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 12, Issue 4

Editor’s Letter

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Harvest Style • From baskets filled with flowers to berry-laden wreaths, enjoy these fresh style ideas to welcome the harvest season.

Gather & Graze • Creative crafter and florist Amanda Barkley shares fresh style ideas to celebrate the natural splendor of the season.

Savoring the Seasons • With an eye for design, a green thumb, and a hospitable disposition, Christopher Spitzmiller delights readers with a year full of activities, advice, and appetizing fare.

Market Finds • Give your cottage a cozy fall ambience this season with these stylish new products.

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Rustic Retreat • This relaxed lake home was worth the wait.

Easy Living • Looking to simplify and pare down while moving into a new stage in life, this homeowner and her designer created a space made for relaxation.

A Great Escape • For this family, getting away for the weekend means enjoying good company and great design.

American Ranch • This modern ranch-style farmhouse is a perfect fit for its storied acreage.

Home Made Personal • Designer Melinda James thoughtfully updated this Texas cottage to be the perfect fit for one young family.

A Blank Canvas • When this homeowner purchased her California cottage, she created a clean slate where her imagination could run wild.

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Penchant for the Past • From the historic architectural details to a beloved china collection, the past influenced the redesign of this kitchen in more ways than one.

Autumn Splendor • As long summer days fade into the cooler evenings of autumn, celebrate the splendor of the season with a harvest-themed picnic.

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A Merging of Worlds • A thoughtful design intermingled this Virginia couple’s disparate styles, creating a garden that’s as timeless as it is unconventional.

Light from Loss • A Virginia couple turns to their faith and a newfound love for plants, designing a greenhouse overflowing with life.

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Passion for Paint • This North Carolina artist has a knack for design.

Heirlooms for the Ages • Custom and classic best describe the timeless designs and accurate reproductions of historical pieces created at StrathamWood Studios.

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