Country Sampler

In Sync With the Season

Industrial Evolution

“My husband's oilcan collection, aka pumpkin patch, has become an annual autumn display in our home,” says Christa Lane of Comfy Lane Cottage about the lighthearted lineup atop her repurposed bookcase mantel. Made from paper and attached with double-sided tape, the jack-o'-lantern faces are a temporary seasonal decoration to the tools. The framed chalkboard and meaningful message are made even more noteworthy thanks to a flowing canopy

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