Country Sampler

His & Hers STYLE

Visitors are welcomed heartily into the homes of enthusiastic decorators, with living and dining areas becoming style showcases that, evolve throughout the year. Holiday wreaths for front doors and seasonal vignettes for coffee tables notwithstanding, what about the decor in more privat e rooms of a residence? Bedrooms, for example—our havens from a hectic world—deserve as much decorative attention as the rest of the house.

With these often under-decorated rooms in mind, Stylist Carolynn Geesaman was inspired to incorporate family heirlooms, meaningful details and precious photographs of loved ones into a space that embraces both masculine and feminine appeal. “Anyone can go into a store and just fill their cart full of stuff’ to decorate with,” Carolynn notes. “But when I decorate, I like to surround myself with love, things that, remind

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