The Cottage Journal

We are pleased to present 10 lovely homes in this special issue of Holiday Home from The Cottage Journal. With each charming style, you are invited to leisurely page through and enjoy fabulous photography of rooms overflowing with seasonal panache. F

With years of experience and a passion for the fundamentals of interior design, Sandra Lucas and Sarah Eilers share their book, Expressive Interiors: Designing an Inviting Home, which tackles the challenge of creating a welcoming space that also tell

Christmas in the Lerner home is an all-out affair. “My husband jokes that this is ‘the Christmas house,’” homeowner and interior designer Ashley Lerner admits. She starts her decorating in October and has no shame about celebrating her favorite time

It’s no surprise that floral designer Shea Ford’s holiday décor centers around greenery. From the garland-laden front entrance to the small tree in the master suite to the decorated French-style mirror, the Fords’ home is covered in greenery of all d

In the middle of November, Anna and Brian Barnes get to work. They lay out their ornaments, rearrange furniture, and make sure the home is ready to welcome the coming Christmas cheer. But that’s only the beginning—the prep-work paving the way for dec

The Stanfas’ home is a work of art, in more ways than one. And this couldn’t be truer than it is at Christmastime. With five trees, coordinating color palettes, and even a whimsical ski lift, this holiday home is extravagantly decked in seasonal spir

Thanks to the home’s crisp white walls and neutral furnishings, Christmas décor takes center stage in this welcoming holiday living room. The whitewashed fireplace commands attention with a mantel decked in a festive garland. Layered garland is festo

For the Shirah family, there’s often a bit of magic involved in the Christmas season. In November, while the family of four is on vacation, interior designer Lisa Lester is hard at work transforming their home into a wonderland of greenery, lights, a

Decorating a home in a way that incorporates the homeowners’ personal tastes, honors the spirit of the space, and captures the magic of the Christmas season is no easy task, but it’s one decorator Shelayne Thompson is no stranger to. So, in 2016, whe

The Cornays’ home in Birmingham, Alabama, sits on a street that has held a special meaning for the family for decades, even though they only moved there recently. “My wife, Elizabeth, and I actually had our first date at a Fourth of July party right

As the weather cools and the time comes to deck the halls, homeowner Suzanne Perkins turns first to her home’s exterior. “I typically start outside and then work my way in,” she says, noting her affinity for fresh garland and wreaths. The lush decora

As soon as Thanksgiving passes, these homeowners are eager to begin their annual traditions for decking their home for the holidays. They start by picking out a live tree together, and upon returning home, they retrieve their many boxes of special ho

Pages 11–18—Holiday decorations by Shelayne Thompson, Shelayne’s Botanicals & Holiday Décor. Pages 19–28—Florals from Golden Crown Flower Shop. Pages 29–38—Holiday decorations by Shelayne Thompson, Shelayne’s Botanicals & Holiday Décor. Pages 39–48—H