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The Great American Picnic Is Coming to CMA Fest—Here’s What to Expect

We’re teaming up with Hershey’s for this special event.

By Katie Bowlby

Poison hemlock plant identification by Pam Bennett

How to Spot Poison Hemlock

By Arricca Elin SanSone

Beautiful summer garden flower border with Echinacea purpurea, Rudbeckia yellow coneflowers

The 70/30 Rule for Beautiful Gardens, Explained

By Alyssa Longobucco

three croquet mallets turned into garden markers for a summer craft project with the words corn and basil written in chalk on the heads

Easy Summer Crafts for DIY Lovers

By Charlyne Mattox

Dog French Bulldog sitting on green grass in summer park

7 Dog Breeds that Don’t Cope Well in Hot Weather

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Travel-themed arrangement featuring maps and travel accessories.

These Are America’s 10 Best Small Towns for 2026

Did your favorite make the list?

By Sarah Zlotnick, Leigh Crandall

Make Your House a Home

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7 Designer Tricks to Make a Small Living Room Feel Twice as Big

These ideas make even the tiniest living room feel spacious.

By Madoline Markham Koonce

Well-maintained home with attractive curb appeal and landscaping

5 Details That Instantly Elevate Your Curb Appeal

patio outside a cedar shake cottage with a dining table, chairs, and umbrellas

Easy Ways to Give Your Patio Cottage Charm

Patio with wicker seating area next to a house with a garden

This Is Where Homeowners Are Spending Big in 2026

neutral shaker style kitchen with lime wash walls and marble worktops

Limewash Walls Add Instant Character

By Anna Logan, Maddy Ando

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Our Latest Recipes

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21 Corn Recipes You’ll Make All Summer Long

It’s corn season, after all.

By Charlyne Mattox

salmon patties

17 Easy Canned Tuna Recipes for Quick Dinners

By Charlyne Mattox, Christopher Michel

Grilled corn on a tray with dipping sauce

Summer Corn Gets a Sweet and Smoky Upgrade

Two cocktails with raspberries on skewers, a flowering plant, and seed packets on a table.

Shake Up Happy Hour with a Raspberry Vodka Sour

By Charlyne Mattox

Backyard BBQ with an American theme

4 Beer Cocktails for Memorial Day Weekend

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Here’s Proof That Now is the Best Time to Go Antiquing!

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The Country Living Fair is BACK—Tickets on Sale Now!

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Antiques Lover’s Guide to Kitchen Collectibles

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10 Antiques Everyone Will Want in 2026

Antique shop display featuring a table, chairs, and various vintage items.

11 Surprising Vintage Finds Worth Hunting For

Decorative wall featuring ornate mirrors and a floral arrangement.

5 Antique Styles Making a Major Comeback in 2026

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Meet the Team

The established brand was launched in 1978 and we have more than 45 years of experience in bringing you beautiful house tours, gift guides, product reviews, editor-tested recipes, and more. Meet the Rest of the Team

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Rachel Hardage Barrett

Editor-in-Chief

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Katie Bowlby

Digital Director

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Sarah Zlotnick

Lifestyle Director

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Jennifer Kopf

Executive Editor

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Anna Logan

Deputy Homes & Style Editor

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Charlyne Mattox

Food and Crafts Director

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Terri Robertson

Deputy Digital Editor

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Beth Branch

Assistant Editor

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Madoline Markham Koonce

Assistant Managing Editor

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Amy Mitchell

Managing Editor

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Maribeth B Jones

Design Director

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Kate Phillips

Get Your Hands in the Dirt

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These Self-Seeding Flowers Plant Themselves!

By Arricca Elin SanSone

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How to Deadhead Peonies: Avoid This Mistake

By Lauran Elsden, Terri Robertson

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How to Make Hydrangeas Turn Blue or Pink

By Terri Robertson

how to grow buttonbush

This Native Shrub Has the Cutest Name

By Arricca Elin SanSone

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Bird-watching

Grey Squirrel. Sciurus carolinensis. Sitting on grass.

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeder

By Charlyne Mattox

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Find a Cowbird Egg in a Nest? Here’s What to Do

By Jill Gleeson

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Country Living Garden Club: Backyard Birding Tips

By Charlyne Mattox

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Should I Take My Bird Feeder Down in Summer?

By Arricca Elin SanSone

Thrifting Tips

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7 Antiques Surging in Popularity This Summer

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5 Garden Antiques Trending This Spring

Reflection in a vintage mirror showing a collection of antiques and a person holding a phone.

I Visited 32 East Coast Antiques Stores Last Year

By Heather Bien

Vintage ceramic plates and crystal glassware at a flea market.

Vintage Tableware Dealers Always Search For

By Alyssa Longobucco

Porch Chatter

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Dutton Ranch: Top Debut in Paramount+ History

By Rebecca R. Norris

Sarah Baeumler, Ty Pennington, Mika Kleinschmidt, Kamohai Kalama, and Tristyn Kalama during a beachside competition on Battle on the Beach Season 5.

Emotions Run High on ‘Battle on the Beach’

By Leena Tailor

61st Academy Of Country Music Awards - Arrivals

Lainey Wilson’s Wedding Included 3 VIP Guests

By Amanda Hensel Jermstad

60th Academy Of Country Music Awards - Play Something Country Gala

Eric Church Wants a Country Super Bowl Show

By Amanda Hensel Jermstad

Decorating Ideas

blue and white farmhouse bedroom

The 3 Biggest Bedroom Trends for 2026

front porch with bunting hunt around the top

Patriotic Porch Decorating Ideas for Summer

Cozy bedroom with a dog on the bed and decorative elements.

These 2 Details Can Make or Break a Bedroom

Entryway with decorative elements including a mirror, lamps, and plates on the wall.

Easy Spring Entryway Ideas Full of Color and Charm

By Madoline Markham Koonce

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How to Decorate Like the Duttons

Table setting for a spring gathering featuring floral elements, food, and beverages.

Spring Table Setting Ideas

By Madoline Markham Koonce

a white kitchen with blue range and blue and white woven bar stools

6 Kitchen Items Designers Say Need to Go

By Kelsey Mulvey

Brightly decorated bedroom with two beds and floral wallpaper.

Details That Make Your Bedroom Look High-End

Wooden shelving unit showcasing dishes and decorative items.

Shop the Look: Inside a Coastal Cottage Kitchen

Cottage kitchen with a central wooden table and various kitchenware.

Inside a 100-Year-Old Coastal Cottage Kitchen

Cozy living room with floral couch and bookshelves.

The Top British Design Trick for a Cozy Home

Kitchen with a green island, open shelving, and natural light

The 3 Make-or-Break Spring Updates Your Home Needs

Quotes to Inspire

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120 Best Friend Quotes to Share with Your BFF

Leah Hall, Janece Maze

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It’s a Marvelous Night for a Moon Quote

By Jill Gleeson, Terri Robertson

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61 Happiness Quotes to Inspire a More Joyful Life

By Terri Robertson

funny portrait of a birthday cat wearing party hat

140 Clever Birthday Instagram Captions

By Kelly O'Sullivan

Gifts with Country Charm

mini wireless printer and dog portrait

The Women in Your Life Deserve Only the Best Gifts

By Anna Mahan, Hannah Jones

best gifts for teens 2025

51 On-Trend Gifts for Even the Pickiest Teens

By Katie Bowlby, Angel Madison

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40 Trendy, Wife-Approved Gifts She'll Love

By Anna Mahan, Maggie Panos

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These Popular Gifts Are All Under $10 on Amazon

By Maggie Panos, Blake Bakkila

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House Tours

We Love Cottages!

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They Bought a “Wreck” in Coastal Maine—Now It’s the Dreamiest Cottage We’ve Ever Seen

Everyone else considered it a teardown, but designer Loi Thai saw the potential for the perfect summer retreat.

By Laura Kostelny

patio outside a cedar shake cottage with a dining table, chairs, and umbrellas

The Cutest Mother-Daughter Cape Cod Cottages

By Kelly Ryan Kegans

Stylish outdoor seating area with greenery in the background.

A Historic Mountain Cottage Gets a Fresh Look

small white cottage in green mountain landscape

Less House Is More Home in this Charming Cottage

by Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

dark brown tiny house

This Charm-Packed Cottage Proves Less is More

By Elizabeth Jenkins

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Love Country Design? These Are the 100 Names Defining It in 2026

Some you’ll recognize, others you won’t (but should!)

By Rachel Hardage Barrett, Jennifer Kopf, Anna Logan