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Embrace the simple life and bring a kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer feeling to your home.Step inside 20 beautifully-designed homes and discover how to create the cozy and practical country vibe. This collection of classic and modern farmhouses inspires easy and comfortable living in every room. Just add rustic country charm to make your own home your favorite place to be.An intimate look inside these homes reveals how designers blend elements of old and new and add a touch of distinctive character to every room. The house tours include: renovated New York farmhouse that pairs classic architecture with a fresh color palette for a hip yet historic look;a Virginia Colonial-style home with reclaimed floors and exposed beamsA ranch-style Texas home built from scratch which displays old-time charm inside and out.
About the Author
Caroline McKenzie is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in numerous design and lifestyle publications. Based in Nashville, she covers celebrities, travel, wellness, and interiors - with a special affinity for the latter. Caroline began her magazine career as an editor at Martha Stewart's Body Soul, followed by a four-year run at Southern Living, and then served as executive editor at Country Living. More recently, she has edited special interest publications on a variety of home décor styles, including six on modern farmhouse design. Caroline is also the author of three books: Country Living Tiny Homes: Living Big in Small Spaces (Hearst) , Country Living Shades of White: How to Use the Classic Color in Your Home (Hearst) , and Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday (Hearst Home) .
