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

Naturally Beautiful

Read up on five earth-minded ways to work eco-friendly local materials into your home and landscaping.

Marvelous Motifs

Read up on the best ways to adorn your home with fabrics, furniture and other accents featuring delightful primitive designs.

Counter Intuitive

Get step-by-step tips for transforming outdated countertops into a show-stopping centerpiece for your country kitchen!

Inspiring Ideas

Late-Summer Style

Start getting ready for fall with these quick tips for transitioning your home from summer to autumn in style!

• Replace bright red candles, table linens and other accessories with accents in more subdued hues such as rust or barn red.

• For outdoor entertaining, cover your picnic table with a length of burgundy-and-beige homespun fabric instead of a traditional red-and-white-checked cloth.
 
• Begin introducing mums into your home decor; stick with white and dark red blooms for late summer, and then bring in golds and yellows when fall arrives.
 

Featured Project

Sweet Corncake

Download a recipe for delicious cornbread, courtesy of Bishop Hill Colony Bakery!