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Retro fabrics with the mod sensibility of the go-go era can be even more mood-altering when done in relaxing, deep ocean-borne blue and green hues. #blues #teal #mod thedistinctivecottage.com
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Our Red, White & Blue picks run from bold, billowy patterns to reserved stripes and solids…. From understated hues to bold primaries…. From white with navy and cherry red to variations such as turquoise and persimmon…. From a nautical bent to an exotic vibe…. #reds #whites #blues #july4th http://thedistinctivecottage.com
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Sky and sun, bluebells and buttercups, faded jeans and wheat fields. . . From azure to aqua and mustard to maize, blue and yellow is just one of the happiest combinations around. These two colors, one cool and one warm, do their best to show one another off in your cottage home. #blues #yellows #denimblue #beachcottage http://thedistinctivecottage.com
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Part of the fun of decorating is discovering that colors you never knew went together actually do! Mixing and matching is easy with the striped Kitchen Sink Indoor/Outdoor Rug. Highlight your favorite color or pick one that you would never have thought of to mix things up. #stripes #multicolor #cottagestyle http://thedistinctivecottage.com
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Airy and welcoming, this restored oceanfront cottage was once used by Cape Cod fisherman as a storehouse. Perched upon a wharf with direct views of the Atlantic, this cabin disarmingly blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Weathered floor boards, exposed timbers and several points of access to the outside all give a sense of freedom and connection with the sunshine as well as shelter if bad weather happens to blow in. #beachcottage #rusticcottage http://thedistinctivecottage.com
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Home is where the heart is… or at least where the comfy bed is. The relaxed elegance of this rustic cottage bedroom, created by mingling the elegant with the familiar, could fuel a hearty homesickness in any traveler. Highlighted here are a few Cottage Home pieces that will nicely match the overall English country style pictured. #ironsbeds #rusticcottage #cottagebedroom thedistinctivecottage.com
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Freshen up your soon-to-be-summer decor with a spritz of tangerine and a splash of teal – or any combination of your favorite spicy orange and refreshing blue-green. Picture a secluded and sun-baked citrus grove by the shimmering Mediterranean… To start up your thought process, we’ve pictured a few hues of orange above, from clementine to coral. Also – we admit that sometimes it’s hard to pick just one orange. #orange #bluegreen #coralprint //thedistinctivecottage.com/
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As another season of weddings steals upon us, it’s comforting to have a place to curl up and browse bridal magazines – or to simply escape from the stress. Either way, this cottage living room has all the necessary elements for success, as in the traditional bridal saying: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”. #blues #aqua #rustichic #salvaged //thedistinctivecottage.com/
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Undeniably the color of royalty, purple makes an intense and lasting impression. Whether using or a little or a lot, you can add a measure of exoticism to your cottage or beach home decor. Add a purple painted piece of cottage furniture to your repertoire or choose from rich textiles drawing on lilac, plum and violet. #purples #violet #lavender //thedistinctivecottage.com/
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Longing to go on a summer picnic or lounge in a plein air bistro? The cheery little dining room pictured above pulls the carefree feeling of outdoor dining into your cottage home. #smallspaces #reclaimedwood #trestletable #farmhousetable //thedistinctivecottage.com/
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