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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This issue is filled with pages of personal stories and inspiring ways to create a wonderland of time together with family and friends. The designers and homeowners of the cottages within share their heartfelt desire to gather and enjoy memories of time spent celebrating the season. Within this issue, homeowners share their unique approaches to decorating for the season. One says, “I really try hard to not start until the day after Thanksgiving because I don’t like blending holidays as each has its own importance.” Well said considering we all tend to have a push to shop ahead of time! “My source of inspiration was, I think, my china room,” another homeowner says, referring to her home’s former library, which she uses…
Southern Marsh Watson Pile Sherpa Blanket This Christmas, the Watson Pile Sherpa Blanket is just what you need to provide warmth on a crisp winter night while sitting in front of your fireplace sipping on your favorite beverage with family and friends. It’s lined and bound with a beautiful, warm brushed twill flannel. Perfect season after season, it’s sure to be a cozy addition to your cottage Christmas. WHERE TO FIND IT: southernmarsh.com Spartina 449 Pia Shoulder Bag in Rhett The holiday season often means extra travel. Let the Pia Shoulder Bag in Rhett graciously welcome all your essentials. The roomy linen interior of Spartina’s Pia Shoulder Bag features a zip and two slip pockets under its hidden magnetic closure. With its contrasting geometric cadence in black and off-white, you’ll…
From the top of the tree to the packages beneath, creating a showstopping space that exudes stylish and quintessential Christmas charm lies in the details. Trim your tree by layering a mixture of ribbons and baubles in all sizes and textures for a curated and collected look next to a roaring fire. Select wrapping paper that feels classic yet contemporary by choosing a single color motif and coordinating ribbons.…
When it comes to holiday traditions, trimming the tree can be one of the most treasured of the Christmas season. As you unpack the collection of precious family ornaments from years past, you can’t help but share sweet memories and stories as you decorate the tree—making the whole production quite the sentimental, magical affair. Shopping for those treasured bits and baubles that dress the Christmas tree can be just as special an occasion as the decorating itself. Nestled inside a converted old red dairy barn in Birmingham, Alabama, The Holiday Shop is a place where Christmas nostalgia roams wild. Rows of decorated trees—each with its own distinct theme—make shopping with a person or idea in mind a breeze. From specialty ornaments reflecting family pets and occupations to hobbies and special…
When Heather Brooks and her husband, Michael, began designing their dream home, they knew exactly what they wanted—which isn’t a surprise considering they’ve built three homes previously. “We complement each other quite well when it comes to designing a home—a great balance of aesthetics and function,” Heather says. With two young boys and a love of entertaining, functionality wasn’t a mere desire—it was a necessity. The home’s open-concept floor plan and high ceilings give an airy feel to the space no matter how many guests the family has. “Given that we have two very active boys, we were very focused on making our house a great space for them as well as a place that others would want to hang out,” Heather explains. “Our inspiration came from our experiences, our…
Renovating a house is no easy task. Attempting a renovation with two small children and a baby while also living in the home—that’s a whole different matter. But that’s exactly what Jennifer and Patrick Browne did with their 1993 home. When the couple first saw the house, they fell in love, even putting in an offer that day and getting into a bidding war with four other buyers. Luckily, the Brownes won and immediately got to work creating their dream home with the help of designer Pandy Agnew. Living out of three upstairs bedrooms, the couple stayed in close quarters while the entire kitchen and master suite were gutted. Walls taken down, floors replaced, columns removed—the entire home, including the exterior paint job, got a facelift. But when it was…
