farmhouse style magazine for fall

Have you picked up the Autumn issue of Farmhouse Style yet? 🍁🍂

 

If you’re ready to infuse your home with the warmth and vibrancy of the season, you’ll find plenty of inspiration within these pages—from cozy floral arrangements and creative tablescapes to simple ways to add autumnal flair to every corner of your space.

 

Whether you’re hosting a dinner or simply brightening your space for the season, this fun project is sure to inspire creativity and elevate your fall home décor.

Here are a few of my projects...

 

I've added a touch of pumpkin orange by transforming real mini pumpkins into glowing candle centerpieces for my breakfast room. Simply place a tea light inside each pumpkin and set them atop tall wooden candlesticks.

 

This straightforward idea brings a perfect dose of autumn charm to the breakfast room. For a full look at this project and many others, turn to page 87 in the fall edition of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine.

 

Learn how to give a simple white pumpkin a chic makeover with polka dots! Today I’m sharing a few details in the Autumn issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style.

 

This easy DIY adds a playful yet elegant touch to your fall décor, making it perfect for both festive centerpieces and cozy corners. By using just a few supplies—like white chalk paint and a small brush and adhesive copper dots—you can transform an ordinary pumpkin into a standout accent that complements your favorite seasonal florals and arrangements.

 

Pair your polka-dot pumpkin with lush bouquets or tuck it among a grouping on your mantel for a fresh, modern twist on classic autumn styling.

 

An easy basket makeover with ivy and a French twist adds a touch of effortless elegance to your fall décor, infusing ordinary arrangements with a hint of European charm.

 

Pairing lush greenery with classic colors creates a beautiful contrast, perfect for any festive gathering or a cozy corner in your home. This basket project easily adds creativity and style to your autumn or winter décor.

 

This antique quilt, which has been passed down through my family, instantly adds charm to the toile wing chair.

  

 

Incorporating items with sentimental value like this quilt brings warmth and personality into your décor, letting your home's story shine in every room as the seasons change.

For a creative twist, consider using a stack of vintage books planted with succulents as an unexpected centerpiece for any side table. This blend of nostalgic charm and lush greenery offers a conversation starter and enhances the cozy atmosphere of your home décor.

Here is some more fabulous fall inspiration from this issue...

 

 

All so cozy and warm for fall! 

If you want to add some autumn flair to your home, you'll find plenty of ideas in this issue!

ciao fabiana

 

 

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a real country pantry and larder

Antique and vintage collectables have always had a dear place in my heart, especially kitchen collectables. Once you start off with a piece or two, the collecting process can be quite fun!

 

It’s always a hoot finding one of these pieces, and they can turn up in some of the most unexpected places. 

Garage sales are my favorite place to find these goodies and a great opportunity to create a super cute vintage-style pantry like the ones shown here.

Mason jars filled with dry goods and colorful cans are an excellent way to bring character into any country pantry.

 

 

What adds character to a farmhouse style pantry and personalizes the space most? Well, I think it’s having a few elements that are perfectly imperfect!

A rustic wood floor, an unfinished ceiling, whimsical lights, mismatched chairs, flowers from the garden, the possibilities are endless!

In this case we've got ironstone on the top shelf, followed by blue and white transferware on the second shelf and red and white transferware on the third shelf. What a pretty way to style a pantry! 

 

There are so many ways to personalize your kitchen and add character. Check out these adorable mis-matched country curtains hiding whatever is behind the shelves under the counter. 

 

This kitchen stopped me in my tracks! The vibrant green color of this fabulous kitchen table is amazing! 

It’s got all the storage opportunities of a mini larder or pantry right there, smack dab in the middle of this kitchen. 

All the photos above have been found in the pages of one of my favorite magazines, Country Living.  

 

So, what is the difference between a pantry and a larder? A pantry is a general storage space for food, drinks, and kitchen items, while a larder is a cool, dry area for storing food that needs to be preserved.

 

Larders must be cool and dry in order to help preserve a variety of foods.

 

A pantry is usually a larger space, added through stylish use of architectural features and are often created from spare rooms or extra space near a kitchen.

 

Even though the differences are subtle, and the words are now used interchangeably, I can’t help think of Downton Abbey, Mrs. Patmore and Daisy creating fabulous meals in that historic kitchen.

 

The kitchen itself had “larder” elements. It’s just a vibe! That chic English kitchen look is something that is completely ingrained in my mind.

 

From the copper pots and pans to the classic cabinetry, this kitchen is just dreamy. And when it comes to life during the hustle and bustle of cooking for the Downton family (the Crawleys) and guests, it really is at its best!

 

You can ring my bell, any time!

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

 

 

 

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farmhouse style magazine for spring

 

Although it’s still the very beginning of January, 2025 is off to an inspiring start with the brand new Spring issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse style hitting the stores any day now. And I have a little preview for you!

 

A little springtime inspiration is really what I need right now, after months of living and breathing Christmas décor, the fun pages of this magazine are just perfect for that after new year lull!

Here's a little peek (above) of one of my projects on page 90. 

 

Lisa Sloan is the editor of Farmhouse Style now, and I love reading the Editor’s Notes from each and every issue. It’s the most helpful companion to this magazine and helps me to make sure I don’t miss a thing in this jam-packed issue.

For this spring 2025 issue, I have 4 projects featured and I can’t wait to show them to you! As a contributor to this magazine for the last 6 years or so, my projects and recipes are usually featured in the “Do-It-Yourself Farmhouse” section.

 

You can get a sneak peek at my first project in the upper left-hand corner of this page, above.

Making ribbon from some of your favorite fabrics is one of life’s simple pleasures. If you’re a fan of pretty little vintage prints, calicos, stripes and checks like I am, this is a project for you!

 

Even leftover scraps of fabric from quilting or other projects will not go to waste when you make your own ribbon.

 

In an article called “Indoor Mini Gardens”, I have 2 projects featured. You already got a peek at the first one, a fun and whimsical Soda Crate Landscape I made with simple supplies from a garden store and some items I already had on hand.

 

This idyllic tabletop cottage and garden patch reminds me of Kate Winslet’s little English Rosehill Cottage in the movie The Holiday. Who wouldn’t want to live in a little bungalow like this?! 

Call me Iris Simpkins all day long, because I want to live here!

"I have found almost everything ever written about love to be true. Shakespeare said, "Journeys end in lovers meeting." What an extraordinary thought.” " This is one of my favorite quotes from the movie.

 

 

Before I get to my other “Indoor Mini Garden” project I want to show you this fun stenciled vintage style floorcloth I made. Using an interesting Mexican style pattern, I simply created this pattern with black acrylic paint.

 

This started off as a simple piece of heavy-duty canvas that I cut to size, painted with gesso, and hemmed with a glue gun. After stenciling, I sealed it with several coats of matte polyurethane.

 

It's the perfect mat for my kitchen and I use it in front of my cooktop.

Next up is a portable and useful Plant-Care Caddy that contains everything you need to be the perfect mother (or father) to your indoor houseplants. I originally put this together during lockdown in 2020, and I have used it ever since.

My secret is to buy a pretty piece of oilcloth like this blue and white one to make spills and messes easier to manage. It folds up nicely into the caddy.

Here’s another shot of the pretty cover by my Instagram friend, Stephanie Leleux. I love the soft greens and this adorable pair of bunnies.

 

Melissa Gilbert, guest columnist, tells us all about her new-found joy of quilt making. Isn’t this the perfect hobby for someone who grew up on the set of Little House on the Prairie surrounded my all the homespun, calico and vintage fabrics that make quilts so treasured?

 

She’s currently making a nine-patch quilt, which I love making too! I’ve never made a full sized one, as in the past I’ve only made crib sized ones.

 

As always, this Spring issue is filled with gorgeous and authentic farmhouse style homes. Here’s a peek at some of my faves…

 

I hope you were thoroughly inspired by today’s preview and that you go out and pick up a copy for yourself, and maybe even and extra one for a friend. 

There are so many great articles, pretty homes, fun DIY projects and recipes packed into 112 pages.

 

I think you'll really enjoy it!!

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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best fall farmhouse decor ideas

This new farmhouse style wire mesh wall curio cabinet is absolutely stunning! I’m sharing it with you here today styled two ways. One is a traditional cottage farmhouse look that can be used all year, and the other look is full-on Christmas!

 

Don’t you just love the arched crown molding, wire mesh screen doors that can be left partially opened or fully closed? The distressed finish makes this piece feel like it’s been around for some time.

 

In addition to this curio cabinet being free-standing, it can also be displayed on a wall.

When styling this piece, I like to group collectables together and also it’s important to keep in mind varying heights of objects.

 

The vintage-inspired look will add a classic farm-fresh style to any Home! Think about this cute piece in your kitchen, den, laundry room, entryway, bedroom or bathroom.

 

Line this beauty with dishes, mugs, flowers, collectable antiques, and more! 

Wouldn’t this also look pretty as a cabinet in your bathroom, stylishly displaying towels and other powder room essentials for you or your guests?

Here’s another fun fall find I highly recommend, this Pumpkin Farm metal sign! I have it outside on my front porch, but in the past, I’ve also used it in my breakfast room with mounds and mounds of pretty pumpkins!

 

For more fun inspirational fall décor ideas, I’m always posting on Instagram, so I’d love it if you stopped by for a visit. And of course, you can follow me for interesting styling ideas all year long!

 

Here’s one last little look at this gem of a curio cabinet, and it’s all done up for the winter holidays.

 

I added just a few of my favorite ironstone pitchers, several adorable vintage-inspired Santas, and then a little hint of evergreen branches to remind us of the true beauty of the winter months. What do you think of our little cottage farmhouse curio cabinet now?!  

 

But for now, I think we will give all our focus to the fabulous months of September, October and November. These three months bring me so much joy with the glorious season of Autumn and everything it has to offer!

 

ciao fabiana

 

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You can check out some of my favorites here at “Tablescaping Essentials”*. 

 

 

 

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