L-O-V-E this Fire Island retreat featured in Country Living belonging to West Elm creative director, Alex Bates. The glossy white walls and ceilings give the small space such light and I absolutely adore the large tortoise shells on the enclosed front porch. The built-in daybed on the porch allows it to double as a guest bedroom—what I would give to be their guest! Little cottages like these have me longing for the day John and I buy our first home!





