The Cottage Journal

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The Cottage Journal

Editor’s Letter

Transferware Treasures • Bring a little history to the table with these decorative delights.

Bound in Beauty • Discover the versatility of antique books and ways to style them around your cottage—both inside and out.

New Life for Old Linens • Find inspiration for repurposing heirloom linens from experts who built careers around their passion for using these vintage pieces in imaginative ways.

A Love for Layering • With limited space to work with and an ever-growing collection of vintage finds, this Ohio homeowner is up for the creative challenge.

Perfecly Personal • This designer’s home is an expert marriage of comforting charm and luxurious style.

Rediscovering a Passion • A lifelong interest in home décor blossomed into something beautiful when this homeowner began decorating her new-build cottage.

Making Their Mark • With a farmhouse that boasts more than 200 years of history, this Boston, Massachusetts-based interior designer sprinkles in her family’s style while honoring the home’s origin.

Storied Style • This Birmingham, Alabama, abode preserves its original homeowners’ legacy as a young family weaves in their own passed-down pieces for a home layered in sentimentality.

Traditional Eclectic • With a deep love of color and an eye for vintage style, this homeowner has created an art form out of the unexpected.

Rooted in History • A North Carolina garden with ties to Wake Forest University and the Hanes textile empire derives synergy from a respect for the past comingled with today’s realities.

Teatime Tranquility • Creamy neutrals pair with accents in deep brown and rosy hues for a subdued setting steeped in classic sophistication.

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