Autumn 2024

The Cottage Journal

Style with Fresh Charm

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EDITOR Bethany Adams EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Lisa Frederick FEATURES EDITOR Holly Seng SR. FEATURES EDITOR, LIFESTYLE Kate Lorio EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, LIFESTYLE Kara Mautz SENIOR COPY EDITOR, LIFESTYLE Rhonda Lee Lother CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Matt
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Editor’s Letter
Every season has its charms, but there’s something about autumn that has always enchanted me more than the others. It’s a season of boundless beauty, unparalleled colors, and—of course—change. A few months ago, I stepped into the role of The Cottage
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Natural Nuance
A porch doesn’t have to be vibrant to be a showstopper. From ivory and muted orange to soothing shades of blue and green, piles of pumpkins balance terra-cotta pots with leafy green plants for a setup overflowing with visual interest. Create a captiv
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Front Porch Charm
Nothing evokes the true spirit of autumn like an array of festive pumpkins to greet your visitors at the front porch. Lining the entryway, gourds spanning moody maroon, soft sage, and rust add a seasonal touch while highlighting the spectacular hues
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Dream a Little Dream
The awe was instant. Before Maggie Griffin and her design team ever set eyes on their clients’ Highlands, North Carolina, home, she recalls pulling up to the gate and spotting a flock of wild turkeys on the left and a family of deer in the back. “It
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Balanced Beauty
Perched on the bluff side of Shades Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama, Janet and Robert Clifton’s home pairs an abundance of picturesque views with exceptional curb appeal thanks to the exterior’s timeless English Tudor-style charm. However, step insid
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Sugar Hill Cottage
Beth Roper fell for her Perry, Georgia, cottage long before it was hers. “We had ridden by that house forever and noticed it up on the hill,” she says, noting the previous owner had turned down multiple offers in the past, instead letting it sit empt
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What’s New Feels Old
More often than not, designers are brought in to make an old home look new. But in the case of this charming cottage, the opposite was true. When these Manhattan-based homeowners purchased their weekend abode, they fell in love with the bucolic Conne
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If Walls Could Talk
For designer Anthony D’Argenzio, creating unique living spaces from historic properties is more than a skill—it’s a specialty. The owner of Hudson, New York–based design studio, Zio & Sons, and boutique real estate company, This Old Hudson, he crafts
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Starting Fresh
After years spent in a kitchen decked in darker tones, homeowners Lauri and Leigh Bennett were ready for a change. When a new build opportunity in a cozy Southern suburb presented itself, the couple set out to create a bright and open concept that of
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Packed with Potential
After working with Birmingham, Alabama-based landscape architect David Brush to redesign their front yard, these homeowners were ready to tackle the remainder of their outdoor space—and luckily, they knew just who to call. “The clients are a young, f
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The Lay Of The Land
The grounds at Wildmuir date back to the 1890s, but it wasn’t until the 1920s that the garden was first conceived. At the same time the house was renovated into the Arts & Craft style it now boasts, famed landscape architect Harold Caparn was brought
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Autumn Splendor
When the weather becomes distinctly autumnal, it’s time to pick your last tomatoes and ripen them in the greenhouse. Check stored tomatoes regularly, as you would your apples, removing any signs of decay and making sure they are not touching each oth
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Putting Down Roots
Kyle Walsh’s journey as an artist started with a storm. “We got hit by a hurricane,” he recalls of his family’s home in New Jersey, which was flooded with 6 feet of water during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. “I had the thought that I would love to make so
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Knockout Style
Curb appeal and the all-important first impression are front and center when it comes to the unparalleled craftmanship artisan Michael Healy brings to the design of his artful door knockers. “The front door is certainly a focal point of your home,” s
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Credits & Resources
To find out more about product sources or to contact the design professionals, see credits and contacts listed below. Pages 17–18—Mugs from Soho Home. Pages 25–32—Interior designs by Maggie Griffin, Maggie Griffin Designs. Walls painted China White b
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A Historic Stay in Hudson, New York
Looking for a cozy place to stay while you enjoy the unmatched beauty of an East Coast autumn? Hudson, New York, has the perfect balance of laid-back charm and unique attractions, all of it wrapped in the one-of-a-kind history of the Hudson Valley. S

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