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Team Spirit

After remodeling a half-dozen houses, this talented Puyallup, Washington, couple took on the task of turning a tiny 1900-built cottage into a cozy home by adding an expansive family room and a bountiful pantry that reflect their farmhouse-infused country style. Reaching New Heights: Don’t be daunted by a high-ceilinged space: Read up on great ways to enhance the view with clever arrangements.

Spring Ahead

After finding a house seemingly tailor-made for her, a West Virginia homeowner makes memories by keeping it simple, paying attention to details and displaying what she loves. Feeling Useful: Learn how to let functional objects take a fashionable turn by reimagining them as double-duty decor.

Living the Dream

Taking their cue from America’s earliest settlers, a rural Ohio couple conceive and construct a home to showcase their love of primitive Colonial decor. Simply Perfect Primitive: Boost country character throughout your home by incorporating simple additions that pack a primitive punch without overwhelming a space.

Model Citizens

Iowa antiques lovers transform a modern model home into a country haven filled with rustic pine flooring, distressed paint finishes and plenty of fantastic primitive finds. A Model Home No More: Infuse personality into a sterile space with these bright ideas for floors, walls and storage spaces.

Taking Great Paints

After 32 years of renovating and remodeling their early-1900s home to suit their Colonial style, a Michigan couple find a few bold coats of paint make a world of difference. Red, Black and Beautiful: Get pointers for picking the perfect paint color to transform your home into a dynamic Colonial haven.

March 2011

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Antiques Q&A

Investigate the history and value of several cheery antiques that greet the season in style, including a turn-of-the-century painted glass egg, a metal bunny cake mold, a pretty Easter bonnet, a pair of vintage pull toys, and more!

Country Treasures

Refresh your look for spring with flower-powered furnishings, Easter-themed accents and down-on-the-farm decor.

Turned Inside Out

Wave good-bye to winter and welcome spring by following these helpful hints for perking up your porch, patio or sunroom with colorful decor, unique paint treatments and plenty of country character.

Decorating with Crafts

With vibrant decor and bright ideas, the Country Sampler stylists liven up a master bedroom suite’s fantastic flea-market finds and family heirlooms. Click here for a sneak preview!

Online Craft Fair

Our Craft Fair offers you one-stop, hassle-free shopping for home and garden accessories, furnishings and patterns. Check out our Online Craft Fair for more information on our crafters and their products.