Winter 2024
A Decade in Time: Being Country
Remember past trends as we compare notes on country styles that have endured through the years in celebration of Country Sampler's 40th anniversary.
Red-dy for Winter
Catch up with a New Jersey couple who emphasize Colonial designs with prim holiday accents, refined with modern-day reproductions, charming handicrafts and an affinity for the color red.
Heartland Holiday
See how Ohio homeowners recall old-fashioned Yuletides in their Colonial Revival home decked with joyful colors, patterns and patinas.
Rustic Revival
Share in the Christmas spirit in a 19th-century log home in Kentucky, relocated by a determined couple eager for a proper keystone to their Early American collections.
Northwoods Noel
Kick back with a Wisconsin Christmas enthusiast whose retirement inspired her to embrace thrift shopping, furniture makeovers and the many positives of heritage pieces.
A Merry Minimum
Lean into nostalgia with a Pennsylvania decorator who creates a versatile, clean-lined look that can be transformed with ease for an enchanting take on Christmas.
Features
Red-dy for Winter
A New Jersey couple finish their Colonial two-story with their preferred red hues and snowy accents.
Heartland Holiday
Skillfully removing traces of the 1970s from their Colonial Revival home, Ohio DIYers reinvent the style and floor plan to suit grand Christmas celebrations.
Rustic Revival
An old log cabin was in disrepair, but a Kentucky pair turned it into a showcase for their Early American antiques.
Northwoods Noel
A Wisconsin pair discover thrifting and shift decorating gears by blending furniture makeovers with heritage pieces in their home.
A Merry Minimum
A Pennsylvania couple embrace the character of their 1910 American foursquare and allow nostalgic objects to shine. Click here to read a sneak preview.
Create & Decorate
Making Spirits Bright
Prepare your rooms for Christmas gatherings with our clever ideas on easy-to-make designs and inventive arranging techniques.
Standout Spaces
A Magical Mix of Mantels
Looking for inspiration for your fireplace decorations this Yuletide? Check out eight ways to adorn mantels for the holidays.
Outdoor Living
A Coat of Cheer
Consider the powers of exterior paint projects developed by industrious crafters whose property enriches their Pennsylvania neighborhood.
Antiques & Collections
Collected Christmas
Group favored finds into impressive displays that introduce whimsical touches of the past into modern-day seasonal trimmings.
The Country Experience
Heartfelt & Homemade
Get a few basic supplies ready for an afternoon of crafting imagination-filled keepsakes that can be gifted to family and friends to enjoy.
Inspiring Ideas
Ring in the Season
Fashion a new wreath, from bright tones to elegant details to unusual silhouettes, to welcome the merriment this time of year brings.
Departments
Country Connections
Find out what's new with fellow Country Sampler readers, plus get a glimpse of more content on our social media sites! This month, we're celebrating holiday spirit with how-to videos on our YouTube channel, our Country Christmas Pinterest board and a fan photo from Facebook.
