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 MARCH ISSUE, AMONG OTHER SEASONAL NEWS AND NOTES
Turn This Scene into a Room • See how Country Living style editors created a tranquil bathroom inspired by this dreamy garden.
Delft • The beloved pottery is just as blue chip as it was in the 1600s.
IT’S SUDDENLY EVERYWHERE • Gracing everything from accessories to delicacies, delft-inspired details have staying power (save the cookies; those’ll go fast).
Demo Day Duds • A restoration-themed ringer tee, gingham kicks, pre-splattered denim, and bandana scrunchie make for can-do couture.
Creature Comforts • The latest and greatest finds for animals and the people who love them
What Is It? What Is It Worth? • Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.
Radio Frequency • Designer Hannah Betts turned her longtime love of vintage radios into a finely tuned gallery wall that now has its own hashtag (#thatradiowall).
Host a “Help Me Paint” Party • Turn a task into an excuse to socialize. (Psst: Don’t forget the pizza bribery.)
FIELD NOTES • TIPS, TRICKS, AND TACTICS FOR MARCH IN THE NOT-SO-WILD
March 2020
“IF ALL YOU SEE IS A MONEY PIT, YOU JUST DON’T GET IT.” • Calling all old souls whose hearts skip a beat at words like wide-plank floors or original fireplace. You’re about to find a kindred spirit in fellow old-house-lover Elizabeth Finkelstein, who—in addition to canvassing the country for on-the-market marvels (see ’em here!)—rounds up candid, been-there, demo’d-that advice from fellow renovators. Prepare to get bitten by the bug.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU JUMP IN • You’ve seen the movie The Notebook, right? They make it look so easy! Before you take on your own labor of love, here’s a reality check to see if you’re up for the adventure.
KNOW YOUR OLD-HOUSE STYLE • Here’s a cheat sheet to help you identify the most iconic, historic farmhouses.
Still Not Sure of Your House Style?
SAVE THIS HOUSE!
SAVE THIS HOUSE!
NAME THOSE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS • How well-versed are you in old-house lingo? Find out here.
LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH… • …these hammer-wielders documenting the highs and lows of old-home ownership.
SAVE THIS HOUSE!
from WELDING FACTORY to FAMILY HOME • When you have six growing kids, two booming businesses, and big dreams for the future, only a 15,000-square-foot warehouse will do.
Kitchen Reinvention! • Survey says: Kitchens are the number one priority when it comes to home makeover undertakings. These three uniquely appointed spaces will deliver plenty of before-and-after inspiration to fill your own “someday” file.
TO D.I.Y. FOR! • Makeover mastermind Jenni Yolo takes an 1870s barn house from alarming to charming with budget-friendly finds and fixes.
26 EASY LITTLE FIXES FOR $26 OR LESS! • Designer wisdom, helpful hacks, and budget buys that’ll take any space up a notch.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN • Fresh-picked finds and family-friendly fare for your home’s unofficial hub
SPRING CHICKEN Nine Ways • Chicken, again? Yes! From roasted or slow-cooked to spiced and diced, these updated takes on a weeknight staple are sure to satisfy even the most finicky flock.
CHICKEN SALAD Reinvented • Mayo-based? Fruit-friendly? Nuts or no? Folks have strong opinions on how they prefer this staple, so we couldn't stop at one.
THE RECIPE BOX • Assorted How-Tos and Go-Tos From the CL Farmhouse Kitchen
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