Country Sampler Farmhouse Style

I’ve always thought of an editor’s letter in a magazine as a means of welcoming the reader into the issue—sort of the way a welcome mat beckons you into a home. The editor’s words often give you an idea of what to expect in the issue, but my favorite

Many antique and vintage farm benches have spent years outdoors and might need to be cleaned before taking up residence in your home. Wash wood surfaces using warm, soapy water and a scrub brush, wiping away excess moisture with an old towel or soft

Wood has always been a key component in traditional farmhouse construction. The organic material represents a deep connection to nature, craftsmanship and homespun style. To connect with wood’s intrinsic beauty, simply place your hand on an antique n

As an autumn briskness creeps into the air and the days grow shorter, gather a group of friends or family for one final outdoor soiree to bid farewell to the sunny season. Organize a fun and memorable event by following a few simple steps. Decorate w

Written by RACHEL QUENZER. In the fall of 2018, my husband, Kevin, and I were standing at the kitchen counter in our suburban Chicago home munching on some apple cider donuts from our favorite pumpkin farm when the idea of buying a farm of our own fi

One aspect of a farmhouse home is that it always exudes a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. The warm woods, the plump pillows, the beloved furnishings—they all combine to create spaces to relax in and savor. In this issue, we are featuring four such

When popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan and her husband, Jose, purchased their 1840s Michigan farmhouse in 2016, it was in pretty good condition, but inside, it wasn’t much of a farmhouse anymore. The couple decided to remedy that, giving the spaces an

When homemaker Keeley McKendree first spotted her 1,500-square-foot house online, she wasn’t impressed. Its location in her hometown of Lincolnton, North Carolina, was perfect—close to her tight-knit family, near recreational hot-spot Lake Norman, an

A decade ago, Becky Cunningham paid little mind to the interior design of her Louisiana home. These days, she confidently answers when asked to put a name to her decorating style: vintage French farmhouse. “I love the mix of rustic with elegance—it’s

French farmhouse style combines the rustic elegance of old-world country homes with the earnest practicality of the American farmhouse. Here are a few ways Becky gives her home French flavor: ● Aged allure. French farmhouse looks pair contrasting tex

It takes a particular strength of vision to walk into a gutted historic home and see a diamond waiting to be polished. But Christy and Jacob Brown knew they’d found something special in their 1890 farmhouse in Villa Rica, Georgia. “I wanted a house t

Do you like playing around with paint colors, creatively combining bits and pieces of different materials, and repurposing old or inexpensive finds into cool new decorative items? If that’s you in a nutshell, this section is for you! In this issue’s

Transform the iconic sunflower into a beautifully textured candleholder by following these simple steps: STEP 1 Remove the stem from a large faux sunflower. Trim any excess material at the base of the flower head so it will sit level on a flat surfac

Turn a small serving tray into a display case for special treasures. Disassemble a glass insert tray by removing the screws. Lightly sand the wood components and apply a light gray paint wash to create an aged appearance. Spray or brush with a matte-

Amass a collection of amber glass bottles in a gorgeous fall tablescape like this one created by Alicia Roothoff at Thrifty and Chic. Place a shallow wood crate in the center of the table and fill it with amber bottles of all shapes and sizes. Place

Stencil a boo-tiful outdoor pillow cover to dress up a backyard chair for fall. Fabiana of Ciao Newport Beach used a stencil she purchased online to upgrade this cute fringed cover. Apply fabric paint to your stencil using an up-and-down tamping moti

Serves 6-8 This cheesy pasta dish from Amanda Batcher at The Chunky Chef is sure to become a family favorite. It pairs the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu with creamy pasta, making it impossible to resist. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 teaspoo