Design of Retreat

Laura May Todd is a freelance writer based in Milan, but born and educated in Canada. She writes full-time about design, architecture, interior design and style. Her pieces can be found in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper *, Cereal, Domus, AnOther magazine and others.

"Travelling from your couch, it is possible with the book. You will get an overview of different types of cottage accommodations, from small weekend houses to lavishly decorated summer villas and modern cottages." - Elle Decoration Belgium

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