The Cottage Journal Country Cottage 2016

W S Welcome to the Country Cottage, a special edition of The Cottage Journal magazine, brought to you in the season’s warmest days. This edition affords a fresh look at indoor and outdoor living for an endless summer. We offer collectible treasures, artist’s works, and a variety of cottages for decorating inspiration. Homage to Heritage on page 29 has easy decorating ideas using refurbished antiques and pops of bright color for outdoor room spaces. Planters, vines, and pillows add an inviting touch, creating a comfortable place to stay awhile—one of our favorite aspects of country style. We also have cottages with character that have survived years of fun vacations. The cottages have become family heirlooms, passed along from one generation to the next to enjoy time spent away from the…

Time in the country moves at a slower pace, which allows us to appreciate the little joys of life. A rustic and calming space with a touch of quilting here, a hint of floral detailing there, and a hum of collected neutrals throughout will bring the spirit of country living into your cottage. Covered in Color Spread out this cotton Kantha patch quilt from Sugarboo & Co. for a midsummer picnic or an afternoon nap, sugarbooandco.com or 770-545-8461 Pillow Perfection Sit back and relax on these soft and stylish pillows from Seibels, facebook.com/seibelscatalog or 205-879-3558. Dining Alfresco This Isidre pitcher, platter, and tea towel from Anthropologie will bring a pop of color and a hint of country flair to your dinner table, anthropologie.com or 800-309-2500. Mix it Up Prepare and…

GARDENING ON A SHOESTRING By Alex Mitchell Creating a welcoming garden doesn’t have to be expensive. In Gardening on a Shoestring, Alex Mitchell shares tips on growing fruits and vegetables, dealing with pests, and building flower beds without breaking the bank. With easy-to-follow project directions and colorful photography to inspire your green thumb, this book will have you reaching for the spade and gardening gloves in the first sitting. THE LITTLE VEGGIE PATCH CO. DIY GARDEN PROJECTS By Mat Pember and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon From planting fresh produce to building a pallet wall garden, Mat Pember and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon make outdoor projects easy and accessible. They don’t want you to buy a tool shed or mini greenhouse; they want you to get your hands dirty and make them for yourself. Filled…

CCountry cottage style is warm and welcoming, often with an eclectic twist—and precisely the look Trissy Holladay has achieved in her dwelling. With her eye for design, she has created cottage treasures from what many would call junk. Days of “antiquing” in flea markets, antiques stores, and junk stores from New York to Florida have provided her with hours of fun and entertainment. As a result of her travels, Trissy’s back porch displays a compilation of treasures that are sure to spark your own creative ideas. For instance, two large corbels, thought to be originally from New York, had been in her mother’s basement for some time when she decided they would make ideal supports for a buffet top. A 7-foot piece of iron fencing became the back, and Trissy…

FFor centuries, horses have provided civilizations with transportation, vitality, and companionship. And individuals who share a bond with horses often find ways to showcase their affection through various equine collections. For Linda Holman, who has been gathering an array of equestrian art and keepsakes for almost four decades, collecting equestrian memorabilia is more than just a hobby, it’s a way of life. “This type of collection does not just consist of photographs of you and your family with your own horses,” says Linda, who grew up riding and now works at a tack shop. “It goes further than that. It’s a passion. It’s a broader appreciation of equestrian art.” Linda started her equestrian art collection in 1978 when her mother gave her an antique horse brass, a small plaque that…

TTucked away from the Florida sun, this shady Seagrove cottage welcomes friends and family for afternoons of fun in this seaside resort. The cottage’s crisp white exterior shines bright against its vibrant red double doors that open to an inviting screened-in front porch boasting a rich family history. Lucy Armour says she and her husband, Jim, love decorating with things they’ve inherited from their families. Stepping onto the spacious front porch, the familial love is obvious, as the majority of the furnishings have been passed down from their grandparents. Not only have the Armours furnished the space with family treasures, the porch also pays the family another special tribute. “Jim’s grandparents had a house in the same spot ours is in,” Lucy explains. “We had to tear it down, but…