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!

Editor’s Letter

Timeless Earthenware • KNOWN FOR ITS BRIGHT COLORS AND WHIMSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, MAJOLICA POTTERY IS AN EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ACCENT IN MODERN AND TRADITIONAL HOMES ALIKE.

Carved from History • SEE WHY THESE STUNNING CARVED PIECES WITH ROOTS IN A SWISS LAKESIDE VILLAGE ARE WORTH COLLECTING.

Floral Inspiration • SIMPLE STYLE IDEAS FOR ARRANGING FRESH AND FAUX FLEURS AT HOME.

Cottage Style • ADD CLASSIC SOUTHERN CHARM TO YOUR COTTAGE BY DECORATING WITH SHADES OF WHITE.

Feels Like Home • THOUGH THEY NOW RESIDE IN A DIFFERENT STATE, THIS COUPLE BROUGHT A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME TO THEIR SOUTHERN COTTAGE.

A Blank Canvas • DESIGNING A HOME THAT CULTIVATED A CREATIVE SPIRIT WAS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR ONE ARTIST AND HER FAMILY.

Southern Splendor • DRAWING ON A SHARED LOVE OF A TIME-HONORED DESIGN ELEMENT, THIS HOMEOWNER AND INTERIOR DESIGNER CREATED A CLASSIC COTTAGE WITH PLENTY OF PERSONALITY.

Bright and Blended • A TRADITIONALLY FURNISHED WEEKEND RETREAT IS TRANSFORMED INTO A FRESH-FACED FULL-TIME RESIDENCE.

Home Made Personal • DESIGNER MELINDA JAMES THOUGHTFULLY UPDATED THIS TEXAS COTTAGE TO BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR ONE YOUNG FAMILY.

Live with What You Love • THIS SOUTHERN HOMEOWNER FILLS HER HOME WITH COLLECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK AND HANDMADE POTTERY.

Inspired Design • LITTLE DID THIS COUPLE KNOW, THE CABINET THEY PURCHASED AT A CHARITY AUCTION WOULD BE THE INSPIRATION FOR A WHOLE NEW KITCHEN.

Taking Time • AFTER YEARS OF PLANNING, THIS COUPLE TOOK THE PLUNGE AND COMPLETELY REDESIGNED THEIR 1978 KITCHEN.

Old-World Charm • WARM ACCENT HUES AND A MIXTURE OF TEXTURES COMBINE IN THIS KITCHEN TO BRING A BEAUTIFULLY LIVED-IN FEEL TO A WELL-LOVED SPACE.

Light, Color & Joy • TEACHER, ARTIST, OBSERVER OF LIGHT—DOMINIC AVANT IS INSPIRED FROM CHILDHOOD BY BEAUTY IN OIL ON CANVAS.

Palette of Color

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