Take a sneak peek at the idea-packed March 2010 issue of Country Sampler!

Nuturing a Natural Viewpoint

Cultivate perennially pleasing interior scenes by introducing exterior design elements, garden ornaments and natural materials indoors.

Sensational Stenciling

Get helpful tips for bringing the delicate, colorful style of Early-American stenciling to your home.

Go Green!

Read up on ways to dress your home for the holidays with embellished wreaths, lush garlands, ornately trimmed trees and much more.

Inspiring Ideas

Candle Delights

Get glowing in late winter with candle displays that will keep your decor nice and warm!

• Gather several pillar candles of varying heights in the center of a grapevine wreath or tie the candles together with ribbon.
• Nestle a three-wick candle in a treenware bowl filled with river rocks, marbles, miniature ornaments or unshelled nuts.
• Repurpose antique wood spools or bobbins as taper holders; use clear glass candle cups to protect the spools from dripping wax.
• Lay a distressed picture frame flat like a tray; fill the space with delicate natural elements and candles of all shapes, sizes and colors.

Featured Project

Wow-Factor Walls

Read expert tips for creating three distinctive wall treatments, including plastering, stenciling and classic antiquing.