Country Living

Rooms that invite you to linger. Vintage collectibles displayed with love. A colorful easy-care garden. A porch that says "Come sit!" All yours in the pages of Country Living!

Country Living

Countryside Inspired • Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the countryside with Sherwin-Williams paint colors. Inspired by rolling hills, quaint cottages, and verdant meadows, these curated shades evoke the essence of rural landscapes and bring rustic charm to your home.

Nest • HOMES, GARDENS & OTHER HAPPY HABITATS

A Cheerful Eat-In Kitchen • Known for her vibrant use of color, designer Frances Merrill gives a New England fixer-upper a lively and lighthearted refresh.

The Sunny Side of the Street • From traditional cottages to classic farmhouses, these golden oldies serve up historic charm with a side of welcoming curb appeal.

Five o’ Cluck Somewhere • When you’re surrounded by a fun-loving flock and lush gardens featuring cocktail-friendly ingredients, backyard happy hour comes easy.

Hunt • ANTIQUES & TREASURES FOR A MORE COLLECTED LIFE

What Is It? What Is It Worth? • Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.

Gather • IDEAS & RECIPES TO SAVOR EVERY SEASON

Feast in the Field • When entrepreneur Mariana Barran hosts a get-together in Round Top, Texas, you know you’re in for a lively, layered table and a spirited good time.

Fried Apple Hand Pies

Linger • PURSUITS & PASTIMES FOR FINDING JOY IN EVERY DAY

Pawhuska, Oklahoma • Situated one hour northwest of Tulsa, the capital of the Osage Nation mixes modern draws (howdy, Ree!) with Western roots, an historic downtown, and an up close look at life on the prairie.

A Dog’s-Eye View • A new furry family member encourages writer Sal Vaglica to hit the trails, providing a fresh, four-legged perspective of the great outdoors.

Country Living • August-September 2024

Gone Fishin’ • Featuring an earthy assortment of breezy blues, warm clays, and rich aubergines, this early-1900s Alabama family cottage proves a house on the water can embrace color without the kitsch.

Sugar High • When a city-dwelling family flips the script on mountain cabin style (antlers? what antlers?) at a Lake Tahoe resort known as Sugar Bowl, the result is a Swiss-style retreat full of painted furniture, whimsical wallcoverings, and Scandi eye candy.

how to do COLOR in a country house • For the last decade, the predominant country aesthetic has been largely defined by white shiplap and nubby neutrals. No longer! From old-house-friendly hues to a more vibrant take on vintage, here’s how to seek out a little more shade.

"The Paint Color I always come Back To" • We asked some of our favorite designers and tastemakers to share the one color they just can’t quit.

ALMANAC • A SEASONAL COMPENDIUM OF EVERYDAY KNOW-HOW

PRIZE RECIPES • WINNING FARE TO MAKE AND SHARE

RESOURCES • YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR REPLICATING THE LOOKS IN THIS ISSUE

Change Maker • Colorful rolls of old coins speak to a lifetime of cultivating crops and community.