July 2022

Country Sampler

Country styles, trends & new products

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JULY 2022 VOL. 39, NO. 4 EDITOR Donna Marcel MANAGING EDITOR Adrienne McGee Sterrett COPY EDITOR Jessica Moorman ART DIRECTOR Brad Snow SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Nick Pierce PUBLISHING SERVICES MANAGER Michelle Harger SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST Edith Tee
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Blast From The Past
Antiques. We don’t mind that it’s chippy and old. We don’t care if it’s faded, rusty or worn. We love the story behind it, the history within it and the patina on it. I came across this quote on a sign I found in a store that caters to vendors who re
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Let’s Be Social
See pages 8–15 for more ideas on painting patriotic decor. Did you know you can find inventive country decorating ideas and tips on our website? Visit www.countrysampler.com and click on Decorating in the top bar, then select Downloads & Projects in
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PAINT IT Patriotic
Summertime is on its way, and with that comes a rush of activity—abundant gardens spring up, family barbecues dot the calendar, and festivals and parades trumpet every aspect of life. With all the excitement around us, it stands to reason that we are
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Spirited Scraps
The summer holidays practically beg for a flag motif or two around the house, but decorating with the bold graphics of the stars and stripes requires a balanced touch. Lauren Moran of the Rustic Honey blog was inspired to dip into her crafting stash
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For a SEASON
In Kimberly and Michael Loughry’s living room, an assortment of red and blue furniture, accessories and textiles pay tribute to the American flag. “The coffee table is an antique primitive trunk,” Kimberly notes, adding that she enjoys its quaint loo
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Trusting In A Vision
Years ago, Billie Hayman Miller experienced a carpe diem dilemma at a Louisiana flea market. While browsing for nostalgic wares, she happened upon a kitchen island that was a perfect match for her decorating style. At the time, she didn’t have room f
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HOUSE OF Five Gables
More than two decades have passed since Karen and Neil Skiver took ownership of an 1,800-squarefoot Victorian in the small town of Greenville Ohio, but Karen remembers well her first impression of the house. “I loved the stained-and leaded-glass wind
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A Familiar Feeling
SSome people develop their personal design preferences over several years, but Tina Smith knew early on that she wanted her space to radiate the same warmth and charm that she remembers from her childhood home. “I grew up in a sweet little place call
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Sweet ESCAPES
Thanks to their nostalgic designs, vintage float cushions are a perfect accompaniment for a set of well-used boat oars. The display leads the way from the main living area of this screened porch to a wraparound-style side porch. The oars’ size helps
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A Chore NO MORE
In her youth, Angie Grayson-Davis huffed and puffed about picking raspberries and beans and pulling weeds on her late grandfather’s farm and in her mother’s vegetable garden. However, those once-dreaded childhood chores were but a bellwether for a pa
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COLOR Your World
CCollecting can rouse many emotions: the joy of finding the perfect piece, the nostalgia of reliving childhood memories, the contentedness of evoking simpler times. With some careful forethought and creativity, deciding how best to showcase your trea
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Bowled Over
Let a vintage ironstone bowl really shine by converting it into a unique hanging lamp. Drill a hole into the center bottom of a small lightweight bowl, and then install a plug-in pendant light kit through the hole. Depending on your decor, leave the
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Resource GUIDE
Country Sampler’s Resource Guide includes all available information on the makers of paint, furniture, window treatments and flooring found throughout the magazine. Items pictured in individual stories but not listed in this Resource Guide are not av

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