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    • May 2, 2011

    by Layla

    The Lettered Cottage E-zine

    Hi.
    We’re Kevin and Layla Palmer. We like to take road trips, and chances, and photos of people’s places.

    Late last Summer, we started putting some of our photos together in our own own little e-zine, and we’re so excited to finally release it here on our blog today! It’s short, but sweet, and we really hope you have fun flipping through it!

    Click on the cover below to view the full-size, interactive issue in a separate window…

    But before you click away! We both wanted to say thanks so much for taking the time to check it out, and for continually inspiring us to jump in our car with our computer and our camera. We appreciate your encouragement, and can’t tell you how much we enjoy exchanging inspiration and ideas with you!

    Happy May!


    PS- The links in the e-zine are live this time, so as you flip through, you can click on any of the web addresses you see. Also, to the folks have asked about hard copies- if you’re interested in printing out a copy of either of our e-zine (Summer Fun or Screened Inn) there is a print option in the top left hand corner of the screen when you’re viewing the full-size issue. Thanks again!

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    188 Responses to The Lettered Cottage E-zine

    1. tinajo says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:47 am

      Hey – that´s awesome! Will read it, thanks for sharing! :-)

      Reply
    2. Tracie says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:51 am

      Fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    3. northern cottage says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:54 am

      Fabulous! I love it all – the summer images are making me yearn EVEN MORE for warm sunny days (or a trip from brrr cold MN to breezy Tybee!) well done!

      Reply
    4. Jessica says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:56 am

      Great E-Zine!! I was only able to skim through it quickly but I’m coming back for some late night reading.

      Jessica

      Reply
    5. Andrea says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:59 am

      Fantastic! I love it!

      Reply
    6. Flower Patch Farmgirl says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:01 am

      Woo Hoo!!!!! Those Palmers. They rule the school.

      Reply
    7. Shaunna says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:06 am

      Dude, it’s AWESOME! Loved every single snippet. :-D

      xoxo
      shaunna

      Reply
    8. refresh restyle says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:18 am

      I was so excited to see the comment on FB, that it was up, ran right over here!
      Debbie

      Reply
    9. Janet says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:24 am

      LOVE,LOVE, LOVE it. So fresh and and pretty. I have the same cabinets as Peter & Josette and have been wondering what to do with them. Now I know! I can’t believe this e-zine was FREE! Beautiful photography. Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Screaming Meme says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:26 am

      You out did yourselves! I loved it sooo much! It made my heart skip a beat. You are destined to do great things, Miss Layla! Thank you for sharing your passion with me…

      I am writing a Ebook about how to start a design business, whether a decorating, faux, furniture etc . It will be a step by step guide (on many different design careers) for those who don’t have the time or money to get their Interior Design degree. Great out of the box ideas to make their business stand out and get recognized! And inspiring tips to make them better designers! I hope to have it out in a month or so. :) I would love to buy an ad space here for it. Can you send me pricing on that? Thank you in advance…I look forward to hearing from you!

      Hugs, Meme

      BTW, A reminder to you and your readers..I am having a Giveaway Series…first one is a slipcover for an ottoman…I will reveal the next one on FRIDAY! :) screamingmemedesigns at gmail dot com

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      • Layla says:
        May 2, 2011 at 9:31 am

        Hey Miss Meme!

        Thanks for the sweet comment! We really had fun putting it together. :-)
        I’m excited to read your e-book! (Just hit the ‘advertise’ tab at the top of our blog to read all about that stuff if you’re interested), and thanks for the heads up on the Giveaway Series- SO FUN! :-D

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    11. julie says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:26 am

      Wooo-hoooo! Something inspirational to read today! Something refreshing and beautiful!! You have perfect timing. Or, wait…. how’s my checking account looking today? I KNOW there are things I’m going to want to change in my house now!

      Reply
    12. Laurie Blaswich says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:28 am

      Thanks for sharing Layla, you ROCK I can’t wait for summer to finally get here!

      Fondly,
      Laurie

      Reply
    13. MommaHen says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:30 am

      Layla! It’s amazing! I am so in love with the pops of color!!

      Reply
    14. cailan says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:33 am

      It’s BEEA-U-tiful! You are Amazing People! Love it much.

      Reply
    15. Leen Curinga says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:33 am

      Love it! Amazing job as usual!
      We too have the same cupboards as Peter and Josette and haven’t been able to find a way to fix them until now. I am so excited to redo them!

      Reply
    16. Fairfield House says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:35 am

      You are the Palmers and you rock, renovate and record life like no other! The e-zine is should be in print and available at a store near us!

      Your Friend,
      Deborah

      Reply
    17. Kathy says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:37 am

      Love, love, love your magazine! It is so …happy!

      Reply
    18. SuzyMcQ says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:39 am

      Please add my BRAVO!!!! to the list. What an amazing job you did. So clean, so fresh, so beachy…..it’s almost like being there! Thank you so much for all your hard work on this amazing piece!!!

      Reply
    19. Jennifer Grey says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:39 am

      Layla, you are the best of the best! I can’t wait to crack this baby open!

      oxox
      Jennifer

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    20. Tammy Sprinkle says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:39 am

      This is beautiful you guys! What a great compilation of photos and stories. I loved the project where you covered up those old cabinet fronts with slats of wood giving them a fresh look. You’d never know what was under them. Great job!! Congratulations!

      Reply
    21. Izabela says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:40 am

      Absolutely beautiful!

      Reply
    22. Necole says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:45 am

      That was great!

      Reply
    23. Felicity @ Our Little Beehive says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:48 am

      Love it guys! Just pinned this page so I can come back again soon :)

      Reply
    24. Kari @ The Sunset Lane says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:51 am

      I want you to know that you guys are my blog crush!! Love you :)

      Reply
    25. Dawn says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Wahoo! I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this issue! Thank you so much for sharing your inspirations with us again! Keep up the great job!

      Reply
    26. LeahC says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:53 am

      Oh how I love it…it’s just fantastic! Like you two :)

      Reply
    27. shawn says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:03 am

      How timely for me! I just bought a little 1923 cottage and I’m going over today to start painting, and planning how to decorate. You two have been an inspiration to me for the past year, so you can bet there’ll be plenty of “Lettered Cottage” influences…if not down right stolen ideas!! My favorite blog, bar-none!! Thanks for all you do!

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    28. Joy says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:07 am

      Art. Beauty. Practical examples. Wow.
      - Joy

      Reply
    29. Sheri Chan says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:11 am

      I LOVE IT. Thank you, you give me so much inspiration everyday, espically that I don’t need tons of money to redocorate our house. I love reading your blog, up here in Canada winter has been very long, I am itching at starting some projects from ideas I have read here. Keep up the great work.

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    30. Sheri Martin says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:13 am

      What a great e-zine. Y’all are so on the ball…..not only with your fabulous decorating projects, but technology, too. I’m very impressed!!! (And a little jealous…….I suffer from technology overload!!) No sooner do I learn something new, that something else is around the corner. Y’all always seem to be one step ahead and I always feel one step behind!!!! But, good for you!!! Love the ezine and love your blog and all your useful tips.

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      • kev says:
        May 3, 2011 at 11:01 pm

        Thanks for the comment Sheri!

        Sometimes I feel a step behind too! Technology seems to move so fast. We had a blast putting this together and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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    31. clove says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:21 am

      Woo hooo!!!! I’ve been waiting.

      Reply
    32. Ginger says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:28 am

      Gorgeous, I only have one complaint….I sure wish it would have been even longer. You pick such awesome places, I think I would want more even if it were 200 pages. Seriously though, you have created another awesome e-zine with loves of inspiration. Love it!

      Reply
    33. Patty Posteraro says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:31 am

      Absolutely LOVE it! Have been redoing houses for the past 43 years. My husband and I bought our first little house when we were newlyweds and I fell in love with decorating, painting and making it our own right away. Even though we had very little money, I found out I could do so much with so little. Five years later, with two little ones, we bought a much larger house (at least 100 years old) and I learned to tear out walls, refinish floors, and restore it to its original beauty on the inside, just imagining what it must have been like to live there a century ago. Four years ago, with our three beautiful daughters now raising families of their own (now 9 grandchildren), we decided a small cape cod would be more sensible at this time of our lives, and so now I am redoing this little house and loving it. Of course, I can’t understand why I don’t have as much energy as I did 43 years ago and it is taking me much longer to do it. But loving it just the same! Love what you are doing with your lives and talent. So happy for you!

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    34. Cottage Coastal Store, Inc ~ Kim says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:33 am

      Cannot wait to read this later today!! So exciting!! ~ Kim

      Reply
    35. Shannon says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:51 am

      Love it! So inspiring!

      Reply
    36. jeni says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:55 am

      fantabulous L&K! well laid out, inspiring and not too overwhelming. Just Right! loveth…xo

      Reply
    37. Gloria says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:01 am

      It looks great on the first flip through. Will have to dive in more when I get home. Stupid day job! :-)

      I also love all the Tybee stuff. I am going to have to go to that little shop and check out 99 Steps. Can’t wait for June for our next Tybee trip!!!

      Reply
    38. IAMSNWFLAKE says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:08 am

      It’s so great! Congratulations!!! I’m already a fan of e-zine.

      Reply
    39. rachel schindler says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:08 am

      Loved the e–zine. You two are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    40. Miss Mustard Seed says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:08 am

      The e-zine is wonderful! I wouldn’t expect anything less from the two of you. Crazy talent going on there.

      Reply
    41. Kathleen says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:08 am

      I love it!
      I would totally subscribe to this if it were a real magazine!

      Reply
    42. Victoria Cullen says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:09 am

      How fun was that!?!?! Magnificent job, you two! Thanks for sharing :)

      Reply
    43. Jenni says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:10 am

      LOVE IT! It was worth the wait. Now I am all inspired to go get busy with my list of projects!

      Reply
    44. carolyn says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:40 am

      This is exactly what I needed on this cold rainy day. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

      Reply
    45. Megan says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:41 am

      You all are awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
    46. andrea says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:43 am

      amazing job again guys!! loved reading this edition!

      Reply
    47. Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:46 am

      I totally loved Screened Inn so I’m sure this will be every bit as great!! I’m saving this for some quiet time this afternoon with a hot cup of tea. Hope you & K have a lovely week :O)

      Reply
    48. Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:48 am

      Absolutely lovely!! I looked through it with my cup of coffee this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it! Shared it with my readers and downloaded so I can go through it at my leisure. You and Kevin have done it again, you rock stars you!

      Reply
    49. Kristie says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:54 am

      Amazing. Thank you guys so much!

      Reply
    50. gina says:
      May 2, 2011 at 11:59 am

      Love it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    51. Julie {CalleLillyCafe} says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      LOVE LOVE LOVE! I need to print out & carry this pretty ezine around w/me! Whoohoo! I’m on page 18!! Off to spread the news & share this ezine filled w/inspiration & gorgeous photos! Thank you Layla & Kevin. xo

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    52. Diane@InMyOwnStyle says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Layla and Kevin-

      I get so excited when you two publish a new e-zine. I have to take a deep breath before I go to the first page so that I can relax and savor every word. As always – I am never disappointed only inspired more. Loved every page and am going to keep that kitchen cabinet re-do idea handy.

      My best- Diane

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    53. MJ Krech says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      Simply wonderful! We are renting a Mermaid Cottage this coming October just because of YOU and KEVIN! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

      Reply
    54. Patty Combs says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:08 pm

      Loved every bit of it! How often will the E-Zines come out? Would love to proofread next ones for you!

      Reply
    55. Melissa says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:10 pm

      This is fabulous! Love it! Great Job! Might make a trip to Tybee Island.

      Reply
    56. Barbara says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:14 pm

      Fabulous e-zine! Loved it. Great job! And the strips of wood on the kitchen cabinets in the last article was genius! What a great idea. Thanks.

      Reply
    57. Melanie says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:22 pm

      so pretty! Makes me want to go back to Tybee and then venture out to the crab shack- YUM!
      Sorry- it is getting close to lunch time, here!

      Reply
    58. Lucy says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      Love, Love, Loved it…. great job you two, keep up the amazing work that you do….can hardly wait for the next one….

      Reply
    59. Karla@TheClassyWoman says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      You guys are SO talented! I love this ezine!! I loved Mary’s wallpaper and totally agree with her about husband’s and wives having separate bathrooms. We’ve done it since day 1 and it makes getting ready a nice experience on my own without contending with hubby’s mess. ;)

      Beautiful photos and inspiration. That little cat quote is so cute!

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    60. Martha says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for sharing. : )

      Reply
    61. Kelly says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:37 pm

      Great job! I love both of your e zines! I just printed out Kate’s Orange Cake Recipe. Thanks for putting the lovely ezine together and sharing it on your blog! Have a blessed week!
      xo
      Kelly

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    62. Teresa says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      I love your blog and the e-zine! Thank you so much for sharing such great ideas!!! If possible, could you let me know what color paint is used on the cabinets and walls in Peter and Josette’s kitchen? Thanks!

      Reply
    63. Patsy says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      Beautiful little magazine.

      Reply
    64. Diana says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:52 pm

      It’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    65. Brooke says:
      May 2, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      Just beautiful! Thank you for taking the time (I’m sure it was alot) to put it together!
      I love it!
      ~Brooke ;)

      Reply
    66. erin says:
      May 2, 2011 at 1:14 pm

      It’s just beautiful!

      Reply
    67. Crystal says:
      May 2, 2011 at 1:16 pm

      Loved it! Do Peter and josette have a blog? I loved their updates. Loved their cabinet idea. And I fell in love with the picture of the white bed with the blue pillows and matching throw pillow and window treatments. Do you happen to know what that pattern is/where to buy? I love your ezines, love your style!

      Reply
    68. Krista says:
      May 2, 2011 at 1:19 pm

      I loved what Josette and Peter did to their kitchen – do they have a website? I didnt see one on their article.

      Reply
    69. Donna Palmer says:
      May 2, 2011 at 1:26 pm

      What a beautiful ezine! You guys did a fantastic job. I just wish I could save it for future reference.

      Donna

      Reply
    70. cathy says:
      May 2, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      IT. IS. AWESOME!!!! Now, I just wish it was in print form so I could buy it ;-) I honestly think you are on your way there though – I know one day we will see it in the stores – you are too talented for it not to be.

      We are building our farmhouse and I am constantly drawing inspiration from your posts – thanks for all your creativity and for being so nice and sharing it with all of us!

      Reply
    71. Anne @ Baking Me says:
      May 2, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      I love it! Always so inspiring :)

      Reply
    72. Mary Kay Andrews says:
      May 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      Loved it! Of course I might be just the smidgiest bit biased, since you showed so much Tybee Island and Mermaid Cottage love. Gorgeous photos, great lay-outs. More, more, more!

      Reply
    73. Lib says:
      May 2, 2011 at 2:33 pm

      Love your emagazine – and your style. Hope to see more of it!

      Reply
    75. Dori Smith says:
      May 2, 2011 at 3:50 pm

      Very inspiring! I loved it! You guys are great!

      Reply
    77. Elke Thompson says:
      May 2, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      Thoroughly enjoyed you e-zine! Great ‘escape-ism’ for me today! Keep doing what you are gifted to do! We love it!

      Reply
    78. Susan S says:
      May 2, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      You hit it out of the park!!

      Reply
    79. Kristy says:
      May 2, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      I LOVED it – so many great ideas and inspiration.

      It was a toss-up for my favorite part – the homemade glass holder in 99 Steps (LOVE that idea!) or the fantastic way to fix up old cabinet doors. Both are ideas I’m saving for later!

      Reply
    80. Deb Martell says:
      May 2, 2011 at 5:06 pm

      Loved it!! Great to see the Novogratz update…miss their show and look forward to the new one.

      Reply
    81. Laura says:
      May 2, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      Love it! So inspiring. Thank you Layla and Kevin! :)

      Reply
    82. Angela says:
      May 2, 2011 at 6:25 pm

      Awesome, as always!!! Thanks for sharing with us!
      ~Angela

      Reply
    83. Stacie M. says:
      May 2, 2011 at 7:14 pm

      It turned out great! I love it. I love that kitchen cabinet upgrade idea. That one is going in my inspiration book.

      Reply
    84. Kelly says:
      May 2, 2011 at 7:42 pm

      Lovely!

      Reply
    85. suzyhomemaker says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      your e-zine ROCKS!! i can only imagine how time consuming this endeavor was for the two of you… but you nailed it! congrats!!

      Reply
    86. Lisa H. says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      E-zine is awesome! Very nice–love the Mary Englebreit interview–impressed you kept that quiet all this time! You two rock!

      Reply
    87. katie says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      oh, so good!
      i can’t wait for more. and loved seeing shannan’s wreath!
      <3

      Reply
    88. Tiff says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      Soooooo cool!
      Great job you two. The photography is awesome and the layout of the ezine is easy to enjoy.
      Love, love, love, love, love it :)

      Reply
    89. denise sabia says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:18 pm

      another amazing “zine”
      d e n i s e

      Reply
    90. robin d says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:34 pm

      Layla and Kevin, loved the magazine. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    91. Lee says:
      May 2, 2011 at 8:42 pm

      I was STOKED to see today’s post in my inbox this morning…I cannot wait to try out the wreath!!! Awesome e-zine!

      Reply
    92. Jenny B. says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:37 pm

      It’s beautiful!! And I think it’s so cool that you got to meet Mary Engelbreit!

      Reply
    93. Judi says:
      May 2, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      That is so cool! Love it, love it, love it! And inspired am I!

      Reply
    94. RealHousewife in MN says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:00 pm

      LOVE the ezine! You’ve inspired me to take a trip to Tybee Island. Looks amazing!

      Reply
    95. Lemonade Makin Mama says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:07 pm

      I am constantly blown away by you guys. The whole thing is gorgeous, and I LOVE that cupboard re-do! Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent with us! Mwah!!

      Reply
    96. Jenn says:
      May 2, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      I LOVE your magazine!! You did a fabulous job putting it together. Many wonderful ideas and pages of inspiration. Thank you!!
      Jenn

      Reply
    97. Jyoti says:
      May 3, 2011 at 12:01 am

      Guys, both of you are SO talented. I LOVED your e-zine. It has wonderful ideas (just like your website) and everything is made to look so easy. I am definitely taking tips from here when I have a house of my own.

      Thanks very much for the amazing read. :)

      Reply
    98. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says:
      May 3, 2011 at 12:55 am

      Loved it! Thank you for creating it.

      Reply
    99. Debbie says:
      May 3, 2011 at 6:33 am

      A cup of coffee and The Palmers totally made my day!! Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    100. Shannon says:
      May 3, 2011 at 7:05 am

      I also NEED to know what paint colors Josette and Peter used in their kitchen. I LOVE it, it was just the look I was looking for. (make sense?)

      Reply
    101. Marcy {stylesson} says:
      May 3, 2011 at 7:09 am

      I love your e-zines! They are bright, colorful and beautiful.

      I featured your blog today at stylesson.com.

      Reply
    102. Shari Sunday says:
      May 3, 2011 at 7:38 am

      I love your ezines! There is so much value there.

      Reply
    103. Laura says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:15 am

      Woo hoo! What a happy Tuesday morning treat! Looking forward to snuggling up with my Mac for some fun ezine time today.

      Reply
    104. Vicki says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:20 am

      Layla and Kevin… just breezed through your new e-zine. Beautiful! As a graphic designer, I love when I can see your personality through what you design in print. Can’t wait till I get home from work and can read it cover to cover. Kudos on getting a brief interview with Robert Novgratz!!

      Reply
    105. Jen A says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:25 am

      Whoa! Wonderful and so inspirational. Layla and Kev, WELL DONE!

      Reply
    106. maggie says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:32 am

      Great work you two! So many lovely re-dos and everything looks so fresh.
      Even though it is pouring down rain here in NE Ohio (why do I live here? Oh yeah, must be my little granddaughter) and chilly looking through your e-zine gives me hope that there might be a summer day coming along!!

      Reply
    107. Rachael says:
      May 3, 2011 at 9:07 am

      love every page

      Reply
    108. Joanna says:
      May 3, 2011 at 9:47 am

      I loved this so much! It was like a Martha Stewart Living with items I can actually afford. By the time I was done reading, I felt like the changes I want to make in our own home are manageable, but without the guilt you get from most magazines. So very relaxing!

      Reply
    109. Stacy - A Westside Story says:
      May 3, 2011 at 9:50 am

      You’re so talented AND you get to hang with Mary E!?! Lucky!

      Reply
    110. barb says:
      May 3, 2011 at 9:57 am

      wow! you two are so talented! thanks for sharing. i feel like i need to rent a cottage on tybee island now. i’m clearly missing out!

      Reply
    111. Aitziber says:
      May 3, 2011 at 10:00 am

      Hi Layla and Kevin: I live in a little city in Basque Country, north of Spain. I check your blog everyday and I cant tell you how much I love your ideas and pictures, and how inspiring are for me. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

      Reply
    112. Uncluttered Lifestyle says:
      May 3, 2011 at 10:43 am

      I just adore the e-zine. Thanks for sharing so many wonderful tips. Very inspiring.

      Reply
    113. Kim in MD says:
      May 3, 2011 at 10:45 am

      I enjoyed flipping through the e-zine! You are both so talented and too darn cute! :-)

      Reply
    114. Diana says:
      May 3, 2011 at 11:01 am

      Absolutely gorgeous! Great job.

      Reply
    115. Vanesa says:
      May 3, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      What a fantastic job!!! I really enjoy your hard work. Thanks!!!!!!

      Reply
    117. Shirley L says:
      May 3, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      I LOVE every single page!

      Reply
    118. Mimi says:
      May 3, 2011 at 7:56 pm

      Wow – my first time checking out your magic here! Still processing all the beautiful amazing creations and people and photos. You two are so cute and talented. Can’t wait to see what you do next. And I’ve been to Tybee Island – love it (I live in North Carolina and if you ever want to take a road trip here let me know. Some pretty great places here!)

      Reply
    119. Diane says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:05 pm

      Love the magazine……and am inspired to visit Tybee Island!!

      Reply
    120. carolinaheartstrings says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:05 pm

      Loved loved loved it. The pictures are fantastic. The content is great as always. You have done yourselves proud.

      Reply
    121. Melinda Ke says:
      May 3, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      What a beautiful e-zine! I loved reading the article by Deborah McCarthy, and I often think about many of the things she mentioned… wondering how many people have woken up in my home over the years, how much they loved it, and how many families will be there after I am gone. I suppose we are all just care takers to history!

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    122. geri says:
      May 3, 2011 at 10:28 pm

      I sat down with my cup of piping hot tea and had the best hour with Summer Fun.
      I get so taken away to another world of beauty and love for decorating and a passion
      for doing it all for less.
      I use to think I was alone all these years loving to paint and repaint, move & arrange furniture
      till I dropped and woke in the night with an idea for a morning redo.
      You have both given me so much joy in following your blog, your life and now your magazines.
      I am so loving each page and would love a giant size one like the Coastal Living a get.
      You are destined to have your own copy in Barns and Noble one day soon.
      Many Thank You’s. geri.

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    123. Katherine says:
      May 4, 2011 at 6:44 am

      Beautiful!! Wish it could be weekly!! I LOVE your look so much, you talented duo!

      Really made my day – I have a “high smile”!

      Love from Oz X

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    124. Aimee says:
      May 4, 2011 at 6:47 am

      I love the e-zine! So fresh and Spring-y! You guys are awesome! :) ~Aimee

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    125. tiffany says:
      May 4, 2011 at 9:00 am

      I also love the cabinet makeovers. Now if only the landlord would let us do it! Sorry to throw this in, but since I know hundreds of people will be reading your e-zine, i have to let you know that there is a typo on page 25. “Your” should be “You’re.”

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    126. Erin says:
      May 4, 2011 at 10:28 am

      You’ve outdone yourself again, Layla! Beautiful pages with so many interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

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    127. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says:
      May 4, 2011 at 11:29 am

      This is better than any magazine that has arrived in my mailbox for months! I loved every page of it. Thanks for all the fresh inspiration! :-)

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    128. Angie says:
      May 4, 2011 at 11:55 am

      Great read packed with inspiration. I can’t believe you do this for everyone to read for free. Amazing!

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    129. Paula says:
      May 4, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      Absolutely fabulous. The photography is amazing. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas….. in the e-zine and on your blog. Can I pick a favourite article?…. um… no, I love all of them.
      Keep those great ideas coming. I can’t wait for the next edition.

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    130. Ami w/AliLilly says:
      May 4, 2011 at 1:23 pm

      This is fabulous!!! My hubby and I are still swooning over it’s pages!! One of the projects inside inspired me to make a little something something for my daughter. I linked back to you, of course!! Thanks so much for all your great inspiration! :)

      http://alililly.blogspot.com/2011/05/spring-flower-wreath-from-paint-chip.html

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    131. Karen says:
      May 4, 2011 at 3:38 pm

      loved it! Your ezine was awesome…I’m selling my house and buying a cottage in Tybee Island! oh, don’t I wish. Your fabulous pictures are inspiring. Great job!

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    132. Elizabeth says:
      May 4, 2011 at 6:07 pm

      Wow! Fabulous job Layla and Kevin! Each page was beautifully developed and filled with fun and fresh ideas. Thanks for sharing your wonderful project.

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    133. Rochelle says:
      May 4, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      I checked out the zine and this site for the first time today. All I can say is WOW! Love at first site. Thank you.

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    134. Lindsey says:
      May 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm

      Layla and Kev,
      I’m a huuuuuuuuge TLC fan! I love your work! I view your site from my iPad, because of this I can’t view the ezine. :( :( . Do you have another way to see it?
      Thanks!

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      • Layla says:
        May 4, 2011 at 9:09 pm

        Hey Lindsey,
        Unfortunately the files are too big to create PDF version with. So sorry about that! :-(

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    135. Just B @ Love Where You Live says:
      May 4, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      I enjoyed your e-zine very much! Loved all the bright colors, not to mention your talent and creativity. You are always so inspiring, you continually demonstrate that anything is possible with a little hard work and dedication. You can tell you enjoy what you do. Thanks for sharing with all of us. :)

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    136. Jami at Freckled Laundry says:
      May 5, 2011 at 12:57 am

      Layla!
      Your e-zines are always such a treat. SO beautiful! I loved the content & was happy to see Maria (Dreamy Whites) in there! How awesome is that, “Cat’s are just tiny woman…” sign. Ha! So true. I read your most recent post too but will comment here. That conch shell border is such a clever idea and those night shots are just as dreamy as the daylight ones.

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    137. melissa stover says:
      May 5, 2011 at 1:11 am

      the e zine is fantastic! it’s beautiful, every page.

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    138. Annie says:
      May 5, 2011 at 11:50 am

      Layla,
      I loved the e-zine. Would you be able to share with us the software you used to create it? THANKS! It is lovely to turn pages. You did a beautiful job.

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    139. Andrea says:
      May 5, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      I love Your e-zine and blog. It is such an inspiration. We close on a 1910 craftsman bungalow house in Danville, ky at the end of the month and I cant wait to ask you all for ideas. You guys are great at what you do! Thank you.

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    140. Jennifer M says:
      May 6, 2011 at 7:54 am

      This is beautiful! Inspiring. I know I’m going to go back and reread this until it’s worn out on the edges-oh wait! Another benefit of an ezine!!! ;) Great job!

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    141. Kristy Neeley says:
      May 6, 2011 at 9:19 am

      HOW FUN!! I love it. excellent job! I have a crafty blog at http://www.apronsandapples.blogspot.com I am sure I will be linking up soon to showcase some of your awesome stuff! Excellent work. I found you from a link in centsationals girls blog. Thanks for your work! Kristy

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    142. Diana says:
      May 6, 2011 at 5:18 pm

      This is absolutely amazing. You guys are really talented. I loved this issue…all of it. And, your pics put us, the readers, right on-site. Excellent work. I love it! I just subscribed.

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    143. Chris Williams says:
      May 6, 2011 at 9:14 pm

      Oh, this is awesome. I live in Atlanta and have a daughter attending SCAD in Savannah. We have stayed on Tybee once in a condo, but now I want to stay in one of the cottages! So cool. Love your photography and the ezine is WONDERFUL. I just subscribed.

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    144. Sherri Pressley says:
      May 8, 2011 at 3:33 pm

      I found this quite by accident and wow! was I surprised when it contained one of my favorite places in the world-Tybee and Savannah! I lived in Atlanta as a nanny for 3 yrs and visited the area probably 12 times during the course. I was even accepted to SCAD and looked at Real Estate in the area. Being a single mom, I wasn’t brave enough to stay so I returned home to Indiana to study art. My fondest, favorite memories of times with my young son are from days spent in Chatham county. He is now 19. Thanks so much! I am a subscriber now.

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    145. Teresa says:
      May 9, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      That was the most fun I’ve had in a LONG time! Thanks for your eZine, I absolutely love it!!! It’s the first one I’ve ever seen, and now I’m hooked.

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    146. Susan Page says:
      May 9, 2011 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Been following your blog for a long time now and have been inspired so many times and your eZine was no different. Thank you soooo much. Absolutely wonderful

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    147. Magqueen says:
      May 10, 2011 at 1:45 pm

      Well, I love mags and I really love your eZine. What a team. Wish there was a button to grab of it. Do you think that will ever be possible?

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    148. Laurie Bergstrom says:
      May 10, 2011 at 1:54 pm

      I just “thumbed” through your ezine…loved it!!! What great ideas and beautiful pictures! Thank you…

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    149. Jan says:
      May 11, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Love it…love it…love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

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    150. Tracy O says:
      May 11, 2011 at 9:29 am

      I love your blog and your style and can’t wait to view the e-zine for some inspiration on redoing my home…but, it won’t open for me (screened in won’t either). I can load the page when click on the title but nothing happens…I know you aren’t IT people…but any advice on how I can see it? (I am on a PC running Windows).

      Thanks!

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      • Layla says:
        May 11, 2011 at 9:38 am

        Hey Tracy!
        Are you clicking the arrow buttons at the top of the screen so that the pages turn? You can do that, or just click the bottom right corner of each page and they’ll turn that way too. :-)

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    151. Michelle says:
      May 11, 2011 at 10:25 am

      The layout and pictures are beautiful!! Can’t wait to see the next one.

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    152. Heatherly says:
      May 13, 2011 at 8:43 am

      Love, love, love!!! TY!!

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    153. Ann says:
      May 14, 2011 at 10:06 am

      Great job, once again. You guys are amazing. Please know that there are lots of us who just love what you do.

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    154. Carolyn says:
      May 16, 2011 at 4:31 am

      Hi,
      Just love you ezine. Fantastic work. Will let my friends now about this.

      Carolyn

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    155. Kristin@FavoritePaintColors says:
      May 17, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      Layla~
      Love the renovation and the COLORS! I also looked through your e-zine and am amazed at the inspiration, what a wonderful job you guys have done. I would love to feature the kitchen colors on my blog with a link back to your blog and e-zine tomorrow, just love it! Hope you’re doing welll!

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    156. Carrie says:
      May 23, 2011 at 12:37 am

      So, if you hadn’t already tempted me I’m officially addicted to Tybee. I spent over an hour looking at all the cute cottages advertised in your e-zine! And I live in Vegas and will probably never get to the east coast for a beach vacation (sigh).

      I love the features, especially Mary Engelbreit’s home. I have a 7 degrees to KB-kinda connection to her and love everything that she does. It doesn’t all match my taste but it all seems cozy and inviting!

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    157. Debbi says:
      Jun 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm

      I saw the kitchen sink on the summer issue and fell in love.
      I have been looking for an old sink like that for almost ten years.
      Your magazine is so me….thank you for putting my dreams on paper (well, screen!).

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    158. Rona says:
      Jun 5, 2011 at 12:19 pm

      I love all the success that have come your way. Continue with the creative work. I love it.

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    159. Sarah Teske says:
      Jun 25, 2011 at 8:04 pm

      Ahhh…you two are just so darn gifted/talented/hard-workin’/whatever ya want to call it. I’m inspired and overwhelmed every time I see your work. I wish my brain could do what yours does.

      And, if only all your readers could have cloned Kevin and Layla friends who live right next door and stop in and help with house projects everyday. Oh…I can wish, right? Or you could just move next door. That’d work for me! ;)

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    160. memejo says:
      Jun 25, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      I would love to have you two come and do my condo! Such great ideas and wonderful craftsmanship!
      And I love your ezine!
      Thanks so much,

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    161. robin d says:
      Jun 26, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      loved the magazine…can we e-scribe?

      Reply
    162. Amy in Indy says:
      Jun 27, 2011 at 8:52 am

      I love your e-zine and now Tybee Island is on my list of places to go (SOON) also going to keep that kitchen makeover in my file. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    163. tasha roe says:
      Jun 30, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      this is fabulous!! love all the bright and cheerful colors and designs. loved seeing that kitchen redo again. :) and congrats on your new show!!

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    164. Aimee says:
      Nov 10, 2012 at 9:09 am

      I can’t seem to view the e-zine. :? But I LOVE this article about the neighbors kitchen!

      Reply