May 2014
30 Years of Country Sampler
In celebration of Country Sampler's 30th anniversary issue, we're showcasing the evolution of country style with a look at how rooms and their furnishings have changed over the years.
Crafting a Dream
Furniture maker David T. Smith restores an 1890 cottage that honors his wife's West Virginia roots, renovating and decorating to reflect the couple's country preferences.
Small Town, USA
California shopowners find lifelong fulfillment in the warmth of farm-town living, celebrating their style via old-fashioned signage, antique furnishings and more down-home decor.
Coming Home to Roost
After transforming the house and land they bought as a young married couple into a rustic country oasis, an enterprising Ohio couple enjoy its perfectly pastoral elements, from bloom-filled gardens to the rooster crowing in the coop.
Former Glory
Thanks to an Oregon couple's restoration skills, design sense and determination, a historic 1884 home now revels in its rejuvenation.
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30 Years of Country Sampler
In honor of Country Sampler's 30th anniversary issue, we're showcasing the evolution of country style with a look at how rooms and their furnishings have changed over the years. Plus, keep celebrating by viewing our new collection of country-themed decor, clothing and more!
Crafting a Dream
Furniture maker David T. Smith restores an 1890 cottage that honors his wife's West Virginia roots, renovating and decorating to reflect the couple's country preferences. Designing a Period-Style Kitchen: Get David T. Smith's expert tips for creating a kitchen with past presence and modern functionality. Plus, enter here for your chance to win a handcrafted lamp worth $355 from the Workshops of David T. Smith!
Small Town, USA
California shopowners find lifelong fulfillment in the warmth of farm-town living, celebrating their style via old-fashioned signage, antique furnishings and more down-home decor. Vintage American: Infuse your living spaces with the color and cheer of down-home Americana. Click here to read an excerpt.
Coming Home to Roost
After transforming the house and land they bought as a young married couple into a rustic country oasis, an enterprising Ohio couple enjoy its perfectly pastoral elements, from bloom-filled gardens to the rooster crowing in the coop. Down on the Farm: Transform your home into a "farm chic" oasis with garden-, animal- and barn-themed decor.
Former Glory
Thanks to an Oregon couple's restoration skills, design sense and determination, a historic 1884 home now revels in its rejuvenation. Six Smart Tips for Restoring an Old Home: Create an authentic yet livable home through design and decoration with help from a professional restorer.
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Antiques Q&A
Read up on an interesting bunch of antiques, from a 100-year-old reproduction stool to an heirloom vase to a kitschy motion lamp.
Decorate with Crafts
The Country Sampler stylists wake up an underused guest bedroom with clever tricks and classic accents that turn the space into a decorating dream come true. Click here to read a sneak preview of the article.
Win! Yearlong Anniversary Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win $3,000 cash in our yearlong 30th Anniversary Giveaway! Click here to enter the contest.
Online Craft Fair
Our Craft Fair offers you one-stop, hassle-free shopping for home and garden accessories, furnishings and patterns. Click here to find out more information on our crafters and their products.
