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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Summer STATE OF MIND • Perk up your porches and living areas for the season by swapping in simple reinventions of thrift-store finds that usher in relaxation and patriotic enthusiasm.

Familiar Surroundings • Meet a service-minded Missouri couple who design around treasured heirlooms, Americana picks and stylish storage to impart a pleasing sense of permanence to their dwelling, no matter how temporary.

a Balance of COLOR • Learn from a longtime antiques dealer in Washington state who uses handcrafted details, color-drenched collections and finely curated vignettes to bring a nondescript ranch to life.

HANG TIME! • Nothing says “country” like peg rails adorned with primitive goods. Angie and Dan enjoy creating racks and swapping out items seasonally. With their dining room display as an example, they share suggestions on how to make the most of these handy decorating tools.

AN EARLY START • Experience a fresh take on country style in the Golden State as a talented homeowner finesses interiors with British antiques, French textiles and California flea-market finds.

Made Scratch FROM • Check in with an Arizona homeowner whose grandparents inspired his affinity for prims and pewter, in addition to family history, and imparted the skills to turn an ordinary suburban ranch into a tribute to his heritage.

A Gardener's Getaway • Set up a new or salvaged potting bench to assist with gardening chores but cultivate personality with the addition of flea-market finds and repurposed treasures.

A Heart IN Full Bloom • Take in the imaginative decorating notions of a Louisiana pair who adorn their garden with whimsical yard art, architectural salvage and discarded junk made beautiful to tell a carefree narrative.

Bask in the possibilities • The decorating potential of country baskets is abundant, so put your imagination to the test and dream up new ways to reinvent these charming containers to push them beyond their form and function.

Claim to FRAME • Reinvent commonplace picture frames to give them fresh, front-and-center purpose, and showcase the silhouettes of aged examples to boost the artistry of your displays.

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