Take a sneak peek at the idea-packed September 2008 issue of Country Sampler!

Period-Style Decorating Ideas

Cultivate a Colonial atmosphere in your home with these history-minded hints for choosing colors and mixing antiques and reproductions.

Great Adaptations

Learn how to personalize cast-off items and awkward objects to make them work with your decorating style!

5 Steps to Better Antique Hunting

Experiences as an antiques collector and dealer give Washington homeowner Amy McCoy a unique perspective on buying and selling wisely. Let Amy’s tips help you play the antiques game like a pro.

Inspiring Ideas

Late-Summer Looks

Start getting ready for fall with these quick tips for transitioning your home from summer to autumn in style!

• Replace bright red candles, table linens and other accessories with accents in more subdued hues such as rust or barn red.

• For outdoor entertaining, cover your picnic table with a length of burgundy-and-beige homespun fabric instead of a traditional red-and-white-checked cloth.

• Start introducing mums into your home décor; stick with white and dark red blooms for late summer, and then bring in golds and yellows when fall arrives.

Featured Project

Painted Pumpkins

Give some plain pumpkins a funky makeover by painting on argyle and plaid designs!