THE BUCKET LIST

Your weekly source for all things cottage.

Sideboard Styling with Sophistication

Do you have a stubborn sideboard or buffet you don’t quite know how to style? We asked stylist and content creator Claudia Reese for her expert tips that you can do at home!

Modern Cottage Living

Learn about this blogger’s fresh, simple take on life and home décor. With a hubby and three children in a smaller home, see how she makes it all work and beautifully so! 

Inspiration from Lake Minnetonka 

Explore these local gems of Lake Minnetonka, and discover these tiny cottages’ hidden secrets in this idyllic Minnesota community. 

Meet Our New 2026 Brand Ambassador

After a nation-wide call, a flurry of entrants, a final Top 6 and a community vote, Wendy Conklin won our 6th annual brand ambassador search! Wendy will have her own column in the magazine throughout 2026 as well as social media takeovers on our brand platform beginning in January. In the meantime, please get to know Wendy by visiting her at the link here and get ready for color, fun and whimsy!

See what we’re talking about on Instagram this week

Our December/January issue is On the Way!

We know it’s early, but our holiday creativity just couldn’t wait! Our December/January issue is available in the online shop now and coming to newsstands next week!. It’s bursting with color, sparkle, meaningful stories and much more! See our tree contest winner, peek inside Project House Tennessee, and bid farewell to our amazing 2025 Brand Ambassador, Krystle. Order your copy here or visit your favorite magazine retailer next week! 

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