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INSTAGRAM-FAMOUS DESIGNER HOME 'BLANCO BUNGALOW' LISTS fOR $1.111M
Welcome to The Blanco Bungalow! Romantic & serene, this gracefully restored Spanish Bungalow is a Wrigley District oasis, blending modern high-desert style w/ laid-back bohemian vibes. Originally constructed in the early 1920s, the home’s custom renovation has been the owner/Designer’s labor of love, handcrafting a tranquil retreat in the city for those who love calming vibes, premium upgrades & a harmony of past & present architecture.
DWELL MAGAZINE
IS ‘COASTAL COWGIRL’ THE DECORATING TREND OF THE SUMMER? EXPERTS THINK SO
Step aside, coastal grandmother—there’s a new decorating trend in town, and she’s wearing cowboy boots. Perhaps you’ve seen the “coastal cowgirl” aesthetic, with its rugged textures and country accents worthy of a Texas ranch, circulating on TikTok. There’s no need to boast a southern accent to take part in this interiors trend though; coastal cowgirl can be applied to homes of all kinds, no matter your zip code.
So what is coastal cowgirl, exactly? We asked Dayna Isom Johnson, a trend expert at Etsy, to break it down for us.
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MY DOMAINE
THE GENIUS TRICK THIS DESIGNER USES BEFORE BUYING NEW HOME DECOR
Redecorating, though exciting, can prove to be daunting—and costly. Though we love to keep up with the newest home décor trends, most of us try to avoid overspending on pieces that, although we may love at the moment, can foresee getting rid of in just a year or two.
This decorating conundrum can prove to be difficult, even for décor pros. But, expert Laura Genevieve of Blanco Bungalow cited a genius trick that she always references before investing in new home décor: the one in, one out rule.
AN LA COUPLE BOUGHT A BUNGALOW BY THE BEACH FOR $555,000. AFTER FOUR YEARS OF WORK, THEY SOLD IT FOR $1 MILLION. HERE’S HOW THEY FIXED IT UP — AND BUILT A LIFESTYLE BRAND IN THE PROCESS.
“Laura Genevieve had a clear vision in mind when she started house-hunting: She wanted a Spanish bungalow, and she wanted it to be as close to the beach as possible.”
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BUY BLANCO BUNGALOW: THIS SO-CAL HOME—AND ADORABLE STAR OF INSTAGRAM—IS NOW FOR SALE FOR $1.1M
“It started with a dream—and it became a brand.
Indeed, a small kernel of an idea soon turned into a multiyear home renovation that ended with a new-found interior design business, a huge Instagram following, and mini retail empire. Yup, you can even shop the rooms here.”
REALTOR.COM
100 YEAR OLD SPANISH BUNGALOW HAS BEAUTIFUL BONES & AWESOME ARCHES
“We bought our home a year ago, and it was dark, depressing, and a little scary, but had incredible bones, arches, built-in arched bookcases and all that Spanish charm we craved. We knew it just needed some love and to be restored and updated so it would last another 100 years.”
APARTMENT THERAPY
26 DESIGNER-APPROVED WHITE BEDROOM IDEAS FOR A COZY ESCAPE
“When you think of sleeping on a cloud, what color comes to mind? If you're anything like us, you start to conjure up images of crisp, white linen and cozy neutral hues. There's just something about an all-white bedroom that exudes comfort in a chic, classic way.
We tapped blogger and designer Laura Genevieve for her best pointers on nailing the white-on-white look in the bedroom, starting with paint.”
MY DOMAINE
THIS LOS ANGELES BUNGALOW HIDES A (NEARLY) INVISIBLE SHIELD OF HIGH-TECH HOME PROTECTION
“When homeowner and designer Laura Genevieve came across a 1920 Spanish bungalow in need of TLC, she knew it had potential - with a little love - to be a cozy and inviting future home for her young family.”
DWELL MAGAZINE
3 EASY WAYS TO FRESHEN UP YOUR YARD WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY
“You might know Laura Genevieve of Turquoise and Tobacco for her jewelry line and Long Beach bungalow, but she’s also a plant whisperer. So we tapped Laura for her tips on how to inexpensively freshen up our yards, and more importantly, how to do it without coming in contact with others.”
SUNSET MAGAZINE
100 YEAR OLD SPANISH BUNGALOW HAS BEAUTIFUL BONES & AWESOME ARCHES
“We bought our home a year ago, and it was dark, depressing, and a little scary, but had incredible bones, arches, built-in arched bookcases and all that Spanish charm we craved. We knew it just needed some love and to be restored and updated so it would last another 100 years.”
APARTMENT THERAPY
THERE’S A REASON TRADITIONAL STUCCO HOMES WILL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE
“Laura Genevieve of Turquoise + Tobacco is restoring this Spanish bungalow in Long Beach, California. And, lucky for us, we can follow along with her home updates on the Blanco Bungalow. The crisp white stucco lets the desert-style landscaping pop, while the hanging macrame planters fill in the greenery gaps along the side archway.”
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