In the language of decorating, cottage style is the equivalent of your great-aunt`s lace hankerchief. Pretty and practical, the style also awakens the senses with eye pleasing lace trims, the fragrance of candles and sweet smelling soaps, and wide rocking chairs that welcome body and soul. Classic cottages may sit seaside, decorated with shells and sailboats. Sometimes they`re found on the edge of town, covered with vines and flowers and filled with vintage spreads and wicker settees. The style, though, can surface anywhere; it`s the attitude that makes a house a cottage. Today`s cottage style often incorporates a soft palette of greens, blues, yellows and shades of lilac, it may rise to a brighter standard with crisp colors gathered from natural surroundings. Florals are everywhere, in wallpapers, fabrics, and dainty embroidered napkins. Glassware sparkles, whether it`s clear or tinged with color. And furnishings are dressed in slipcovers, vintage style upholstery, and layers of weathered paint. Think flea markets, fresh flowers, vintage patterns, and a bit of romance and you`ve defined today`s expression of cottage shabby chic. Above all, it`s light and airy, fresh and fun, and completely unequivocally original.
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