D'Ette Cole is an artist, antique dealer, and entrepreneur and, if you think she's full of creativity, you should see her house! Jump down for more pics of this eclectically brilliant abode...
The Art of Improbable Mish MashCottage Living October 2008
Our favorite design moment in D'Ette's cottage is the antique pillar covered with hundreds of good fortunes (see left). The red pushpins flash bright against the white paper and worn wood.
And, speaking of red...
D'Ette utilizes one of AT's favorite tactics in the dining room: salon style frames. Here, though, the artwork appears to be made up entirely of family snapshots.
Being a fifth-generation Texan, D'Ette has a soft spot for old cowboy boots. Being an artist and junk shop groupie, she gathers her inspiration with idea boards and small collections of uncommon artifacts.
Another sweet spot in D'Ette's Austin home is actually outside. The spacious back deck is simple but cozy, with a built-in fireplace and overgrown greenery. Akin with D'Ette's unusual tastes, a "bottle tree," or an old French drying rack dressed in Christmas lights, welcomes guests to the party.
Photos: Cottage Living (Thanks, Rex!)
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view hanako66's profile
Absolutely love it! It takes an incredible amount of skill to make something so eclectic look so coherent and cosy. So very envious!
view MsUnreliable's profile
lovely.
view abigailm's profile
I love the bottle tree - where do you even find an old drying rack? Although, this is one of those things that I might find delightfully eccentric one moment, and tacky the next.
view orangeblossom's profile
Turquoise floor--wow
view jen_g's profile
"Marcel Duchamp" drying rack! I´ve seen this only in art books...
view jjanul's profile
I like this space - it doesn't scream "Country"
view bepsf's profile
So what's wrong with me? I can see that it is cool and trendy, but I would hate to live in anything like it.
view JoanneM's profile
What a great space! The coral living room is so hip and trendy and I always love inspiration boards.
view dwellings and decor's profile
Is the rug in the first photo from Pottery Barn?
view sarahisaghost's profile
JoanneM, there's nothing wrong with you. You recognize that this woman has style, but that it's not your style...that's all.
I love that this is obviously very her. I hope my home looks very much like me someday. (I'm working on it!)
view Mrs.Mack's profile
that is a lovely place, so very personal. i do not love every detail, but the way it is all going together. (and the wall of family photos looks a lot like my own :-D )
view maike's profile
Love it, great floors, great boots! And I love the cow pictures too. Woohoo for Texans!
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