Country Living

Rooms that invite you to linger. Vintage collectibles displayed with love. A colorful easy-care garden. A porch that says "Come sit!" All yours in the pages of Country Living!

The Sampler • AN A-TO-Z LOOK AT WHAT’S IN THE APRIL ISSUE, AMONG OTHER SEASONAL NEWS AND NOTES

Turn This Scene into a Room • See how Country Living decorating editors cultivated a vibrant living room inspired by this Technicolor tulip farm.

Purple Petals • Shrinking violets? Hardly. These fluttery florals — from lavender and lilac to (yes) violet—prove pink shouldn’t get all the garden-motif glory.

Place Settings • From refined florals to rustic roosters, here are four distinct ways to wake up the table.

Creature Comforts • The latest and greatest finds for animals and the people who love them

Makings of a Mudroom • By pairing chintzy florals with rugged, take-a-beating materials, interior designer Brooke Crew shows that you don’t have to sacrifice softness in a hardworking, utilitarian space.

Rosie the Renovator • This month, our home-improvement heroine wields her trusty hammer outdoors.

Strawberry Pickin’ • From quaint cartons to sweet ceramics, here are the starter seeds for a fruitful collection.

Berry Decor • These adorable accent pieces lend a farm-fresh charm to everyday spaces.

Toteable Treasures • Metal? Paper? U-Pick! This assortment of packaging lends retro flavor to everything from picnic spreads to pantry shelves.

Kitchen Favorites • Serve up strawberry delights with this tableware from yesteryear.

For the Birds • Contributor Mary Randolph Carter shares why her heart soars for old-fashioned birdcages.

What Is It? What Is It Worth? • Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.

“Girls’ Only” She-Shed • It was all hands on deck when the Darnell family constructed a petite playhouse exclusively using box-store building materials.

European Farmhouses • Take your pick from these quaint quarters located across the pond.

Spring Garden Party • At the first sign of daffodils, invite fellow outdoor enthusiasts to a breezy brunch complete with vintage seed packets, garden-to-glass cocktails, and a whole lotta terra-cotta.

Party Fowl • CL Contributor and fresh egg enthusiast Kate Richards (@drinkingwithchickens) is known for her signature brand of hen-tertaining. Her latest reasons to celebrate: the easiest-ever egg DIYs and cocktails served in (of course!) a coupe.

The “Packaway Jacket” by Joules • Lightweight yet durable, this smart slicker remains at the ready should a sunny day turn into a sudden downpour.

Clouds • Channel your inner meteorologist with this refresher course on common cloud formations.

Wreaths • Put a little spring in your doorstep with these picks.

Kite Flying • Aim higher with these tips from the American Kitefliers Association (kite.org).

Budding Reader • Seek a little shade (try a Yoshino cherry tree, blooming now) and kick back with…

Country Living April 2019

SO YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO…

START A FLOWER FARM • A couple of city slickers return to their Alabama roots and take on a passion project. Five thousand flowers and one sky-blue pickup truck later, business is blooming.

LIVE ABOVE YOUR ANTIQUES SHOP • For two vintage enthusiasts, a shingled 1800s structure—in its past life, a post office—is the perfect business-meets-pleasure hybrid of a home. (When they’re not on buying trips to France, that is.)

PAINT FREELY IN YOUR BACKYARD STUDIO • A Minnesota artist and her daughter don’t have far to travel when they’re in the mood for a creative retreat. They simply walk out the back door.

LIVE WITH A MENAGERIE • Designers...