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BEACH COTTAGE COOL!

January 2, 2013
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white stairs with wood trim, wicker chair, green sofa, brown leather bag with newspaper and purple scarf by Peter Dunham

I love this little beach house featured in this month’s House Beautiful.   A house apparently transformed from an ordinary stucco into an open and airy space fitting for seaside living.  The house re-imagined by designer Peter Dunham.  He used lots of natural materials as accents throughout the home – wicker, rush, abaca and rope.  Fresh, bright, cheerful and accessible.  I wouldn’t mind cozying up here!

airy living room with white sofas, blue and white striped chairs and a glass table by Peter Dunham
bright and cherry kitchen with assorted fruits and veggies by Peter Dunham
gorgeous dining room with leather sofa, accent lights and paintings by Peter Dunham
cozy family room with red sofas and a fireplace by Peter Dunham
bedroom with canopy bed, a striped sofa and gorgeous accent pillows by Peter Dunham

What do you think of this cute cottage?  Anything you like here.  I love the entry with the fretwork banister and I love the breakfast dining area with the banquette seating.

Happy New Year!

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Still in Beaver Creek.  My computer is not working again.  Have photos I will share with you when I get back today!

P.P.S.  Hope you had a fantastic New Year!

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10 responses to “BEACH COTTAGE COOL!”

  1. Lisa Mende Design says:
    January 2, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Happy New Year Cassandra! I love Beaver Creek so can’t wait to see photos!!! Enjoy!!!

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  2. Dawna says:
    January 2, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Im with you on the dining room that banquette is amazing and the collection of art above it would make it my favorite place to sit in the whole house! This home is Fab!

    http://www.dawnajonesdesign.com/

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  3. Squeak says:
    January 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    House Beautiful used to be such a great decorating magazine. Now I find that I flip through it at the bookstore to see if there’s any reason to buy it. Nine times out of ten I don’t end up buying it because it’s just so blah. If these pictures are any indication, the new issue looks like another one I’ll be skipping.

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  4. Donna Vining says:
    January 2, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Agree with you on the stairway…love that fretwork banister! And i love those leather chairs!!!

    Donna

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  5. Prettyinpink bride says:
    January 2, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    lovely pics;)

    http://www.prettyinpinkbride.com

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  6. Emom says:
    January 2, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    love the ottomans……smiles

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  7. Anonymous says:
    January 2, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    This “cute cottage” is probably about a $10M house. Lido Island is outrageously (even for SoCal) expensive.

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  8. Karen says:
    January 2, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Coco I think I like the whole house! And I’m not one to like a lot of color, but this house is warm and cozy. Love it!

    Happy New Year!!

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  9. Hadley Court says:
    January 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I love the stairwell. Such an interesting bannister!
    HadleyCourt.com

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  10. christy says:
    January 3, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Very eclectic, love the kitchen.

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