September 2015

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Season of Change

Enhance your home for autumn -- indoors and out -- with these clever ideas for celebrating the season in all its vibrant glory.

DIY Delights

Craft your way to a fun fall with these simple projects from FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam you can finish in an afternoon. Plus, watch a video about crafting these cute and colorful yarn-wrapped gourds on our YouTube channel.

Home Sweet Rental

An Ohio prim enthusiast transforms a 1970s duplex with free or low-cost finds and furnishings she made herself. The Trip to Bountiful: Gather wonderful ways to integrate fabulous fall finds into your country-themed decor. Bonus project: Click here to download a free fall-inspired cross-stitch pattern courtesy of Mary Yoss and Gettysburg Homestead!

The Art of Simplifying

A North Carolina collector and her husband downsize into a custom-built cabin that showcases her lifelong affection for rustic primitive style. 5 Steps to a Log-Cabin Look: Capture the warmth of log-cabin style in your home with these simple tips.

Designing Woman

With Colonial Williamsburg just a few miles away and a family history steeped in Early American furnishings, a Virginia decorator comes by her penchant for the past quite honestly. Colonial by Design: Get an expert's advice for celebrating classic Colonial style in your decor. Win an Autumn Grouping! Click here to enter for your chance to win a lovely fall display that includes handcrafted pottery, candles and more.

Getting Away from It All

A Georgia couple with a knack for repurposing antiques and salvaged goods reinvent a 1950s lake house to create a sanctuary away from city life. Building a Dream Kitchen: Revamp your outdated cookspace with vintage design inspiration. Click here to read a sneak preview of this article!

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Country Connections

Find out what's new with fellow Country Sampler readers, our social media sites, current contests and more. This month, we're showcasing our Fabulous Fall Pinterest board, a fan photo from Facebook and helpful decorating videos.

Antiques Q&A

We're exploring the history and value of some fall-fabulous antiques, including paper treat sacks, a kitschy Halloween noisemaker and a vintage store display.

Country Treasures

You'll certainly fall for these autumn decorations, from a Halloween-ready wreath and a burlap Thanksgiving flag to accents that last all season long.

Decorate with Crafts

The Country Sampler stylists introduce cohesive fall style to a three-season sunroom where hand-hooked rugs and unique flea-market finds meet cool high-end furnishings. Click here for a sneak preview!

Comforts of Home Giveaway

Find the hidden letters in our September 2015 Craft Fair section and you could win a bedding set valued at over $550, a $300 shopping spree or other great prizes. Enter here for your chance to win!.

Craft Fair Online

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.