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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gorgeous new table setting accessories

Fresh and lovely, these new pieces from Carolyn Bender Lifestyle have my heart skipping a beat. Check out these gorgeous Cabochon Agate napkin rings paired with luxurious dip-dyed linen napkins.

Pretty white plates, blue-grey water goblets and fun and funky Boho Placemats are all also from Carolyn Bender. 

So many great pieces for holiday table setting!

Setting my dining room table with fall inspiration started with a beautiful tablecloth from August Table, and then I added beautiful placemats, plates, blue glass goblets, napkins and candlesticks from Carolyn Bender Lifestyle.

 

To soften the center of the table, I added roses, cosmos, dusty miller and olive branches from my garden. A little bunch of dried grass helps soften the look.

 

Designated seating is oh-so important, especially at Thanksgiving, so why not make it beautiful?

These stunning turkey place card holders are from Arthur Court.

All that was needed was to add a few autumn details, like pumpkins and these adorable blue and white pumpkin appetizer plates.

 

I'll be using these goodies all season long and well into the Christmas holiday season too!! I love how versatile each piece is.

Just sharing an up-close and personal look at my new Finezza Dinner Plates, Bella Bianca Lace Salad Plates, Tuscan Flax Linen Napkins, Boho Placemats and these adorable Woven Orange Flower Napkin Rings, all from Carolyn Bender Lifestyle.  

 

I just couldn’t help myself with the fall décor today.

Orange taper candles are the perfect finishing touch!

 

I was so inspired by this Gayatri Peacock print tablecloth and napkins from Pacific & Rose that I knew I had to pair it with my gorgeous new Woven Orange Napkin Rings and Boho Placemats from Carolyn Bender Lifestyle.
 

ciao fabiana

 

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beautiful heirloom pumpkins

My favorite time of the year will soon be here!

 

Can you guess?

It’s pumpkin time!🎃

 

And one of my favorite ways to decorate with pumpkins is to use them at the dinner table. It adds such a festive seasonal look that reminds me of being in the middle of a pumpkin patch.

 

Paired with beautiful plates, napkins, placemats, tablecloth, goblets and flatware, pumpkins make the best kind of statement at any tablescape. 

(Please check the bottom of this blog post for information on all this tableware.)

 

Even a pumpkin peeking out from a bowl adds charm to each place setting. I love the ones that are a soft clay color. They’re so sculptural and pretty.

 

This table even works nicely for a fun, bright take on a Thanksgiving table. Just add adorable Turkey place card holders likethese from Arthur Court.

 

All these pumpkins and plants are from my favorite nursery Armstrong Garden Center.

 

In addition to the soft colors of the pumpkins, I used muted varieties of ivy, succulents and begonias. It’s our very own pumpkin patch at the center of the table!

 

 

This style of seasonal table really works for weeks and weeks. Starting in September when the first pumpkins appear, and all the way clear through to the end of November, you’ll have a lovely fall set up to enjoy.

 

Our kitty Jasmine definitely approves of this table!

 Thanks for stopping by today 

for a visit to our pumpkin patch tablescape. 

Here are all the resources for the tableware used in this post:

 

ü  Pumpkins and Plants from Armstrong Garden Center

ü  Pumpkin Plates from Bico Ceramics

ü  Placemats from Carolyn Bender

ü  Tablecloth from August Table

ü  Napkins from Pacific & Rose

ü  Amber Goblets are vintage

ü  Turkey Place CardHolders from Arthur Court

ü  Flatware from Vagabond House

ü  Bowls are vintage

ü  WoodenCandlesticks from Carolyn Bender

 

  

 

ciao fabiana

 

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pretty flowers for every room

With the start of the new year comes the anticipation for spring and summer flowers! Now’s the time when I get motivated to clean up the garden. Prune, weed and prepare for what mother nature has in store.

 

My goal is to have pretty cut flowers at a whim. A little bouquet here, and a large bunch of flowers there… Every room should have a hint of floral charm!  

That’s why I just love this pretty vignette with nasturtiums and another one with gorgeous zinnias from Butter Wakefield’s Instagram page.

  

I love these colors!

This jungly room is just what the doctor ordered on a cold and wintery day. I love the vintage furnishings too. It’s so cozy. Spotted in House Beautiful UK.

Colorful roses and pots of coleus are offset by the calm serene look of the ferns and other houseplants. This is a spectacular room by Bunny Williams, and of course it would't be the same without the addition of these pretty flowers.

 

Sometimes all you want is a little hint of lovely at the table, and the garden is just the right place to find a darling rose or burst of wildflower. (From Victoria magazine)

 

Just a touch of floral delight is all that’s needed in this moody corner. I’d love to start my day right here with a hot cup of coffee and a peek at the outside world.

The idea of using baskets to hold plants, small and large, really appeals to me. Best of all, we all have baskets laying around here and there, so let’s put them to good use. (From Victoria magazine)

 

A little trio of elegant plants finds a home in this beautiful basket. Sometimes baskets are already lined with plastic, which makes them perfect for planting. Try this winning combination of Hellebore, Hyacinth and Echevarria.  

 

Another option would be to create a living arrangement in a vintage tin. White flowers are the perfect choice for winter.

 

A winning view like this deserves a little spot of color, so this potted azalea works perfectly. (From Victoria magazine)

Azaleas can be enjoyed in bloom for several weeks, and then you can just plant them into the garden and watch them grow and flower for years to come!

 

ciao! fabiana

 

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