Hi guys! The cool people over at Southern Living Magazine sent me a copy of the October issue to review their new design, and what they shared with me, I will now share with you! So, here is a sneak peak of my favorite details from the mag:

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The Home we are visiting is that of a priest, and his home, designed by architect Linda MacArthur, is inspired by the great Gothic Churches of the medieval period:

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First of all, the entry is gorgeous! The arched outer door framed by the raw bricks is sparingly decorated with an over sized lantern, a big pumpkin and a simple fall wreath of leafs and nuts. The best part is the “story book” roof! It is a mix of red, orange and green tiles. The Gothic wheel window typically seen in the medieval churches is brought into the foyer as legs for a console table!

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One of the most prominent features of Gothic architecture is the pointed spears and arches. See how beautifully this is incorporated into the railing of the stairway. The building you see on the right is the pool house. It has a chandelier and a fireplace! Can you recognize the shapes of the arches? I love how nothing is really overlooked here, even the brick road has the pointed arch pattern. Oh- and a cute detail: a door knocker on the living room door. (That cat is always camera ready!)

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Three gorgeous lanterns illuminate the hallway.