Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Winter 2023

As I'm writing this, we may still have some warm days ahead of us, but soon we'll find ourselves in the delightful embrace of the holiday season. It's the perfect time of year to gather around the hearth, share stories and revel in the magic of Christmas. At Farmhouse Style, we believe that the true beauty of this season lies not only in the breathtaking decor and twinkling lights but also in the cherished moments spent with family and friends. This year, we encourage you to embrace that joy of togetherness, as it truly makes the holiday spirit come alive. Reach out to a family member you haven't talked to in a while. Invite a neighbor over for a cup of cheer. Join in celebrations with your community. The love…

DOWNLOADABLE WATERCOLOR ART Print your own customized greeting cards, invitations, menus, place cards, gift tags and more by purchasing a digital download of watercolor Christmas graphics like this example of Cozy Christmas Clipart from Etsy seller BeigeTimePrint. www.etsy.com/shop/beigetimeprint MY LITTLE RED HOUSE Visit the charming Swedish home of Helena Löfstedt through her Instagram account, My Little Red House. Helena not only shares her decorating ideas and recipes but also offers an online interior design course. www.instagram.com/mylittleredhouse TREE DECOR INSPIRATION Looking for ideas for this year's Christmas tree? The Decorator's Warehouse YouTube channel shares DIY videos for putting together themed trees, garlands, wreaths, swags and tree toppers. Use your own decorations, or shop their website for themed bundles or accent pieces to add to your collection. www.youtube.com/@decoratorswarehouse A HOME TO SHARE…

When we shared Amy and Donnie Kinser's Tennessee home in the 2020 article “All Is Calm,” Amy favored a neutral palette with a range of white hues during the holidays and beyond. Since then, Amy's style has evolved to embrace a richer color scheme. As she explains, “I felt a strong nudge to warm things up and bring in a more old-world style.” Amy started her home's transformation with the kitchen and then continued to weave European-inspired touches throughout other rooms. One of the ways she did this was by painting walls and refinishing much of her furniture. “Every piece of furniture that was painted white has been stripped and kept in its natural state or stained,” she says. To add depth to her furniture arrangements, Amy utilizes pieces from…

Lanterns have been used since ancient times as portable light sources, signaling devices and decorations. They have indicated vacancy for weary travelers, warned ships away from danger, displayed the status of railroad tracks, and aided soldiers during wartime. Lanterns have been used by farmers to brighten barns, by explorers to shine light on trails and by the faithful to illuminate religious observances. Though they come in many shapes and sizes, functional lanterns include a transparent enclosure intended to keep a burning flame or light bulb from being extinguished or broken while remaining visible, a protective frame, and a handle for carrying or hanging. Before glass was common, early lanterns featured panes made of thin pieces of animal horn that allowed candlelight to show through, while tin examples utilized patterns of…

1 Season's greetings This warmly nostalgic setting draws together vintage-inspired elements in traditional Christmas colors. The simple setup is perfect for a casual get-together, such as a gift exchange or card-addressing event with friends. Present a Perfect Centerpiece Gather three sizes of kraft boxes with lids and tie with coordinating red and green ribbons finished off with a bow and jingle bells. Arrange the boxes on a pedestal plate, with the largest one in the center, and fill in around them with glittered holly picks. Special Delivery For a party favor that doubles as a place card, wrap a small boxed gift with kraft paper. Adhere a vintage postage-style label, add a guest's name, and apply a postmark stamp. Tie red-and-white baker's twine diagonally around the box. Print Postcard Place Mats…

Plaid, check or tartan—patterns that feature stripes intersecting at right angles—are staples in fashion and home decor. From charming ginghams to iconic Scottish tartans, nearly all the pattern variations complement the rustic finishes of farmhouse style throughout the year. At Christmastime, plaids are especially hard to resist, as traditional designs rendered in holiday hues can be found in every product category. Plaid party attire, handmade stockings, oversize bows and festive table coverings are just the beginning. As you decorate your home for the holidays and the winter season, pick a few spots to add some plaid. You can pop a single patterned accent into a display, assemble a whole vignette around a color-coordinated plaid theme, or weave small touches through your rooms. No matter how you choose to incorporate plaid…