July 2022
For a Season
Learn to decorate with primitive country style by studying how a Tennessee couple incorporate their preferred touches even as they plan a move.
Trusting in a Vision
See the direction of a homeowner in Louisiana who brings her love of gardening indoors as she enhances her surroundings with vibrant colors and handcrafted heirlooms.
House of Five Gables
Entertain the idea of wallpaper as a country design element, as demonstrated by a perfectly prim mid-1800s Victorian that has been renovated in Ohio.
A Familiar Feeling
Pursue a casual comfort by examining a Texas decorator’s homage to cottage charms that bring to mind her childhood while mixing a variety of favored styles.
Features
For a Season
Undeterred by a planned move once they’re empty nesters, a Tennessee couple relish the moment by endowing their surroundings with traditional Americana and primitive pieces.
Trusting in a Vision
A Louisiana gardener blurs the line between indoors and out by letting the light stream into her home, which is filled with vivid colors, custom touches and special furnishings that bring memories to mind.
House of Five Gables
An Ohio homeowner is honored to preserve an iconic 19th-century Victorian that highlights her prim antiques and handcrafted heirlooms as well as her penchant for decorating with wallpaper. Click here to read a sneak preview.
A Familiar Feeling
Designing with hospitality in mind is key for a Texas resident as she interweaves heritage collections with country cottage details that foster a casual atmosphere.
Create & Decorate
Paint It Patriotic
Layer on the red, white and blue with our clever concepts of how paint can transform flea-market finds into unique accents that coordinate with a variety of styles.
Spirited Scraps
Give a salute to Old Glory by crafting a timeworn flag with nothing but fabric remnants, chicken wire and a vintage frame.
Standout Spaces
Sweet Escapes
Take a break from life’s ups and downs on a comfortably appointed porch that accentuates personality as well as offers an extra gathering place for summer living.
Living the Life:
A Chore No More
An antiques enthusiast in Washington state has converted her backyard into a peaceful garden complete with a greenhouse constructed from architectural salvage.
Refresh & Renew
Color Your World
Organizing a collection into a beautiful display takes careful planning, and we offer ideas on how to compose groupings that focus on hue as a design theme.
Bowled Over
Challenge the form and function of stoneware bowls by reimagining them as photo holders, plant pots or even pendant lamps.
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 celebrating the summer holidays with our Country Floral Arrangements Pinterest board and a fan photo from Facebook.
Windsor Chair Giveaway!
Add traditional flavor to your home with our Windsor Chair Giveaway courtesy of Country Sampler and Lawrence Crouse Workshop. Enter today for your chance to win a handcrafted sack back arm chair valued at $520 from Lawrence Crouse Workshop. Click here to enter for your chance to win.
