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All the Trimmings

Against a season-sensational palette of red, green and yellow, Santas from around the world mingle with lush garlands and wreaths to create an essence of Christmas elegance in a 1890s Kansas farmhouse. Go Green!: Learn how to dress your home for the holidays with embellished wreaths, garlands, trees and much more. Click here for a preview!

See these full articles in the November 2009 issue of Country Sampler

The Art of the Matter

A Washington folk artist decorates her spacious Colonial for Christmas with a combination of original family folk art and everyday items transformed into strikingly novel Noel fare. Decorating with Folk Art for the Holidays: Read up on the best ways to work rustic pieces into your seasonal scheme. Win Signed Seasonal Artwork!: Click here to enter for a chance to win a folk art snowman or one of two signed collectible Santas.

See these full articles in the November 2009 issue of Country Sampler

A Nostalgic Noel

A Maryland homeowner pulls out all the stops to create good-cheer holiday displays using colorful trimmings that weave seasonal spirit among furnishings with a sense of sentiment and history. All That Glitters: Embellish your rooms with make-a-statement displays that add celebratory sparkle to any space.

See these full articles in the November 2009 issue of Country Sampler

The Snowman Has Landed

Creating Christmas magic on a U.S. Air Force base is “situation normal” for a Nebraska blogger who spreads holiday cheer throughout her family’s once-ordinary quarters. Get Festive with Fabric: Weave stylish seasonal flair throughout your home with coffee-dyed textiles, kitchen linens used as decor and clotheslines adorned with soft accents. Win Handcrafted Holiday Fare!:Click here to enter for your chance to win a handpainted sign and an embroidered stocking.

See these full articles in the November 2009 issue of Country Sampler

Wrapped in Warmth

An auction-loving North Carolina couple, whose custom-built log home is filled with primitives and vintage finds, go all out at the holidays with plenty of country Christmas decor.
All Through the House: Capture a Christmas-in-the-country spirit in your rooms with these great yuletide decorating ideas.

See these full articles in the November 2009 issue of Country Sampler

We’ll get you in the holiday spirit in a snap with all the cheery holiday decor and seasonal style hints in the November 2009 issue!

Plus, don't miss these informative articles in our November issue:

Antiques Q&A

Read up on the background and value of several holiday-themed antiques, including:
• A vintage Santa candy container
• A Victorian tinsel ornament
• An antique green glass butter dish
• A set of ceramic angel figurines, and more!

Decorate with Crafts

The Country Sampler stylists show you how to make a big impact without a big time commitment by creating just a few bold displays that celebrate the holidays. Click here for a sneak preview!

Win! Set for the Season Giveaway

Let Country Sampler help you set a spectacular table for the holidays with our annual giveaway! This year’s package includes 8 four-piece place settings and matching tableware from Emerson Creek Pottery, table linens from The Country Porch, glasse and flatware from Oneida, and additional tabletop accents from Country Village Shoppe, Old Mill Originals and more. Click here for your chance to win!

Craft Fair Online

Our Craft Fair offers you one-stop, hassle-free shopping for home and garden accessories, furnishings and patterns. Click here for more information on our crafters and their products.