March 2009
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Carnival for Collectors
Join us on a visit to the Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show, a six-day spectacle sure to tempt any collector with its stained-glass windows, vibrant Fiestaware, salt-glazed pottery, architectural remnants and much, much more.
Escape from the Ordinary
A Michigan homeowner creates a hospitable haven with cozy primitive accents and budget-friendly fix-ups. Beauty on a Budget: Read up on clever ways to re-create your look for less with simple stenciling, furniture rearranging and other cost-effective yet stylish suggestions.
Bold & Beautiful
French country flair and a bright palette color the whimsical style of a Kansas home decorated piece-by-piece with cheery accents and furnishings. Stretch Your Decorating Dollar: Make the most of your makeover money with these hints for shopping smart. Click here for a sneak preview!
Revolutionary Rewind
An antiques-loving couple set the calendar back a few centuries in their Oregon abode with exquisitely authentic furnishings and fixtures. Expect the Unexpected: Keep American history alive in fresh ways with five time-tested tricks for reinventing decor with clever displays.
Sunny Disposition
Cottagey collectibles and vintage finds fill the wide-open spaces of a custom-built Washington home that's dotted with do-it-yourself decor. Gathered Together: Get the most visual impact from a display of treasured antiques with innovative ideas for creative arrangements.
Color Her Colonial
A hands-on homeowner transforms her 1970s Massachusetts split-level into an Early-American nod to the past. Turn Back Time for a Modern House: Inject Colonial character into every room of a recently built abode with five tried-and-true tips.
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Antiques Q&A
Our experts share the history and values of several colorful antiques, including a set of cranberry glass, a miniature sewing machine and some pretty vintage Valentines.
Country Treasures
From woodland creatures and cute chicks to twig accents and oak wall decor, these accessories help you take an all-natural approach to springtime decorating.
Decorate with Crafts
Wave goodbye to winter and welcome spring with 15 inspiring decorating ideas for your entryway from the Country Sampler stylists. Click here for a sneak preview!