by the Country Living Editors

Country Living Simple Country Wisdom

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

Try siting in every chair in the room for about half an hour. Is it comfortable? You should never keep a piece of furniture you don't like sitting in—even if it's a chair that only gets used when company comes. What kind of logic is that? While you're sitting there, you might also try reading a book or having a cup of tea. How's the lighting? Is there a place to set your teacup? Oh, that's right. You decided a lamp would spoil the room's look entirely, and no one should be drinking tea there anyway because the cup might leave a ring. While you're holding on to your teacup, evaluate the room's emotional effect. Do you feel at ease and confident, or do you feel that maybe you should leave so someone tidier or more elegant—someone without a teacup—should be sitting in your spot? It's amazing how many people feel ill-at-ease or inconvenienced by the rooms they live in, but assume that everyone else feels comfortable and maybe even a bit envious of them." —from Country Living® Simple Country Wisdom more...

Country Living® One-Dish Country Suppers

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

A world of flavor is yours with creative recipes for your Dutch oven, cast-iron cookware or slow cooker. Color photos.

Country Living® Perfect Patterns

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

Want to create harmonious interiors with gingham, toile, ticking and chintz? Country Living® can help! Color photos.

Country Living® 500 Kitchen Ideas

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

America’s #1 shelter magazine shares 500 of its best decorating ideas for the heart of the home. Color photos.

Country Living® A Bit of Velvet & A Dash of Lace

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

For the founder of Magnolia Pearl, celebrated textile artist Robin Brown, it’s all about layers. When it comes to her home, she’s most comfortable and happy when she’s surrounded by an eclectic mix of opulent Victorian and Oriental antiques, vintage American flea market finds and, of course, layer on top of layer of one-of-a-kind tapestries, delicate silks and rich velvets. If you’re a fan of Country Living® magazine, you may have already had the pleasure of peeking inside her home. Here, she invites you inside once again to show you how you can create her lush, lavish, lived-in look in your own home. In every chapter, from The Art of Lighting to The Fearless Use of Color, Robin encourages you to choose what you think is beautiful! As you’ll see in page after page of gorgeous photography, handmade lace, barkcloth, salvaged windows, delicate china, embroidered linens, crystal chandeliers, mismatched farm chairs, cherished heirlooms and all the other things that just get better with age are key. And with great advice for spotting treasures at antique shows, resale shops and more, and then arranging them room-by-room in your home, this book is a collector’s dream come true! TRY THIS AT HOME: A HOW-TO FROM COUNTRY LIVING®: A BIT OF VELVET & A DASH OF LACE How to Tea-Stain Lace Tea-staining adds a patina and makes the palette look richer. Plus, it’s completely reversible. If you don’t like the results, just soak your fabric in Biz and wash out the stain. How to: This simple project is recommended if you want to add a quick, rich patina to a fairly small piece of fabric. It’s good for staining curtains, cloth lampshades and tablecloths. 1. Fill a three-gallon pot with water and bring to a boil. The amount of tea you use depends on how much fabric you are dying and how dark you want it. For instance, a stain of medium intensity will require about fifty family-sized tea bags. 2. Let the tea steep for about 15 minutes, or until the water is dark. Pull out the tea bags. If you tear a bag, simply strain the tea before adding the fabric. 3. Submerge the fabric and let it soak until the desired shade is reached. Pull it out, but don’t rinse it unless you want to lighten it. Keep in mind that the fabric may lighten a bit in color as it dries. If it does, and you prefer a darker shade, then just re-stain it with a more concentrated tea solution. 4. Hang it on a clothesline to dry or put it in the dryer. more...

Country Living® Storage Style

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

Country Living® provides dozens of attractive storage solutions for every room in your home. Color photos.

Merry & Bright

by by the Country Living Editors

Hardcover

Here are 301 wonderful ways to get ready for the holidays. Includes ideas for decorating, baking, crafting and more.