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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

....and liking them!

Here here HH Hannah.

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.