Country Chic: Haskell Harris' Cottage

Haskell Harris is the Associate Editor of Garden & Gun. She used to work for Cottage Living Magazine so it doesn't surprise us that her cottage is so beautifully decorated. The country style home might not be our personal choice, but we can appreciate the aesthetics and would love to spend summer vacation in one of these. More photos after the jump...

Haskell's home feels very inviting. The color scheme is natural with gorgeous accents of gold. We love that so many elements highlight the history of this home. From the subway tile and the pedestal sink in the bathroom, to the tile floor and farmhouse sink in the kitchen, these historical elements bring it all together. In her bedroom Haskell has created a wonderful display of beautifully framed mirrors. In the mix she also added silhouette portrait. One of our favorite areas is the porch. The swing and climbing vines, along with the striped flooring that she painted herself, create a beautiful outdoor space for relaxing.

Haskell's cottage was recently featured in Southern Living.We came across her home on the Pure Style Home blog. Check it out for more pictures and details.
Haskell has also her own blog. Enjoy!

Images: Pure Style Home

Comments (17)

Garden and Gun? Somehow that magazine bypassed my radar screen.

But the home is lovely.

What a charming cottage! The octagon and subway tiles are just perfect; as is the farmhouse sink.

I love that you brought the tiles in the kitchen all the way up to the ceiling, that's what I'd like to do when I remodel mines

Love the cottage, and I agree with jessroo, the vintage tiles are perfection. But Garden and Gun? Does it have how-to tips on the best ammo to use for knocking off bunnies?

I saw Haskell's house in Southern Living and adore it.

fyi, garden and gun is kind of the bomb. I accidentally subscribed to it whilst drunk one evening and got my first issue this weekend. It's "the magazine of the new south". Check out their website for a great feature on the best eats in the south.

Saw this house in Southern Living a few months ago and loved it.

Also, is it really necessary to add "the country style home might not be our personal choice" to the post? These type disclaimers often accompany AT posts on homes that aren't strictly modern. If it is worthy of posting then what is the purpose of that comment? It makes it seem like one should be shunned by the AT taste arbiters for liking something that is not modern.

This cottage is actually in Birmingham and built well after 1796 - the city was incorporated in the 1870s and most houses in this neighborhood were built between 1900-1930. The 1796 house you're referring to is probably her new residence in Charleston. (P.S. I'm not a stalker, I just live in the same neighborhood as this house, so I've read a few articles on it).

That said, this house is bright and charming in almost every respect and is pretty much the perfect Southern cottage.

I second the call on the awesomeness of Garden and Gun.

Also, I saw Haskell's house in Southern Living and she worked hard on it, while living in it the entire time (despite the fact that it was practically falling down around her when she bought it). It turned out beautifully.

I thought 1796 sounded a little too old for Birmingham.

I absolutely LOVE the house and decor---and the magazine looks pretty sweet too. They have a really nice website. Wish they had a Garden & Gun Northland edition...

(PS: I agree with HH Hannah on the "disclaimer" comment...)

I L O V E the scattered mirrors... such a great way to use irrors and add a great look.

This is my ideal house...fantastic! P.S. There's no shame in featuring country and cottage homes... ;D

thanks, the bigJC.
I used to be scared of drunken magazine
ordering, but I can see now that it
can lead to good things : )

I don't see what's "country" about this style. I would call it "vintage-inspired," or just "cottage." I think of country as being more rustic or primitive.