Cottage Outdoor/Garden Ideas & Design

A Charming Bridal Tea Luncheon

April 27, 2026
Written by KELLY McMASTER
Styled by JO-ANNE COLETTI
Photography by JO-ANNE COLETTI AND STEPHANIE COBB

This tea party-themed bridal shower was a family affair. Editor’s Note: CB’s longtime content creator, writer and friend Jo-Anne Coletti celebrated her son’s marriage with a beautiful bridal shower, and…

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A Beautiful Bungalow

April 27, 2026
Produced by Moki Media Moeller
Design-Build by Michael Winn, founder + president; Lauren Magee, project architect; David Facey, project designer of Winn Design + Build; Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

After a thoughtful renovation, this 1927 home imbues timeless French Country charm. This comprehensive remodeling project by Winn Design + Build for a family of four residing in a Bethesda,…

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pool house with flower boxes and greenhouse

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Outdoor/Garden

Gardener-Approved Greenery

February 14, 2026
Written by Autumn Krause
Featured image photography by David Sparks

Head to your nearest nursery for these must-have, no-fail plants that gardener Tracy of Plaids and Poppies recommends. See Tracy’s extensive and impressive gardens here. Here are Tracy’s gardener-approved greenery…

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Create an Outdoor Dining Area for Fall

October 7, 2025
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Chris Bradley

Jenny of Finishing Touch Decor shares her decorating tips for dining amid nature’s beauty. To see more of Jenny’s home click HERE!

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A Blushing Harvest

October 2, 2025
Written by KELLY McMASTER
Photography by JACQUELINE TURNER

See how this creative homeowner showcases pink in her fall décor. Do you ever scroll through social media accounts, websites or blogs and come across someone who always grabs your…

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Fall Harvest Picnic Planner

September 8, 2025
WRITTEN by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
PHOTOGRAPHED by LU TAPP
STYLED by SUNDAY HENDRICKSON
by Sunday Hendricksen

Here’s everything you need to host a fabulous outdoor fête—with a few surprises! You’re invited to the social event of the season: a fall feast, right in your own backyard!…

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Cottage style she shed with vintage finds and flea market treasures. Stacks of crotcheted treasures a desk and hand-painted chair.

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Tiny She Shed, Big Cottage Charm

May 30, 2025
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski
Photography by Emily Herskovitz
Styling by Emily Herskovitz

Tucked away in a backyard of a Sherman Oaks, California, home and right across from her husband’s “man cave” garage is a teeny, tiny she shed belonging to Emily Herskovitz. At…

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Vibrant green yard with a cottage style shed. The open shed door is welcoming and beautiful flowers grow up the side of the wall tying the shed into the yard.

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How to Create a Classic Cottage Garden

May 24, 2025
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography provided by Monrovia & Bret Gum

Whether gardening is your go-to hobby, or you’re just starting to grow your green thumb, the classic cottage garden is not far from reach. Some staple elements can transform your…

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view of walkway and gardens in home gardens in Maine

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Bountiful Home Gardens in Maine

May 14, 2025
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Story Silo Media

Under Erin’s guidance, a bevy of garden plots, courtyards and structures were planted and installed. “I like to refer to myself as a garden artist,” says Erin, who is a self-taught gardener. “My starting point is a visual in my head. I know how I want things to look and get to work.”

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5 Gardening Ideas for a Backyard Beauty Boost

April 23, 2025
Written by JICKIE TORRES

Planning your spring blooms takes time and planning. Here are some of the gardening ideas we are excited about this year. Make the most of the coming season with these…

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