Here’s a First Look at Our New French Cottage Special Issue!

Here’s a First Look at Our New French Cottage Special Issue!
Photography by Michael Hunter, Interior designs by Minnette Jackson

Cover of French Cottage 2024. There’s a reason so many homeowners call themselves Francophiles—and if you’re among them, then our new special issue is for you! Throughout its pages, you’ll be introduced to homeowners and designers that share an affinity for the elegance of European design and who have translated that spirit into their own homes and creative projects. From an extensive personal collection on display in a historic Texas abode to a functional family cottage that pairs storied antiques with practicality, the featured homes demonstrate the timeless versatility of French style. Preview the issue below and pick up your copy today!

A New Direction

Interior scene of Birmingham, Alabama's, Postmark Antiques store showcasing a vintage dresser with ornate candleholders featuring bird designs, a variety of framed landscape paintings, and decorative plates. A potted plant adds a touch of greenery.
Photography by Jim Bathie, Styling by Sidney Bragiel

When one door closed, this entrepreneur saw it for the opportunity it was: a flourishing antiques business in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama.

Ageless Appeal

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry and built-in appliances including an oven. There is a large kitchen island with a marble waterfall counter and acrylic barstools. A striking sunburst mirror decorates the wall. Soft, natural light illuminates the room.
Photography by Jim Bathie, Interior designs by Debby Shepherd, Styling by Maghan Armstrong

Homeowner and interior designer Debby Shepherd blends timeless French antiques with the unexpected contemporary touches for an artful space that transcends time.

A Softer Approach

Elegant living room decorated in a classic style with a large chandelier, white sofas, and a fireplace, featuring large windows looking out to a green lawn, enhanced by tasteful landscape paintings and floral curtains.
Photography by Brian Bieder, Interior designs by Maggie Griffin

This Georgia family traded in their formal traditional style for a home that blends striking French architecture with contemporary accents, resulting in a sophisticated take on comfort.

Alfresco Affair

A wooden bench styled with a straw hat, book, and a basket with lavender.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Courtni Bodiford

From the effortlessly chic style of Parisian cafés to the elegance of refined châteaux, borrow from the French to elevate your next outdoor gathering.

A Love of Old Things

An elegantly set dining room featuring a rustic wooden table lined with gray chairs, a sideboard adorned with lamps and floral arrangements, and a chandelier, all under natural light coming in through large windows draped with green curtains.
Photography by Michael Hunter, Interior designs by Minnette Jackson

Thoughtful updates turned this 100-year-old home into the perfect place to showcase beloved antiques while raising a family.

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