Holly Seng

Nov 26, 2024 | thecottagejournal.com | Holly Seng

Text by Elizabeth CzapskiOn a 2018 visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Colleen Waguespack found inspiration in the sashes worn on papal vestments in the Heavenly Bodies exhibit, which led the interior designer and founder of Fig & Dove to create the company’s best-selling wreath sash as a crisp alternative to burdensome bows. “I developed the wreath sash as a classic way to finish a wreath and add a touch of personalization to your front door,” she says.

Nov 21, 2024 | thecottagejournal.com | Holly Seng

Text by Holly SengTour enchanting estates decked to the nines and enjoy luxurious accommodations at the Hotel du Pont for a sophisticated escape in Wilmington, Delaware. Nestled in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, the Hotel du Pont captures the allure of times gone by with its stunning architectural details teeming with old-world elegance, only enhanced by the festive finery signaling the long-anticipated arrival of the holiday season.

Nov 19, 2024 | thecottagejournal.com | Holly Seng

At the holidays, there’s nothing more inviting than a country cottage or a farmhouse strung with lights, windows glowing as the snow begins to fall and the fire roars within. Our Country Cottage Christmas special issue celebrates the beauty of a bucolic life and the enchantment it brings come Christmastime. From a farm home adorned with foraged juniper and mistletoe to a log cabin that marries rich wood tones with the colors of Christmas, you’ll find no shortage of rustic holiday charm.

Nov 14, 2024 | thecottagejournal.com | Holly Seng

Text by Holly SengA fixer-upper wasn’t exactly what Jenny and David Brooks had in mind when searching for a home in the Lexington, Kentucky, area. However, when an older residence in a highly sought-after neighborhood offered an expansive yard and was conveniently located near their children’s schools and a golf course, Jenny was more than up for the creative challenge. “I saw all the potential in the world,” she recalls.

Nov 7, 2024 | thecottagejournal.com | Holly Seng

Text by Kara MautzNatural textures blend with soft pastels, creating a sophisticated yet lively holiday atmosphere that feels both festive and intimate. Ornaments from Christopher Radko, christopherradko.com or 800-717-2356. Tree skirt from Laura Park Designs, lauraparkdesigns.com or 980-237-3017. Tinsel from Shishi, shop.shishi.ee. Tree from Balsam Hill, balsamhill.com. Houses, wreath, and trees from Bethany Lowe Designs, bethanylowedesigns.com or 800-944-6213.