The Cottage Journal

The Cottage Journal features decorating ideas, style tips, creative inspiration, and delicious recipes - and now you can enjoy every single page on the tablet! Create a warmer, more magical home with the beauty of nature and The Cottage Journal!

The Cottage Journal • Volume 15, Issue 2

Editor’s Letter

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Collector’s Choice • Equal parts elegant and versatile, the classic blue-and-white combo continues to delight designers and collectors alike.

Handcrafting Memories • This Alabama-based designer takes on a new role of author, sharing stunning projects that span the Southeast.

Market Finds • Step into summer with inspired home décor drenched in soothing shades of lavender.

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True Retreat • A young family’s Cape Cod beach home reflects the serene ambience of the sea vistas just outside while functioning for carefree vacationing with children and visitors alike.

Eastern Shore Classic • A waterfront cottage combines coastal and country style.

Welcome to the Waterfront • Drenched in bold colors and designed for relaxation, this coastal getaway is a true home away from home.

Beach in Balance • Inspired by the natural wonders of the seaside, this Florida home boasts an updated—but classically coastal—charm.

Third Time’s the Charm • One couple’s dread in the face of yet another renovation turned to delight thanks to a team of seasoned design professionals.

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Country-Style Refresh • Rich green hues and classic English cottage accents found throughout this Southern kitchen pay homage to the home’s origins as an outdoorsman’s retreat.

Strawberry Splendor • Take advantage of sunny summer days with a red-and-white tablescape that’s beyond sweet.

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Lessons in Landscaping • Glean wisdom from landscape designer Renee Clermont to create the cottage garden of your dreams.

Verdant Oasis • For this Alabama landscape artist, his own idyllic refuge awaits just outside his door, crafted with support from a few colleagues.

Greenhouse Growing • Dig into these clever cottage garden ideas with Hartley Botanic’s president, Neal Bobrick.

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Playful Pillows • A Massachusetts mother and entrepreneur with a passion for home décor channels her experiences and creative spirit into handcrafted pillows inspired by her New England locale.

Inspired, Naturally • While her subject matter spans thousands of miles and years, the inspiration for this artist’s work often comes from right outside her window.

Luxury at the Lake • Discover Southern Wisconsin’s hidden gem and experience the breathtaking beauty that attracted Chicago’s Gilded Age elite.

Credits & Resources • To find out more about product sources or to contact the design professionals, see credits and contacts listed below.