Photography by Mike Chajecki, Interior designs by Rebecca Hay
Text by Bethany Adams
Ontario-based designer Rebecca Hay approached this vacation cottage in Muskoka with the intention of transforming it from outdated…
With stainless steel at the forefront of our design forecast for the year, sleek metal wall shelves is a burgeoning trend we’ve kept an eye on. Here, we profile the 10 best ultra-thin wall-mounted shelves in aluminum, steel, and brass.
Above: From…
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…
In the flooring section of our book, Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home, we advise: “Just say no to the synthetic stuff,” and stick to natural materials like hardwood, ceramic tiles, linoleum, stone, cork, and bamboo. Had we written the book today, we may…
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 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…
| 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…
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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…