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I love the magazine House Beautiful. Last year they followed the renovation of "Bee Cottage;" one room an issue until its completion. The owner, and design enthusiast, Frances Shultz carefully decorated each room in a playful and inviting scheme that still has a traditional cottage element. |
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Perfect little storybook exterior |
Every detail of the house and property was thought out: notice the bee cut out in the gate. |
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Bowers of flowers |
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Blue and green is a classic combination, but Frances wasn't afraid to make them bold. |
![statues](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/JJ/hbx-antique-figurines-1011-de.jpg)
Her collection of Staffordshire ware is perfectly highlighted on these shelves.
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Garden green never looked so fresh |
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Two shades of green for the drapes: I must remember this idea. |
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Lattice, stripe and floral. I must say that while it is pretty, it is a bit frenetic for me. |
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A funky half canopy adorns the bed in the master. |
![bedroom dressing table with an arched mirror](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/hbx-schultz-makeover-vanity-0311-de-49160713.jpg)
A weird little nook has been transformed into a functional and beautiful vanity.
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Softer shades in the guest bedroom.
![](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/hbx-schultz-makeover-study-desk-0311-de-44424171.jpg)
![bedroom with blue walls and ceiling](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/e6/modern-traditional-country-bedroom-0411-makeover03-de.jpg)
Now this is gutsy, but somehow it works. Frances said that she was channeling Bunny Williams with the choice of the dog lamps.
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"Bee" is everywhere...love it.
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Frances highlights the odd ceiling in the bathroom with the striped paint treatment.
![galley kitchen with runner](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/36/cottage-galley-kitchen-0511-makeover02-de.jpg)
The galley kitchen looks so fresh: No upper cabinets and an overall light color scheme helps the space feel larger.
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Plates are perfect in the kitchen as art, but the color on the chairs really makes the space pop.
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A teal ceiling in the butler's pantry....hmmm I think you will see this treatment again somewhere soon!
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Frances says that the dining room is her favorite room in the house. I think it is a real departure in terms of color, but it still has that garden feel with the botanicals and the bird cage light.
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I like how the large mirror is just leaning against the wall: It gives it a more interesting and casual feel.
![the pool with garden surrounding it](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/2G/0611-makeover04-pool-in-garden-lawn-de.jpg)
The fabulous backyard. I am in love.
![](http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/2P/0611-makeover02-manicured-garden-with-foutain-de.jpg)
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I have taken so many ideas from this patio space that I can't wait to use.
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