Indholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2022 i The Cottage Journal

Sharing influential words from her childhood and the story of how she ended up as a potter, multitalented artist Frances Palmer thoughtfully expounds on how to cultivate a creative life in her first book, Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity. From step-by-step instructions on how to throw a pot to the best way to arrange dahlias to tasty recipes, this book has it all. Throughout the book’s 256 pages, Frances shares her story in three sections, giving insight into how to stimulate your own passions and creativity. Through moving words and life lessons, she sheds light on the importance of doing things you love, seeking inspiration from all around, and establishing a daily routine. For those interested in the methods of pottery, Frances’s in-depth instructions on throwing…

Interior designer Ame Gold put her passions and skills to work when she and her husband, Bryan Berezdivin, built their own home in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. “I’d describe the architecture as New England coastal with a touch of Southern charm,” Ame says of the pretty white house with its large front porch, gambrel rooflines, and blue cutout shutters. Ame grew up in Connecticut; Bryan went to college in New England, and they both fell in love with the homes in Key West, Florida. So, the architectural style the couple chose for their own home makes sense, even though most houses in their neighborhood are red-brick Colonials. The impetus to build a new home came when the couple’s two children were growing up quickly, and the family needed more…

When your home boasts bountiful beautiful views from an abundance of windows, it just makes sense to design a space that draws from nature’s charms—and that’s exactly what Atlanta, Georgia, designer Clary Bosbyshell did in this Haynes Manor neighborhood home, where classic blue hues reign. Woven among the timeless, Southern elements Clary is known for, the varying shades walk the line between neutrals and focal tones, appearing in everything from paint to upholstery. The palette is the perfect backdrop for Clary’s textile choices, which range from modern geometrics to classic florals. Displayed together, the contrasting shapes and styles combine to create a curated spirit throughout the home. In the living room, a textured linen on the sectional and a solid sky-hued coffee table balance bolder choices like the Greek key…

First impressions were of the utmost importance to March + May Design’s Rachel Anderson, who took the lead in furnishing Elizabeth and Jon Macklem’s cottage in the quaint Southern town of Fairhope, Alabama. The home’s open-concept layout left no room to hide, meaning the view from the front door needed to be a memorable one. “It was already such a charming foundation,” Rachel says, noting that the home was built by its previous owner, founder of Fairhope Building Co., who “put a lot of care into it.” The goal, then, was to work within that foundation to create a space that would be personal to—and functional for—the young family. Layering atop the blank slate of white shiplap and rich hardwood floors, the team introduced a mixture of quality furnishings and…

Creating harmony through repetition, shape, and placement, along with layering and composition, is the foundation of Serena Dugan’s artistic designs. She views herself as both an artist and a textile designer, represented in the intriguing patterns she designs. Serena completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (with a painting emphasis) at Metropolitan State College of Denver and at Instituto Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy, which fueled her desire to open a studio focused on decorative and commissioned artwork. With a motivation to learn more, she studied printmaking and textile design at various art and textile design institutes in California. During this stage of her life, Serena designed what would be her first block-printed fabrics. In 2003, Serena and business-savvy entrepreneur Lily Kanter shared a vision for a product line,…

If starting your day with fresh cherry pastries and ending it beneath endless stars sound like a dream come true, it’s time to book your trip to Door County, Wisconsin. Set along the Door Peninsula on Lake Michigan, Door County spans a handful of communities, each with their own unique charms and all offering unforgettable experiences that keep visitors coming back year after year. For a quiet stay with a touch of history, book a room at Baileys Harbor Schoolhouse Inn, which was built in 1917 and is a walk away from dinner on the lake. Make the trip to breakfast even shorter with a room at Rowleys Bay Resort, where Grandma’s Swedish Bakery boasts famous half-pound pecan rolls and zip-lining adventures await next door at the Door County Adventure…

Homeowner Liz Morrow isn’t afraid of color or pattern. So, when she and her husband, Craig, moved into their English Tudor-style cottage in Dallas, Texas, they were eager to embrace traditional style in a way that felt fresh and contemporary. To help bring their vision to life, the couple called on interior designer Kim Armstrong. Kim is also an enthusiast of eclectic, colorful interiors, so she and Liz made a perfect pair on this project. The historic home was originally designed by famed architect Charles Dilbeck, and when the Morrows purchased the house, it still held all its original hand-carved woodwork details and custom ironworks throughout, including the ornate staircase railings, chandeliers, and hardware on the doors. “[The house] had great bones, and we wanted to glorify that,” Kim says.…

When these Massachusetts homeowners were ready for a refresh of their Cape Cod-style cottage, they called on the expertise of Bee’s Knees Interior Design owner Mary Maloney and her right-hand designer, Kylie Bodiya. With the help of the “Bees” design team, the family took on a renovation of the entire first floor, including the entry, study, living room, mudroom, kitchen, dining room, family room, and guest bath. “Our clients were longing for a bright and happy home,” Mary says. “They wanted something timeless and classic.” Schumacher’s classic Citrus Garden fabric print was their launching point. “Our clients fell in love with this happy and vibrant pattern,” she adds. Considering the abundance of open sight lines in the home, Mary and Kylie made sure all the colors and patterns played nicely…

Nestled in the quaint historic village of Mooresville, Alabama, 1818 Farms is home to thousands of beautiful blooms as well as a menagerie of friendly farm animals who double as cover girls and guys for the farm’s popular bath and beauty products. “People love the animals; why not let them be our models for the products?” says Natasha McCrary, who cofounded the farm with her husband, Laurence, in 2012. “If [customers] aren’t at the farm, they still have a piece of it.” Natasha’s most cherished creation came just in time for the farm’s 10th anniversary, which they’ll celebrate later this year. The new botanical wax sachets incorporate dried florals and a spun yarn hanger made from the wool of their sheep. “You can tie a drawing of an animal to…

While some artists know what they’re meant to create from a young age, Anna Maria Horner’s career in textile design came as a surprise. “I sort of pictured myself as a painter, but life never really sent me in that direction,” she says. Life, instead, brought her a partnership with FreeSpirit Fabrics, through which she began designing fabrics for quilt making. While she grew up familiar with sewing and other handcrafts, Anna Maria had no experience with the world of quilting, and her preconceptions didn’t include the bold colors and dynamic patterns that inhabited her artistic comfort zone. That misconception, however, was quickly cleared up. “Once I started making fabrics and quilts about 17 years ago, I fell headfirst into the very happy, beautiful rabbit hole of quilt making,” she…