Country Sampler's Christmas Decorating 2016

Bring Fun Festivity Home with Country Sampler's Christmas Decorating 2016

Wrap your home in an enchanting mix of warm and wonderful holiday decoration with the fresh ideas in our all-new issue of Country Sampler's Christmas Decorating. Here's what you'll find inside.

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Come On In!

Create an inviting entryway to your home with festive greenery, pretty packages and fun props. Our assortment of holiday-decorated doors will inspire you to try something new this year.

Inspired by Nature

Deck your home with gathered branches, greens, rough woods, primitives and more for a natural-looking holiday.

Make It a Plaid Christmas

The timeless pattern of plaid brings a feeling of coziness and warmth to any room. Turn to this nostalgic design to give your home classic style during the festive season.

Tremendous Trees

Big or small, these one-of-a-kind Christmas trees will add a glow to your holiday decorating.

Frosty Delights

Combine the cool beauty of snow and ice together into seasonal decorations that extend well beyond the Christmas holiday.

Wow-Them Wreaths

Make your front door the talk of the neighborhood by displaying one of these creative options.

Home For the Holidays

Whether your loved ones are traveling by train, plane or automobile, welcome them with thoughtful decorations inspired by their journey.

Toy Box Treasures

Bring favorite playthings out of the attic or basement and into a starring role in your Christmas decor.

17 Super-Simple Ornaments

Gather your crafting supplies and a free afternoon and create an assortment of easy-to-make ornaments for this year's holiday tree.

The Crowning Glory

A Christmas tree isn't complete without a final flourish on top. Cap off your pine with one of these fresh topper ideas.

Tag, You're It!

Play the name game with one of these creative gift tags you'll have fun making.

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A Holiday With History

Inspired by traditions and holidays of the past, an East Coast family turns their home into a resplendent mix of old and new.

Nature's Winter Palette

This New England home wraps itself in holiday warmth and it's cozy decorating scheme.

Cheery, Fun & Festive

Even during the wintertime, bright California sunshine streams into this happy little home filled with retro holiday charm.

Bring on the Bling

Fully decorating a primitive-laden farmhouse with glittery glass ornaments for the holidays may seem counter-intuitive, but for this homeowner it's akin to getting all dolled up for the season.

Simple Seasonal Charm

Light, airy rooms provide the perfect backdrop for a cozy holiday decorating scheme in this Michigan home.

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Web Surfing

Check out these treasures and treats from cyberspace

Cool Crafting Finds

Make it easy to create awesome DIY projects using some of these new materials and tools.

The Season's Best for Christmas

We've made gift-giving easy for family, friends and even yourself with this selection of great country-style merchandise.