Innehållsförteckning för Cottage Bliss Reprint 2018 från Victoria

I believe that cottage living is a state of mind. The architectural design of the bungalow is one way to define this favored lifestyle, but almost any residence can be suited to cottage décor, regardless of its exterior. Happy memories can be the root of interior decorating choices. Perhaps cozy, cluttered rooms remind you, as they do me, of Grandmother’s house or the home of a favorite aunt. In lavishly patterned prints often used for curtains and slipcovers, I see the faded, well-loved room where, as a child, I spent many weekend nights tucked in Granny’s feather bed. Dwellings filled with paint and furnishings in a neutral palette transport me to beachside family vacation spots. Whether your preference is romantic florals; clean, spare rooms; or an eclectic mix, choosing cottage…

“A guest never forgets the host who had treated him kindly”.—HOMER In her 1922 book of etiquette, Emily Post described the perfect hostess as a “combination of seer and angel.” With these attributes in mind, first consider the needs of guests—basic and otherwise…

“The air is clear because there are no automobiles, and at night it’s so quiet that you can hear the gentle churning of the water as the freighters pass by.”—BECKI BARNWELL…

“Our joy in collecting these treasures is…our delight in decorating with repurposed or timeworn articles and the pleasure we find with our customers who share our passion”.—JOY PHELPS, CO-OWNER…

“You should always be the best decoration in your own house”.—PHOEBE HOWARD…

“Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see”.—THÍCH NHAT HANH…

South from San Francisco, Highway 1 meanders slowly past picturesque towns, leading travelers on this winding road to glimpses of a slower-paced way of life and a multitude of mesmerizing vistas. The majestic convergence of the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California, creates a rugged landscape that provides quiet hospitality for those seeking rest and rejuvenation. The hills of this largely undeveloped region are sparsely populated, but its residents are vigilant and passionate about preserving the natural beauty that surrounds them. Respectful of the terrain, the local accommodations often appear hidden to the untrained eye, but down a long driveway and around a bend are some of the most spectacular inns and hotels on the Pacific Coast.…

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS KAREN CALLAWAY: pages 19–24, 37–42, and 75–80 VALERIE KRAMER DAVIS: pages 59–62 JEANNE DE LATHOUDER: pages 91–94 KATIE FARMAND: pages 43–48 and 83–86 BRITTANY WILLIAMS FLOWERS: pages 67–70 KATE CARTER FREDERICK: pages 13–18 STACEY NORWOOD: pages 25–36 KATHRYN RENNER: pages 71–74 NANCY RUHLING: pages 63–66 CONTRIBUTING STYLISTS MISSIE NEVILLE CRAWFORD: Cover MARY LEIGH GWALTNEY: pages 19–24 YUKIE MCLEAN: pages 3–4, 11–12, 25–36, and 63–66 KATHLEEN COOK VARNER: pages 13–18 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS KIMBERLY FINKEL DAVIS: pages 81 and 83–86 AMY NEUNSINGER: pages 75–80 TOSHI OTSUKI: pages 5, 37–42 and 97 KATE SEARS: pages 6, 49–62, 67–74, and 96 MARCY BLACK SIMPSON: pages Cover, 2, 6, 12–24, 43–48, 50, 63–66, 82, and 87–94…

“Into the shadow white chamber silts the white Flux of another dawn ….”—D. H. LAWRENCE…

“Nantucket! Take out your map and look at it. See what a real corner of the world it occupies; how it stands there, away off shore….”—HERMAN MELVILLE “To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat.”—BEVERLEY NICHOLS…

“Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own”.—MARCUS AURELIUS…