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cottages — dream can come true


COSY cottages are a storybook ideal of living, with their simple, charming interi- ors and glorious settings either in the country or by the sea.' They have always been built for com­


fort, as refuges from the hustle and bustle, and both inside and out informality rules. Author Carol Bass opens the door to some of the most beautiful examples and


demonstrates their appeal in “The Cot­ tage Book”. She says: “Ideally a cottage shouldn’t


have a pretentious rafter in its roof. Origi­ nally they were constructed for practicali­ ty and comfort and pure pleasure but now they have evolved into something less rugged.” Cottage style is not necessarily a partic­


ular look or something that can be created by a decorator. “A family’s journey


through time should be reflected in their interiors, evoking memories of celebra­ tions or occasions,” says Carol.


Some rooms almost benefit from a lim-


ited budget, and the emphasis is on using lots of imagination, coupled with a yearn­ ing to return to a more simple, uncluttered way of life. There are vivid illustrations of this in


the book, where an atmosphere of warmth and security seems almost tangible, and old and new pieces mingle in harmony in interiors built over time. Carol shows that whether cottages are mellow brick houses nestling in woods or


clapboard-covered buildings with painted shingles a stone’s throw from the beach they all share key elements. Porches and fireplaces are the central


social areas in her examples, drawing peo­ ple like bees to honey. The porches have woven rocking chairs,


the home and baskets of logs and fireside stools are part of the decoration. Soft, gen­ erous-sized sofas and comfortable chairs pulled close to the hearth are the key for relaxed informality. In the main these are uncluttered


vintage wicker furniture and lazy ham­ mocks. Inside, the fireplace is at the heart of


most striking displays. There is no place for streamlined kitchens. Instead, collec­ tions of china, assorted saucepans and storage jars are displayed on open shelves and dressers. Cottage bedrooms too tend to be simple


and functional, with stripped board floors and panelled or softly painted walls.


nostalgia for the past there is no need for their decor to be dull and dated. Many


But just because these homes evoke


owners have felt free to experiment with their interior schemes. There are dazzling rooms painted in


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zingy colours like orange and sky blue. Old wicker furniture is refreshed by bright paint. Textured, patterned fabrics dress sofas, tables and windows, giving a con­ temporary spin to rustic rooms. Even if a cottage is still just a cherished


dream, there is nothing to prevent you from conjuring the look at home.


THIS room in a cottage dating from the 1800s has been given a contemporary look


spaces with bright colours and art, while personal possessions collected over the years lend the cottage personality and individuality. Stones, shells, even timbers found in nearby fields or bleached drift­ wood from the seashore often make the


Grow a wildlife paradise


stark warning that Britain’s native bum­ blebee is under threat and that if we do not take measures now to encourage it back to our gardens then we could end up with sterile areas devoid of beautiful flowers and fruits. Now, a new MORI


THERE has been a huge push towards encouraging wildlife into our gardens in recent weeks. Firstly, we had the


survey, commissioned by the Royal Horti­


that while more than two-thirds of people with a garden in Britain believe wildlife should be considered when gar­ dening, only 16% of gardeners use plants to attract it. Birds may be a


pest to some plants, but


includes snails, slugs, aphids and other destructive insects. A variety of trees and large shrubs provides shelter, shade, roost­ ing and nesting sites for them. Berried shrubs


their diet


cultural Society and Daihatsu, has found that modern garden­ ers are just not tak­ ing adequate planti­ ng measures to encourage wildlife into their gardens. The survey shows


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AUBRIETA is a flower that attracts adult butterflies


and bees, hoverflies and ladybirds, which are pollinators whose larvae feed off aphids. Bees also love lavender, bergamot (Monarda), foxglove, globe


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terflies by planting catmint, mallow, pot marigold, buddleia, Sedum spectabile, wild marjoram and candytuft. © Place plants


such as holly, cotoneaster, berberis and pyracantha pro­ vide autumn and winter food as well as spring nesting sites. If you leave hips on roses and seedheads on perennials, you will be giving them another feast. The RHS stresses


with nectar-rich flow­ ers in full sun to attract the maximum number of bees, but­


terflies and other insects. • Choose your


varieties carefully. Single-flowered vari­ eties are of most ben­ efit because the sim­ ple design of the blooms makes it easi­ er for insects to reach the nectar and pollen. The pollen and nectar in many double flowers is inaccessible to many


insects. Some culti­ vated species have


pollination plants generally produce


low amounts of nec­ tar and pollen, or none at all. © With successful


abundant seeds and berries. In the wild some plants have relied on wildlife to distribute their seeds, developing seeds and berries that are high­ ly attractive to wildlife to aid this. In the garden, these seeds and berries now provide a nutritious food source. © Create a water feature in your gar­


den. A pond, ideally without fish, will enable amphibians and dragonflies to breed. If a pond is not practical, a sim­ ple bird bath or peb­ ble fountain will pro­


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basic tips about how to attract some wildlife to your gar­ den: © Provide nectar-


rich flowers such as honeysuckle, sedum, buddleia and evening primrose in your gar­ den. They will at tract butterflies


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