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 CONTENTS
11 Transferware Treasures

15 Bound in Beauty

19 New Life for Old Linens

25 A Love for Layering

35 Perfectly Personal
35 45 Rediscovering a Passion

57 Making Their Mark

69 69 Storied Style

79 Traditional Eclectic

87 Rooted in History

93 Teatime Tranquility

97 Credits & Resources

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 The Story of Home
T There’s no better issue to begin my journey as The Cottage Journal’s editor than
my personal favorite, Vintage Cottage. I’ve always believed that homes tell the
story of the people who inhabit them, and that’s especially true of homes filled
with beloved heirlooms and collected treasures. Storied style is something I value
in my own home, which is why it brings me joy to share this curated selection
of cottages showcasing the unique charm only vintage décor can provide. From
a designer’s Nashville, Tennessee, abode and a Southern cottage dripping with
family sentiment to a garden influenced by the history of the land, each project
was selected in the hope of inspiring and encouraging you to embrace the beauty
of the past. As you enjoy the pages that follow, I hope you find new ways to tell
your family’s story in every room of your home.

Editor, The Cottage Journal

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“Your home should tell the story of who you
are and be a collection of what you love.”
—Nate Berkus
Transferware Treasures
Bring a little history to the table with these decorative delights.
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For much of history, the time-consuming process
of hand-painting beautiful dishware ensured these
patterned pieces were available only to the highest
classes of society. But in the mid-1700s, a new
process emerged using copper plates and paper to
transfer intricate, color-rich designs quickly and
cheaply—and the world of vibrant tableware was
opened to the masses.
As the trend extended into the 1800s and
beyond, companies like Spode, Johnson Brothers,
and Wedgwood became household names, and
designers quickly branched out from the favored
chinoiserie styles to create everything from florals
and landscapes to famous landmarks. Similarly, the
popular cobalt blues were joined by browns, greens,
reds, and even the occasional black, decorating not
only dishes but also serveware, pitchers, and more.
Today, transferware holds the hearts of collectors
worldwide, and though many enthusiasts focus on
rare and valuable finds, there’s something to be said
for amassing a collection of pieces that brings joy
and beauty into your home. With a delightful range
of colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes to choose from,
there’s something for every style—and the collecting
possibilities are vast.
 Whether your preference lies with seeking out the transferring paper) and information gleaned from
pieces of a particular colorway, collecting a specific the backstamp. Additionally, keeping a keen eye out for
pattern, or building a display of pitchers or teacups, the flaws like chips and crazing can help keep your collection
hunt is half the fun. Vintage transferware populates the more valuable.
shelves of antiques stores and secondhand shops, but if Once you’ve got a few pieces under your belt, it’s
you’re looking for something in particular, turning to time to show them off—whether by adorning a bare
online venues such as Etsy and Replacements, Ltd. can wall, arranging a few floral displays, or filling an
help narrow down the search. heirloom hutch. Regardless of how you choose to
While more modern techniques have replaced true enjoy these timeworn treasures, it’s the endless
transferware, you can identify the real thing via clues possibilities transferware offers that makes it perfect
like subtle lines in the pattern (indicative of folds in for collectors worldwide.

TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BATHIE STYLING BY MARY BETH JONES

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 Bound in
BEAUTY
Discover the versatility of antique
books and ways to style them around
your cottage—both inside and out.
NEW HEIGHTS
Whether by nestling them beneath a
glass cloche or turning them to display
their aged pages, get creative when
it comes to presenting antique books
in stacks.

PERFECT PAIRINGS
The best displays combine a mix of textures, sizes,
and colors. Try styling your timeworn tomes with
other charming accents such as boxes, tureens,
and bobbins.

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 IN THE GARDEN
Don’t limit these collectibles to your indoor spaces.
Instead, bring them outdoors to warm up areas
such as a greenhouse, where layers of comfortable
furnishings and thoughtful touches lend an air
of coziness.

MIX IT UP
Long shelves in built-ins can be difÝcult to style.
However, by alternating vertical and horizontal
placement of your books, you can create separate
vignettes within the larger styled moment. Emphasize
visual interest by topping off a few with blue-and-white
china that provides showstopping contrast.

MANTEL MOMENT
Make the most of your room’s focal
point by creating a captivating
display that blends an array of
books with beautiful blooms, oil
paintings, and heartfelt heirlooms.

TEXT BY HOLLY SENG

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COLOR CRAZE
While antique books are available in
a plethora of hues, opt for rich reds to
bring an unexpected touch to painted
built-ins or turn to deep caramel browns
that radiate warmth.
New Life for Old Linens
Find inspiration for repurposing heirloom linens from experts who built careers
around their passion for using these vintage pieces in imaginative ways.

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A Admirers of antique charm love to pass down beautiful
things from generation to generation, and linens have
long been beloved keepsakes that carry on through
family lines. But over time, these dainty accoutrements
can get stained, damaged, and separated from full
from Italy. Everything about them, from appearance to
scent, entranced her and inspired her business.
“My imagination goes wild when I see a stack of
lovely antique linens,” Lois says. “I have accumulated
so many odd and damaged pieces over the years that
sets, leaving recipients wondering if they’re worth have been repurposed into wonderful items.”
the storage space. We caught up with two expert Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Lois has sold
linen aficionados for advice on how to make use of fine vintage linens and accessories at antiques and garden
these pretties with just a little elbow grease and some shows since 1985, offering products such as her signature
creative spirit. lavender pillows made from napkins and damask, bridal
For Lois Lamb, owner of Vintage Linens by Lois, lingerie bags fashioned with filet lace tablecloths, envelope
her love affair with textiles had a serendipitous start. shams that were once show towels, place mats turned
Each week, Lois’s parents took her and her siblings fingertip towels, and much more.
on excursions to peruse flea markets—a tradition that “When my customers see the items at shows, they
continued into her adult years. During one of these frequently donate their unwanted linens and laces so I can
outings, she purchased an antique cedar chest and later repurpose them,” Lois says. “It gives them great satisfaction
found it was brimming with sheets and pillowcases to know the linens are being loved and used again.”

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 Through the years, Lois has noticed a
special affinity in the South for her work.
“Southern families treasure and appreciate
the formality of antique linens and pass this
down to each generation,” she says. “Many
of my customers are younger Southern
ladies who have been taught the tradition of
using these treasures and continue to add to
their collections. Southern brides love using
antique tablecloths at their weddings and
give antique hankies to their moms, grandmas,
and bridesmaids as favors.”
These time-honored regional customs
created a market that allowed Shelly Heath,
a retired middle school teacher, to start
Southern Vintage Table. Based in Hillsborough,
North Carolina, her company rents out
antique tableware—including napkins, doilies,
and tablecloths—for weddings and other events.
“We specialize in mixing and matching patterns,
colors, and styles for our clients,” Shelly says,
a practice she recommends applying to your
own home entertaining.
“As far as not having enough matching
napkins, no worries,” she says. “Don’t be afraid
to mix them up for your guests. Use several
different patterns.” Lois echoes this sentiment,
saying she frequently uses a distinct variety of
linens at each place setting—from place mats
to napkins to wine coasters. “It makes for a
wonderful conversation piece, as everyone
loves to see all the different settings,” she says.
Both women agree that you should cherish
heirloom linens for their aged appearance and
storied imperfections, not in spite of them.
“Embrace the history of the vintage linen,”
Shelly says. “Little tears or holes need not be
fixed—they represent a loved item.”

TEXT BY ELIZABETH CZAPSKI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCY BLACK SIMPSON
CREATIVE IDEAS FOR INCORPORATING LINENS
PUT THEM ON DISPLAY
“Vintage kitchen tablecloths are too beautiful to keep in the linen closet,” Shelly says. “Fold and place
several in a basket or bin to create a pretty display.” You can also showcase napkins and doilies in a
small basket, draping them artfully over the sides. Offer particularly striking handkerchiefs and petite
doilies pride of place in a frame.

DECORATE WITH THEM

Lois uses sheets and runners to craft fancy valances. “A table runner can be doubled over on a rod and
used on a bathroom window,” she says. “I use dental Þoss to create a scalloped effect. It’s very strong
and blends into the linen.” She has also turned lace and damask tablecloths into shower curtains. “Just
run a simple hem at the top to go over the metal rod,” she says.

USE THEM IN ENTERTAINING

Shelly likes to fashion an eye-catching table runner by streaming doilies down its center. “They can
either be placed on top of each other or lightly stitched together,” she says. If you don’t have a full set
of matching napkins, set your table with several across a spectrum of the same hue and style them to
accentuate their distinctive characteristics. “Roll up vintage napkins in different shades of white, cream,
and off-white so the unique feature is exposed,” she says of a classic example. “Use ribbon, twine, or
lace to tie them up.”

PUT THEM TO PRACTICAL USE

Produce a fragrant air freshener by Ýlling a hankie with lavender buds and securing the bundle with a
ribbon. “I place these in my drawers and always have one in my suitcase to give my hotel room the lovely
aroma,” Lois says. She also uses antique pillowcases, Ýlled with a handful of lavender, to line dresser
drawers and protect their contents from direct contact with wood. For both a functional and decorative
touch, line the shelves in cupboards with lace runners and let the edges hang over about 1 inch.

PASS THEM DOWN

Lois recommends starting a hope chest of Ýne linens for children. She makes many mementos for childhood
milestones, such as tooth fairy pillows, Ýrst haircut bags, baby bonnets from vintage petticoats, and
christening dresses from lace tablecloths. It’s never too early to foster an appreciation for sentimental
linens among the next generation.

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 A Love for G
Given her husband, Jamie’s, career in the military,
SJ Johnson is no stranger to moving or working around
strict design limitations to transform the all-white
interiors of installation homes into warm and welcoming
environments bursting with personality. Step inside their

Layering Ohio townhouse and you’ll find yourself surrounded

by aged accents and exquisite treasures.
It was during the couple’s five-year stint in Germany
With limited space to work with and an that her affinity for vintage pieces was born. “We’d
been [in Germany] for a couple of weeks, and that’s
ever-growing collection of vintage finds, this when I discovered this world of flea markets,” SJ recalls.
Ohio homeowner is up for the creative challenge. “I just loved the vintage European and old-world
styles, so I started collecting books, baskets, and many
different types of things.”

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 One of her favorite items to collect are
floral oil paintings—many of which are on
display in her living room. From gallery
walls to shelves brimming with storied finds,
SJ utilizes a layered approach ensuring she
can give each of her prized possessions
prominence as she makes the most of every
available space. By keeping the upholstered
furnishings primarily neutral, she is able to
seamlessly shift the room’s décor to fit the
season. A weathered mantel grounds the space
and highlights an artfully arranged vignette.
The dining room lies just across the
living space and showcases Jamie’s talent for
carpentry. Nestled under the window, a bed
frame was given a new lease on life upon
being fashioned into a bench. He also added
a hutch to the sideboard on the adjacent
wall. SJ uses the piece to style everything
from terra-cotta pots and breadboards to
vintage books.
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SJ has been sharing her afÝnity for
decorating with both new and
vintage pieces on her Instagram,
@cozyvintagelife, since 2020. “I was
home a lot—more than I’ve ever
been,” she says. The social media
platform allowed her to showcase
her creativity and introduced her
to an entire virtual community
committed to creating beautiful
spaces in their homes.
 SJ’s ingenuity shines in the compact kitchen, where
a floral peel-and-stick wallpaper excites the eye as it
infuses the space with her favorite color: green. As the
Johnsons are coffee aficionados, constructing a beverage
bar was a must—and the extra space for storing SJ’s
breadboards and ironstone pieces serves as an added
bonus. Collected copper pieces lend warmth while
fresh blooms set a delightful tone as they echo the
wallpaper’s motif.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom deviates from the
layers that fill the rest of the home. “It’s probably the
simplest room in the home, where I try to keep things
minimal—as much as I can be a minimalist,” says SJ.
Antique side tables flank a previously tufted headboard
the couple refreshed with wood boards SJ painted
white to give the bed a more cottagey feel. Jamie built
the shelf above the bed that holds SJ’s first floral oil
painting. Green floral wallpaper makes a reappearance,
resulting in a cozy and comfortable retreat.

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 A secondary bedroom doubles as a
spot for overnight guests and SJ’s craft
room, where she paints furniture and
fashions wreaths. Serving as a headboard
for the daybed is a footboard she scored
at a flea market. Overhead shelving
shows off her other flea market finds, and
the hand-painted vintage sign was one of
SJ’s creative projects.
Surrounding herself with what she loves
most is SJ’s secret to creating a stylish
design no matter the size. And, with the
help of layering, she’s able to see years’
worth of carefully curated pieces that
bring her joy and make her home feel
cozy. “Layering keeps everything in front
of you,” she says. “I’m never afraid of
collecting because my space is small. Life
changes all of the time, and I don’t want
to wait. If you love something, you get it.”
For more information, visit
@cozyvintagelife on Instagram.

TEXT BY HOLLY SENG

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SJ JOHNSON

Featuring the same layered approach as is

seen in the indoor spaces, the petite patio
is a favorite spot for the Johnsons come
summertime. A Ýrepit ensures they can enjoy
the space well into fall. The plethora of potted
plants allows SJ to pursue her passion for
planting through container gardening.

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 Perfectly
PERSONAL
This designer’s home is an expert marriage
of comforting charm and luxurious style.
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Interior designer Minnette Jackson describes
her design aesthetic as “classic with a twist”—
and one look at her family’s home in Nashville,
Tennessee, backs that up. “We moved into
this house in our late twenties after living in
New York City,” she says, noting that she and
her husband had plenty of pieces to incorporate
into their new home. “We are lucky to have
inherited several nice pieces from both of our
families, and I am always collecting things I
find pretty or interesting.”
The house became the perfect place to show
off their collected treasures, and Minnette’s
trained eye was exactly what was needed to
pull everything together into a home that’s
equal parts elegance and comfort. That balance
is perfectly embodied in the living room, which
needed to serve both as a space for entertaining
and a cozy spot for the family to hang out.
“I craved a color that was rich but not
overwhelming, and I found it in this dark
glossy green,” Minnette says. “During the day,
when the light comes in at the right time, the
room glows with life; at night it is a cozy spot
where light dances quietly off the walls.” Ivory
upholstery and rich wood furniture offset what
Minnette refers to as the “luxe factor of the
walls” while fabric protectant and performance
fabrics keep the space suitable for everyday
use, and finishing details make the design truly
special. Floor lamps found at a Parisian flea
market and a pair of vintage mirrors contribute
to the room’s symmetry while adding character
and history.

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The lush shade of the living room
walls is further warmed by an antique
French chest, above which hangs a
pair of framed intaglios. Nearby, a
carved wooden scultpure catches
the light in a way that shows off a
visually arresting silhouette.

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 While the kitchen wasn’t renovated after
the move-in, Minnette notes that there was a
significant need for a facelift, as the cabinets
featured a textured adobe orange. Now, the
serene shade of blue she selected complements
a marble backsplash and dark countertops that
provide a grounding element to the airy palette.
“I removed an overly carved piece above
the sink and replaced it with a simple arch,
removed a kitchen desk and replaced it with
a standard-height cabinet for more storage,
painted everything, and put in new hardware
and a new backsplash,” Minnette says.
Because the Jacksons enjoy entertaining, the
dining room features a table that accommodates
eight vintage-style chairs in a soft blue. “Our
dining room has one wall of floor-to-ceiling
windows, and in the summer and fall it makes
for a beautiful backdrop for dining as it looks
out onto our patio,” Minnette says. Her favorite
piece in the room, the mirror over the buffet,
was picked up at a flea market during a birthday
trip to Paris, and Minnette mixed and matched
the lighting, pairing a contemporary chandelier
with vintage sconces.

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The modern chandelier from Visual Comfort
is the crowning jewel on a dining room that
thrives on vintage style. The gold Ýnish of its
elegant curving arms perfectly echoes the
frame of Minnette’s beloved mirror.
 TOP LEFT: Elegantly eclectic, this corner of the primary bedroom showcases a number of antique styles
and Ýnishes—from rich wood stain to animal print—all of which come together in a uniquely charming
moment. BELOW: The guest room pops with print on print. “I wanted to experiment in doing a room in
an all-over pattern,” says Minnette, who selected a classic blue-and-white combo in an updated stripe.
“The shot of apple green really brings it to life.”

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 When the entertaining is over, the primary bedroom vintage alabaster lamps, lend the space aged character.
serves as a welcoming escape from all the excitement. Assembled with a keen eye and a careful hand, the
“A combination of watery blues, luxe bedding, and only many treasured and collected pieces in the Jacksons’
the smallest amount of soft pattern creates a place we Nashville home come together in an understated
love to sink into at the end of the day,” Minnette says. elegance that makes relaxing at home feel luxurious. “Most
In place of prints, subtle texture in elements such as the rooms have gone through numerous transformations,
silk window treatments and nightstands inject layered and now our home is in a place that reflects our interests
warmth to balance the airy ambience, and the new and my penchant for interiors that are both elegant and
herringbone wood floors bear a custom stain that livable,” Minnette says. Add to that a healthy dose of
further contributes to that warmth. Personal touches, storied style, and this personalized space is the perfect
such as a rug purchased on a trip to Turkey and a pair of recipe for a relaxing haven of a home.

TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY GLENN STYLING BY BUFFY HARGETT

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Rediscovering a Passion
A lifelong interest in home décor blossomed into something beautiful when
this homeowner began decorating her new-build cottage.

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Prior to moving into her current home,
Mary Lee Braswell would have struggled
to define her decorating style. An admitted
follower of design trends, it wasn’t until she
found herself spending more time on social
media during 2020 that the world of antiques
was opened to her. “I feel like I’ve always
been interested in them,” says Mary Lee,
who not only fills her cottage with timeworn
finds but also sells them through her online
business, White Elephant Refined. “It was
just the time everything lined up.”
While Mary Lee doesn’t have a professional
background in decorating, her interest in it
goes back to childhood, and the state of her
home now shows off her eye for the work.
Upon entrance, the formal living space
showcases a set of vivid blue wingback chairs
that, while new, demonstrate the charm of
marrying classic elements with contemporary
flair. Nearby, a selection of antique oil paintings
surrounds a piece she inherited when her
parents downsized. “It hung in the house
that I grew up in…so, I knew I wanted to use
it somewhere,” she says.

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 While the home’s open floor plan doesn’t leave
much wall space in the kitchen, Mary Lee made
the most of what she had, repurposing a bookcase
that’s been in the family for years as a china cabinet
that shows off both collected vintage pieces and the
family’s everyday dishes. “I love flow blue,” Mary Lee
notes, and she scoured online auction sites to create
the wall display that makes the spot really shine.
Not far away, the breakfast nook holds one of
the home’s most sentimental details. After watching
her grandmother work on needlepoint roses for
her chair’s cushions as a child, Mary Lee inherited
those very chairs, and the stitched designs were
later transplanted onto a more practical dining
set. “She influenced me so much in loving pretty
things, and I feel like she was probably a lot of my
inspiration for liking antiques,” Mary Lee says,
noting that she thinks of her grandmother every
time she looks at the hand-stitched florals. “That’s
a really special thing to have.”

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 The feminine motifs of the living and dining
spaces give way to a vibrant mid-century-inspired
aesthetic in the upstairs den, where block prints join
geometric patterns and rattan chairs offset a vintage
brass-and-glass coffee table. Echoing the gallery walls
downstairs, this collection of prints and paintings
lacks the uniformity of its floral counterparts—but it
more than makes up for it in eclectic appeal. “That
was probably nine months to a year of collecting
different pictures,” Mary Lee says.

While browsing social media during the 2020 pandemic,

Mary Lee Braswell discovered the world of online
antiques selling and decided to try her hand at it.
What started as a local business quickly expanded,
and White Elephant ReÝned is now a source for
vintage enthusiasts nationwide. For more information,
visit @whiteelephantreÝned on Instagram.

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Mary Lee’s husband, Charlie, built the
shelves that now back the upstairs
dining space, which largely serves as
a workspace for Mary Lee. Topping
off a collection of vintage knicknacks
and artwork, books in every shade of
blue create a strikingly colorful moment.
 Once Charlie’s grandather’s desk, the nightstand in the primary
bedroom now sports a patterned skirt that adds interest while
providing a spot to stash clutter. BELOW: The guest bedroom
takes a sharp turn from the homeowners’ more traditional
space, showing off a vibrant charm in the form of a Þoral
painting and a collection of vintage needlework.

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 While Mary Lee’s days are largely spent working at an estate sale, Mary Lee displays precious heirlooms
at the dining table nearby, which is backed by built-ins like Charlie’s grandfather’s desk turned nightstand
that her husband, Charlie, created, the couple spend and a Victorian milk glass glove box that came to the
their nights in a bedroom that leans more traditional in United States with her great-great-grandparents.
style. That influence was built off a four-poster bed that Despite her relatively recent foray into treasure
was one of the Braswells’ earliest purchases as newlyweds. hunting, Mary Lee has quickly carved out her own
“I still love it, so that’s why I wanted to stick with a niche in the world of vintage charm. “I love making
traditional look,” says Mary Lee, who got the help of a my house into a place for family and guests to come
local decorator to select fabrics and other details. and enjoy,” she says—and, while she says there’s more
Alongside more recent finds, such as an antique work to be done, these days, she has a clear vision for
cricket table from England and a figurine lamp found her home and her future.

TEXT BY BETHANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BATHIE STYLING BY MAGHAN ARMSTRONG

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Making Their Mark
With a farmhouse that boasts more than 200 years of history,
this Boston, Massachusetts-based interior designer sprinkles in
her family’s style while honoring the home’s origin.
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Built in 1814 and listed with the National
Register of Historic Places, it’s no surprise
that interior designer Whitney Talsma’s
Federal-style farmhouse offers a rich, storied
past. However, what drew the founder of
Oliver James Interiors and her husband, Jon,
to this particular historic abode was its cheerful
ambience and a layout fit for modern living.
“It’s not super choppy, but it still has its
rooms where we can have our own spaces,”
Whitney notes, emphasizing the structure’s
good bones and overall flow. Situated on two
acres in their MetroWest Boston neighborhood,
the property also provides ample gardens as
well as open land for the couple’s two kids,
Theo and Willow, to run.
When it came to making the home their
own, Whitney’s vision involved imparting a
fresh and personal feel that illustrates their
love for travel, color, and nature without
sacrificing the home’s existing character. The
result is a cozy cottage style layered with
natural elements, florals, and a careful balance
of feminine, romantic touches with more
masculine elements. “A lot of people—potential
leads and clients—have said that my style has
a Nancy Meyers feel to it,” she says.

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 The family room exudes that delightful blend
of relaxed sophistication. Local legend has it that
the room is actually an old Vermont barn that was
attached to the home later on. When the Talsmas
first set eyes on the space, it was dark and unpainted,
having gone unused. With its Southern exposure and
surrounding lush garden views, Whitney noticed
potential to create a bright retreat by capitalizing
on the abundance of windows and painting the walls
and ceiling Benjamin Moore’s White Dove. The
original beams highlight the vaulted ceiling as they
radiate warmth.
A plethora of drapes lend breezy elegance while
also providing temperature control in the warmer
months. Woven baskets, beautiful blooms, and a
live olive tree infuse natural touches as upholstered
furnishings soften the more angular surfaces and
lines present in the surrounding scene. Incorporating
vintage pieces—such as the hand-painted Dutch-style
trunk sitting underneath the frame TV—is a large part
of Whitney’s design and seen throughout her home.

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Jon’s ofÝce juxtaposes old and new as a
modern light Ýxture strikes a balance with
antique board games utilized as art—both on
the wall and nestled among the shelves of the
painted built-ins. OPPOSITE: When designing
the stairwell, Whitney played off the whimsical
nature of the trellis-patterned wallpaper installed
by a previous homeowner. Bright artwork in
various shapes and sizes makes for a gallery
wall that lends grandmillennial appeal. The blue
dresser has traveled with Whitney since high
school and is a piece she has loved reworking
into each of the places she’s called home.
 In the kitchen, Whitney added beaded board to the for the Talsmas’ collection of cookbooks. “We love
walls and island. Previously a stark white, she painted cooking, and making [the kitchen] beautiful yet still
the cabinets Creamy by Sherwin Williams to enhance the functional is key,” Whitney notes. A mix of open
coziness furthered by the original ceilings. A soft sage, shelving and closed cabinetry provides opportunities
the island complements the subtle green tint of the for stylish vignettes as well as places for tucking
marble countertops as it contributes to the theme of away appliances and everyday items. Building the
nature repeated throughout the home. An expansive coffee bar opened up a corner that had previously gone
window serves as the ideal nook for Whitney’s potted unused and equipped the space with extra storage.
topiaries and fresh herbs. The corbels adorning the upper shelving supply a
Enchanting elements bring classic charm to the decorative accent that enhances the room’s English
kitchen—like the beehive oven that serves as storage cottage aesthetic.

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Whitney’s kitchen is undeniably the heart of the home, and its thoughtful inclusions emphasize its heartfelt warmth. A careful
blend of textures—from the pleated shades on the light Ýxture to the woven barstools and reclaimed beams comprising
the ceiling—maximizes the visual interest of the room. A trio of Penny Morrison plates enhances the color scheme seen in
the Roman shade’s block print. There’s no shortage of artwork either, including a hand-painted family heirloom from
Argentina (pictured on page 63), housed in a gold frame and passed down for generations.

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 Whitney’s favorite place in the home is without
a doubt the primary bedroom, which features a
captivating botanical block print wallpaper that
caught her eye long before they purchased the
home. Drawing from its light blue-green hue,
she and Jon painted the trim, doors, and ceiling
Benjamin Moore’s Pleasant Valley. A cheery quilt
and shams pull in the wallpaper’s goldenrod yellow
shades, while a scalloped sheet and duvet set tie in
the corresponding lampshades and hanging plates
for an overall design that blends traditional touches
with lovely details.
Throughout the Talsmas’ home, you’ll find a
delicate balance of preserved history and personal
style as they seek to honor the home’s story while
incorporating their own. “With more than 200-plus
years of owners in the home, we’ve all kind of put
When a pipe burst in the powder bath, Whitney
our touches on it,” Whitney says. made the most of the situation and reworked
the space to feature a fanciful botanical print
TEXT BY HOLLY SENG
wallpaper and brick Þoors laid in a herringbone
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOYELLE WEST pattern. She left the unique mirror unchanged,
as the windowpane design appears in pictures
dating back to the ‘60s.

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 Storied
STYLE
This Birmingham, Alabama, abode
preserves its original homeowners’
legacy as a young family weaves in
their own passed-down pieces for a
home layered in sentimentality.

H Homeowner Casey Snipes inherited her

mother’s love for vintage finds—something
she expresses through the items filling her
curated closet as well as the furnishings and
fixtures that adorn her home. “I love that
there’s someone else that’s owned a piece
of furniture and that it has its own life, and
now it’s in my life,” she says.
As a stylist, social media lead, and featured
artist for stationery company Dogwood Hill,
capturing a beautiful moment and conveying
the meaningful story behind a design go
hand-in-hand for Casey, who has channeled
that same mindset into the house she and
her husband, Brandon, have called home for
almost three years. After the birth of their
daughter, Zoe, the couple was looking to
move from downtown Birmingham, Alabama,
to a quieter and more serene setting within
the city. They came across a charming
mid-century cottage just four doors down from
Casey’s parents. The previous homeowners,
Mary and Paul Hopkins, had built and lived
in the home until their passing, making
the Snipeses only the second family to call
it home—or Ivywild Cottage, as they’ve
affectionally named it.

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 Inside, Casey’s personal style, influenced by her dinner candle—a tradition Zoe adores—remains a top
family’s Scottish roots, mingles with accents from priority for the family. A large abstract piece made by
the original homeowners for a layered approach that Zoe and a chandelier from Visual Comfort lend a more
builds upon the home’s history—like the beautiful modern feel to the classic space.
blue-and-white toile wallpaper that graces the walls in In the living room, rich wood furnishings and a
the dining room. “I knew I wasn’t going to touch it,” rug in deep red tones serve as a grounding element to
she says. “And that was in our letter to their kids—we the floral touches and walls painted Farrow & Ball’s
love this house so much and hope to live in it till we’re Green Blue. The Ralph Lauren couch, a Facebook
100. We’re not even going to take down the wallpaper.” Marketplace find, plays into Casey’s “Ralph Lauren’s
In the center of the room, a round table, passed Scottish country home” aesthetic, which blends an
down from Casey’s mother, serves as the heart of their amalgam of color and mixed patterns with classic
home. Gathering for meals each night and lighting the flourishes for a timeless design.

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 While the built-ins were
original to the home, Casey
added the top shelf that spans
the length of the wall and
houses her books on either
side of a clock made by the
former owner, Paul Hopkins,
who was a horologist.

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 The kitchen boasts a light and airy ambience
with paneling coated in a creamy white paint and
Battenburg lace curtains Mary picked out. Casey
switched out the hardware for unlacquered brass
and brought the island she had built for their
previous home. “The top is an old piece of wood
from the Lyric Theatre from when they ripped up
the old stage,” says Casey. “I have a Birmingham
history piece in our kitchen, which is so fun.”
Antique painted barstools, copper molds, and art
by Loré Pemberton impart delightful charm.
Washed in Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green, the
dogtrot doubles as their breakfast room, where her
favorite collections of dishes—from pink and green
cabbageware to Lochs of Scotland—are artfully
displayed among the shelves of the pine hutch. “I
love being wrapped in the color of each room,” she
says, noting that the painted ceiling enhances the
room’s cocoon-like feel.
 Casey’s all-time favorite fabric, Lee Jofa’s Althea, “Getting dressed is a styling moment every day,” she
takes prominence in the primary suite—from curtains to a says. “It’s fun to have a beautiful space that gives me a
coordinating duvet and bed skirt. Scalloped lampshades moment to start my day in a way that I love.”
pay tribute to the home’s exterior window casings, With intentionality given to each and every inclusion,
which feature a scalloped border. Since the home Casey has cultivated a space layered with sentimentality
didn’t have large closets, Casey fashioned a connecting and storied style. “It has age; it has patina,” Casey says.
bedroom into her closet room, which showcases the “Each of my pieces has a narrative—even if I don’t
same blue shade and fabric featured in the bedroom. know the narrative.”

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ABOVE: Casey worked with her mother-in-law to transform what had previously been a bedroom into a closet
room to complete the primary suite. “It was so fun to have this sense of ownership and [realize], ‘Woah, we
built this,’ ” she notes. BELOW: Drawing from their Scottish family lineage of the Burnett family, Zoe’s bedroom is
inspired by notable author Frances Hodgsen Burnett’s The Secret Garden. Floral upholstery and bedding pair
with an Italian toile chandelier to solidify the theme while a hanging shelf showcases Zoe’s princess dresses
along with meaningful artwork.

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 Traditional
ECLECTIC
With a deep love of color and an eye for
vintage style, this homeowner has created
an art form out of the unexpected.

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W
When Mary Nelle Clem felt a desire to move from
her newer home to something more historic, she
found the ideal candidate. A 1915 cottage located
in a historic area of northern Alabama became the
perfect canvas for a style that blends bold colors
patterns matched with her ever-expanding collection
of vintage and antique items. Her unique style is
first seen on the front porch, where the outdoor
furniture is upholstered with textiles from Mary
Catherine’s store, Cotton & Quill. It’s Mary Nelle’s
and storied antiques. With the help of her daughter, favorite part of the home. “It’s calming,” she says,
Mary Catherine Folmar, the homeowner set about noting the early-morning birdsong that accompanies
filling the home with uplifting shades and daring her daily Bible studies.

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 Mother and daughter both share a love for the
living room, where—mingled with antique tables,
cabinets, and other items—pieces like the purple
cowhide layered over a sisal rug truly stand out.
The room’s style was designed around the Cotton
& Quill pattern that was chosen for the camelback
sofa and window treatments. The fabric’s color was
custom designed for the space, which is set against
the backdrop of blue walls. “I just think blue is
soothing,” Mary Nelle says, noting that, while
many designers opt for white or beige tones, she’s
never been one to avoid brighter hues. “I just see
color as a neutral,” she adds.

Mary Nelle installed a pair of French doors at the back of

the living room in order to soften the view of the hallway
from the front door. She used the space above the doors
to display an assortment of decorative Ýgures and artwork.

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Lucite chairs, a lacquered Oriental cabinet, and
an eccentrically printed yellow-and-turquoise
armchair may not seem like pieces that belong
in the same room, but Mary Nelle’s vision makes
it appear as though they were never meant to
be anywhere else. Whimsy abounds in the space,
grounded by classic landscapes, antique tables,
and the neutral foundation of a sisal rug.

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 Another place where Mary Nelle deviates
from the expected is in the kitchen, where
she chose to leave things largely as she found
them. “It reminds me of my grandmother’s
house, so I haven’t touched the kitchen,” she
says, pointing out the yellow pine paneling that
many would have opted to paint. Instead, she
has filled the space with pieces that complement
its classic style, like the tole chandelier and
vintage silver pieces.

Mary Nelle’s collection of character jugs started

decades ago when she was the co-owner of a
Williamsburg gifts and accessories shop—the Ýrst
in Alabama. “George Washington was my Ýrst
one,” she notes of the pieces, “and I’ve since
picked them up at estate sales.”

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 The dining room, where blue once again reigns, both ladies. “I did it in a neutral flax . . . to go with the
houses a number of antique collections, including the more traditional furnishings that are in that room,” she
Delft bread and butter plates that line the mirror on adds. Pieces like the acid-wash cowhide rug and colorful
one wall. A pair of chairs whose seats feature intricate bedside lamp provide pops of whimsical inspiration.
needlepoint was an auction find, and they anchor the Every room in the home exhibits a love of timeworn
diverse collection of plates and platters adorning the pieces that Mary Nelle has carried with her for most
space above. of her life. “I think they have a story, and they have
In the front bedroom, a classic four-poster bed and good bones,” she says of antiques. “And that’s what I
richly hued armchair offer comfortable spots to rest think is so interesting.” Found among the eye-catching
while a more contemporary beaded chandelier hangs patterns and colors permeating the cottage, these
overhead. The drapes feature a koi pattern, which, storied treasures are right at home in the style that
according to Mary Catherine, has always been a favorite of Mary Nelle calls “traditional eclectic.”

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“It’s very historic. It’s kind of like
a little American bungalow.”
—Mary Catherine Folmar
 Rooted in
History
A North Carolina garden with ties to
Wake Forest University and the Hanes textile
empire derives synergy from a respect for
the past comingled with today’s realities.
B
Breathing in fragrant floral scents or strolling through
the circuitous wooded paths of Laura Hearn’s garden,
you feel the sense of historic inspiration revived by a
fresh outlook, thanks to her longtime collaboration
with landscape architect Chip Callaway.
Unlike the Depression-era plan upon which it was
based, Laura’s cottage-style plot brims with interest
year-round, as inviting in February as it is in May when
the colors and textures are a visual feast. “The thing I
like most is the twelve months’ presence,” says Chip,
principal of Callaway & Associates in Greensboro,
North Carolina. “Even in the winter, it’s got strong
form. It doesn’t have to be in full bloom for it to be a
place you want to be.”
Laura, whose late husband Thomas K. Hearn
Jr. served more than two decades as president of
Wake Forest University, became enamored with
the renowned 20th-century landscape design of
Ellen Biddle Shipman after the couple moved into the
grand Georgian-style structure known as Hanes House.
Built in 1929 for textile magnate Ralph Hanes and
his wife, DeWitt Chatham Hanes—who moved in
during the infamous stock market crash that launched
the Great Depression—it was donated to the school
in 1988 for a president’s residence.

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 “It’s got a lot of history to it,” says Chip, who
worked tirelessly with Laura in the 1990s to study
the lush, flowing Shipman garden at Hanes House
and recreate it. But the designer quickly put a
damper on Laura’s request for an exact restoration.
“I said, ‘Honey, Mrs. Hanes had a staff of seven.
How many gardeners do you have?’ She said,
‘None.’ ” The Hanes family also spent summers
in the mountains, leaving their garden to reach its
peak of color in the spring.
When Thomas retired as president, the university
gave the couple a site adjacent to the Hanes House
property to build their own home. Laura again
made the Shipman blueprint her muse—albeit a
much smaller version. Chip has ensured botanical
selections and costs are manageable for the
21st century, and Wake Forest horticulturist
Michelle Hawks oversees the planting and
maintenance. “You try to keep the spirit of the
garden, but not the enormous upkeep required,”
says the architect, who often gives lectures about
horticultural restoration.
Stretching between the house and the potting
shed, a lushly planted area provides a focal point from
the kitchen, while an informal patio with Belgian
block granite pavers and a parterre of English
boxwoods serves as a gathering spot for family and
friends. “I wanted that to be more of a living room
to the house,” Chip says, noting it’s where Laura
spends the most time. In addition to structural
evergreens, favorite annuals and perennials offer a
spectacular palette of blue, lavender, purple, pink,
and white that echoes the Shipman plan.

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 Chip views horticulture as a tremendous learning so adore are at their finest, lining the pea gravel paths
experience, because environmental factors such as edged in cobblestone, in the more casual forested
fallen trees, a new pest, or climate change prompt swift section of the yard. “I like a relaxed formality,” Chip
adjustments. “A garden plan is a wonderful place to explains. “I like a garden that has a good structure. This
start, but a garden is a tough teacher,” he says. While garden is very prim and proper in the wintertime and
plants vary year to year, staples in Laura’s yard include very blowsy and full-flowing in the summertime. We’re
several varieties of phlox, verbena, Asian lilies, alliums, lucky enough to have four distinct seasons here. The
salvias, hibiscus, tree roses, and clematis. garden is like stage center in that house.”
The compact space concentrates the blooms’ alluring Every year, Chip and Laura sit on the patio and
fragrances. “You don’t have to have your nose up in a rose decide on seeds for the coming year, blending in current
to smell it,” says Chip, who grew up in North Carolina and cultivars but preserving the past. Changes in plantings
started out as a journalist in Atlanta until he switched are expected and keep the process interesting, says
gears to pursue a master’s degree in landscape architecture. Chip. “I hope the selections change every year. You
But the real show comes in the summer months. have to be able to roll with the punches and evaluate
The hydrangeas and viburnum that Chip and Laura pretty quickly what you’re having success with.”

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Inspired by renowned designer Ellen Biddle Shipman’s plan for the grounds of a 1929 estate that now serves as Wake Forest
University’s presidential residence, the garden is showcased from every window in the Hearn home. “Laura wanted to be
able to look out into an ordered space between the garden shed and her kitchen window,” says Chip. The semiformal
garden, Ýlled with scented blossoms and often used for entertaining, moves into an informal country garden.
Teatime Tranquility
Creamy neutrals pair with accents in deep brown and rosy hues
for a subdued setting steeped in classic sophistication.
When working with neutrals,
maximize visual interest
by looking for ways to
incorporate various layers
of texture. A lovely lace
overlay tops off a beige
tablecloth. Its delicate
detailing complements the
surrounding floral elements
while a woven tray lends a
natural touch that enhances
the setting’s rich brown notes.
 White garden roses and ranunculus serve as the
base for this artful arrangement, accented with
dried hydrangeas and seeded eucalyptus. For an
eye-catching and unexpected addition, infuse
your display with wooden berry balls.

Bud vases featuring white ranunculus blooms are

scattered throughout the room—including the
buffet, where a plate filled with French macarons
hints at the delightful treat to come.

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A beloved pastime, taking tea in the company of
dear friends as you celebrate your shared affinity for
heirloom treasures makes for an afternoon that’s
well spent. Set a relaxed tone without sacrificing
the formality of the occasion by blending beloved
china patterns. Timeless floral and latticework
motifs play well together for a dynamite duo.
Rose-hued goblets and napkins secured with a
ballet pink ribbon contribute to the sweet scheme.
 CREDITS & RESOURCES
To Ýnd out more about product sources or to contact the design professionals, see credits and contacts listed below.

CREDITS

Page 1—Styling by Mary Beth Jones.

Page 2—Photography by SJ Johnson.
Page 7—Left photography by Joyelle
West. Center photography by Mac
Jamieson.
Page 8—Photography by SJ Johnson.
Pages 9–10—Photography by Mac
Jamieson.
Back Cover—Photography by
SJ Johnson.

CONTACTS

Ballard Designs
ballarddesigns.com, 800-536-7551
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com, 855-724-6802
Chip Callaway & Associates
chipcallaway.com, 336-274-8325
A Love for Layering Pages 67–68—Meadow Street Collected House Vintage Antiques
Pages 25–34—Interior designs by wallpaper in Gold/Slate by Morris & instagram.com/collectedhousevint
SJ Johnson. Co. Trim and ceiling painted Pleasant agantiques
Valley by Benjamin Moore. Bed frame Cotton & Quill
Perfectly Personal from Serena & Lily. Scalloped duvet cottonquill.com, 205-848-2785
Pages 35–44—Interior designs by cover and shams from Ballard Designs. Farrow & Ball
Minnette Jackson, Minnette Jackson Quilt and shams from Garnet Hill. farrow-ball.com, 888-511-1121
Interiors. Garnet Hill
Pages 37–40—Walls painted Calke Storied Style garnethill.com, 800-870-3513
Green by Farrow & Ball. Pages 69–71—Chandelier from Visual Lee Jofa
Page 40—Sculpture on chest by Comfort. kravet.com, 800-645-9068
Somers Randolph. Pages 72–74—Walls painted Green SJ Johnson
Page 42—Walls painted Gray Owl by Blue by Farrow & Ball. instagram.com/cozyvintagelife
Benjamin Moore. Chandelier by Page 76—Walls and ceiling painted Matouk
Niermann Weeks for Visual Comfort. Calke Green by Farrow & Ball. matouk.com, 855-795-7600
Page 44—Walls painted Sea Salt Pages 77–78—Walls painted Powder Meg Wallace Design
by Sherwin-Williams. Bedding from Blue by Farrow & Ball. Draperies, bed instagram.com/megwallacedesign
Matouk. Accent pillow in Le Tigre by skirt, and duvet cover in Althea by Minnette Jackson Interiors
Scalamandré. Lee Jofa. minnettejackson.com
Morris & Co.
Rediscovering a Passion Traditional Eclectic perigold.com
Pages 45–56—Interior designs Pages 79–80—Outdoor furniture fabric OKA
completed with assistance from Meg in The Palms by Cotton & Quill. oka.com, 800-621-8309
Wallace, Meg Wallace Design. Custom Pages 81–82—Sofa and window Oliver James Interiors
lampshades by Leslie Williamson, treatments in Cuckoo by Cotton & Quill. oliverjamesinteriors.com
Collected House Vintage Antiques. Page 86—Bedroom window treatments Scalamandré
in Koi by Cotton & Quill. scalamandre.com, 800-932-4361
Making their Mark Serena & Lily
Pages 57–68—Interior designs by Rooted in History serenaandlily.com, 866-597-2742
Whitney Talsma, Oliver James Interiors. Pages 87–92—Landscape designs Sherwin-Williams
Page 58—Daisy wallpaper in completed in collaboration with Chip sherwin-williams.com, 800-474-3794
Willow/Pink by Morris & Co. Callaway, Chip Callaway & Associates. Somers Randolph
Pages 57–60—Walls painted White somersrandolph.com
Dove by Benjamin Moore. Teatime Tranquility Stash
Pages 58, 63–66—Beaded board Pages 93–96—Dinner plate, bowl, stashbham.com
and cabinets painted Creamy by cup, and saucer in Wicker Federalist Things Most Delightful
Sherwin-Williams. Island painted Oil by Sears from Stash. Hibiscus vintage thingsmostdelightful.com, 833-727-3322
Cloth by Benjamin Moore. napkins from Things Most Delightful. Visual Comfort
Rattan tray from OKA. visualcomfort.com

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