Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2023 i The Cottage Journal

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 City’s unique architecture. Upon moving in 10 years ago, Susan quickly made plans to renovate the space to better suit her needs. After converting the precarious Lapeyre stairs in the living room in 2014 to a welcoming stairway, “the house still lacked a family room and gracious kitchen for entertaining,” Susan says, so she began planning for an addition. “This renovation dramatically changed the house from a small cottage to a home with ample space for entertaining and houseguests. It also gave me the opportunity to update furnishings and color schemes in my…

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 was a tear-down house.” Instead, the Rhones made it their own, adding a gabled roof atop the second story and moving the front door from facing the street to the garden. “The entire landscape was completely redone,” Troy adds—and though he had originally envisioned something clean-lined and modern, along the way, plans changed. Inside the white picket fence, Pennsylvania bluestone leads the way up the steps into the home, grounding what Troy designed to be an “exterior entrance hall.” With a limestone potting table to one side and a set of…

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 picked from her summer garden and incorporated into her botanical pieces. “Everything I stitch has to do with the land in some way, shape, or form,” says Anna. “I am constantly inspired by the [Colorado] plains. Most people, when they think of Colorado, think of the mountains and these huge, grand landscapes. I’m always looking for more subtle beauty that nobody might notice.” Although Anna has loved creating art since childhood, becoming an artist was never a consideration. It wasn’t until she received a scholarship to Colorado State University based on…

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 president, Stephanie creates spaces that reflect her taste for elegant simplicity and natural inspiration. A showcase of Stephanie’s homes and ideas shines throughout the book’s 244 pages. From her childhood in Manila, Philippines, and familial roots to nature’s creations, she’s inspired to think in an environmentally conscious way, and this desire takes center stage when it comes to her design process. Her humble apartment inside the heart of bustling Manila was designed with her husband and their three children in mind. A place that embraces everyday living and normal wear and tear, this home shows how to be both…

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 someone to really see the new build through and help them during the building process while fully furnishing the home,” says Lindsey Spearman, owner of interior design company L. Spearman, who stepped in to help create the perfect space for the growing family to put down permanent roots. Keeping in mind the Ingrams’ first baby on the way, Lindsey approached the design with the intention of balancing beauty and durability. But the spirit of the home drew from Autumn’s traditional tastes—and a bit of Lindsey’s…

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, Macon hosts the popular festival to honor the area’s profusion of Yoshino cherry trees as they reach their peak bloom, boasting an astounding 350,000 in comparison to better-known cherry blossom icon Washington, DC, with 3,800 trees. A 10-day extravaganza ensues, complete with parades, concerts, an arts and crafts show, and other pink-filled fanfare. As the town’s epicenter becomes swathed in the signature shade, business owners embrace the theme, painting their store windows and featuring menu items inspired by the fruit trees. You can start off your day with cherry French…

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 away. Instead, they called on River Brook Design & Construction to open up the spaces and create a sleek and simple look with concealed organizational intricacies tailored to their needs, resulting in a hardworking kitchen that is at once sophisticated and comfortable. “The rooms were small and choppy, and opening it all up allowed us to better utilize the available space with sight lines to the dining and back den, where our children play,” Sarah says of the first order of business: removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room. “We…

A Cottage Collection Pages 15–18—Lenox Spice Village collection courtesy of Ashley Wilson, At Home with Ashley. Radiant Renewal Pages 27–36—Architectural designs and renovations by Tim Adams, T.S. Adams Studio, Architects. Interior designs by Courtney Dickey, T.S. Adams Studio, Architects. Page 30—Pillows from Serena & Lily. Rug from Dash & Albert. Page 31—Custom built-in by Kingdom Woodworks. Florida Refresh Pages 37–48—Interior designs by Pamela Harvey, Pamela Harvey Interiors. Pages 37–38—Landscape designs by Tom Davis, T.H. Davis, Landscape Architect. Lakeside Luxe Pages 49–60—Interior designs by Aspen & Ivy. All furnishings and lighting sourced and available through Aspen & Ivy. All wood accents by Northern Wide Plank. Pages 49–52—Light fixtures from Visual Comfort. Sofa from LEE Industries. Swivel chairs from Four Seasons. Pages 53–54—Pendant lights from Currey & Company. Pages 55–56—Dining furniture from…