Fruit. What stool is complete without a couple of pears? Every space in the home is deserving of a unique touch, and fruit is a fresh, inexpensive and always chic option for a great style detail.
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Vintage Modern Elements: Telephones
Clever New Uses for the Picture Frame
Treat Yourself to a Bouquet of Flowers
Style Secret: Old-Fashioned FlooringEver seen a classic cottage with wall-to-wall carpeting or slick vinyl? We haven't. You want more rustic materials that can take a few hard knocks. Wood (stained, painted, pickled, stenciled or simply left natural) is queen, but you can bring in brick or stone as well. Keep rug materials simple, such as sisal or braided cotton. Hot tip: Although tile isn't the first material that comes to mind when you think about cottages, it can work as long as you choose a style that reads as vintage (for example, the small hexagonal tiles that often turn up in bathrooms).
Sight: Hang inspiring artwork where you can see it first thing in the morning, and amp up the natural light with a large mirror. Place a vase with cut flowers on your nightstand. Take the time to toss dirty clothes in a hamper to keep the bedroom serene and clean. Sound: If you have trouble falling asleep, try playing soft, soothing music or use a white noise machine to block out street sounds. Hanging heavy curtains and using area rugs can also help buffer sound.