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FARM and AWAY

When your country cabin is in a place called Summertown, you better believe there's plenty of fresh-air fun to be had

Homegrown Branching Out

A cross-country move to Washington's San Juan Islands prompted Audra Query Lawlor to begin preserving the region's heritage, one jam jar at a time

Picnics & Parties Just Add Saltwater

At her 1930s converted fish camp in Savannah, designer Elizabeth Demos keeps it casual for a come-as-you-are evening down by the dock

In With the Old Swing Your Partner

Sashay your way to a striking display with colorful Western square dance memorabilia

Across the Pond - All Hands on Deck

When a family of creative spirits sets out to restore a centuries-old English boathouse, the result is a jaunty seaside sanctuary

Country Comeback Quilty Pleasures

Equally timeless and trendy, pieced and patchwork quilts are comfort food in coverlet form

Currently Craving A Party-Ready Outdoor Kitchen

Mallorie and Jim Rasberry of HGTV's Home Town serve up ample Southern style at their family cabin outside of Laurel, Mississippi

Perfectly Imperfect Creaky Screen Doors

Nothing complements the come-and-go casualness of summer like this mesh mainstay

No Place Like Home

A worn and weathered set of skeleton keys represents a rich life under one roof.

Hide-and-Seek

Patience proves paramount when author Tove Danovich's feisty flock of backyard hens sends her on an unconventional egg hunt.

Food for Thought

At culinary-focused farm stay Seed & Spoon in Connecticut's Litchfield Hills, the gourmet cooking classes prioritize what's grown right on property.

Taking Shape

Sculptor Kathy Butterly embraces off-kilter forms that act as tiny time capsules of life as she sees it.

Change is a-Brewin'

Weary of Boston's big-city bustle, a New York couple heads home to open a farm and fermentory in the mountains.

A Honey of a Time

A beekeeping couple in Eastern Nebraska infuses their hand-gathered harvest with unexpected flavors.

Second Chances

In Hamtramck, Michigan, the self-taught carpenters of Woodward Throwbacks create one-of-a-kind furniture using reclaimed materials sourced in the Great Lakes State.

A Southern Kitchen with English Charm

Country Living Design Director Maribeth Jones outfitted her humble 180-square-foot Craftsman kitchen with a cheery British twist.

An English Manor Makeover

Nestled in the rolling hills of England's southern coast, this 19th-century home gets a youthful refresh courtesy of color, collectibles, and a not-so-serious spirit (disco ball, anyone?).

Little House That Could

A turn-of-the-last-century bungalow that softer souls would have deemed a \"tear-down\" finds just the right search-and-rescue team.

Baggage Claim

Hearkening back to the more glamorous days of travel, antique trunks now make for incredibly stylish organizing. Bon storage!

Wooded Bliss

With its down-to-earth demeanor, casually collected cool factor, and seriously stunning surroundings, this happily disconnected Northern California cabin puts the "why" in Wi-Fi.

Stitch in Time

A 150-year-old sewing box serves as a common thread between multiple generations.

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A SEASONAL COMPENDIUM OF EVERYDAY KNOW-HOW

Portal to the Past

A young family writes the latest chapter of a storied 384-year-old cottage built in the oldest town on Cape Cod.

RAISING the BARN

A Dutch barn from the 1800s enjoys new life as a rustic retreat that welcomes the whole family to come kick up their boots-the muddier, the better.

The Slowing Season

Author Mary Laura Philpott learns the importance of downtime from a turtle who roams and rests in her Tennessee backyard.

Grand Marais, Minnesota

Along the frozen waters of Minnesota's North Shore, a Lake Superior art colony offers wintry woods to explore, cozy respites from the chill, and plenty of places that bolster your creative side.

The Sweet Spot

In southwestern New Hampshire, a sugarer taps into his passion for winters in the woods to create an award-winning maple business.

A Case for Using the Good Stuff

Tabletop enthusiast Kate Holt serves up a compelling argument for both pretty porcelain and fresh produce. (But, really, she had us at burrata.)

Soup's On!

After a romp around the ranch, Country Living Contributor Lela Rose invites guests inside the barn to warm up with her menu of wintry day mainstays.

What Is It? What Is It Worth?

Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.