Fall 2005

Volume 23
Number 3

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ON OUR COVER:
Expand your living space by creating and decorating an outdoor “room.”
Photo: Mark Lohman.





DECORATING
3 Ways To Find Space
Straight from a designer’s desk!

Lighten Your Look... Not Your Pocketbook!
Recipe for an affordable kitchen redo.

What’s Your Style?
Find out, and then design around it.

Decorate In A Dash
You’re only minutes away from magnificence!

Cozy Up To Country Charm
Warm up your bedroom...and stick to your budget at the same time!

HOME VIEWS
Old-Fashioned Charm... On The Cheap!
A budget-savvy California homeowner goes Shabby Chic.

Character In Every Corner
Painted touches and mix-and-match style give this home its wonderful sense of whimsy.

Small Wonder!
From 600-square-feet of shed to one terrific retreat.

Farmhouse Fresh
A neutral palette and clean lines update this Washington primitive.

The Natural Touch
Visit garden designer Ryan Gainey in his natural habitat.

PEOPLE & PLACES
Show Your Work!
Readers share their best ideas.

Fall’s Glorious Show
Nature pulls out all the stops.

Designed To A Tea
Steep a room in charm and brew it into a business!

Horsin’ Around
Visit a dude ranch and let out your inner cowboy.

COLLECTOR’S CORNER
Advertising Is Hot!
Find out what the Kovels are saying.

Halloween Treasures
Learn about this haunting history.

Metal Works
Warm to the wonders of pewter.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Set The Scene To Say Welcome!
The magic starts right at your front door.

Season’s Treatings!
Dress your yard for ghouls, goblins and guests.

Escape To Great Rooms Outdoors
Be inspired by fantasy backyard settings.

Open-And-Shut Case Of Curb Appeal
Garage doors have gone high style.

YOU-DO-IT COUNTRY
Color Your World
Easy weekend projects for practically every room!

Pumpkin Plate
Turn a saucer into a festive tray.

Making Labels & Tags
Homespun how-to’s for personalizing your gifts.

SHOPPING GUIDE
The Country Clipboard
The latest and greatest items for home and yard.

Armchair Inspiration
Fill your shelves with these country books.

REGULAR ROUNDUP
Countrywoman’s Diary
Reminiscences of fall.

Country Classifieds
There’s something for everyone.

The Simple Life
Get ready: Soup’s on!

SPECIAL SECTION:
SAVING SUMMER
The Great Outdoors
Making the warm season last.
Fresh-Picked Flavor, All Year ’Round
Learn the basics of canning.
Add Some Sizzle To The Season
Recipes for grilling dinner… and dessert!