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Jacksier, an editor and writer for design and living magazines, describes the interior characteristics of coastal cottages and showcases 13 dwellings, including cottages, bungalows, and a boathouse, through color photos by photographer Dan Mayers. She details their casual design approaches, color choices, and use of patterns, simple motifs, and sea themes and materials and vintage pieces, with descriptions by owners about their decorating choices. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere, can create a casual atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away. Whether you're wanting to decorate a living room in a relaxed island beach style, re-do a kids bedroom with a nautical flair, or give your sea or lakeside kitchen a needed update, there are decorating ideas for a variety of tastes. Interior designers will find tips and ideas ranging from shabby chic and americana to tropical palm tree paradise and Cape Cod styles.
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