Waterside Cottages [Hardcover]

Barbara Jacksier (Author), Dan Mayers (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2009

Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside retreats from coast to coast. Bungalows near the water tend to be snug and modest with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach. This home decorating book takes you to tidy New England beach cottages with bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks of Michigan's Kalamazoo River.

Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere, can create a casual atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away. Whether you're wanting to decorate a living room in a relaxed island beach style, re-do a kids bedroom with a nautical flair, or give your sea or lakeside kitchen a needed update there are decorating ideas for a variety of tastes. Decorators will find inspiration for shabby chic style to americana, tropical palm tree paradise, and even Cape Cod designs.

Contents Include:

• Boathouse on Lake Michigan
• SeaSide Home on Bethany Beach
• Island Refuge
• Tropical Paradise in Key West
• Cape Cod Cottages
• Lakeside Living
• Beach Houses
• Southern Back River Cottage

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere can create a casual waterfront atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away.

Waterside property holds an undeniable appeal, as do the cozy, casual dwellings that exist there. But waterside style need not--and often is not--confined to residences within walking distance of an ocean or lake. The details are what truly give cottages that elusive quality known as coziness. Cottages near the water tend to be snug and modest, with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach. For many cottage owners, the goal is to create the illusion that their décor is somehow "thrown together," albeit very tastefully.

From tidy New England beach cottages to bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep, pine-studded banks of the Kalamazoo River, Waterside Cottages showcases thirteen romantic havens, giving you inspiration for creating your own cozy waterside home.

For over Tweny-Five years, Barbara Jacksier has edited numerous magazines, including Cottage Style, Romantic Country, and Flower Gardens, and has contributed to the Ultimate Kitchen Book, THe Ultimate Bath Book, and Window Treatments Styles. Her feature articles also appear in Log Home Design magazine and Timber Home Living.

Born and bred in New York, her first exoeriences with the sea were at Conet Island, where her most memorable summer job was setting out beach chairs and umbrellas for apporeciative sun-worshipers.

Dan Mayers is a New York-based photographer whose work appears regularly in Cottage Style, Romantic Country, and Old House Interiors magazines. His previous books include Scalamandra, Extraordinary Interiors, and Dog Palaces. He resides with his family in Manhattan.

About the Author

Photographer Dan Mayers was the exclusive photographer for several books-Scalamandré, Extraordinary Interiors, Details, and most recently, Dog Palaces. Dan's work appears regularly in Harris Publications Decorating Magazines as well and Old House Interiors and La Vie Claire.

Barbara Jacksier has more than twenty-five years experience editing shelter magazines, including Cottage Style, Country Victorian, and Romantic Living.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; Ill edition (August 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9781423603443
• ISBN-13: 978-1423603443
• ASIN: 1423603443
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architectural Art & Design > Decoration & Ornament
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More About the Author

Some of you may recognize me from the photos that were printed on the editor's page of Cottage Style, Romantic Living, Country Victorian and Flower Gardens magazine.

For the past twenty-five years, I have produced magazines for Harris Publications in New York City. Fifteen years ago my family moved from Brooklyn to a rural suburb of Northern Virginia, about 25 miles from Washington DC. It was quite a change!

I wanted my son who was six years old at the time to have a more country lifestyle. So, while he learned how to raise chickens (for eggs only!) and grow vegetables, I learned tele-commuting skills and how to juggle a cup of tea, an over- stuffed purse and a laptop on a fast-moving Amtrak train on my bi-monthly trips to the New York offices.

My husband learned that commuting on a daily basis was even worse than he feared. My mother, who gave up her city apartment and moved into her own apartment on the lower level of our house, discovered that she needed to make carefully-planned shopping lists because the nearest grocery was a twenty-minute drive away.

In 2007, after twenty-five years of editing decorating and gardening magazines, I decided to write a book on Waterside Cottages and work on some freelance assignments.

It was published in July 2009. Now, when I'm not doing book signings, I'm busily at work on my next book. Stay tuned...

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars waterside cottages July 9, 2009

By liz lichens

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I own an ungodly amount of decorating books and so I am very selective when it comes to adding another one to my collection. Waterside Cottages has now gone to the top of my list. It is a pure delight, filled with beautiful photos and helpful commentary. I highly recommend this book to any and all who long for an ocean cottage of their own or who are interested in seaside decorating.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled With Details! July 8, 2009

By P. Carlson

Format:Hardcover

If you live on the water or wish you did, then this is the decorating book for you. Filled with gorgeous photography the book showcases 13 beautiful waterside homes. You will feel like you have sat down with the home owners as you read the stories about each home. I highly recommend this book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Real Deal January 9, 2010

By T. Christian

Format:Hardcover

Finally....the beachy cottage look/book I've been wanting. The others out there in this genre fell way short - but this one delivers. A true gem filled with beauty heart and soul. If you like a more romantic, vintage look, this is the one for you too.