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PRINTED IN THE U.S.A Member Magazine Publishers of America Country Sampler’s AUTUMN DECORATING 2015 1 inside 76 Harvest-Happy Homes 44 Autumn’s Rich Hues The bold red walls and charming country accents in this Massachusetts home give it seasonal appeal. 52 Reclaiming the Past A California couple combine three rustic 68 structures into one past-perfect retreat. 60 Drenched in Color 85 Lively hues and distinctive collections bring Warm Autumn sweet autumn charm to a cozy cottage. Decorating 68 Gathering of Generations 12 Welcome Fall! An interior designer combines family heirlooms and salvaged antiques into a generations-old Spice up your outdoor spaces with festive farmhouse that creates a welcoming fall space. pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks and more. 18 An Apple a Day Fabulous Fall Add sweet style to your eating area with a Projects bushel-full of DIY projects featuring apples. 24 Quick Change 76 Nature’s Treasures Bring the outdoors inside with our bounty of Give your everyday decor a fresh fall boost using decorating ideas, all using Mother Nature’s these simple tricks. autumn favorites. 28 Seasonal Swap 85 Five Fantastic Fall Wreaths Learn how to easily transition a hutch, topiary Add life to your home with one-of-a-kind and bench from autumn to Halloween. wreaths made from an old skillet, painted papers and twisted wire ribbon. 34 Set a Stunning Thanksgiving Table 92 Pumpkins Aplenty Follow our tips to create a jewel-toned Skip the mess and pick a few no-carve pumpkin tablescape that will enchant your holiday guests. ideas from this patch of easy-to-create designs. 2 Country Sampler’s AUTUMN DECORATING 2015 inside 108 116 34 Halloween Hijinks Also 100 Kid in a Candy Store 4 Meet the Designers Tour a festive home overfl owing with Get insider tips on everything from tools to eclectic displays that show off the fun and trends from our talented designers. spirit of a childhood Halloween. 6 Treat Yourself Guide 108 Wicked Whimsy Find the best in fall gifts and decor in this Not a fan of scary decor? Try out fun motifs year’s special buying guide. such as hanging witch hats and smiling cat faces instead. 144 Create a Cornucopia Arrange a horn of plenty that will be the perfect 116 Haunt Your House! complement to your Thanksgiving decor. Set up spooky tableaus around your home with repurposed frames, bottles and more. 12 122 Got Candy? Craft colorful autumn accents inspired by Halloween’s most iconic treat. 126 Frightfully Run Redo Transform old Christmas houses and other simple accessories into a ghostly Halloween village. 132 Greet & Treat Delight trick-or-treaters by creating a Wizard of Oz–inspired scene outside your front door. 138 Ghoulish Greetings 132 Frighten your friends with a few of these eerie outdoor decorating ideas. Country Sampler’s AUTUMN DECORATING 2015 3 MEET THE DDDDDDDDDDDDeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggggggggnnnnnnnnnnnn eeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssssss Nancy and Christy have cooked up fall magic for this issue! This creative duo share their tips for decorating and crafting. O ur talented designers, Nancy Borsodi and Christy Crafton, each have more than 30 years of experi- ence styling eye-catching rooms, creating one-of-a-kind projects and transforming the unexpected into the remarkable. Lucky for us, Nancy and Christy are willing to share some of the tips they’ve learned over the years. Q.What does every home decorator need in her toolbox? Nancy: In addition to basic hand tools, hang- ing hardware and adhesives, I keep an assort- ment of ribbon, twine and wire; scrapbook papers; books; a variety of fabrics; dried fl orals and natural elements; painter’s tape; chalk; decoupage medium and extension cords. Christy: I also fi nd it helpful to have a key- ring collection of mini emergency tools, such as a measuring tape, folding pliers, pocket- knife, fl ashlight and tweezers. Q.What are some unusual elements that people can decorate with? Nancy: Anything you wouldn’t expect to use in home decor! I love to incorporate some- thing that has an alter ego or was reincarnated from a former life. disorganized clutter, but that’s usually where Q.Are you seeing any trends in Christy: I have used concrete forming tubes the buried treasure lies. People normally decorating that you absolutely love? for many projects. The tubes come in dif- scan shelves quickly without putting much Nancy: The trend with words—whether it’s a ferent sizes and are lightweight but sturdy, effort into looking. With a little extra effort, single sentiment on a sign or object or a mes- so you can alter their shape with just small I manage to fi nd some great pieces that often sage spelled out in a banner—has to be my electric tools. I fi nd myself turning an item go unnoticed. favorite trend. The fact that words can inspire upside down and looking at it from a differ- Christy: I try to be project-specifi c when I an immediate reaction and emotion is magical ent direction, all while asking myself, “What shop. If I’m looking for dishes or small col- to me! Marquee signs and letters, which are so does the shape remind me of? How easy lectibles, a thrift shop is great. Hobby stores hot right now, bring the message to life. would it be to adapt? Can it be painted?” are perfect for small projects or if I’m looking Christy: I have always loved old Halloween for inspiration. Home centers, especially lanterns, and at a recent trade show, I saw lots Q.Where can you discover interesting farm-supply stores, offer galvanized surfaces of vintage-inspired reproductions that re- decorating pieces? that are durable and maybe unexpected. And kindled my love of this look. So, for this issue, Nancy: Thrift stores, fl ea markets, hobby then there is always the item that you just I made my own cat lantern using a pumpkin shops and home-improvement stores. It have to have even if you don’t know why. But form. It is more original than just a copy of becomes the thrill of the hunt! It requires a you buy it anyway because intuition rightly a vintage piece, and it makes me smile. The certain degree of patience, digging through tells you’ll need it down the road. other trend? Lots of glitter! 4 Country Sampler’s AUTUMN DECORATING 2015 NEW! SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ISSUE FOR 2015 Country Sampler’s Christmas is all new for 2015! Discover even more creative decorating tips and festive DIY projects to turn your home into a holiday wonderland. Create your own holiday magic with this special quality keepsake issue! 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Canadian orders add $5.99 s/p U.S. for one issue, $7.99 s/p U.S. for two. E-mail _____________________________________________________________ Credit card orders, call 800-829-0425 or visit www.samplermagazines.com. Ships early September. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Country Sampler’s Christmas is not included in a Country Sampler subscription. Find the autumn accent for your home or yourself with this bounty of goodies. Please visit company websites to order products and for additional information such as sizes, colors and shipping and handling. PATTERNED FABRIC OWL Large patterned fabric owl, 9"h, $21.75 plus s/h. Ginther Village Craft Co., 570-952-5082, www.etsy.com/ shop/ginthervillagecrafts. HOOKED PILLOW Black Cat on Pumpkin hooked pillow, 16" x 16", $44.99 plus s/h. Williamsburg House, WI, 920-954-1886, www.williamsburg housefurnishings.com. BLANKET TRIO Set of three USA-made blankets includes Radiating Waves 100% cotton queen coverlet, Chain Stripe #6 queen blanket and CANVAS TOTE BAG Carpathian king blanket, $475/ Upcycled USA canvas tote set. Olde Farm Creek, 630-553- bag, 16" x 16" x 4", $58.95 0628, www.oldefarmcreek.com. plus s/h. Country Village Shoppe, 888-380-1799, www.countryvillageshoppe.com. 6 CCoouunnttrryy SSaammpplleerr’’ss AAUUTTUUMMNN DDEECCOORRAATTIINNGG 22001155 BRAIDED RUG Autumn Wreath by Sandy Lynham Clough round designer braided rug (#RP-431), 27", $29 plus 15% s/h. The Braided Rug Place, 888-989-8292, www.thebraidedrugplace.com. SKELETON COUPLE Made-in-the-USA, self-standing skeleton couple fully clothed in Colonial attire, 25"t, $249/set. Pine Cone Gift Shoppe, 330-497-9840, www.pineconegiftshoppe.com. BATTERY-OPERATED TAPERS Turkey or Fall Leaves battery-operated LED tapers with timers, 6"t, $12.95 each plus s/h. Glory Days Mercan- tile, 888-265-1487, www. glorydaysgifts.com. STACKING BOXES Set of three boxes handpainted in the USA, 12½"t x 9¼"w, $67.95 KETTLE GROVE BEDDING plus s/h. Winter Willow Primitives, Kettle Grove bedding ensemble includes quilt, www.winterwillowprimitives.com. dust ruffl e and shams. Twin (one sham), $204.30; queen, $287.10; king, $333; luxury king, $423. All ppd. Allyson’s Place, 816-899- 2579, www.allysonsplace.com. ASSORTED FALL SOAPS Assortment of fall shaped soaps in crate, $25 plus $7.50 s/h. Carol’s Pansy Patch, 517-531-4226, www.carolspansypatch.com. Country Sampler’s AUTUMN DECORATING 2015 7 GENTLEMAN AND LADY PRINTS HANDCRAFTED SIGN Gentleman and Lady of Squire Wil- Handcrafted “Happy Pumpkin Spice Season” sign liams House, CA 1829 canvas-texture in choice of colors and distress level, 5" x 12", prints in black distressed frame, 21" $18 plus s/h. Appalachian Primitive Sign Shop, x 27" fi nished size, $205.99/pair 276-701-9996, www.appalachianprimitivesign ppd. The 13th Colony, LLC, 866-926- shop.com. 5669, www.the13thcolony.net. TALL TOTE BAG Upcycled Live, Work, Create tall tote bag, 16½" x 16½" x 4", $57.95 plus s/h. Country Village Shoppe, 888-380- 1799, www.countryvillageshoppe.com. HARVEST SIGN Primitive “Harvest” pumpkin sign with or without crow, 12" x 12", WITCH PATTERN with hanging and saying options Wanda witch doll pattern, 20", $10.95 ppd available, $21.99 plus $9 s/h. in US 48. Sparkles ’n’ Spirit, 573-261-3165, Gainers Creek Crafts, 920-525- www.sparklesnspirit.com. 2224, www.gainerscreekcrafts.com. GARDEN DREAM BEDDING Garden Dream bedding set comes with quilt, sham(s) and ruffl ed pillow. Twin (3-piece set), $182; full/queen (4-piece set), $242; king (4-piece set), $280.50. All ppd. House to Home Designs, 877-241- 8069, www.house-to-homedesigns.com. 8 Country Sampler’s AUTUMN DECORATING 2015