Country Sampler

Country styles, trends & new products. Whether you prize primitives, favor farmhouse or think traditional is terrific, Country Sampler is a must-have, all-in-one resource for any country decorator. Our unbeatable combination of country-lifestyle articles and a complete catalog of decorating products provide all the tips and tools you need to make your house a country home. Our editorial section features room-by-room home tours, helpful tips from decorating experts, fact-packed articles about your favorite collectibles and an antiques question-and-answer column. Visit homes of country enthusiasts just like you, gather valuable information about today's hottest collections and learn how to decorate with timeworn treasures with the essential articles in every issue. In our catalog, you'll find America's largest selection of original folk art, delightful reproductions and classic country collectibles and furniture. Authentic room settings offer unique styling ideas and show you how country decor can add a warm, personal touch to your home. Best of all, thousands of country furnishings and accessories can be ordered directly from artisans nationwide.

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His & Hers STYLE • Grace a bedroom retreat with recollections of beloved family members interspersed with refurbished secondhand finds to devise a distinctly personal approach.

Drawing on History • Find repose in the peaceful elegance of a past era commanded by a Maine homeowner who strives to blend Early American style with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

HOME in the HOLLOW • See how an inventive Kentucky couple transform their new ranch into a rustic retreat by building wood-paneled focal walls, faux finishing cabinetry and showcasing primitive treasures.

Reset Reinvent • Gain insights from a Kentucky antiques seller who seeks out ironstone and vintage showpieces to convey a story of place and savors her quiet corner in the country while she patiently awaits spring.

Living in the Moment • Take a cue from an accomplished Ohio homeowner who revels in the winter season as she wraps her 1950s cottage in the warmth of muted tones and an aura of relaxation suited to dreaming of creative pursuits for the year ahead.

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Creating Cozy • Ready to imbue your home with warmth this winter? Janelle's home office offers decorating inspiration, and she recommends a few ways to give a similar seating area extra comfort.

ADDING TO A Legacy • Join a museum-worthy guided tour through history in a homeowner-designed log cabin addition filled with a Southern gentleman's family photos and heirlooms, all framed by North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.

FLIGHT OF Fancy • To decorate one of his staircases, Terry studied historic stencil designs and then hired a painter to apply his chosen graphics to thin wood panels for the builders to affix to the risers. He stenciled additional patterns on the landings as a finishing touch. He admits to painting over his first attempt and beginning again. “The design is duplicated from a painted floor at the 1790s Bump Tavern, now located at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York,” he explains. “I found it online while researching patterns for floorcloths.” Here's how to get a similar look with a single-color stencil on your stair risers:

Give AND Take • The push and pull of developing your favored authentic atmosphere while sticking to a budget can be challenging. Try these three tricks to work around this common dilemma.

COOKING UP A COLLECTION • Check in with avid collectors who are devoted to building an assemblage...