In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Country Living (US)

• Hydrangeas
  Forget fireworks: For garden lovers, these showy shrubs are summer’s grandest spectacle.
• A Breezy Coastal Kitchen
  Situated on a picturesque waterway in Rhode Island, designer Max Sinsteden’s collected cottage embodies lazy summer ease.
• A Cabana in the Country
  Campari is officially in session at a reimagined New York pool house gussied up with a taste of la dolce vita.
• An Idyllic Summer Retreat
  Whether it’s at a lake, a bay, a river, or a creek, nothing slows down time quite like a cottage or cabin right by the water.
• Batter Up
  Honor America’s pastime with the ultimate antiquing score: vintage baseball collectibles.
• What Is It? What Is It Worth?
  Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.
• Into the Blue
  From bbq sauce to salads, blueberries can lend a surprising kick of seasonal flavor to summer cookout staples.
• The Great American Picnic
  Despite its French origins (piquenique, anyone?), this alfresco ritual is a stateside staple. We asked a few picnic pros for their blanket-worthy brings.
• Tiny chicks, big adventure
  The secret to raising happy backyard chickens without the guesswork.
• Leaving a Mark
  Author Kristy Woodson Harvey recounts how a friendly strawberry farmer sweetened her life in ways beyond the bushel.
• Living History
  A 300-year-old Connecticut home (older than America!) enjoys a renewed sense of self thanks to a careful restoration, storied antiques, and a few patriotic touches.
• Reunited & It Feels So Good
  Ten years after exchanging vows on Nantucket, a couple returns to a sentimental shingled cottage—and this time, they bought it.
• COMMON THREADS
  As the nation reflects on its 250th anniversary, American quilts offer reasons to honor the country’s past
• Because They're Americana to the Core
  “Quilts are deeply woven into American cultural life,” says Sarah Walcott, a curator at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. “They have marked family histories, community ties, political moments, and ideas of national identity, all while adapting to new materials and styles.” Here’s a look at how quilts have borne witness to the last 250 years.
• Because They're Something for Everyone
  Available in a wide range of styles and at a breadth of price points, quilts are a democratic design choice, and lucky for you, these esteemed dealers have already done the digging.
• Because They Invite Us To Live Colorfully
  Craving a world beyond beige? Whether you prefer bold, geometric designs or soft, traditional patchwork, quilts offer up a happily expansive spectrum.
• Because Quilt People Are the Best People
  Get to know these incredibly talented creatives from across the country who have each stitched out a distinct niche—and earned plenty of accolades along the way.
• Because There Are 4,000+ Patterns to Love
  Take your pick! For a more robust directory, visit the The Quilt Index (quiltindex.org), a digital repository of more than 100,000 documented textiles.
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