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 CONTENTS
11 One-of-a-Kind Treasures

15 The Thrill of the Hunt

19 Value of Vintage

25 Coastal Character

33 Eclectic Attraction

45 45 A Spirit of History

57 A Glimpse of the Past

65 Guesthouse with Soul

71 Timeless Kitchen

77 Sweetly Serene

83 Classic Combination

87 Decorating with Transferware

91 Collections with Personality

97 Credits & Resources

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Styling by Sidney Bragiel

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Blending timeless and contemporary décor remains a
popular trend that never fails to elevate personal style.
For this special issue of The Cottage Journal, we travel
the country, sharing creative ways to bring vintage style
into your home and spotlighting interior designers
residence includes even the smallest touches to help
visitors relax and enjoy views of the surrounding property.
An updated kitchen with a copper range hood and
ivy-inspired mosaic tiles is just one area of interest in a
classic Charleston, South Carolina, home restoration in
and homeowners who have created handsome spaces “A Glimpse of the Past” on page 57. This 1880s beauty
with a collected feel. Whether it’s a weekend country was reinvented with the influence of the gardens outside
escape or a chic urban dwelling, filling your home with and the use of details like lattice-pattern wallpaper and
collected antiques and salvaged accessories will make layered seagrass and antique rugs. The cohesive views
your cottage truly unique. from room to room and small-scale furnishings help
Sentimental items are priceless, and for the support an ease and fluidity of the renovated spaces.
homeowner in “A Spirit of History” on page 45, her Whether you’re shopping for the latest pieces to
Texas farmhouse is a weekend destination for the add to your décor or checking out vintage sales online,
family to gather and celebrate memories. Filled with combining timeless and on-trend looks brings a fresh
quilt-topped beds, antique furniture pieces against sense of style to your home that can be endlessly edited
white shiplap walls, and images of farm animals, this and revised. Be inspired with this issue to reconsider
home offers a visit back in time. Similarly, “Guesthouse the home you love in a new and more personal way.
with Soul” on page 65 is a recent build that appears to We hope you enjoy decorating your home with a mix
be more than one hundred years old, and the quaint of past and present!

—The Editors of The Cottage Journal

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“Every day is a renewal, every morning the
daily miracle. This joy you feel is life.”
—Gertrude Stein
 One-of-a-Kind Treasures
See how one resourceful designer made her cottage a trove of unique treasures
by reworking found objects into eye-catching accessories.

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Vintage cottage style is warm and welcoming, often
with an eclectic twist—and precisely the look Trissy
Holladay has achieved in her dwelling. With her eye
for design, she has created cottage treasures from what
many would call junk. Days of “antiquing” in flea
markets, antiques stores, and junk stores from New
York to Florida have provided her with hours of fun
and entertainment.

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 As a result of her travels, Trissy’s back
porch displays a compilation of treasures that
are sure to spark your own creative ideas. For
instance, two large corbels, thought to be
originally from New York, had been in her
mother’s basement for some time when she
decided they would make ideal supports for
a buffet top. A 7-foot piece of iron fencing
became the back, and Trissy ordered a piece
of zinc for the top. With the help of a talented
local craftsman, it all came together to create
a unique buffet.

TEXT BY MAY KNOWLTON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN O’HAGAN

This rusty curved iron piece was found in a box of iron scraps inside
a Connecticut shop. With the addition of a base and lampshade, it
becomes a stunning table lamp. TOP LEFT: A rust-covered mechanical
spring paired with cast-iron gears creates an unexpected centerpiece.
BOTTOM LEFT: A copper scuttle may have once held coal, but today
it’s the perfect ice tub for parties.

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 The Thrill
of the Hunt
More than one hundred years of history make
this iconic kitchen line a collector’s dream.
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H Hannah McClain likely didn’t realize when she came
across vintage Pyrex at a yard sale in 2016 that a new
passion had been sparked. “One of the sets was still in
the box,” she recalls. “The seal hadn’t even been broken
yet.” The encounter planted a seed that, over the last
decades after their creation. Surprisingly, though, the
Pyrex line began not in a kitchen, but in a lab.
In 1908, Corning Glass Works developed a glass
dubbed Nonex, which was formulated to withstand
changes in temperature for use in railroad lanterns
few years, has blossomed into an impressive collection and other industrial settings. But when a Corning
spanning decades of patterns, shades, and shapes. employee brought home a cut-down battery jar to
It’s a sight that’s common in many homes across the his wife in 1915, her experiments using it as a
country, as vintage enthusiasts find themselves drawn casserole dish revealed the glass’s advantages over
to the iconic and colorful pieces that remain functional available bakeware.

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 Corning quickly began manufacturing
kitchenware, and by 1919, more than 4 million
Pyrex kitchenware pieces had been sold. The
shift from clear glassware to opalware came in
1936, and the iconic primary-colored stacking
bowls made their debut in 1945.
Since then, numerous patterns, colors, and
shapes have been introduced to the market—to
the delight of collectors who prefer to tailor their
displays to their personal tastes. And while flea
markets and antiques stores are wonderful places
to start your search, Hannah notes that her best
resource is friends and family. “People kind of
hear that you collect,” she says. “And so, I’ve
gotten a lot of pieces that way, from people who
just look out for you and pass stuff along.”
The price and availability of Pyrex pieces
depend largely on the popularity of the style, with
older items often drawing collectors more than
those produced in the ’70s and ’80s. From cheerful
hues to sweet pinks and blues to earthy tones,
there’s a Pyrex pattern for everyone’s kitchen—so
long as you’re willing to look for it. As Hannah
notes, “You’ve got to love the hunt.”

TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAC JAMIESON
STYLING BY DOROTHY WALTON

Patterns like Gooseberry in pink and white are often highly

coveted, but collector Hannah McClain was fortunate enough
to be gifted a set from a friend. “That was so special,” she says.
“It’s very humbling to receive a gift like that.” In addition to
enlisting the help of friends, Hannah notes that Ànding a Pyrex
group on social media is a good way to locate sales and
swaps. She also suggests picking up loose lids when they pop
up in thrift stores and antiques shops, as you may come across
a matching bowl in the future. “I have a drawer full of vintage
lids that I’ve found along the way,” she says.

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 Value of
VINTAGE
For Alabama shop owner Beth Hubrich,
decorating with vintage finds brings
back sweet memories of home.
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Beth Hubrich has been passionate about
antiques from the time she was a young girl
going to garage sales with her father. And
though the thrill of the hunt was instilled in
her at an early age, it wasn’t until years later
that she found a way to share that passion
with others.
A renovation project to her hundred-year-old
home in Homewood, Alabama, became the
catalyst for both buying and selling her unique
vintage wares. “I would come across these really
amazing finds, and I would just hate leaving
them (even if they didn’t work for me), because
I knew they belonged in somebody’s house,”
Beth says. “It wouldn’t necessarily work for
my house, but in that buying-and-selling
process, I realized that I’ve always loved
antiques and hunting for antique items. So, I
thought maybe I could find things, and people
would love to put them in their homes.” And
in 2017, Beth opened Mary and Wilma, a shop
filled with a beautiful, curated collection of
antique and vintage finds.
Though she admittedly didn’t set out to
open a shop in the process of updating her
home, her passion for unique pieces proved
to be one worth sharing. Mary and Wilma
“My husband is always joking with the children,
‘Don’t get too attached to anything because
you never know if your mother might sell it,’”
shop owner Beth Hubrich says with a laugh.
was named in honor of her maternal and
paternal grandmothers. “Both were amazing
women who I loved very much. They
were extremely different but wonderful,
nonetheless,” Beth says. “Their houses
could not have been more different in the
way they were decorated. The one thing
they both shared was that they always
made people feel welcome and like there
was always room at the table.”
Beth’s flair for nostalgia fuels her love
for unique finds. “When I think about
antiques and vintage pieces, there’s so
much history and memory,” she says.
Part of the beauty in shopping vintage,
she shares, is not only the nostalgic
memories the items may hold, but the fact
that most pieces retain their value. You
can find well-made pieces, like her Drexel
cane-back sofa, that would be inexpensive
to reupholster, “and it becomes more cost
effective than purchasing a new sofa,” she
says. “The quality and uniqueness—I think
there’s value in that. Plus, you’re getting
something that is different from what you
might see in everyone else’s house. There’s
the unique factor!”
Beth’s personal style aesthetic is an
eclectic mix, and it’s exactly what you can When it comes to
shopping vintage,
expect to find at Mary and Wilma. “I love Beth says the sky’s
bamboo and rattan, which is definitely the limit. “There’s
having a moment right now. But I also nothing off limits,”
she says. “Another
love mid-century [modern] and the clean reason I got into this
lines, as well as a great antique,” Beth business is because
I love it all. It allows
says. “It’s really fun when you get to mix me to purchase all
[styles], and I think that’s a great way for kinds of things.”
people to showcase their personal style.”
To find out more about Mary and
Wilma and shop Beth’s curated finds, visit
her on Instagram at @maryandwilma or
online at maryandwilma.com.

TEXT BY KATIE ELLIS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN O’HAGAN
STYLING BY SIDNEY BRAGIEL

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 Coastal Character
After living in a suburban new build for years, this couple took the
plunge and purchased their dream home—a 1920s coastal cottage.
 Without hesitation, homeowner Kim Robinson
shares that her current favorite collection is her
reclaimed windows. Some are salvaged from
her home and hung on the walls throughout
as décor, while others are thrifted pieces from
around the state that she’s found new uses for.

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Nestled on the coastline of Washington’s
Puget Sound and featuring a garden
reminiscent of Eden, Kim Robinson’s
hundred-year-old cottage is hard to miss.
Take a step inside, and you’ll realize that
it’s not just the house itself that’s a treasure.
Kim has had a passion for vintage
finds and antiques for decades now, but it
wasn’t until ten years ago that she and her
husband decided their home should also
proclaim their love for old things. Almost
by chance, the couple happened upon
the 1,600-square-foot cottage in a quaint
community where houses are often passed
down through family generations rather
than sold. But there was plenty of work to
be done. Over the years, the couple and
their trusted contractor have renovated
every square inch of the home, bringing
new life with age-old character every step
of the way.

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 Preserving and restoring the charm
of the home was of utmost importance
to Kim during the renovations. She
sought to showcase the original beauty
of the cottage and bring in new features
in an authentic way. In the living room,
this meant highlighting the exposed
brick hearth that previously held a
wood-burning stove and adding shiplap
and wood planks on the ceiling. The
kitchen features much of the same
dedication, with the inspiration for the
entire space found in the vintage-style
farmhouse sink.
It’s not just the architecture of
the home that speaks to the couple’s
dedication to a time-honored renovation,
though. Kim’s collections of vintage
pieces in every room complement the
age of the home, like the blue hutch in
the kitchen. Her first antique purchased
many years ago, the piece was originally
orange and then black and, most
recently, an aqua blue that echoes the
hues of the water right outside the
windows. The living room features
timeworn knickknacks like baskets
and blankets juxtaposed against a clean
white canvas of slipcovered furniture.

Kim shares that after eight years of

renovations to the 1920s cottage, she
doesn’t imagine any more major remodels
are in their future plans. When the couple
purchased the home, they had to make
nearly a complete overhaul, including
adding insulation and new windows
throughout the house.
Though her style is always in
keeping with the age of her
cottage, Kim takes different
variations on it occasionally,
noting that she’s currently
drawn to more industrial
vibes. Her latest creation:
a pot rack that hangs above
her kitchen island.
 In the primary bedroom, the couple made an innovative choice
when it came to storage. They built a hutch that was original to
the home into the primary bedroom wall, creating a built-in unit
that blends seamlessly in with the space.

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 In fact, Kim’s love for vintage is so immense
that her home eventually couldn’t contain it. Her
solution: move to the garden. “If it can hold a plant
and I love it, it’ll go in the garden,” Kim says of
her antique finds nowadays. Decked in dahlias,
rhododendron, vegetables, herbs, and more, the
garden is truly a labor of love—it was essentially
nonexistent when the couple moved in. A highlight
of the area is the greenhouse, formed in Kim’s
imagination and built by their contractor. And,
of course, it features plenty of vintage touches,
including a stained-glass transom window above
the wooden door.
Unsurprisingly, it’s the garden and the water
beyond that are constant favorites of both Kim
and her husband and their family and friends who
visit. While Kim sits cozily in her office among her
favorite vintage finds collected through the years,
she can look out on the beauty of her garden and
the Puget Sound outside her window and dream of
what’s to come.
For more information, visit shiplapandshells.com.

TEXT BY HANNAH NANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM ROBINSON

Many of her blog followers often think that Kim’s garden

is the backyard of her home, but it’s actually the front.
The entryway of the cottage overlooks the garden and
the Puget Sound.

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The Puget Sound isn’t just a gorgeous view
for the family. They love to play in the water
come summer and boat along the coastline
during the season, stopping by thrift stores
and antiques shops along the way.

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 Eclectic Attraction
This Texas homeowner gives fresh life to a historic cottage charmer.
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As an antiques dealer, an affinity for timeworn treasures
comes with the territory. Owner of Old World Antieks,
one of the largest antiques stores in the country,
Amy Brown has an eye for good design and loves
Fayetteville, Texas, captured Amy’s attention long
before she even stepped inside. “It was always my
favorite house in Fayetteville,” she says. “My friend and
I would drop our kids off for school and go on walks,
giving old pieces—and places—a fresh new life. So, and we’d always stop at this house and say, ‘This house
it was no surprise that this historic 1900s home in is so cute!’”

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 As fate would have it, Amy purchased the home a
few years later and quickly began to incorporate her
classic, vintage-style aesthetic into its design. While
the tiny 1,700-square-foot cottage had great bones,
Amy opted for a clean canvas and painted all of the
multicolored rooms a bright white, noting that the
high ceilings helped to make the small space look
open. “My [last] house was very hardcore salvage. And
as I grow older, things change and styles change,” she
says. “I wanted to keep this house more of the simple
style with white walls and pops of interest here
and there.”

Amy encourages others to incorporate vintage elements

into their home décor. “Don’t be afraid to try decorating
with vintage pieces,” she says. “Vintage is so hot right now,
and there’s so many avenues of selling stuff, so if it doesn’t
work for you or if you get tired of it, there’s different ways
to resell. Right now, on the market, you can make your
money back or even more money.”

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 To help add elements that felt both interesting and
cozy to the blank canvas she created, Amy decorated
with lots of architectural elements. “My style is very
eclectic, and I love architectural pieces. Those are
my favorite things to decorate with,” she says. From
tin ceiling tiles and corbels to antique furnishings
and unique statement lighting throughout, Amy
brought loads of warmth and vintage charm to her
open-concept cottage.
One recurring design element found in Amy’s
two-bedroom home is salvaged pieces from old
churches. “I’ve always loved church stuff; I’ve
always been attracted to it for some reason. And I
have more of a heart for it now as more and more
churches in Europe are losing their congregations
and becoming underfunded and are being torn
down or turned into condos or restaurants,” she
says. “We get a lot of church salvage at our shop,
and while I think it’s sad, I’m glad that we can help
give these pieces a new life.” One of Amy’s favorite
collections is her assortment of Bibles from all
around the world, each book in a different language.

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“I’m so attracted
to big pieces,”
Amy shares. “Big
statement pieces
are what I’m
drawn to—and
you can make
it work even in
small spaces.”
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Amy says her favorite room in the house is the bedroom with
the oversize pocket doors. “They were my favorite part of the
original interior of the house,” she says.
 Amy admits that being a shop
owner and antiques dealer has its
perks—especially when it comes
to decorating. “I don’t get attached
to much of anything. I like owning Evident throughout her
pieces for a little bit and then when home, vintage signage is
one of Amy’s favorite
I’m done with it or something new elements to incorporate
comes in, I’ll just switch it out,” she into her interiors. “Signs are
one of my favorite things to
says. “I’m kind of spoiled in that collect—all different
way, but I always get to play with kinds, from religious to
new pieces.” restaurants,” Amy says. In
the primary bedroom, she
From the charming exterior that used an old building
first captured her attention to the directory as a headboard.
Since the directory was
blank canvas inside where she’s able empty, Amy considered her
to add her eclectic finds, Amy has family as she created her own
filled this Texas cottage with vintage faux businesses, including
her son’s name, Blake, as
pieces from across the globe. “This an attorney-at-law; her
house has character inside and out,” daughter’s middle name,
Rose, as a Áower shop; and
she says. her last name, Brown, as
a construction company,
among others. “Everything
TEXT BY KATIE ELLIS I used, I tried to intertwine
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL HUNTER family elements,” she says.

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 A Spirit of
History
Dubbed “Coyote Crossing” for the
wildlife that wanders the land, this
Texas farmhouse is a tribute to five
generations of family.

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The land that Coyote Crossing sits on has been in
the Thornton family for nearly one hundred
years. So, when designer Margaret Chambers
got the call from her longtime friend Peggy
Thornton asking for her help in designing
the farmhouse, it was clear that family would
play a major role. Built to welcome visiting
kids and grandkids, the weekend home also
provides a place to showcase antiques rendered
priceless through their sentimental value alone.
“She had so many great family pieces that
had a lot of meaning to her,” Margaret says of
Peggy, who had a large file of images and ideas
that she shared with her architect, contractor,
and Margaret. “I really felt like my job was
helping her fill in the holes of her house,” she adds.

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Facing the challenge of making
the large living space feel warm
and cozy, designer Margaret
Chambers suggested the use of
ceiling beams to break up the
broad white ceiling. Durable
upholstery options were chosen,
and two braided Dash & Albert
rugs were sewn together to
create one large enough to Àll
the space. A glass jar on the
hearth holds a bundle of wheat
that was grown on the land the
home is built on.

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 The ladies scoured flea markets and consignment
shops to find pieces to accompany the heirlooms
To help cover the
throughout—like the desk in the living room, span of white
which belonged to both Peggy’s grandmother and shiplap with a pop
mother and which holds her grandparents’ farm of whimsy, Margaret
suggested stretching
records. Among the favorite finds are the French the appliquéd and
workbench behind the sofa and the antique toy embroidered yellow
fabric Peggy had
tractor that sits on top, brought home from a trip purchased at a
to France. factory closeout
The rich patinas and warm woods of the sale across large
frames for a unique
antique pieces stand out against the stark white piece of art.
shiplap on the walls, inspired by the 1930s tenant
house on the property that Peggy’s family used
as a weekend home. “I was trying to replicate the
feeling of the old farmhouse that I dearly loved,”
she says. Margaret notes the bright white back-
ground helps both to keep the attention on the
verdant views outside and to make the artwork and
accessories in the home pop.
 In the kitchen, the shiplap hangs vertically,
and an oversize island separates the work space
from the gathering spaces. A fire screen backs
the range and features animal figures, a nod to
the farm itself, and a set of olive oil jars on the
leathered granite holds cotton stems from the
last crop that was raised on the property.
As Margaret notes that Peggy loves color—
and that the two ladies share a passion for the
handmade—it was a no-brainer that the home
would find vibrant shades in the form of art and
vintage textiles. Roosters created by a Mexican
folk artist sit atop the antique dining table, and
another of the artist’s pieces adorns the buffet
beneath a collection of green Frankoma pottery.
“My collection began with a few pieces that
belonged to my parents,” Peggy says. “They had
been given to them as wedding presents.”

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 Some of the home’s most vivid hues appear
in the bedrooms, from the yellow gingham
chair in the more subdued primary suite to the
vintage quilts that top the spool beds in the
guest rooms. Dash & Albert rugs also contribute
color throughout the design, imitating the
look of handmade while remaining a practical
and cost-effective way of adding personality
atop reclaimed pine floors.

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The bedrooms are packed with family
antiques, including an aunt’s piano
stool paired with a scalloped desk,
Peggy’s mother-in-law’s sewing
table tucked between twin beds,
and a primary bed coverlet crocheted
by her grandmother. The spool bed
in the upstairs primary was once a full
size, but the footboard was split and
added to each side of the headboard
to create a king-size frame.

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A reclaimed turbine
vent found by Peggy
serves as a rustic light
Àxture over the sink in
the laundry room,
adding a touch of
patina to the white-
dominated space.
Aiming to include
elements that were
original to the farm,
the Thorntons lined
the walls of the back
entryway with wooden
boards that made up
the original cattle pens
before they were
replaced with steel.

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Margaret notes that the land has been
a special place to everyone from Peggy’s
grandparents to her grandchildren. “So,
that’s Àve generations that have come
to this land, often to have wonderful
experiences,” she says.

The color spills out onto the porch, a spot

that’s a favorite of both Margaret and Peggy,
who notes, “I like to look out over the lake, the
pasture, and the cattle.” And with her brother’s
house visible in the distance and plenty of seats
available for visiting family, it’s easy to remember
what drove the design.
Margaret notes that, despite the farmhouse
being a new build, the abundance of storied
antiques and handmade treasures give it the
spirit of a historic home, creating a warmth
that isn’t normally present in new structures.
“I think the house does have a soul,” she says,
“even though it’s new.”

TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL HUNTER

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A Glimpse of the Past
A mindful makeover restored timeless beauty to
this cozy South Carolina home.
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 C
Classic charm defines the historic homes
that populate downtown Charleston, South
Carolina, and this Charleston single house
built in 1880 has never been an exception.
But when Lynne and John Rathgeber
purchased it as a secondary home, the fully
furnished interiors were at odds with the
spirit of the iconic architectural style—and
the style preferred by the new homeowners.
“It did not fit their aesthetic at all,” says
designer J.P. Horton, who worked with Beau
Clowney Architects and Morris Construction
to refresh the home’s atmosphere and
highlight its inherent beauty while meeting
the family’s practical needs. Seascape shades
and nature-inspired motifs complement
original hardwood floors and detailed
molding, carrying the beauty of the garden
inside. “Since the garden’s right [outside]
and such a big part of the house, that was kind
of the starting off point for the [interior]
color and the patterns,” J.P. says.
In the foyer, grass cloth wallpaper atop a
turquoise backing plays into the family’s love
of art, allowing them to hang and rehang
paintings without showing nail holes, and
a commercial-grade stair runner introduces
a lattice motif that runs through the house
while taking into account kids and dogs.
In the living room, the lattice pattern
appears on the roman shades, a subtle
touch against the bolder backdrop of a
scenic Schumacher wallpaper that would
have been in style when the house was built.
Antique furniture pairs practically with a
sofa covered in a durable Crypton fabric,
while a pair of vintage wingback chairs that
came with the home sport a fresh covering
of faux mohair in cobalt blue.

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An antique rug is layered on top of seagrass, on
which sit two X benches which can either be
grouped together as a cocktail table or separated
for use as footstools. “Functionality was key,
because these rooms are small, so I wanted things
to be able to move around as they needed to be
used in the room,” designer J.P. Horton says.
The home’s architectural style is such that every room leads
into the next, and while the rooms were originally separated
by doors, J.P. had them removed to create a quasi-open-
concept Áoor plan. “They’re deÀnitely their own rooms, but
you can see from one room to the next,” he says, noting the
importance of carrying colors and motifs throughout.
 The design’s recurring themes are
perhaps most obvious in the dining room,
where the ceiling features a lattice-pattern
wallpaper that, as J.P. notes, “makes the
ceiling appear taller.” Below, an antique
crewelwork tablecloth containing most
of the palette’s shades complements the
Rathgebers’ existing dining set.
While the kitchen would have been
added to the home after it was originally
built, the team managed to match its
spirit to that of the rest of the home while
upping its convenience level. Oversize
marble subway tile in a rich green frames
an ivy-inspired mosaic on the backsplash,
and a copper range hood replaced the
microwave, which was swapped out with
an under-counter model—one of many
“mindful updates” J.P. says they introduced
to the space.

While the renovation

of the laundry room
required the hard-
wood Áoors to be
taken up, J.P. reused
the original boards to
create the countertop
over the washer
and dryer.

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 Upstairs, the redesign benefited from
a previous owner’s decision to close in the
upper level of the porch, though the team
reworked the design for convenience and
comfort in the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Floating cabinets in the bedrooms allow for
extra storage while preserving floor space
for a sleeping pup or a pair of shoes, and a
refresh of the linens introduced the home’s
natural palette to the space.
Despite a few contemporary updates,
the redesign clearly aimed to restore the
more classic charms of the home’s history.
By preserving its integrity and highlighting
original elements, J.P. and the team offered
this beloved home a second shot at its
glory days.

TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA LYNN

Hexagonal tile in the primary bathroom is a

nod to the family’s hobby of keeping bees for
honey at their primary residence, and a vein
of jade green in the granite countertop brings
in the nature-inspired coloration seen throughout
the home.

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As in the living room, the primary bedroom
features an antique rug layered atop
seagrass. “That’s a fun trick if you’ve got
a rug that you really like that doesn’t
necessarily Àt the whole room,” J.P. says.
“By layering it, you can kind of trick
the eye.”
Guesthouse
with Soul
This home away from home brings a passion
for vintage style to the forefront.
A
After living abroad and multiple moves in recent years,
this family wanted to get back to their roots, and they
landed on a 40-acre property in Magnolia, Texas.
When searching for their new home, the family
knew they’d need a guesthouse where friends and relatives
To keep their guests feeling cozy, the homeowners
leaned on Ashley’s design expertise to help retain
the natural charm of the guesthouse while adding
in vintage-inspired style. This included keeping the
whitewashed shiplap walls and ceiling and the stained
could stay when visiting, which is part of what drew hardwood floors that match the main house. “Whoever
them to this property. The main reason, though, is built this home did a great job picking elements
obvious: the land itself. “When you drive up to their to make the home appear that it’s been there for
home, you just say, ‘Wow,’” designer Ashley Moore shares. one hundred years,” Ashley says.

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 Vintage touches appear from the
entryway to the rest of the home, even
in the smallest details. The bench on
the porch is actually an antique church
pew that the homeowners found. The
basket-adorned wall, Ashley’s favorite
feature of the guesthouse, displays a
collection of thrifted and found pieces,
mainly consisting of old offering baskets.
To balance the vintage style of the
space, Ashley layered fresh, contemporary
accents to bring new life to the interior.
Clean lines and a neutral color palette
contrast the intricate detailing in the
architecture and allow the house itself to
shine. She also opted for softer textures
for the more modern elements so the
natural beauty of the wood and vintage
pieces would stand out. Greenery and
plants bring a breath of fresh air and a
pop of color to the entire home.

Although it appears to be a generations-old

cottage nestled in the heart of the woods, this
circa-2000 home is the product of beautiful
architectural design and a gorgeous plot
of land.

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When the homeowners
brought Ashley on board to
design the home, she was
already familiar with the
property because she and
her husband had considered
purchasing the house at an
earlier time. “I already had
ideas in my head of what I
wanted to do,” she says.

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 The guesthouse is quaint, and what it
lacks in square footage, it makes up for in
practicality. The basement area is storage,
where the family keeps tools and equipment.
Each bedroom can sleep multiple guests
thanks to innovative design schemes,
including trundle beds in the bunk room.
Most importantly, the main living area
of the guesthouse is an open-concept
space, allowing for friends and family to
gather without missing out on anything.
Ashley finds herself partial to the charming
breakfast nook right inside the entryway of
the home—the perfect spot to chat and
decompress after a day of traveling.

TEXT BY HANNAH NANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRACE LAIRD

The bathrooms in the home underwent some

of the most extensive renovations, bringing the
spaces up to date and making the most of
the small square footage. In the main bathroom,
however, Ashley kept the sink and the bathtub,
which are both original to the home.
 Timeless
KITCHEN
More than ten years ago, author and food
critic Morgan Murphy revamped his
cottage kitchen, leaving guests wondering
if it was original to the 1930s home.

A
A kitchen renovation was on Morgan
Murphy’s long list of things to do upon
purchasing a home in the neighborhood
where he grew up. But when rats fell out
of the ceiling along with ten thousand or
so acorns, the renovation quickly moved to
number one. “The kitchen looked like the
museum of natural history, but nasty,” says
Morgan. Faced with bright blue paint and
1970s appliances, he proclaimed he wanted
to take the room back to its original 1930s style.
Everything in the kitchen had to be
replaced, including the ceiling joists, but
Morgan didn’t want to change the room’s
dimensions. “This house doesn’t lend itself to
an eat-in open concept,” he says, referring to
today’s popular kitchen designs. He admires
the entertaining style of the 1930s, when
guests remained in the dining or living room
while the cook was in the kitchen. “Besides,”
he says, “I don’t want people watching me
cook. I’m a food critic, not a gourmet chef.”
The room is not large, but it has the perfect
work triangle and, he adds, it’s easy and quick
to clean.
 Morgan spent three months researching
books on cottage kitchens, as well as looking
at old house plans and photos of his actual
home at the tax assessor’s office. He even
went along with a realtor friend to see other
houses built during that period and eventually
came up with what he considered the keys to
a 1930s kitchen.
Heavy use of tile, usually white, is a
predominant feature. He used white tiles for
the backsplash and floor and loves the fact
they wear great, even with kids and dogs in
the house. Countertops were practical, not
decorative. And on either side of the stove
he laid tile that could withstand hot pots. In
other sections, he added a marble countertop
for baking and a butcher’s block for chopping.
He opted for no upper cabinets. Instead,
as a storage alternative, Morgan hung brass
bars to hold utensils as well as his collection
of copper pots and pans.
Windows on two sides of the room
allowed for ample light and fresh air. He
added stained-glass windows across one
wall and above the sink for an added dose of
personality. When creating his stained glass,

“I like things out where I can see them

and use them. I’m a maximalist.”
—Morgan Murphy

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Morgan incorporated a bit of whimsy to
the designs. A discerning eye will spot a
knife, fork, and spoon in the windows by
the table. The stained glass in his grade
school dining hall in England inspired
the windows above the sink, but the Latin
phrases inscribed are not odes to reason
and truth, instead translating to sayings:
“Kiss the Cook,” “If you can’t stand the
heat, get out of the kitchen,” and “Hunger
The kitchen boasts a working rotary-dial phone from the Chicago Old
is our favorite recipe.”
Telephone Company. “Everybody wants to use it,” Morgan says, “but
As much as Morgan loves the kitchen’s children come over and don’t know how to work the buttons.”
details, the Chambers oven is his pride
and joy. He found this special 1953 copper
edition online and got it fully restored.
The Chambers, first made in 1912 and
known for retaining heat, was a cook’s
Cadillac, offering top-of-the-line luxury.
According to Morgan, it has an oven large
enough to cook a 20-pound turkey. The
range comes with its own built-in slow
cooker, a griddle, and a grill. It’s easy to
take apart, clean, and put back together.
To create a sense of a hearth, Morgan ran
tile above the oven to the ceiling, leaving a
built-in, open arched niche for spices and
condiments. A wooden shelf resembling a
mantel hangs above.
“The nicest compliment I get is when
asked if the kitchen is original to the
house,” says Morgan. He admits he doesn’t
like going through a house and being able
to date when it was done, so that’s why he
designed the kitchen to reflect the style
of the 1930s, when this house was built.
“I’ve lived with the kitchen for ten years
now and have never tired of it,” he says. It
seems doubtful he ever will.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM DICKEY

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Sweetly Serene
From pastel hues to floral patterns, this little girl’s
room is decked in vintage charm.
T
The bedroom is arguably the most ideal space to
decorate with romantic style. Soft hues, cozy linens,
and delicate furnishings are both serene and relaxing,
perfect for lulling you to sleep or providing a graceful
awakening each morning. This sentiment rings true
even in children’s spaces.
Homeowner Melissa Sturdivant Smith has a style
that is distinctly French romantic, with a mixture of
old and new throughout. After years of working as
a stylist, Melissa subconsciously created a method
for the mixture of contemporary and antique in her
own home. “Striking the balance of new and old in
a space must be the most difficult to get ‘just right,’”
she explains. “I unknowingly use a 50/50 method.
As I think through the rooms in my home, it seems
if all of the furniture is antique, then most of the
accessories are new, and if all of the furniture is new,
all of the accessories are antique.”
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 The method holds true for her daughter,
Everlee Grace’s, bedroom, which features an
antique bed, desk, and vanity set mingled with
new linens and fresh bouquets of flowers. One
of the prominent contemporary pieces in the
room is the crown canopy Melissa purchased
for her daughter. Even though it’s new, Melissa
had to add her signature stamp to the piece by
applying gold leaf to the crown. “If something
is new, I am notorious for adding gold to it—
anything that will stand still is subject to gold
leafing,” she jokes.
When designing a space in romantic vintage
style, Melissa encourages finding a “soft color
palette, mixed florals, weathered furnishings,
and layered textures.” In her daughter’s
room, Melissa layered wooden thread spools,
antique letters, and gold jewelry boxes around
the space. “When an interior designer says it’s
all about the layers, they are being completely
honest,” she says.
Shopping for antiques is a great place to
find inspiration, Melissa says, noting that it’s
most important to trust your instincts. “I try
to purchase items that are love at first sight,”
she says. “As my collection has grown, I have
realized you will always have space to place
those heart-tugging pieces; when you start
buying just to fill a void, it never stands the
test of time.” The passion she put into the
project has paid off. Every time Everlee Grace
steps foot into her sweet space, she exclaims,
“It’s so beautiful, Momma!” And that is all
Melissa ever wanted.

TEXT BY HANNAH NANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE WELBOURNE STEELE
STYLING BY MELISSA STURDIVANT SMITH
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 Classic
COMBINATION
The perfect pairing of blue and white creates cheerful
surroundings in a home filled with favorite things.

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 T
This homeowner can remember the exact day she fell in love
with all things blue and white. She was living in Des Moines,
Iowa, and feeling homesick for her Southern roots when she
popped in to see a friend for a little cheering up. The home’s
breezy blue-and-white decorating scheme spoke to her own
sense of style, and she was immediately smitten.
She eventually found her way back home to a beautiful
mountaintop cottage in a charming historic area in Alabama.
For many years, the residences along this tree-lined ridge
had served as summer retreats for those wishing to escape the
heat of the city below. Thanks to expansive windows that once
drew cooling breezes, the home’s interiors are open, airy, and
washed in sunlight—the perfect milieu for the homeowner’s
preferred color palette. She chose a soft blue hue for most of
the walls set off by crisp white trim and molding.

The homeowner describes

her style as “traditional with
a touch of the unexpected,”
and that is perfectly illustrated
with this whimsical beaded
silverware chandelier. Carpenter
Michael Millstead built the
doors to the crystal cupboard
in rustic Dutch style.
 Walking through this lovely home is akin to
taking a stroll down memory lane for the gracious
homeowner. Each thoughtfully curated accessory
has a story behind it, whether it’s a family heirloom,
a gift from a dear friend, or just something that
struck her fancy. “I don’t intentionally decorate,”
she says. “I just put things together that I like.” An
eclectic collection could be the recipe for disorder,
but with the blue-and-white theme as a continuous
thread, the result is pure enchantment.
With help from her son, as well as local carpenter
Michael Millstead, she has added many special
touches throughout the house, from inlaid delft
tiles in the butler’s pantry to custom-built shelves
and a quaint screen-door entry in the food pantry.
The “nursery” holds three mismatched white iron
beds—one for each of her granddaughters—while in
another bedroom, a window is framed with a vintage
towel and strands of crystal prisms that “create
myriad rainbows that dance across the room.”
This homeowner began with a simple vision for
her home: to make a cozy, peaceful gathering place
for her family and friends. By mingling her favorite
blue-and-white accessories with sentimental treasures
collected through the years, she’s accomplished
The blue-and-white palette plays out all through the cottage. just that.
For one bedroom, white linens are embroidered in sky-blue
thread. In the kitchen, the bright blue door was acquired
from an auction in England. OPPOSITE: Pretty shelves hold
some of the homeowner’s treasured antique blue-and-white TEXT BY KAREN CALLAWAY
china. She painted white over the chandelier’s original colors. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAC JAMIESON

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Decorating with
Transferware
A household staple since the mid-1700s, transferware
is often relegated to closed cabinets and used only on
special occasions. Bring life back to these treasured
pieces with these simple style ideas.

When Àrst made in Staffordshire, England, in the mid-1700s, transferware

came in mainly Eastern-inspired patterns. Now, you can Ànd a variety,
including chinoiserie, Áoral, and woodland scenes.

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Dust off your red transferware and turn those timeworn pieces into a stylish focal point this season. Artfully arranging a mix
of patterns and pieces in a similar color palette—both in table settings and wall displays—is an easy way to add a pop of
color and visual interest to any room. Blending collections together is a simple way to elevate inexpensive pieces.

TEXT BY HANNAH NANCE PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAC JAMIESON STYLING BY KIM CHISELKO

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 Collections with
PERSONALITY
Style tips for displaying and grouping your unique collections.

G Go beyond the traditional china and silver and

bring your own personality to your collections.
These prized antiques and vintage pieces are so
much more than just décor. They’re your story
on display. Let your collections show an aspect
of yourself—what you love or your family history.
After all, your home should be an expression of
you and your family and the place where you
find joy and sanctuary.
Vintage chairs are useful for more than just a place to sit. Repurpose
them as a side table or even hang them as wall art—a handy way to
display worn chairs that can no longer serve their traditional purpose.
Not only are they beautiful
pieces of décor, but collections
are also stories and conversation
pieces. If you love to travel or
relocate often, collect license
plates of states you’ve visited as
a memento or an ode to time
spent elsewhere. For a family
that enjoys a good game night,
an assortment of vintage bingo
cards or board games can be a
fun showpiece.
Quilts and other blankets are wonderful
heirlooms to pass down, but they often
get stored away and never used. Pull
them out and hang them using a
few rods to make a unique statement
wall hanging.

Have a variety of small

collections? Unpack them
and display them together!
From architectural
remnants to pewter
pieces to antique
typewriters, collections
of all kinds look good
on display. Group them
together on a shelf like
this or intersperse them
throughout your home.

Many collectors focus on a theme TEXT BY HANNAH NANCE

instead of a single item, like in this PHOTOGRAPHY BY
collection of divinity-related art. MAC JAMIESON
 “The future belongs to
those who believe in the
beauty of their dreams.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt
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One-of-a-Kind Treasures Page 64—Walls painted Woodlawn Duralee

Pages 11–14—Interior designs by Trissy Blue by Benjamin Moore. Headboard robertallendesign.com, 800-333-3777
Holladay. and nightstands from Phillips Scott. Ellie Proctor Antiques
Table lamp from Ralph Lauren Home. facebook.com/ellieproctorantiques
Value of Vintage Eric Ross Interiors
Pages 19–24—Featured shop, Mary Guesthouse with Soul ericrossinteriors.com, 615-472-8236
and Wilma in Homewood, Alabama. Pages 65–70—Interior designs by Ashley Fine Rugs of Charleston
Moore, Moore House Interiors. Ànerugsofcharleston.com, 843-577-3386
Coastal Character Page 65—Front porch lights from Frames Unlimited
Pages 25–32—Interior designs by Kim Pottery Barn. framesunlimited.com, 616-452-8737
Robinson, Shiplap and Shells. Pages 66–68—Dining chairs from Target. Glidden
Page 27—Kitchen hutch painted Pitter Farmhouse table from Target. glidden.com, 800-454-3336
Patter by Glidden. Pendant lights from Page 68—Sofa from Pottery Barn. Rug Good Directions
Barn Light Electric Company. from World Market. gooddirections.com
Page 30—Mirror from Decor Steals. Page 69—Bed frame from Wayfair. Highland House
Page 31—Mermaid weather vane Bedding from Target. highlandhousefurniture.com,
from Good Directions. Chandelier from Page 70—Botanical prints from 828-326-8220
Pottery Barn. OldArtPrintables on Etsy. Bath mat J & L Vincent Construction LLC
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from Old World Antieks. Pages 91–94—Featured shop, Lee Jofa
T. Nesbitt & Co. in Franklin, Tennessee. kravet.com, 800-645-9068
A Spirit of History Mary and Wilma
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J & L Vincent Construction LLC. Interior CREDITS Melcer Tile
designs by Margaret Chambers, melcertile.com, 843-744-5345
Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc. Pages 1, 9–10, and Back Cover— Moluf’s
Rugs from Dash & Albert. Photography by Evin Krehbiel. Interior molufs.com
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Howell-Sickles. Hammered tin dresser Page 7—Left photography by Grace moorehouseinteriors.com
from Dallas Market Center. Laird. Interior designs by Ashley Morris Construction
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Beau Clowney Architects. Renovations Phillips Scott
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by J.P. Horton, J.P. Horton Interior Design. Pottery Barn
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& Son. Walls painted Woodlawn Blue antiquedraperyrod.com, Ralph Lauren Home
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fabrics by Thibaut. Chairs from Ballard Antiques of South Windermere Schumacher
Designs. instagram.com/antiquessouthwinder fschumacher.com, 800-523-1200
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Jofa. Antique console table from Ballard Designs shiplapandshells.com
Terrace Oaks Antiques. Grass cloth ballarddesigns.com, 800-536-7551 Target
wallpaper by Thibaut. Barn Light Electric Company target.com
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Sheer roman shades by Thibaut. Sofa Benjamin Moore Thibaut
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Sofa fabric by Duralee. Side tables Brunschwig & Fils T. Nesbitt & Co.
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Blue by Benjamin Moore. Range hood 828-322-9464 Wayfair
by CopperSmith. Tile by Melcer Tile. Cole & Son wayfair.com
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Green by Benjamin Moore. Futon worldcoppersmith.com, 888-431-4677
slipcover fabric by Quadrille. Pillow Dallas Market Center
fabric and trim by Brunschwig & Fils. dallasmarketcenter.com, 214-655-6100
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Son. (Primary Bath) Tile by Melcer Tile. annieselke.com, 877-586-4771
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