The Making of Vaughan House’s Enchanted Cottage
You perhaps know by now that the ever-expanding and astonishingly enchanted Vaughan House, where this cover feature is set, is located near Lynchburg, Virginia,...
Charms for the Cottage Life
Art by Thistlemoon
Autumn brings crisp temperatures to invigorate and inspire your suddenly homebody self. While you’re hunkering down and cozying up for the season,...
Beneath a Twilight Gleaming: Playing With The Fairies
When we were young, we didn’t think twice about expressing our own unique creativity, completely free from self-criticism or fear of the judgement of...
As Autumn Turns
The turning of the seasons is always an ideal time for a home refresher. This can be something as simple as adding a few...
Beauty in the Darkness: A Magical Autumn Tablescape
Many of us have at one point experienced a personal dark night of the soul, a time when everything seemed bleak and shadowy, without...
Flora & Fauna Decor
From baroque to biophilia and every period in between, interior designers have been influenced by the pull of nature to create spectacular—and soothing—indoor environments...
Bringing The Outdoors In
Living in the forest, in the mountains, or along the beach is a beautiful way to connect with the sights and sounds of nature.
But...
Making Candle Scents Last
Some fragrances last longer than others, and it depends on the type of fragrance that you choose.
For example, fruity, citrusy scents are light and...
Book Decor
Books bring a special beauty all their own. For me, a pile of art or design books neatly stacked on a glass tabletop can...
Ideas for Organizing Your Books
When I moved to a new house, the movers told me they had never seen anyone with so many boxes of books.
So be it....






































