The Cottage Journal

Cozy Ranch Redesign

s soon as Thanksgiving passes, these homeowners are eager to begin their annual traditions for decking their home for the holidays. They start by picking out a live tree together, and upon returning home, they retrieve their many boxes of special holiday baubles and sentimental décor from the attic. “I put on some Christmas music, and

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