March 2023
Fitting into Place
See how a Tennessee couple introduce Early American design into a modern-day home with the help of traditional paint colors, antique primitive furnishings and loads of period-authentic collectibles.
A Return to Tradition
Take in the classic details that embrace a simpler time, methodically set into place by antiques-loving homeowners who imported their beloved Colonial style to Texas.
Savvy about Salvage
Study the lessons offered by a lifelong lover of architectural salvage who fills her newly built Georgia home with rustic character, repurposed furnishings and uniquely crafted wares that conjure a country idyll fit for spring.
Perfectly Imperfect
Check in with an Indiana couple who returned to in-town living to energize a weary 1900s gable-end house with DIY ingenuity and twin passions for salvage and primitives.
Features
Fitting into Place
Through thoughtful arrangement of authentic primitives within a newer house, a Tennessee couple have developed a sanctuary where well-worn treasures and beloved antiques are the star attractions.
A Return to Tradition
An unusual sight in Texas, a brick Colonial stands apart as a decorator enamored with Early American style instills an aged-in-place aura via historic paint colors and collections.
Savvy about Salvage
A longtime repurposing enthusiast in Georgia captures a cabin-in-the-woods atmosphere with rustic details that tell a story and spark a memory in every room.
Perfectly Imperfect
A husband-and-wife team in Indiana have renovated their 1900s home, inside and out, to showcase their cherished vintage artifacts and give the chippy, distressed finishes their due. Click here to read a sneak preview.
Create & Decorate
Making Room for Spring
Renew your surroundings with clever, easy ideas for embellishments that will bring a springtime breeze into your living spaces as you shake off winter's chill.
Standout Spaces
Driven by Design
Be encouraged by a Massachusetts pair who created their ideal kitchen and dining room through careful planning and a belief in their own vision.
Living the Life
In Its Place
Organize your country kitchen by choosing DIY storage solutions that reimagine common goods to boost both convenience and style.
Refresh & Renew
Just Hanging Around
Whether faced with a large span of wall or a slender alcove that lacks a certain something, consider mounting shelves or a cabinet—and give a special display extra emphasis.
Cheers for Tiers
Think vertically when assembling an eye-catching array of collectibles and increase your decorating real estate with a multilevel tray.
Departments
Country Connections
Find out what's new with fellow Country Sampler readers, our social media sites, current contests and more. This month, we’re looking at groupings with our Display Details Pinterest board and a fan photo from Facebook.
Easter Egg Hunt!
The Country Sampler Easter Egg Hunt is back for the 27th year. Search through the issue (pages 8–109) to find 12 golden eggs, and then enter for your chance to win $1,000 cash. Click here to enter for your chance to win.
