Just what is a cottage？ Characterized as a small, romantic dwelling, a cottage can range from a simply restored fishing shack overlooking cattails on a riverbank to a colorful casita surrounded by cacti in a sunny southern Californian suburb. Casual, comfortable,and inviting, cottage interiors should not be too serious. They are a place to relax and unwind from the stress and pressures of modern life, an escape to a slower time and pace where simple pleasures can be appreciated.

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Cottages-small, romantic dwellings-are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. A smaller house, something with less upkeep and expense but still with plenty of charm, fits the bill for many of today's homeowners. People are rediscovering the joys of cottage living, whether through details such as a built-in window seat, a swing on the front porch or a bathroom fitted with an outdoor shower for washing sandy feet after a stroll on the beach. A cottage need not be grand; as long as it's homey and welcoming, it can still be a wonderful place to call home.

From the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York to Tybee Island offthe coast of southern Georgia, Cottages reveals some of the most appealing examples around. A rustic mountain retreat, a sunny southern California casita, and a seaside fishing shack are just some of the classy cottages portrayed here. This book celebrates the joy of having a cottage of our own for kicking off our shoes and taking time to enjoy life.

Introduction 8

An Artist's Cottage in the Catskills 12

Color in the Catskills 24

Witchwood Cottage in Upstate New York 36

Columbine Cottage in the Catskills 44

Space Age Cottage in Canada 55

Time Out on Tybee Island 66

Luscious Little Cottage on Tybee 78

Tybee Shutters 84

Palm Cottage on Tybee Island 94

Cottage Color on Tybee Island 102

Tybee Fish Camp Cottage 110

Calypso Cottage on Tybee 116

Amazing Grace on Tybee Island 123

Spanish Revival Simplicity in San Diego 132

Casa Paloma in Pasadena 142