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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Phyllis Hoffman DePiano EDITOR Katie Ellis MANAGING EDITOR Bethany Adams ASSOCIATE EDITOR Elizabeth Czapski ASSISTANT EDITOR Holly Seng EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Claire Pool SENIOR COPY EDITOR Meg Lundberg COPY EDITOR Adrienne Davis CREATIV
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Editor’s Letter
WANT MORE COTTAGE STYLE? Sign up for our FREE newsletter today at thecottagejournal.com. There’s something wonderful that happens as the seasons change and winter melts into spring. When the weather begins to warm and fresh new life appears in nature
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Lifelong Luxuries
Chic craftsmanship and environmental perspectives are abundant throughout Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez’s interior designs, displayed in her first book, Embracing Natural Design: Inspired Living. As a multifaceted entrepreneur and lifestyle brand vice pr
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A Cottage Collection
Ashley Wilson’s introduction to The Lenox Spice Village was all thanks to her blog, At Home with Ashley. When one of Ashley’s readers came across the cottage-shaped collectibles while thrifting, she thought they would be perfect for the interior desi
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Radiant Renewal
Nestled in the picturesque Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, Tara and Randy Parrish’s 1940s cottage underwent a dramatic transformation—both inside and out. A coat of cream paint brightens the home’s exterior and accentuates the chimney.
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Florida Refresh
The 1920s cottage in the northeast section of St. Petersburg, Florida, was just the spot for Christina Coogan to find the change she needed—and it was no small change, as the move included a significant downsize from her previous home and major renov
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Lakeside Luxe
On the sparkling shores of the Georgian Bay in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, the views from this vacation home were as stunning as ever, but the family of five with three teenage sons was starting to outgrow it. Rather than move on to something new,
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Crescent City Charm
Located in Uptown New Orleans, near Audubon Park, this charming Craftsman-style cottage is layered with rich color, pattern, and texture, all of which is influenced by homeowner and designer Susan Currie’s appreciation for nature and the Crescent Cit
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All the Little Things
For Autumn and Kirby Ingram, life brought a lot of changes at once—including their first child and a move from Atlanta, Georgia, to the island community of St. Simons. Adding a new home build to the list, then, called for a helping hand. “They needed
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Timeless Update
When Sarah and Donald Gambril came across the perfect house for their growing family ideally located within walking distance of quaint Crestline Village in Birmingham, Alabama, they didn’t let an outdated, closed-off kitchen and dining area turn them
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A Change of Plans
The transformation of Troy Rhone’s garden six years ago started with two weeks of clearing overgrowth. “It was completely overgrown—in some places, you couldn’t even see the house,” says the owner of Troy Rhone Garden Design. “Everybody thought it wa
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Beauty in Bloom
With scenic views of the Cascade Mountains and North Puget Sound, Skagit Valley, Washington, offers much to be admired when it comes to natural wonders. Each April, it’s the acres upon acres of vibrant tulips in full bloom that serve as the main attr
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Watercolor Whimsy
Fresh out of graduate school in 2006 with degrees in architecture, Sara Fitzgerald O’Brien had dreams of a career designing shingled cottage-style homes. But when she and her now-husband, Miles, couldn’t find wedding stationery they connected with, s
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Stitching Natural Splendor
Needle and thread are the medium of choice for artist Anna Hultin of OlanderCO Embroidery, whose inspiration abounds just outside her window—whether it’s the scenic views that serve as the basis for her abstract landscapes or the pressed florals pick
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Pretty in Pink
Commemorating its bicentennial year, historic Macon, Georgia, is in the midst of a flourishing downtown revival, and there’s no better time to discover all the city has to offer than during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Every March since 1982,
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Credits & Resources
Pages 15–18—Lenox Spice Village collection courtesy of Ashley Wilson, At Home with Ashley. Pages 27–36—Architectural designs and renovations by Tim Adams, T.S. Adams Studio, Architects. Interior designs by Courtney Dickey, T.S. Adams Studio, Architec

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