|CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT|SHE SHED BY THE SEA.

The garden shed may be a shed in the garden, but instead of shovels or trowels it stores an eclectic collection of Carol’s knickknacks and treasures. Outside sits a bright blue chair that matches the blue door casing. TERRIFIC TRIM. Bold blue stands out in contrast to the white stucco of the beach cottage. Although the Cook’s home is all-American, this classic color combination is used in beachside design all over the world. The island of Mykonos in Greece is a famous example.