Summer - 2004
DECORATING
Take A Fancy To Fireplace Fillers!
Five minutes is all it takes to create whimsical off-season charm.

Incredible Kitchen Upgrades
Let your budget be your guide.

Dreaming Of A Canopy Bed
Make those dreams come true even without a four-poster!

Treat Your Tub Right!
Terrific surrounds give a bath a whole new look -- for little cash.

Simply Sunflowers
These flirty flowers add country charm all through the house.

Decorating With Photography
An inexpensive way to turn your drab walls into picture-perfect displays.


On Our Cover:
Set for a summer get-together, the kitchen in homeowner Leslie Fletcher's 1927 English bungalow is quaint, cozy and country-fresh... and she did it all herself!
photographer: Mark Lohman;
stylist: Sunday Hendrickson




No part of this site may be reproduced without permission
Copyright (c) 2004 Harris Publications
HOME VIEWS
This Old House
They saved their beloved 1892 home from demolition; now this crafty couple is restoring it to its former glory.

6 Steps To Romantic Cottage Style
Melody O'Leary took her California tract house from bland to beautiful.

The Mix Makes It Delightful
Bright colors and geometric patterns give a boost to this traditional Cape Codder.

Collections Take Center Stage
No surface is safe from inveterate collector Chester MacMillan!

8 Country Styles ...In One House
Each room has a different look, creating a one-of-a-kind effect!

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS
Attention Bargain Hunters
Invaluable advice from collecting experts Ralph and Terry Kovel.

Laundry Help From Mother Nature
Old-fashioned remedies for stain removals.

Easy, Elegant Country Weddings
Handy tips and creative crafts to make your big day even more memorable.

Country Pen Pals
Make friends around the globe.

Acres Of Wildflowers Kids Love To Explore
Take a trip this summer to the glorious Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Bring On The Butterflies
Pick the proper plants to lure these beauties into the garden.

Your Porch: Give It Purpose
Quick spruce-ups for your outdoor room.

Minimum Space, Maximum Impact
A small city garden comes alive with a bold burst of color.

FOOD FARE
A Corn-ucopia Of Delights!
New ways to dish up this favorite summer staple.

Come For Brunch!
Welcome guests with our simple (and simply delicious) menu.

YOU-DO-IT COUNTRY
Captain's Chair
Craft a nautical-inspired seat cushion-in hours.

Broken Plates As Wall Art
Transform chipped china into a marvelous mosaic!

REGULAR ROUNDUP
Getting Sentimental
Decorating Helpline
Collectibles Q&A
The Good Life
The Book Nook
Country Classifieds


advertisesubscribeabout uscontact us