
Before the holiday hustle begins, sit down and enjoy the pages of The Cottage Journal‘s Holiday Cottage special issue—our gift to you in this season of peace and joy.
The pages are filled with ideas to make your home a holiday haven, from the front door to the back and all the spaces in between. May the stories inspire you to create a merry and bright home this year. Preview the issue below and pick up your copy today!
All Dressed Up
Decking your doors—and windows and lampposts—with glorious holiday finery sends a distinctively personal greeting to all who pass by. Embellish basic wreaths and garlands with materials that reflect your own sense of style.
Fresh Tidings
When it comes to decorating a lake house for the holidays, nature knows best! Lush greenery, fresh berries, and a stunning woodland-inspired tree create a wonderfully festive setting for wintertime family getaways.
Keeping It Real
A mix of natural elements and cherished mementos from holidays past fill this cottage with Yuletide cheer.
All the Trimmings
When this family decks their halls, they pull out all the stops!
Natural Elegance
For this homeowner, decorating for Christmas is all about striking a balance between holiday cheer and the natural charm of the house. A few subtle hints of merriment intertwined in the lovely cottage bring true happiness.



![Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures “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)




