There are maybe a handful of living landscape designers whose names non-gardening types may recognize. Dan Pearson is one of them. Known for his beautiful, bordering-on-wild gardens and commitment to fostering biodiversity, the British designer, horticulturist, and writer (his quarterly online magazine,…
After pouring plenty of love and water into your beloved plants, it can be heartbreaking to see them start to die. A dying plant can actually tell you a lot about what is wrong, and you can use this opportunity to learn…
Currently dreaming of adding a sweet Bonni outbuilding to my garden (even though there are two insurmountable obstacles in my way: I don’t have the space, and the company is based across the Atlantic in Oxfordshire, UK).
Bonni’s prefab outbuildings are both good-looking…
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…
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…
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…
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…
| Published on Apr 15, 2024
We all want to create a comfortable yet elegant kitchen space, but not everyone has an unlimited budget to do so. While some kitchen renovations require a significant financial investment, these inexpensive items will make your…
Over time, we collect quite a bit of herbs. From harvesting plenty from the garden to buying for that one recipe, you might have quite an array of herbs in your house. But how long do dried herbs last? To make sure…
Photography by John O'Hagan, Styling by Sidney Bragiel
Get a head start on embracing the warmth and splendor that await in the months to come with our new Summer issue! Vibrant décor, sparkling water views, and inviting alfresco tables fill this issue, which…