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 Special Issues

Editor’s Letter

Opener • AUTUMN INSPIRATION

Pumpkin Style • Come October, fresh markets and grocers will be laden with pumpkins for your choosing. And with close inspection, you’re sure to find a few that say, “Take me home.”

Lakeside Dining • Embrace the splendor of the season with a stunning cottage-style tablescape and immerse yourself in a warm reflection of autumn color by the shore.

A Place at the Table • Welcome loved ones with open arms to your stylish autumn table during this season of gathering.

Designing an Outdoor Living Program • The backyard patio hardscape of this Victorian-style cottage in Mississippi creates the ultimate autumn getaway—just steps from the back door.

Opener • HOMES WITH A HARVEST FLAIR

Seasonal Changes • When the leaves turn, the Morris home embraces the changing of the seasons.

Bringing the World Home • A spirited New Orleans native who has lived all over the world shows you can go home again with great flair and a global style.

Rustic Retreat • A creative couple finds a comforting place to call home after years on the road.

Built to Last • This new build provided more space for a growing family and a timeless style that will last for years to come.

A Gathering Place • Built for a big family and lots of friends, this home is the epitome of French cottage charm.

Forever Farmhouse • Step inside this stylish modern farmhouse in Burlington, North Carolina.

California Cottage Inspiration • Robin Kidd has been renovating and remodeling houses for 30 years, and when a single-owner home from the 1960s came on the market, it was a project she couldn’t pass up.

Opener • FROM THE SEASONAL KITCHEN

A Feast for Fall • Forgo the china and silver this season and enjoy casual dining outdoors.

All-American Apple Pie • Fall isn’t truly underway until the first bushel of apples is baked into a flaky sweet-tart dessert that reminds us of what we’ve been missing. This pie features an extra touch of richness—homemade praline sauce—that guarantees an indulgent comfort-food experience.

Harvest-Inspired Entertaining • Serve an easy appetizer of wine and cheese in a rustic-chic table setting to make the most of this beautiful time of year.

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