The Cottage Journal

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The Cottage Journal • Volume 17, Issue 2

OUTDOOR DELIGHTS

FEATHER YOUR NEST

Waterfront CHARM • As the dog days of summer usher in peak temperatures, look to lakeside living for inspiration and fill your home with the refreshing spirit found at the water’s edge.

Market FINDS • From dawn to day’s end, these summer-ready décor finds will make your outdoor living space all the more inviting.

HOME SWEET HOME

In the Spirit of ’76 • Splashes of color and sophisticated reinterpretations of 1970s style lend lighthearted appeal to a lakeshore getaway in Georgia.

Maritime BEAUTY • Packed with natural textiles and ocean hues, this vacation home serves as the optimal oasis for this North Carolina family.

Brimming with Blue • An Alabama lake house becomes a soothing and serene escape for a young family through a color palette that speaks of summer days on the water.

A Love for the Landscape • Inside and out, this Wisconsin getaway takes its cues from the beauty that surrounds it.

Planting Seeds • Beyond the front door of a landscape designer’s cottage charmer in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a parade of joyful style from tropical-inspired touches to garden party flair.

COTTAGE KITCHEN

All in the Details • Remodeled to fit the needs of a busy family, this kitchen gained both flair and function at the hands of interior designer Kelly Neely.

Sun-Ripened CELEBRATION • Celebrate the extravagant generosity of summer’s most treasured vine with a Mediterranean-inspired table set to encourage unhurried exchanges over a long, leisurely repast.

GARDEN PLEASURES

Fulfilling theRose Garden’s Promise • Everything’s coming up roses at White Flower Farm.

TENDING Beauty • In an era when rose gardens have grown rare for their demanding care, a home gardener and landscape designer work in tandem to craft a sanctuary of blooms, honoring the enduring pleasure of creating beauty and tending living things.

Which Easy Herbs Can I Grow for Flavor? • Award-winning garden writer Jean Vernon shares her favorite herbs for easy summer recipes. These refreshing dishes are ideal for savoring the bounty grown within a Hartley Botanic Glasshouse.

ARTISTS & ARTISANS

Shaped by the Sea • This California artist translates coastal vistas into art that inspires celebration.

Treasures from THE DEEP • Made from bounty tossed out of the briny deep, the coastal-inspired creations of Florida artist Julia Walthall reveal a heart firmly anchored in hope and tranquility.

Savor Sandy Springs • Close to Atlanta’s attractions but with a spirit all its own, Sandy Springs, Georgia, is the perfect place for a few days of fun and food.

CREDITS & RESOURCES • To find out more about product sources or to contact the design professionals, see credits and contacts listed below.