July 2018
Crazy for Hue
A California resident finds an upside to downsizing when she turns her new backyard into a vibrant garden retreat full of colorful collectibles.
Restored to Glory
A neglected coastal home in Washington state was an ugly duckling until a Portland, Oregon, couple transformed it into a cheerful all-American family getaway.
Uncovering a Dream
Traditional formality meets casual country appeal in a historic California home that blends handcrafted furnishings with family antiques.
Labor of Love
With plenty of elbow grease and a generous dollop of Colonial flair, an Ohio couple restore their turn-of-the-century Craftsman to its former glory.
A Shore Thing
California dreamers turn a charming beach cottage into a comfortable home bursting with patriotic colors, family heirlooms, oil paintings and treasures from the sea.
FEATURES
Crazy for Hue
Outdoor living space makes downsizing easier for a California renter and allows her to express her creativity and indulge her penchant for color.
Restored to Glory
Portland homeowners transform a neglected coastal home in Washington state into a cheerful all-American family getaway.
Beachy Keen: Tips on how to introduce a subtle beach theme into your home.
Uncovering a Dream
A California couple’s restored Victorian cottage blends a bit of formality with loads of casual country appeal.
Crafting Country Style: Advice for combining several country styles for a personal touch.
Labor of Love
Through years of hard work, Ohio homeowners bring back the beauty of their turn-of-the-century Craftsman-style home.
Patterns Worth Repeating: Ways to infuse a home with traditional Colonial design.
A Shore Thing
With vivid colors, heirlooms and artwork, homeowners reinvent their West Coast beach cottage for year-round living.
Patriotic Panache: Ideas for adding style through stenciling.
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DEPARTMENTS
Country Connections
Find out what's new with fellow Country Sampler readers, our social media sites, current contests and more. This month, we're giving you great ideas for putting together the perfect outdoor retreat with our Perfect Porches Pinterest board, inspiring reader letters, a fan photo from Facebook and a how-to decorating video.
Antiques Q&A
Our expert assesses country collectibles, from a popcorn tin to a presidential plate.
Country Treasures
Discover display ideas for must-have decorative accessories.
Thrifty Thinking
Matthew Mead offers inspiration for making summer party decor from upcycled items.
Creative Conversions
Find inventive ways to turn cast-off goods into garden treasures.
Decorate with Crafts
Country Sampler stylists share how to give an entry a patriotic summer makeover. Click here for a sneak preview.
Americana Style Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win porch accessories, including an unfinished bench, a lantern, a rug, pillows, and other accents, plus chalky-finish paints -- all worth more than $860.
Country Marketplace Online
Our Country Marketplace offers you simple, one-stop shopping for unique home accessories, furnishings and patterns. Click here to find out more information on our crafters and their products.
