Innholdsfortegnelse for Autumn 2020 i The Cottage Journal

HOMECOMING Welcome to this special edition from The Cottage Journal magazine to commemorate the days of the autumn season. Filled with the spirit of creating your own style, this issue is the perfect companion as you gather new ideas for inviting entrances and porches, festive tablescapes, and fall menus. As the autumn season approaches, we often bring out harvesttime accessories like warm throws, an abundance of candles, and perhaps a spiced tea to share with guests. Decorating projects like painting a room with a new color, hanging a gallery of prints, or refreshing the coffee-table décor are easy ways to set a festive mood for the season. “Harvest Splendor” on page 13 and “Autumn Entertaining” on page 19 provide design touches that will help you achieve quick updates, too! With…

There’s something special about autumn that draws us to gather around the table. A new crispness in the air, a fresh dose of warm color, and a cozy nod to the rustic, earthy elements that find their way into our homes bring added delight in preparing a table for friends and family. Whether your dining space is indoors or outdoors, more intimate or set for a crowd, you’re sure to be inspired by these tips for creating your own table that welcomes both the season and your guests in style.…

A firm foundation for house and family was the key to the renovation of this 1950s home. The house had a basement built into bedrock, ceilings crafted from hollow concrete beams, and a soaring stone fireplace, while the family gained close proximity to church and school. It was the perfect place for three girls to grow up. For Janice and Don Hendry, purchasing their 1958 home signed them up for a good deal of work—replacing old metal windows, gutting the kitchen, and updating the exterior. But the strong construction also conveyed a sense of security, Janice says. “The home was built by an architect who was the son of one of Birmingham’s most prominent architects.” Built to commercial code, which is usually more stringent than residential construction, the house’s solid…

WARM WELCOME A welcoming wreath on the front door or the garden gate is the perfect way to add color and seasonal charm to your entryway. FALL FOLIAGE A simple grapevine wreath laden with vibrant berries, pine cones, or feathers is a festive alternative to decorating with seasonal pumpkins and gourds. A smattering of autumn leaves—whether collected from outside or selected from a store—always add a cheery welcome. Arrange a mix of color, size, and texture for a layered look. FARM FRESH Is there anything that feels more nostalgic or autumnal than a bushel of fresh, red apples? Try adding some of nature’s most beautiful fruits to your next dinner party or garden picnic for a look that will not only impress but also inspire others to embrace the coming…

While driving to North Carolina for their annual fall getaway, Clay Birchfield suggested to his wife, Patti, they stop in the small town of Mentone, Alabama, to just check it out. They fell in love with the artsy village and never made it to North Carolina that year. Nor have they since. With Mentone so much closer to their home, the Birchfields decided to explore buying a place. A contractor showing the couple a sample of his work helped seal the deal. Arriving at a home he built, Patti and Clay stepped onto the deck and found themselves on top of the brow gazing south at Shinbone Valley. They were smitten. The view convinced them to purchase the lot next door. Designing a home for themselves wasn’t a typical affair…

Barbara Tickle and her husband, Charlie, have enjoyed weekend escapes to the mountains for more than 40 years. Finally, they decided it was time to put roots down in their favorite vacation oasis and build an incredible dream cabin in the hills of North Carolina. With the help of builder Dearl Stewart and architect Mark Paullin, their dream became a reality. Their mountain home enjoys an elegant look yet still feels appropriate to its setting due to their thoughtful use of natural materials and personalized décor. “We wanted it to be rustic without feeling cabin-y,” Barbara says of the home’s interior. The rustic cottage is built with solid wood, complete with stained pine ceilings and flooring throughout, while painted wood-planked walls complement its frame in a soft shade of linen.…

Butternut Squash Soup Makes about 3 quarts ¼ cup unsalted butter2 cups diced sweet onion2 cloves garlic, minced8 cups ¼-inch cubed butternut squash8 cups vegetable stock2 cups heavy whipping cream¼ cup honey1 tablespoon kosher salt2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons chopped fresh sageGarnish: crème fraîche, toasted walnuts, fresh sage leaves 1. In a large stockpot on medium-high heat, melt butter; add onions and garlic, and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add squash, and stir for 8 minutes. Add vegetable stock, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until squash is cooked through. 2. Transfer squash mixture to the container of a blender, in batches. Remove center piece from blender lid, and cover with a…

Apple Biscoff Galette Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts1 cup crunchy Biscoff spread4 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon apple pie spice¼ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sliced almonds1 large egg2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons coarse sugarGarnish: fresh thyme 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. 2. On a lightly floured surface, unroll 1 piecrust. Place remaining piecrust on top, pressing gently to adhere. Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread Biscoff onto dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate while preparing apple filling, at least 15 minutes. 3. In a medium bowl, combine…