The Cottage Journal

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The Cottage Journal

Editor’s Letter

Copper Delights • Pair revered copper pieces with a variety of vintage wares for the ideal touch of French style.

Taste of the Countryside • A 1980s kitchen is simultaneously given a contemporary face-lift and a more historic feel with a classic French-country foundation, sleek upgrades, and collected antique accents layered in.

Living the Dream • French relics, antique oil paintings, and cherished collectibles speak to this homeowner’s lifelong love of beautiful accoutrements.

Elevated Appeal • A talented team of creative designers gave this remarkable estate a new lease on life.

Treasures from Near and Far • An antiques dealer and lifelong collector fills her Alabama home with fine storied finds from Europe, meaningful artwork, and priceless family heirlooms.

Classic Elegance • The result of hard work, patience, and an eye for French style, this New Jersey home is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind décor.

Eclectic Twist on Traditional • This Southern home puts a unique spin on classic European charm.

Cultivating Charm • Fresh florals, collected treasures, and an affinity for DIY projects helped this homeowner transform her family’s builder-grade home into a personalized French-style paradise.

French Farmhouse • This ’90s-style California home got a thoughtful makeover with European flair.

Vintage Cottage Style • Hearkening back to an era when everyday objects were crafted to last, French grain sacks provide the palette and inspiration for this couple’s unassumingly elegant guest cottage.

Divine Inspiration • Relegated to the back rooms of French antiques shops, worn vestment chasubles, trimmed in goldwork hand-stitched by nuns centuries ago, may not catch the eye of most treasure seekers, but to one Mississippi-based artisan, they are precious finds.

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