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Front and Center A glimpse of the front porch hints at two of Torrance, California, homeowner Patti Wester’s loves—Americana and gardening. Patti likes the flexibility of container plantings, like the tall arborvitae that accent the porch columns. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.

From Sea to Shining Sea

View additional photos from a home featured in our July 2010 issue that combines primitive, patriotic and nautical styles.
updated 09.28.11

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  • Front and Center A glimpse of the front porch hints at two of Torrance, California, homeowner Patti Wester’s loves—Americana and gardening. Patti likes the flexibility of container plantings, like the tall arborvitae that accent the porch columns. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Earn Your Stripes Primitive game boards flank an old rake in this corner of the Westers’ living room, where a ticking-stripe chair takes up residence next to a regal sailboat. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Old Glorious A handful of miniature flags becomes a bouquet of Americana style when displayed inside a rustic red wall pocket resting against a larger folded flag. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • On a Hutch Patti’s dad helped her find the oak cabinet with leaded glass doors that houses her Blue Willow china. He also contributed a brass fire extinguisher that, like the goose decoy and the antique rifle from Patti’s husband, Sherryl’s, gun collection, makes for an interesting conversation piece. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Form an Opinion Antique dress forms are one of Patti’s newest collections. She loves them because she can adjust their height and use them to display a variety of items, from vintage clothing to accessories. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.
  • Check the Weathered This weathered shelf shows off natural items, including seashells and dried hydrangeas, as well as vintage treasures, such as a child’s dress and baby shoes once worn by one of Patti’s sons and a child’s dress. This room was featured in the July 2010 issue of Country Sampler Magazine.