Innholdsfortegnelse for Holidays 2013 i The Cottage Journal

Welcome to our special holiday edition filled with inspiration for the season’s celebrations. This is the season when we gather together to share the bounty of home. From the front door flourishes to the style of the sideboard, we explore unique cottages that toast the season with charm. Memories of good times, special people, and beloved places write our life story. And treasured antique heirlooms serve to anchor these memories, lending a connection to our family history and traditions. At Bouchon Bakery in the Napa Valley, a wonderful antique dough bowl is used daily—its rustic patina is as rich as the centuries-old baking tradition it embodies. In “The House That Was Meant to Be,” one homeowner’s antique pottery collections are intertwined not only with his love for history, but also…

Besides maintaining and caring for a great house, the best way to personalize your home with style is to fill it with wonderful and meaningful items—and from the looks of this Georgian abode, it’s evident that this home has no shortage of personality or style. Within its refined rooms, displaying well-chosen accessories, antiques, and period-inspired furnishings, the owner’s collection of 19th-century dishware and pottery commands equal attention. Consisting of an assortment of English white ironstone china, brown and white transferware, caneware, and drabware, his impressive finds are tastefully displayed as works of art—which, in essence, they are. “I’m always searching for pieces that I know will interplay well with my other objects,” he states, “particularly those that work well in large groups.” treasured antiques Color also plays a key role…

sit awhile High Hampton Inn offers plenty of fun and relaxation, both indoors and out. Guests can hunker down in the lobby for a challenging game of checkers or rejuvenate on the porch where old-fashioned rockers offer a front-row seat to the inn’s spectacular views. When General Wade Hampton first saw the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in the area around what is now Cashiers, North Carolina, he knew he’d found paradise. The streams were crystal clear and teeming with trout, the forest was filled with lush vegetation and abundant wildlife, and the crisp mountain air was good for the soul. He built a hunting lodge, church, and school— and a legacy. The breathtaking property is now home to High Hampton Inn, an idyllic resort that beckons guests to come and…

Style Idea Debbie displays collections both on and under the tree. Her Steiff bears encircle a tree decorated with meaningful ornaments accumulated through the years. Even in a town known for its high-end furniture and textile offerings, Debbie Jones’s elegantly chic home stands out for its undeniable warmth and charm. The same could be said for the designer herself. Family has always been her top priority, and that dedication is especially evident at Christmastime when her beautiful abode rings with seasonal cheer. “We love, love, love Christmas!” says Debbie, who has filled the historic home she shares with her son and daughter with sentimental collections that run the gamut from old pewter trophies and vintage maps to Madame Alexander dolls and the beloved Steiff bears that her mom introduced her…

Fresh Idea Get a fresh perspective on evergreens. Rather than hunting for the fullest tree in the forest, go for a sparser version with poetic structure, haul it home, and then light up the branches to let its natural architecture stand out. No need for further ornaments, the silhouette says it all. The tinsel and gilding are all well and good, but how about going for glad tidings that come in a plainer wrapper this holiday season? Revel in the gifts of the great outdoors with all their warmth and majesty intact. A bundle of winterberries in a basket or a few herb sprigs tucked into the napkins of place settings speak to the beauty of the surrounding woods and fields. Natural decorations can be as full of magic and…

Penny and Robert’s hobbies of weaving, carving, collecting, traveling, and teaching are intertwined. Penny sells baskets, paintings, and chalkware figures at craft shows across the country, and Robert now sells his carvings, too. Penny and Robert put many long hours of work into businesses that they each owned on their property for more than 30 years. Penny owned craft stores, where she taught classes on stenciling, decorative painting, and glazing. She decided to sell the shop when it kept her from traveling and enjoying time with her husband and children. “We needed to find a way to relax and have fun,” she says. These days Penny can be found weaving one of her baskets as Robert drives them on another journey. Penny found teaching classes at her craft store gratifying,…

Style Idea You don’t have to be a dumpster diver to make your home one of a kind. Yard sales and flea markets are great sources for newfound treasures. Juxtaposing old and new objects will add character to your interiors. This decorating trend doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. Several popular television shows feature pickers who scour flea markets for objects they can recycle or that have already been repurposed by a previous owner. The hunt is the name of the game. And one of the many treasures they are hunting is tin. The tin ceilings so popular in the 1800s were often painted white as an inexpensive way to create the look of plasterwork. But as with all trends, the popularity of tin waned, and in…

It’s been six years since KariAnne Wood and her family made their big jump. Encouraged by a divinely timed sermon, the Woods decided to move from the hustle-bustle of the city to the stillness of the Kentucky countryside. And before they could look back, they’d become the third owners of a 1918 farmhouse sorely in need of some TLC. “We gutted the home, knocked out walls, remodeled, you name it,” KariAnne recalls. “At one point, the kitchen was just a sad pipe jutting up from the middle of the floor.” Their patience paid off, and KariAnne soon unleashed her penchant for design that she’d fostered since childhood. “As a girl, my pride and joy was my beautiful Barbie house,” she reveals. “I scoured the library for books about doll furniture…

Peering through a field of overgrown Wisteria with vines as thick as eight inches, Mary came upon the house she knew she wanted. And so, without even going inside, she and her husband Ed bought it. The purchase wasn’t as spontaneous as it seems. Mary explains that she had experienced years of living in and working on old houses. “My first house was an 1860s Victorian cottage followed by a 1926 Georgian home. This house was also built in 1926, so I’ve never really lived in a new home.” “Before we could even start on interior renovations, trucks hauled off loads of Wisteria vines. We saved what trees we could but many had been choked,” said Mary. Landscape designer Norman Johnson restructured the stone walkways, replanted the large boxwoods, and…

Opening the door to Bouchon Bakery in Yountville, California, is like walking into a heavenly kingdom of decadent sweetness. The buttery aromas of freshly baked bread, flaky croissants, creamy frosting, and fruit tarts fill the air, overwhelming the senses. Bouchon is no ordinary bakery. Owned by world-renowned and award-winning Chef Thomas Keller, this French bakery is the culmination of Thomas’s childhood memories, his epicurean inspirations, and his culinary expertise. “At Bouchon, we mirror the French style of making and eating [pastries]—that is, often and with pleasure!” he explains. The bakery is just one of Thomas’s many culinary businesses, which are located in California, New York, and Nevada. At Bouchon, he relies on invaluable staff to create the mouthwatering baked goods that line the shelves and keep customers coming back for…

Autumn foliage brings the harvest season to a splashy finale, but ornamental berries have the last word. The tiny globes often persist long after leaves have fallen, adding color and intrigue to the garden well into winter. Keep the berry color in mind when you decide where to plant ornamental shrubs and vines, because the background color can either play up the berries or make them practically invisible. The fiery orange berries of Pyracantha (firethorn), for example, sing out against a dark green, brown, or gray wall, but strike a sour note in front of red or pink brick background. Some shrubs require cross-pollination to produce fruits, so you may need to plant male and female specimens or group several shrubs together (a nurseryman can advise you). The more the…

To find out more about product sources or to contact the design professionals, see credits and addresses listed below. Reclaim, Repurpose, Reuse Pages 13-16—Pie Cabinet and Ceiling Tile Mirror from Homewood Antiques. Angels and Trees from Twinkle Green at Interiors & Antiques Market. A Memorable Feast Pages 89-94—Iron Lantern Centerpiece and Burlap Table Runner from At Home Furnishings. All Pewter Pieces and Amber Glassware from Bromberg’s. Dessert Plate, Dinner Plate, and Server from Chickadee. Special Thanks to High Hampton Inn. Understated Elegance Pages 103-106—Architecture by Lloyd Architects. Natural Holiday Pages 109-113—Special Thanks to Hammertown. ADDRESSES At Home Furnishings athome-furnishings.com, 205-879-3510 Bromberg’s brombergs.com, 205-871-3276 Chickadee chickadeebirmingham.com, 205-969-3138 Hammertown hammertown.com, 518-398-7075 High Hampton Inn highhamptoninn.com, 828-743-2411 Homewood Antiques homewoodantiques.com, 205-414-9945 Lloyd Architects lloyd-arch.com, 801-328-3245 Twinkle Green twinklegreen.com, 205-999-2868 E-mail us at hbridges@hoffmanmedia.com and tell us your cottage story. Please understand…

Chances are you’ve probably heard the name Josiah Wedgwood, who produced beautiful lines of pottery in England during the mid- to late 18th century. He is most remembered for his pale blue and green urns, plates, cameo jewelry, and other decorative pieces with white gossamer figures applied to them. While these works are known as Jasperware, Wedgwood and his factory also created other types of pottery, such as a series intended for more daily, practical use called caneware. Whereas Jasperware often portrays classical subjects or themes from antiquity, caneware typically reflects more natural elements, including plants, animals, and produce. Because of these bucolic attributes, it’s believed that the term caneware was derived from early pieces depicting bound bamboo reeds, wheat, and other stalk-like vegetation. Caneware also lacks the colors characteristic…

Style Idea Autumnal hues provide year-round floor-toceiling warmth via rich window treatments, caramel-colored leather, and bold upholstery and rugs. It’s a mere 75 feet from the back door of John and LaDonna Bost’s home to their secluded cabin getaway. And yet it takes only one step inside to discover why this longed-for retreat has become a sanctuary for so many. The couple’s mountain-home dreams began many years ago when the Bosts were spending more and more time in the quaint village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Desiring a log cabin to share with friends and family, the pair one day realized that their wooded backyard might be just the land they were meant to build on. Construction began on Memorial Day 2005 with one caveat: LaDonna wanted her family to…

Mourning the end of a trip is symptomatic of a fantastic vacation, but how about making that favorite place the muse for reinventing one’s own home? It was the comfort a family found in Belgian homes that inspired the combination of sleek efficiency, timeless charm, and traditional practicality in their new kitchen design. Enthusiasm for Belgian design is spiking, as many designers are attracted to its understated yet functional elegance. In keeping with Belgian tradition, this kitchen combines rustic wood and brick elements juxtaposed with smooth stone surfaces and sleek steel appliances in a quiet, clean design that mixes the old with the new, evoking a sense of modernism. Among the traditional elements are the arching doorways and windows, the cornice molding on the mesh-fronted cupboard, and the high fireplace…

Originating out of her desire for more than what home décor shops were offering during the holidays, Monya Kampa began creating small velvet pumpkins to use around her home. After dozens of requests for customized designs and encouragement from her husband and friends, Monya decided to try selling her harvests of velvet. In her hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota, she sold three thousand in her first year alone. “I was inspired to take Plush Pumpkin to the next level,” Monya explains, and her homemade hobby has now become her booming business. Monya credits all of her creative abilities to her mother, Pat Pehlivanian, who taught her how to knit and sew. Though her mother passed away nine years ago, Monya honors her artistic legacy by embossing her mother’s initials on…