Country Sampler

SUMMER by the sea

Yadira La Brada is infatuated with design. A vintage enthusiast who loves treasure hunting at local thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales, Yadira takes delight in decorating—and redecorating—her home. “I change my decor out every two to three weeks,” she says of the three-bedroom apartment that she shares with her husband, Brian, and their children, Andy, Jaslyn, Ellie and Makayla. “I also update it for the seasons.”

During the warmer months, Yadira pays tribute to the Pacific Ocean and the family's community of Huntington Beach, California. “I call

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