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

Pieces of the Past • The storied designs of these hand-stitched heirlooms preserve days gone by while offering perspective for the present.

Vintage Bliss • Elevate your outdoor oasis by putting your favorite antique wares on display.

Style & Splendor • Employ these creative cottage décor ideas to showcase your unique vintage pieces in a fresh, contemporary manner.

Details Make the Difference • When this homeowner restored a New England carriage house, she gathered elements from the past to make her feel at home.

A Refurbished Retreat • An old smokehouse on a Texas family farm is repurposed as a delightful getaway for guests.

A Change of Pace • Collected antiques fill this Texas farmhouse with old memories, while the land inspires plenty of new ones.

Country Haven • A Houston couple finds a fresh start in the quietude of rural Texas and opens lodging venues steeped in elegant vintage charm to share the experience with others.

Heartfelt Home • A lifelong lover of antiques fills her Texas bungalow and distinctive outdoor spaces with cherished pieces passed down and passionately collected, crafted, and curated across decades.

A Storied Seaside Cottage • Created to accommodate a never-ending flow of friends and family, this charming guesthouse offers a glimpse of history.

Old-World Charm • Trends may come and go, but this lovely abode conjures up the classic beauty of rural France.

English-Inspired Linens • This designer’s home and business reflect the influence of her trips across the pond.

Home Sweet Silo • This pipe dream turned reality combines creativity with timeworn charm for a getaway like no other.

A Shady Summer Sanctuary • Despite what most would consider a hindrance, Lanis Littlefield’s shade garden continues to flourish, even after 40 years.

Garden Delight • The only thing Rhonda Montgomery enjoys more than tending her garden is buying new plants to put in it.

Recapturing a Legacy • Drawn to the property’s rich history and literary ties, this homeowner seeks to restore an idyllic landscape to a place that once again inspires beautiful writing.

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