Cottage Notes

A sculpted tree branch wall bookshelf holding books, sea glass bottles and small potted plants on a white cottage wall above a linen armchair
Tree-Branch and Live Edge Shelves for Small Cottage Walls
Where to hang tree-branch bookshelves, live edge wall shelves and wine racks in a small cottage, how to style them and how to mount them safely. Read more...
A solid wood floating bathroom vanity with a white vessel sink under a round mirror in a beach cottage bathroom with white shiplap walls and a striped towel
Choosing a Solid Wood Vanity for a Beach House Bathroom
Freestanding or floating, sink or no sink, sizes and finishes: how to choose and care for a solid wood bathroom vanity in a coastal home. Read more...
A solid wood console table near an open window with white curtains moving in a sea breeze in a coastal cottage, a cotton cloth and a tin of wood oil on top
Caring for Solid Wood Furniture in Salt Air and Summer Humidity
How to keep solid wood furniture healthy in a coastal home: humidity, salt air, sand, sun and the simple oiling routine that keeps pieces looking new. Read more...
A small Cape Cod cottage living room with a live edge coffee table, a sculpted wood console under a window and a tree branch bookshelf, soft sea light
Furnishing a Cape Cod Cottage with Solid Wood: A Room-by-Room Plan
A practical room-by-room plan for furnishing a small Cape Cod cottage or beach house with solid wood consoles, coffee tables, shelves and benches. Read more...