The Cottage Journal

Inspiring tours of homes decorated for the holidays, along with plenty of seasonal ideas, fill this special issue of The Cottage Journal magazine. Whatever your style, decking the halls for the annual holiday is a celebrated affair each year. So, whe

For many of us, memories of Christmases past include cozying up with a hot drink in an extra-jolly Santa mug—which is why it’s no surprise that these instantly recognizable pieces are making such a strong comeback. After the Holt-Howard company intro

Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or the endless days of summer, Cozy White Cottage Seasons: 100 Ways to Be Cozy All Year Long by Liz Marie Galvan has just the inspiration you need. Find endless ideas for simple ways to embrace the seasons

Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Attic Antiques in Birmingham, Alabama, boasts a large selection of American antiques, including furniture made from cherry, pine, and walnut. From tables and cupboards to pie safes and quilts, Barbara and

When Noelle Whitaker and her husband first toured their California home, it was far from love at first sight, except for one special part: the view. “When we walked through [the house], I knew it wouldn’t fit our needs, but I fell in love with the vi

For the Martins, the Christmas season means coming home to a house transformed into a holiday dream. While the family visits with relatives, the staff at M. James Design Group get to work bringing in fresh greenery and adorning trees, readying their

When designer Jamie Merida was called upon to deck the halls of an 1860s manor house in The Plains, Virginia, it felt like the perfect Christmas gift. Not only are the homeowners his longtime clients who he and lead designer Melanie Donahue helped to

“Our farm is very popular during the holidays,” says Will Morrow, a landscape designer and sheep farmer who owns a 30-acre farm in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with his husband, anesthesiologist Kent Ozkum. “Our family and friends are in Washington, DC, whe

Christmas is a special time in the Kane household, not only because it brings holiday festivities but also because it marks a significant family event. On Christmas Eve 19 years ago, Stephanie and Adam Kane moved into their 1940 Colonial Cape Cod-sty

Farmers Cindy and Allen Gentry have lived on their family farm in Franklin, Tennessee, for more than 30 years. Allen’s family has owned the farm since 1848, making the Gentrys’ three grown children the seventh generation to be part of the farm’s hist

In the Schmidt house, Christmas starts early. By Thanksgiving, Patsy Schmidt and her family have decked the shiplap walls of their Tennessee home with all the colors and lights of the season—and they keep things festive into January. “I just feel lik

Pages 21–26—Featured shop, Attic Antiques in Birmingham, Alabama. Pages 31–36—Christmas decorations by Karissa Gilliam, @gilliamhomestead on Instagram. Pages 37–44—Christmas decorations by Noelle Whitaker, @upsydaisycottage on Instagram. Pages 45–54—