good bye Cottage Living, I will miss you

 

Cottage Living is closing their doors.

I wish it wasn't true, but look it's here too. And here.

I LOVED Cottage Living... unpretentious and real interiors.  Homes you could actually see yourself living in.

November / December (on newstands now) is their last issue.

This durn economy killed them, they couldn't sell enough ad space. 

I wish my friends at Cottage Living nothing but the best.  What an amazing group of talented, kind, professional, and passionate people. 

My heart really hurts for them today.

And just incase you missed this comment when I posted this interview with my friend Anne Turner Carroll... I thought I'd re-post it... from Ginny in California:

A wonderful interview and a thrill to find your blog on this very rainy day in SoCal. Since moving into my 1920's cottage(after my husbands unexpected passing), I found a new life. It was my monthly "Cottage Livings" that inspired me to buy a small bungalow instead of a condo. The large homes of my past never gave me the pleasure that this bungalow has. With a design education, my eyes are always quick to pick up fresh ideas from this great mag. I have even started some redoes on the block with pics from "Cottage Living". Thank you, Ginny

If you will miss Cottage Living, leave them a little note here in the comment section, I'll make sure that they see them.

::image above from Cottage Living::

Comments

[Victoria]

so sad! I will miss Cottage Living - their spaces were so inspiring. I wish everyone there the best in these tough times.

[Kim]

Wow! I can't believe it. I have subscribed to Cottage Living since the premiere issue. I am truly going to miss all of the great (do-able) ideas. Every month I had a new and improved idea for my house. Definitely my favorite subscription. Good luck to all the gang.

[elizabeth]

oh no! oh no! oh no! this has been my all time favorite magazine EVER. and i just sent in my renewal. i'm gonna go cry now.

[Angie]

Say it isn't so!! CL is one of my absolute favorite magazines ever! I can't believe it!! I looked forward to the day when opening my mailbox I'd see it's beautiful face!! It was about equal to a good piece of chocolate on a stressful day...oh the humanity!! I just can't believe this past issue will be the last! The emotions I'm experiencing feel similar to a traumatic breakup...was it something I said or did?? Please don't leave me!!! Tears...sobbing...

[Suzanne Fall]

I had to take a minute to make sure I read that correctly- Saying there is never going to be another issue of Cottage Living is like you saying you are never going to blog again Erica- I am SOOO bummed - maybe I can arrange a cyber petition and get them to stay when they see how sad this makes all of us who are devoted readers-

[Louisa]

I can't believe it! It was my favorite magazine - always fantastic houses that were liveable. I have so many tear sheets from various issues and I am so sad that CL won't exist any more.

[Dina]

You are kidding me!
That's my fac magazine! The one that I LVOE every single article, every single week, and have every single issue I've ever received!
What can we possibly do to express our disappointment to the publishers?
I am so sad...
~Dina from ATL

[Dina]

Can you tell I am just a wee little bit shocked, I misspelled every other word in my previous comment-oops!
~Dina

[lucyLucy]

I am so so sad. Cottage Living was one of my favorite magazines. I will definitely save all of my past issues so I can continue to use them as inspiration. I'm crossing my fingers (and toes) that Cottage Living will return again one day!!

[kate (pm)]

No!!!!!!!!

[chris]

Very disappointed .

[Heather]

Thank you for all the moments of joy Cottage Living. I hope to see you back again some day.

[Karin]

I'm stunned. And sad. I LOVE Cottage Living. Like so many others have said, the day I find my CL in the mail I am giddy with anticipation and I always put it aside until I can devote all of my attention to it. I read every single word and devour every single photo, slowly and with delight. So inspirational! So many ideas for my own little cottage.
I will miss everything about CL, and I'm sad for the entire staff - it was obvious that CL meant as much to them as it did to us readers. A very, very talented crew there. Please come back as soon as you can. The website (please tell me that will stay?)is wonderful, but nothing will replace having that wonderful publication in my hands, drooling over the photos!
All the best,
Karin

[beki]

Oh no! I love this magazine - I have every issue.

[Sarah's Fab Day]

Waaaah! I want to cry I adore Cottage Living.

[Chrissy]

I am so sad about Cottage Living. When I first read about it online, I sent out an email to all of my friends who also pour over each issue. My inbox started filling with emails saying "What????" and "Nooooo....". Cottage Living is one of two magazines with which I have a subscription (the other being US Weekly...haha). I looked forward to my Cottage Living b/c I knew that every issue would have something in it that would make my tummy tingle and my heart beat a little faster. I will miss it dearly. Luckily, I have my old copies to read again (and again and again), but it's not the same.

[Ellen]

So so sad. I have (or had) a monthly subscription to Cottage Living and relished the time I spent pouring over each page. Hopefully my other fav's wont have the same fate. God bless blogs.

[Mimilee]

This is just UNREAL, Erika! I hurt so bad for CL and their wonderful staff....especially Anne Turner! I just talked to Nancy, her mom, and she said AT is really hurting about this. She absolutely LOVED her job and the people too. I am praying for her and know the Lord will show her where HE wants her. I will certainly miss Cottage Living too! God Bless everyone that is effected by this unbelievable economic crisis. God will use this in many lives to draw them to Himself! After all, He is ALL we need, isn't He?

[Andria]

How sad. It is my favorite magazine, I have bought every issue!!!! So depressing! I will miss it so much. I have so many tear sheets from the magazine it is not even funny.

[Becky]

Dear Cottage Living,
I have only come to love you over the last year. I am a complete stalker and only drive by looking at your pictures. And it just goes to show how much I would just sit in absolute lust over the gorgeous pictures as I didn't even feel the need to read the articles. Even last night, I got out for some alone time, which led me to BAM to the magazine section just to look at your current issue. Again pictures only. You have become my escape with all of your cottage coziness. You will be missed. I'm sad that I will have to find another place to try to "vacate" to in my mind.
Becky Tucker

i'm sad for you E!! you should fly your flag at half-staff this month.

[Monica Poling]

I've been reading your blog for awhile now, and am sorry not to have commented before now ... but I couldn't let this post go by without saying how sad I am to be losing this beautiful magazine. It's the only "home" mag I subscribe to, and I had no idea I've now received my last. I'm so sad ... it was always full of ideas, lovely homes, so inspiring. Obviously put together by very talented folks, and I wish them all the best. You will be missed.

[Leigh Ann]

Total devastation!! I looked forward to receiving my copy every month, and devoured every page. I can't remember how many years that I have been a subscriber, but I have saved every issue that I received. I built a new house this year, and Cottage Living was my main inspiration. I will miss you, dear friend. I wish the best for all the folks at Cottage Living. I hope all of you talented people will find new job homes soon!!

[no.35style]

Cottage Living was my most favorite magazine. It is just a shame it will no longer be around. There was so much talent associated with the magazine. Hopefully it will come back soon!

[Jen]

I love cottage living, I have it listed on my christmas list this year :( I always buy all of them at the newsstand, It's been my new favorite magazine for a while now. I'm so sad they're calling it quits.

[Mary Neill]

I am shocked to hear this. I love this magazine and can't tell you how excited and giddy I get when it comes in the mail every month. How can this be? I will be praying for everyone who works at CL.

Actually, I found your blog by googling Anne Turner's name after the most recent issue which features her kitchen renovation. I loved learning more about her and I love your blog!

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

What a sad end for an adorable magazine. Perhaps it will pull a "Victoria" who I mourned the loss of and it has had a comeback. Hope springs eternal.

[Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall]

No, no, no! How sad. They were always a sure source of creative inspiration in our studios! They will be greatly missed indeed!

[pve design]

I am going to keep all of them that I have.
Please pass me the tissue box, the hand painted one that looks like a cozy cottage. boo hoo.

[dolce chic]

This makes me so sad. I had no idea what I liked when it came to design...until I found Cottage Living. This economy is getting worse and worse. I hope things start getting better soon.

[Erin]

I was just so sad when I heard the news about cottage living, I have been a faithful subscriber for years and it is my absolute favorite place to find decorating ideas. Shedding a tear for you, Cottage Living! You will be dearly missed!

[Keri R.]

Erika,
I love your blog! I was reading in your sisters blog that you were supposed to be IN Cottage Living. I am so sorry that this didn't work out for you! You are an amazing designer and you deserve to have your work recognized! I am sad that CL is shutting down but now I am also more sad because I would have loved to see your spread! I totally had my mom getting me a subscription to that for Christmas too!

[Jersey Girl in DC]

This totally stinks :( I love Cottage Living magazine. I looked forward to their arrival in the mail and it always made my night to be able to sit and page through an issue. I hope they keep it as a website at least and bring the printed magazine back when this darn economy improves.

[Kari]

I feel like someone just canceled my birthday. The feeling of caring Cottage from the mailbox to the house is like.... like.... new hope!
Decorating hope! Such a sad day!
I just ordered 3 subscriptions for my favorite friends for Christmas!

[jae]

I felt the need to add to this long list of Cottage Living fans. Like everyone else, I have always enjoyed the real photos and inspiration. I wish it wasn't so and I hope to see more from a very talented group of people. I'll be waiting and watching.

[christy in georgia]

say it ain't so!

[diana g]

I am heartbroken!! I subscribe to many magazines - but the one I looked forward to every month was Cottage Living. I have kept every issue and I re-read them so often that I think I know each by heart... This magazine reflects me and my style more than any other.

[Bliss In The City]

I think this may have ruined my holidays :(.
Cottage Living was my FAVORITE magazine. Every issue was a delightful surprise. You will be missed.

[Bliss In The City]

I am so sad :(.
Cottage Living was my FAVORITE magazine. Every issue was a delightful surprise. It will be missed.

[julie w.]

Every time I received Cottage lIving in the mail it was a present! My favorite....... I will relish all of them that I saved.

Such amazing style.....

soooooo sad......loved,loved,loved it!!!

[Mary Kate]

Sorry to be late on commenting on this, but I just received a notice from Cottage Living that my subscription will be filled by Southern Living!! OMG! That's like asking for an Ipod for Xmas and getting a turntable instead!! They should dump Southern Living and keep Cottage Living at all costs.

[Sorrell]

I bought my first house right around the time CL started up. It was perfect timing for me because the style represented in the magazine really struck a cord and gave me lots of ideas for my small bungalow. My fiance still can't understand why I'm so devastated. I so looked forward to each and every issue. The photography and styling were amazing and truly appreciated. Cottage living has been a big part of my life for the last four years. Thank you to all who worked so hard on it. You will be missed.

[lynn]

I've gotten Cottage Living since day one and I love it! I was so sad when I got my notice that my subscription would be fulfilled with Southern Accents. I am so tired of all the pretentious magazines out there with out of reach prices and lifestyles. CL was how I choose to live my life and it made me happy every month. I will miss it.