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Celebrate Earth Day with This Dream Greenhouse Decked in Sustainable Vintage Style

Photography by Michael Hunter, Greenhouse built by Judy Kurtz Text by Elizabeth Czapski Here at The Cottage Journal, it’s no secret that we love vintage style for the timeless beauty, storied depth, and one-of-a-kind character it can add to any space. But with Earth…

Advice by Home & Garden Overload April 21, 2024

7 Colors That You Should Not Use When Painting a Kitchen

| Published on Apr 19, 2024 When designing a kitchen, choosing the right colors is essential for creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Colors have a distinct impact on how a room functions and feels. It is critical that you consider how…

Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 20, 2024

Form Meets Function in This Fairhope, Alabama, Cottage

Photography by Jim Bathie, Interior designs by Rachel Anderson, Styling by Sidney Bragiel Text by Bethany Adams 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…

Lifestyle Outdoor Living Travel by Home & Garden Overload April 19, 2024

This Kawagama Lake Home Offers an Escape for Nature Lovers

| Published on Apr 19, 2024 Sometimes, the best cure for stress and the busyness of daily life is a trip into the woods. Fortunately, this Kawagama Lake residence offers it all — lakeside views, fishing, hiking, and a beautiful home to…

Advice Ideas Indoor Oasis Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload April 17, 2024

How to Create Your Own Signature Seasonal Scents with Essential Oils

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Preparing pretty room sprays and diffuser blends, or making up a bottle of my household cleaner with a fresh scent, is one of the ways I slow down to savor…

Home Decor Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 17, 2024

See How Interior Designer Pamela Harvey Reimagined This Florida Cottage

Photography by Native House Photography, Interior designs by Pamela Harvey Text by Bethany Adams The 1920s cottage in the northeast section of St. Petersburg, Florida, was just the spot for Christina Coogan to find the change she needed—and it was no small change, as…

Ideas Travel by Home & Garden Overload April 17, 2024

This Texas Home is Every Book Lover’s Dream

| Published on Apr 17, 2024 If a two-story bookshelf sounds like something from your dream home, you’ll want to check out this Texas residence. Located in urban Austin, Murray Legge Architecture designed this house with the collaboration of an artist and an…

Ideas Shopping by Home & Garden Overload April 16, 2024

Steal This Look: A Moody Mid-Century/Japanese Mashup

A while back, Alexa wrote about a project by one of our favorite designers, New Zealander Katie Lockhart. What we especially admire about Katie is her deft touch when it comes to mixing different styles and periods so that the overall look…

DIY Projects Home Organization Ideas by Home & Garden Overload April 16, 2024

11 Budget-Friendly Ideas for a Playroom That Encourages Creativity

| Published on Apr 16, 2024 Revamping a playroom may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it is an area that can influence the patterns of your home life for those with children. Transforming a playroom into a fun…

DIY Projects Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 15, 2024

Make This Simple Rhubarb Leaf Concrete Bird Bath

Adding a bird bath is one of the best ways to increase the number of songbirds and wildlife in your garden. When set on the ground, birds use it for drinking, bathing, and cooling down. Here’s how to make your own DIY…