This Bainbridge Island beach cottage sits right on the water with views of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier in the distance. It was built in 1915, but after extensive renovations, it looks like a new house inside. Take a ... Keep Reading
A Sweet Little Laguna Beach Cottage from the ’40s
Designer and builder Clark Collins' adorable 2-bedroom home in Laguna Beach, California, was built in 1946, but many of its original details had been lost. His goal was to restore its cottage character and give it a relaxed, ... Keep Reading
A Family’s Colorful New Home in Sherman Oaks
When Jeff and Michelle were building their house in California, he wanted neutral white rooms, while she was leaning toward gray and burgundy. But designer Alison Kandler encouraged them to try "happier hues" like purple and ... Keep Reading
Creating “Happy Rooms:” A Colorful Farmhouse in the City
When I was younger, I tried to make my house look more "sophisticated" by decorating with lots of neutrals. But the older I get, the more color I crave. I love how L.A. designer Alison Kandler decorates with color and vintage finds to ... Keep Reading
A Beach Cottage That’s Black and White and Red All Over
When February rolls around and Valentine's Day with it, I suddenly start craving more red in my house. Anyone else? I used to have red accents in my kitchen year-round and kind of miss them. It made things feel cheerfully cozy this time of ... Keep Reading