If there’s any region in the United States that’s synonymous with autumn, it’s New England—and rightfully so. There’s no experience quite like strolling the history-filled streets of Boston or traversing hills wrapped in technicolor wonders, appreciating views that people have enjoyed since long before the country’s founding. That’s why, for our new Autumn 2025 issue, we made a point of visiting homes in and around this iconic locale, showcasing the spirit unique to this corner of the nation. From a family home in Massachusetts made timeless with personal style and a historic working farm with ties to the Rockefellers to Connecticut-based artisans who honor the processes of the past, the features to come are as rich with stories as they are with the vibrant shades of fall. If you’ve ever savored the season among the vistas of New England, we hope this issue will transport you back to those days—and if you haven’t, we hope it provides you with the unforgettable feeling such an experience inspires. Either way, please enjoy the stories and spaces we’ve curated in this issue of The Cottage Journal. Preview the issue below and pick up your copy today!
The Story of Home
Slow but steady, this Massachusetts family is bringing their dream home to life with storied pieces and personal inspiration
A Harvest Welcome
Celebrate the season’s richness and highlight nature’s palette with layered outdoor vignettes that greet autumn at the doorstep.
The Charm of Churchtown
In the hands of New York–based interior designer Marina Case, a holistic dairy’s guesthouse is thoughtfully styled with elegance and function in mind—a welcome repose for all who visit.
Rustic Roots
Thoughtful details and bespoke décor make a pastoral guest barn in the Northeast a comfortable escape in any season.
At Home with the House Cricket
In the comforting embrace of the American Midwest, Cailan Matthews has turned her hundred-year-old house into the truest home: a place where she and her family can dwell in peace and joy.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
