September 2009
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Building on the Past
Fresh off a huge restoration project, a creative couple decide to tackle new construction and create the saltbox home of their dreams. Open to the Possibilities: Read up on the best ways to create a cozy feeling in a home with an open floor plan and high ceilings. Bonus Photo Gallery: Click here to view additional photos from this beautiful home!
Living History
A pair of antiques-dealing furniture crafters reshape their 1993 Illinois home into a showcase for fool-the-eye reproductions and authentic primitives. Woodn’t You Like This Look?: Learn how to give rooms an old-time atmosphere with wood on the walls and in furniture.
A Mismatch Made in Heaven
An Oregon shopowner casts a seasonal spell on her home with vintage and classic country themes. Presto Change-o!: Follow five quick-change tips to swap out your decor in a snap. Bonus Photo Gallery: Click here to view additional photos from this beautiful home!
Once Ignored, Now Restored
Two New York state homeowners with an eye for antiques bring back a 1930s cottage’s glory days with a breathtaking before-and-after transformation. Five Ways to Remodel on a Budget: Find out how to save yourself some cash by employing a few buck-stretching strategies on your next renovation project. Click here for a sneak preview!
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Antiques Q&A
Read up on the background and value of several autumn-appropriate antiques, including an orange Roseville vase, composition Halloween figurines, painted swing churn, a handforged 18th-century fireplace trammel and more.
Country Treasures
Gather up some fabulous fall-themed accessories to craft charming decor that welcomes the season with open arms.
Decorate with Crafts
Using their favorite harvesttime tricks, the Country Sampler stylists treat a dark-walled dining room to a delightful dose of accents that turn the space into a happy Halloween scene. Click here for a sneak preview!