We Made This Issue Just for Southern Style Lovers!

Photography by John O'Hagan, Styling by Yukie McLean

In this special edition of The Cottage Journal, visit a selection of our editors’ favorite homes from around the South, showcasing timeless style and homes full of history. These homeowners bring fresh new energy to spaces with classic patterns, fabrics, and unique accessories mingled with traditional Southern touches. From a classic Georgian-style abode in Atlanta that’s anything but ordinary to a Nashville charmer packed with romantic style ideas, these homes embrace the hospitality and warmth so hallmark of the area they reside. We hope you enjoy this cherished group of articles and the people we count as friends who have shared their homes and stories. In this hurried world, home is certainly where the heart is. You can find a preview of the issue below, and then pick up your copy on newsstands or here.

Bold and Bright

Photography by Angie Webb

Blogger, decorator, and color-fanatic Paige Minear brought new life to her classic Georgian-style home with plenty of bold pattern and print.

Southern Romantic

Photography by Mac Jamieson, Styling by Cindy Cooper, Design by Holly Williams

This charming Nashville-area cottage is the perfect mix of contemporary character and beautifully restored history.

Coastal Cottage

Photography by John O’Hagan

These young homeowners bring their neutral coastal cottage to life with personalized statement pieces that change with the tides.

Budget Renovation

Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Yukie McLean

First-time homeowners Mandy and Joel Busby prove that high style doesn’t necessarily come with a high price tag. With a handful of thrifty finds and creative DIYs, this couple masterfully stretched their budget to meet their needs.

Like They Used To

Photography by Stacie Kinney

Inspired by time-honored cotton sheets he slept on as a boy, Mark Yeager and his children created heirloom-style linens from their Alabama cotton farm.

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