Take a sneak peek at the idea-packed July 2009 issue of Country Sampler!

Basically Beautiful

Learn how to make any home—no matter its age or design—a welcoming country abode with these fundamental decorating techniques.

Textured Touches

Find out how to generate a rustic, refined atmosphere in your home by combining wood, fabric and metal accents in innovative ways.

Stretch Your Decorating Dollar

Pinching pennies doesn't mean you have to skimp on style! Read up on great ways to get the most out of your makeover money.

Inspiring Ideas

Star-Spangled Summer Style

Salute Americana attitude throughout your home with these quick, cool ideas for haute summertime decorating!

• Display miniature flags just about anywhere: nestled in potted plants, added to floral arrangements, or bundled with a rubber band, fanned out and hung on the wall.

• Replace all of your everyday tapers, tealights and votives with red, white and blue candles for a subtly Old-Glorious makeover.

• Tea-stain a value-size roll of stars-and-stripes cloth ribbon or bunting and use it to decorate everything from chair backs to staircases. 

Featured Project

Stitch Guide

Get out your needle and thread, and follow our handy stitch guide to sew your way to a stylish new project!