Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2022 i Country Sampler Home

Like the budding trees, hardy perennials and shoots of tender grass that are starting to make their appearance in the cold-weather states, outdoor flea markets will soon be springing up and welcoming droves of bargain-minded shoppers looking to leave behind the decorating drought of winter. Although I do enjoy the occasional trip to local antiques shops to browse their new acquisitions, there is nothing quite like the freeing feeling of wandering through aisle after aisle of flea-market trinkets and treasures on a warm and sunny day. Sometimes I head out the door with a mission in mind and a list of specific items I would like to buy. Other times, I attend with the intention of picking up a few objects that catch my eye and figuring out later how…

Discover your own personal style by taking lessons from a crafty Virginia homeowner who honors the roots of both her state and her family in every design decision she makes. Few can claim as close a connection to the past as Arlynn and Chris Funderburk. The couple’s fourbedroom home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is adjacent to a national park, and their neighborhood “literally sits where there was a Union soldier encampment during the Civil War,” Arlynn says. “Placards nearby explain battle sites, and many of the area’s streets are named after Civil War generals.” The history buffs had their eye on the area for years and finally built their 3,600-square-foot home on a 4.3-acre lot in 2013. Years of waiting and planning meant the couple knew exactly what they wanted.…

Step into a Missouri homeowner’s haven of country delights, a fanciful garden filled with cheerful folk art and repurposed memories that reflect a peaceful way of life. L inda Heman used to host a handful of close friends at her garden parties in tiny La Russell, Missouri. But like her garden beds, the June event grew into quite an affair, attracting 70 people or more each year. “ You can’t see most of the garden from the street,” she says, “so people are shocked when they see all this stuff.” Linda’s landscape is a unique mixture of plantings in about a dozen beds dotted with vintage containers, whimsical signs and garden curiosities that she gathered over more than 20 years. Perhaps her location has accelerated her interest in making her…

Country Sampler’s Resource Guide includes all available information on the makers of paint, furniture, window treatments and flooring found throughout the magazine. Items pictured in individual stories but not listed in this Resource Guide are not available to the public. These items are either antique, one of a kind, discontinued or from private collections. Country Sampler has no information about them. Please note that due to the complicated process involved in photography and four-color printing, the paint colors that are shown in the featured homes may not match the original manufacturer’s paint swatch.…

Gain insight into how a Tennessee history enthusiast’s deep affection for simpler times, rural life and timeworn country homes has inspired her to embrace rustic artifacts and make them her own. Sarah Chitwood’s admiration for antiqu es, historical homes and all things vintage started with a natural curiosity—and a lot of driving. “While I was in college, I lived near several historical homes,” Sarah remembers. “I drove past them every day, always wondering what a day would have been like living in one of those homes in the past. I would imagine what stories those homes could tell.” As her curiosity gave way to collecting, she began visiting flea markets and antiques shops where she would occasionally treat herself to a small piece within her budget, treasures she hoped…

Create & DECORATE Explore flea markets, garage sales and antiques stores for imperfect odds and ends that can be reimagined around a garden theme to recharge your home’s spring style. T he warmer spring months bring many delights— not the least of which is the unofficial opening of yard-sale season. The adrenaline rush of finding one-ofa-kind treasures in the midst of the ordinary is a thrill that’s special to this time of year. The enjoyment ramps up even more as you consider how to reinvent your new purchases and implement them into a seasonal decorating scheme. Country Sampler stylist René Haines did just that, rummaging through bins and tables and booths until inspiration struck. “If we’re spending more time outside and in the garden, we still want to make our…

Let a West Virginia couple wow you with their family homestead that connects with nature via earth tones and thoughtful blends of antique furniture, artisanal wares and adored heirlooms. FFor Alicia and Rick Hissom, it was, as the adage goes, all about location. In 2004, they were gifted 8 acres in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a parcel that represents a portion of an 80-acre farm that Rick’s family has stewarded for generations. Alicia’s family ties also run deep in the area, and the couple were committed to creating a home that honors their heritage. Location certainly is a concept Alicia knows well, as she has worked in the mortgage industry for 30 years and helped countless families achieve homeownership. Once her job was done, however, the rest was up…

Expand your cook space’s decorating footprint by reimagining and embracing the creative storage potential of rustic and repurposed pieces. Organize Necessities Employ a galvanized-metal mail organizer to keep everyday kitchenware close at hand. Choose an organizer that will comfortably display the pieces you use most often, such as plates, bowls, spices or dish towels. This organizer offers vertical slots and horizontal shelves as well as a drawer that is the perfect size for storing flatware out of sight. To prevent plates from rolling outward in vertical slots like these, cut and insert cork sheeting as a base, securing with double-sided tape. If your organizer has a drawer, add cork to the bottom to prevent flatware from sliding when the drawer is opened. Mount a Chicken-Wire Rack Reinvent a wall-mounted wire…

For Mother’s Day, treat a special person in your life to a handcrafted moss vase and delicate paper peonies that are simple to create yet convey a heartfelt effort. Pretty Paper Peonies Peonies are a quintessential spring flower in many country gardens, but if you grow these beautiful blooms, you know that you have only a short period of time to admire them in your yard or in bountiful bouquets. Katie Femia of The Homespun Hydrangea captures the delicate look of peonies to enjoy all year round with an easy coffee filter project, which requires only a few supplies and minimal crafting time. Follow these simple instructions to fashion blooms that are the perfect fit for a long-lasting seasonal centerpiece: Materials • White basket-style coffee filters, about 5 to 7…

Launch into outdoor living by refreshing your porches and gardens with unique-to-you decor constructed from salvaged objects that lend whimsy or elegance to suit your style. PHOTOGRAPHED AND DESIGNED BY LAUREN MORAN OF It’s nearly time to throw open your windows and doors and start gravitating outdoors, going all in on the sunshine season. Whether you enjoy the labor of love that is gardening or you aim to create a gorgeous patio that oozes relaxation, the goal is the same: to beautify your home’s exterior gathering spaces. We offer a few ideas that are almost infinitely customizable as you work to invigorate your open-air surroundings. SWAP IT OUT Amp up the impact of this arrangement by opting for boots with a bright pattern. Garden Walk Put a pair of retired…