Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Autumn 2024

Since Farmhouse Style is a quarterly magazine, our content tends to follow the seasons. As we shift from the languid days of late summer to the cooler autumn months, we are also marking another shift—I am taking on the role of editor, allowing Susan Wagner to focus on her role as our company's editorial director. After many years as managing editor, I am excited to take the reins and continue bringing you the engaging and inspiring content you have come to expect from Farmhouse Style. A bit about me: I love to read and often take inspiration from quotes, especially those from beloved books or authors. Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series was a childhood favorite, and at this time of year, I am always cheered when I…

RESCUED & UPCYCLED In addition to her popular YouTube channel, Sonnet's Garden Blooms, small-business owner, thrifter and upcycler Sonnet Uhlenbrauck recently launched a podcast, Rescued & Upcycled. Episodes offer tips and inspiration on trying new upcycling techniques and owning your own DIY business. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. www.sonnetsgardenblooms.com/podcast Interested in canning and preserving food? Check out the popular TikTok account of Sarah Thrush, @peeliesnpetals, who has introduced a new generation to a longtime homesteading art. Sarah also has authored a new book, Preserving with a Purpose (Harvard Common Press, 2024), which features canning and preserving recipes and tips that are based in tradition, with a contemporary twist. www.tiktok.com/@peeliesnpetals PANTRY HILL Darien Rozell celebrates the seasons of country life at her rural New York home through her…

If you're like most farmhouse decorating enthusiasts, I'd be willing to bet you have at least one tiered tray in your collection. I own several and love using them to create compact displays for a countertop or table. I think one of the most fun things about tiered trays is changing them up to suit a special occasion, holiday or season, but sometimes I struggle to find the right-sized accessories. That's why I was so excited to receive this shipment from Annie's Farmhouse Style Kit Club—it included everything I needed to make four different fall-themed items that were designed to fit a tiered tray (or to incorporate in another autumn vignette). The items are a miniature beaded garland, a three-dimensional pumpkin, a mini sign and a stand-up pumpkin pie recipe.…

Beloved by globe-trotters and homebodies alike, well-traveled trunks and suitcases have come to rest in many farmhouse-style homes. These symbols of adventure call to mind epic journeys of the past and exciting future destinations, and they continue to gain favor for their incredible decorative versatility. Throughout history, humans have used containers to carry their belongings, but the evolution of modern luggage mainly occurred alongside transportation. In the mid-1800s, planned voyages were undertaken mostly by the wealthy, and personal items were packed in bulky trunks and loaded aboard steamships, trains and stagecoaches. These trunks were usually constructed of wood and metal and covered with protective leather to withstand heavy wear. The beginning of mass tourism in the late 1800s and early 1900s brought about more practical luggage pieces that were lighter…

Display a washtub arrangement on a covered front porch for all the neighbors to enjoy, and then roll it indoors to use as a Thanksgiving decoration. Are you ready to trade your fading summer annuals for fresh autumn arrangements? Get started on new planter designs that will provide beauty to your porch, patio or garden well beyond the first frost. And while we love classic mums, pansies, kale and cabbage, you are not limited to these dependable favorites. This year, consider incorporating textured grasses, perennial foliage, whimsical succulents, seasonal fruits and more for showstopping fall displays. As you begin planning, first consider your containers. You'll probably display fewer planters this time of year, so choose your best and brightest. They can be traditional pots, urns or window boxes, or unique…

Life moves fast, especially for busy families, and maintaining order can sometimes feel overwhelming. Schedules packed with work, school, extracurricular activities, appointments and social engagements can cause chaos if there's not an effective way to keep track of it all. That's where a well-designed family command center comes into play. Setting up a space that can serve as a central hub for displaying schedules, managing chores and communicating important information ensures the whole family stays organized. It could be a physical place, a digital platform or a combination of both, so long as it's accessible to all family members. While the kitchen or mudroom are popular spots for command centers, they can be located anywhere. “You can create a command center that works in any space, looks great and coordinates…