The Cottage Journal

Deck the Halls

fter almost 30 years in the Terrell Hills, Texas, home they built, but fresh off of a to-the-studs remodel, Julie and Andy Allen wanted both their home’s everyday and Christmas décor to reflect a classic meets contemporary approach—all across a unifying spectrum of lively color. With three adult sons and a large extended family who often gather at their house, Julie’s design goals

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