Capture the heart of country...HEIRLOOM linens, painted furniture, handmade quilts--nothing evokes the same personal warmth, comfort, & enduring values as the Country-style home. Combining the best of the old with the finest of the new, Country is the most popular way of decorating today. Now the editors of Country Living America's favorite decorating magazine, have gathered hundreds of the most original, most effective ways to bring home the Country spirit. WITH OVER 300 color pictures this book provides: An invaluable decorating tool. How to create a country look in any home, be it a converted barn in Vermont, a log cabin in Wisconsin, a suburban tract house in California, or an apartment in New York City. Great ideas for every room. From the front door to the back porch, the simple touches that personalize a living room, add character to a kitchen, or bring romance to a bedroom. Expert advice on country collections. What to look for, how to display, & how to care for quilts, pottery, baskets, teddy bears, dolls, coverlets, decoys, & many other collectibles. A classic country crafts handbook. Clear, step-by-step instructions for making a patchwork quilt, a penny rug, potpourris, wreaths, & other country handicrafts. Inspiring, achievable decorating techniques. Concise directions & professional tricks of the trade for stenciling, sponging, & other paint techniques.