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Rooms that invite you to linger. Vintage collectibles displayed with love. A colorful easy-care garden. A porch that says "Come sit!" All yours in the pages of Country Living!

The Sampler • AN A-TO-Z LOOK AT WHAT’S IN THE JAN-FEB ISSUE, AMONG OTHER SEASONAL NEWS AND NOTES

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History of the A-Frame

Creature Comforts • The latest and greatest finds for animals and the people who love them

Gus’s Corner • Here’s what Country Living’s office dog is currently pawing at from his pillow.

Powder Rooms • Pamper that high-traffic half bath with one of these refreshingly understated schemes.

Woven Textures • Natural materials—from indoor wicker to year-round rattan—are proving as versatile in the ’burbs as at the beach.

SPEAK THE LINGO • The terms are as interwoven and overlapping as the materials themselves, but this chart should clear up some common confusion.

Black-and-White Bedroom • In an 1850s coastal farmhouse, designer Nannette Brown created a serene vaulted retreat that lets a treasured collection shine.

In Perfect Form • A vintage fashion enthusiast shares how a studio necessity soon took shape as a collection.

What Is It? What Is It Worth? • Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.

Wintry Mixer • No ski pass? No problem. You can host this après-ski-inspired affair in the comfort of your own living room–turned–lodge.

White Farmhouses • From a former stagecoach stop to a modern-day horse farm, these brake-worthy beauties take that whole “lighten up” resolution to a new level.

FIELD NOTES • TIPS, TRICKS, AND TACTICS FOR WINTER IN THE NOT-SO-WILD

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HOW TO (REALLY!) LIVE IN A WHITE HOUSE • Have you ever looked at a pristine all-white home and thought, But how do they do it? Author Liz Marie Galvan reveals her practical strategies behind the pretty. (It involves lots of antiques, durable topcoats, hardworking hand vacs, and a $5 bottle of bleach.)

Shelf Help • Open shelving is a staple of a country kitchen. But whenever a room with open shelving makes a cameo on the Country Living Instagram feed (@countrylivingmag—you follow us, right?), the comments section comes alive with queries, concerns, and what-about-the-dust?! detractors. So, here’s a nitty-gritty guide to getting it right.

HOW TO “UNDO” A DATED RANCHER • When it came to giving her 1980s ranch house a refresh, an organic farmer turned to her roots—and her fertile 400+ acres—for earthy, airy decorating inspiration. (Psst: You’ve gotta see the master bath.)

Clam & Collected • From wool sheep to wooden shoe molds, these vintage finds make for beautifully understated arrangements.

How to Find Calm with COLOR • If you could never do “all white” yet crave a tranquil retreat, look no further than designer Heidi Caillier’s Washington home, which features a thoughtful mix of colors (Blue! Peach! Purple! Green!) and collections (Pottery! Pastorals!) for a scheme that remains as beautifully serene as her Pacific Northwest setting.

Old Faithfuls • Sometimes wish you had designers on call? They’d likely steer you in the direction of these no-fail hues for every room.

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN • Fresh-picked finds and family-friendly fare for your home’s unofficial hub

LIGHTEN UP (with out anyone knowing it!) • These better-for-you comfort-food classics offer all the tastes of down-home cooking—with fewer of the downsides.

THE RECIPE BOX • Assorted How-Tos and Go-Tos From the CL Farmhouse Kitchen

Resource Guide • YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR REPLICATING THE LOOKS IN THIS ISSUE