Editor’s Letter
Inthe same way Mother Nature drapes a gold and auburn blanket of leaves over the ground to protect it from the wears and tears of winter, we will soon need to start transitioning our homes into cozy cold-weather havens. Creating comfortable living spaces by incorporating fall colors, scents and accents is a great way to bridge the temperature gap between summer and winter. Replace light linens with flannels, geraniums with hardy mums and fruity fragrances with pumpkin spice. In addition to seeing abundant autumn decorating in this issue, you’ll come away with stylish ways to increase your home’s comfort quotient. Here are a few highlights:
Learn how a Florida couple recreate a welcoming tavern room fashioned after Colonial establishments that served as community gathering spots (“Colonial Changeover,” pages 14–24).
Meet two Georgia homeowners who rely on touchable textiles to cultivate snug sitting areas throughout their prim paradise (“Primitive in Progress,” pages 26–37).
Visit the New Hampshire home of avid DIYers and get how-to tips for setting up a coffee bar that will have everyone coming back for refills (“Simply Cozy,” pages 38–49).
Take away decorating cues from a couple in Maine who combine outdoor decor with serene surroundings to turn their screened porch into a restful retreat (“Dream Come True,” pages 50–61). Get inspired by Country Sampler stylist René Haines’ harvest and Halloween ideas for outfitting a dining room for a variety of fall occasions (“Autumn Gatherings,” pages 66–69).
Wishing you a season filled with happiness and hospitality!
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