Country Sampler Farmhouse Style

In the enchanting world of home decorating, creativity knows no bounds. Inspiration flows in from all around us and instills in us a drive to decorate our homes in our own style. Yet where does this creative inspiration come from? When putting togeth

EDITOR Susan Wagner MANAGING EDITOR Lisa Sloan COPY EDITOR Jessica Moorman STYLIST/DESIGNER Nancy Borsodi ART DIRECTOR Brad Snow PUBLISHING SERVICES MANAGER Michelle Harger SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Nick Pierce SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST Edith Teegarden

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Q. What was the first thing you started collecting? “Vintage tins. It started with a big potato chip tin that my grandma used to keep her flour in.” Q. What are your current favorite collectibles? “Vintage thermoses, children’s vintage toys, vintage

Diana Petrillo of Adirondack Girl at Heart has been buying, selling and collecting vintage goods and antiques for more than two decades, and her blog is packed with price guides, projects and other resources for collectors. Here are her current picks

Q: What was the first thing you started collecting? “When I was a teenager, I found a tea strainer at the local flea market for 25 cents. Little did I know it would be the beginning of a search that would span several decades! In fact, I still buy th

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The Johnsons didn’t need to remodel their kitchen to create an entirely new farmhouse look. They transformed the space with just a few materials. Follow their tips in your kitchen: □ Update builder-grade cabinets by crafting barndoor insets for selec

Q. What gives your home farmhouse charm? “I would have to say that what gives my home farmhouse charm isn’t things but feelings. My hope is always that when someone walks into my home, they feel love, warmth, peace, joy and contentment, because that