can I out one of those? I'm going to have to look around my house. Lisa~

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  11. Truly stunning!Beds are grand and gorgeous!looks soooo relaxing, Loved all the cottages! Your blog is amazing!thanks for posting.

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  12. What a gorgeous cottage. love the little chairs.

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  13. Wasn't this issue gorgeous? Every page was so beautiful!! I love the bed under the stairs too!

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  14. I love the day bed with the small chairs on the wall. Charming!

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  15. I adore the little daybed nook under the stairs! What a perfect spot to curl up on a rainy day.

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  16. Don't we all wish we had a summer cottage and a winter's retreat to decorate and enjoy... Awesome line up.

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  17. That cottage is amazing! I live in the US and wonder how I can get an issue of that magazine!! Thanks for posting, great pick :)

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  18. Wow what lovely images, thanks for this great post!

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