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Oh, boy, Linda Harbrecht has a Pennsylvania cottage with so many of the things I like.  

 

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Dutch door, love.

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Almost effortlessly cozy! 

 

 

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The things she likes, I like-- falling-apart old books, landscapes, baskets, all manner of antiques.... 

 

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Antique corner cabinet with old pewter and bottles--

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Lovely copper collection in kitchen.  She actually said, "I love to polish my copper" !!

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She displays seasonal plates on her sister's cool architectural plate rack.  She considers her cherry countertops a homey touch, and likes the warmth.

 

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It's an adorable, traditional kitchen with the nook, antique table and Hitchcock chairs...

 

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Everywhere in the house, there are charming vignettes--

 

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Porch like sitting area--

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Beautiful, woodsy yard--

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Looks beautiful.  Reminds me of my Dad's home including pictures and furniture.

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All in good taste, nicely personalized, and not overdone.

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I could very easily make myself at home.

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Seems more of a house than a cottage.  I like the decor and would feel comfortable there.

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@Oznell 

 

Lovely cottage. I especially like the overall coziness, the dutch door, the topiaries, the copper accents, the pretty wood counter tops and the wooded yard......

 

 

 

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So cozy.   Love the shady back yard too.

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I truly love everything about this house! The outside, the inside, the decorating, the yard - everything!  It's perfect!  

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A few extra shots I didn't have time to post yesterday--

 

Her color palette seems to really complement the woodsy setting.  She said she loves moss green, paired with brown--

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More of the green with brown, in the velvet chairs and their throw pillows.  In summer, she slipcovers the chairs in a cotton ticking stripe-- fresh.  In the background, pretty tall case clock and gold Federal mirror.

 

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Close up of the corner cabinet--

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Love the charming little breakfast nook,  wide sills,  gingham curtains....

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Very pretty, comfy and cozy inside and out. Love the Dutch door, we had one in the kitchen in the house I grew up in.