Country Sampler Farmhouse Style

Celebrating farmhouse decorating with beautiful homes tours and more.

Country Sampler Farmhouse Style

Dreaming of Simple Joys and a Cozy Country Christmas

CHRISTMAS Delights

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Joyful OUTDOOR Spaces • Extend a warm holiday welcome or create a cozy gathering area with bright ideas for the porch, patio or yard.

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Best-Dressed MANTELS • From traditional looks to innovative options, these beautifully adorned mantels are sure to inspire.

Peaceful Scene

GREAT WAYS with GREENS • Spruce up your rooms by incorporating evergreen accents that go beyond basic garlands and wreaths.

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Creative Christmas Trees • See how three homeowners set the stage for Santa’s arrival with trees full of unique DIY decorations.

Tips & Tricks • Laura has lots of savvy suggestions for making the most of your Christmas tree decorating. Here are just a few of them:

SANTA APPROVED Stockings & HANGERS • Fashion Christmas stockings that are a perfect fit for your farmhouse decor and find creative ways to display them.

MOVE OVER, Mantel • Santa will find your stockings wherever they’re hung. Consider these bonus spots for displaying your family stockings or a few decorative extras.

MISTLETOE & MEMORIES • Recall good times and honor loved ones by turning keepsakes from the past into holiday decorations.

CANDY DANDY Christmas • Emphasize the sweet side of the season with a mix of colorful, whimsical decor.

Want More Ideas? • Turn to these sources of sugar-laden imagery for inspiration in your candy-themed holiday decorating.

Heartfelt Gifts • Opt for thoughtful DIY gifts over mass-produced goods this year. We have specialized ideas for everyone from coffee lovers to bird enthusiasts as well as broader options that anyone would love.

Whimsical WORKSHOP • A neutral new build in Alabama is transformed into a colorful, festive home for the holidays.

Budget-Friendly HOLIDAY DECOR • Crystal loves to create lavish looks for less. Here are some of her tried-and-true decorating tips:

A Perfect Blend • Who says you must choose one decorating style? Not this North Carolina blogger, who deftly combines a variety of influences during the holidays.

CHRISTMAS CONFIDENTIAL • The holidays are Suzy’s busiest time of year and can easily become overwhelming. She offers the following tips for staying organized while still savoring the season.

BOLD & Beautiful • The walls of this Colorado home feature a range of rich colors, which serve as a dramatic backdrop for the homeowner’s vibrant holiday decor.

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MAKING IT Merry • Vintage touches, well-placed DIYs and family collaboration turn a Colonial-style Pennsylvania home into a fantasy farmhouse full of Christmas delight.

DIY Coffee Bar • Amanda and her father converted a little-used closet into one of the family’s favorite spaces. Here’s how you can do the same:

Holiday PLACE SETTINGS • Festive bow napkins are simple—and inexpensive— to make. Follow Amanda’s custom DIY to give your place settings what she calls “that pop of Christmas spirit.”

NO-FUSS Holiday Brunch • Host a short and sweet morning get-together that makes for a pleasant pause amid the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Cookie Decorating TIPS & TRICKS • Get expert advice on icing from a professional cookie artist.

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