The new Spring issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style is now out, and I have to say it’s one of my favorites
ever.
I was privileged to have 11 projects
to work on for this issue and was absolutely stunned when one of the pictures I
submitted was chosen for the cover!
The DIY projects they wanted were so
up my alley, and I think that’s why I was able to work on so many. Among the projects
I created, styled and photographed were three for the “Happy Houseplants” article.
Here are the three pictures that include a fun
little embroidery hoop trellis project, a houseplant tower made from stacking vintage nesting tables, and a tablescape with several of my favorite houseplants as the centerpiece.
During the early days of the pandemic,
our sunny living room became a haven for these plants, and I also learned how
to propagate more by rooting cutting in water.
Vintage McCoy flowerpots are a cohesive
element to this table, and I love how all the greenery and pale blues look with
my Luka Blue table runner and napkins by Pacific and Rose.
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
anyone? Treat yourself to a weekend favorite any day of the week. This one is
so easy to make and is studded with fresh blueberries and sprinkled with
powdered sugar. Recipe can be found on page 112 of this issue.
There's also a fun recipe I whipped up for Cinnamon Roll Crepes on page 111.
I was also thrilled Country Sampler
Farmhouse Style was going to feature vintage food crates in an article because I
do have a few really old ones that I love.
Among the crate projects included for the “Well Crated" article was the old Schwinn bike that made the cover.
I also put together a fun on-the-go
picnic crate that has everything on would need for a pretty little picnic.
And then there's this tablescape...
The challenge was to set a table
with a variety of spring vegetables running down the center of the table.
Vintage blue and white checked
gingham anchors the table, and I also sprinkled in reclaimed clear glass bottles
to act as candle holders. Little white daisies also add a vintage charm to the
table.
White cotton napkins were dyed naturally with turmeric root to reveal the most beautiful yellow color. Fresh garden herbs add fragrance and a touch of the garden to the table.
Give me all the pretty flowers so I
can make a living, breathing pennant garland. Wouldn’t this be romantic for
Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower or Mother’s Day?
I took scraps of some of my favorite
chintzy floral fabrics and sewed them into an old-fashioned style bunting with
a few pockets full of posies. Check out all the details on page 88
All-in-all, I think this is a really
fun issue, filled with lots of springtime inspiration and lovely home tours. If
you have a chance to pick up a copy, let me know what you think!
ciao! fabiana
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