Simple Country Pleasures

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There's something about a fall farm table—especially under a canopy of New England foliage—that tugs at our autumn-loving heartstrings, and @wonderfullifefarm's New Hampshire harvest party is no exception. 😍🍂 Discover all of the delicious details—cider cocktails! campfire chili! butternut squash bowling!—in our Oct/Nov issue (on stands now!) or head over to the link in our bio. 📸: @wonderfullifefarm
There's something about a fall farm table—especially under a canopy of New England foliage—that tugs at our autumn-loving heartstrings, and @wonderfullifefarm's New Hampshire harvest party is no exception. 😍🍂 Discover all of the delicious details—cider cocktails! campfire chili! butternut squash bowling!—in our Oct/Nov issue (on stands now!) or head over to the link in our bio. 📸: @wonderfullifefarm
There's something about a fall farm table—especially under a canopy of New England foliage—that tugs at our autumn-loving heartstrings, and @wonderfullifefarm's New Hampshire harvest party is no exception. 😍🍂 Discover all of the delicious details—cider cocktails! campfire chili! butternut squash bowling!—in our Oct/Nov issue (on stands now!) or head over to the link in our bio. 📸: @wonderfullifefarm
There's something about a fall farm table—especially under a canopy of New England foliage—that tugs at our autumn-loving heartstrings, and @wonderfullifefarm's New Hampshire harvest party is no exception. 😍🍂 Discover all of the delicious details—cider cocktails! campfire chili! butternut squash bowling!—in our Oct/Nov issue (on stands now!) or head over to the link in our bio. 📸: @wonderfullifefarm
As much as we love a good football game on a sunny fall Saturday, we're also quite happy with a tailgate that includes gameday-friendly grub like Loaded Nachos, Cajun Sausage Puffs, and Oven-Baked Wings. Find these recipes and more (hello, Football Whoopie Pies!) at the link in the bio, and drop your favorite gameday dish below! ⬇️🏈 📸: @bwfoto ✨: @alexandrasnorwood 🍽️: @erinmerhar
As much as we love a good football game on a sunny fall Saturday, we're also quite happy with a tailgate that includes gameday-friendly grub like Loaded Nachos, Cajun Sausage Puffs, and Oven-Baked Wings. Find these recipes and more (hello, Football Whoopie Pies!) at the link in the bio, and drop your favorite gameday dish below! ⬇️🏈 📸: @bwfoto ✨: @alexandrasnorwood 🍽️: @erinmerhar
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It's a truth universally acknowledged that every country house needs a name—and, even better, a little sign out front. Use this handy guide to create your own name and drop it in the comments. (You're all welcome at Lavender Hills Lodge anytime.) 🏡❤️
It's a truth universally acknowledged that every country house needs a name—and, even better, a little sign out front. Use this handy guide to create your own name and drop it in the comments. (You're all welcome at Lavender Hills Lodge anytime.) 🏡❤️
a dining room table with two chairs and a bench in front of the window,
Dining rooms are fine and all but there's something about a cozy little game table, like this one in a charming Alabama family cottage, that calls for card games, Scrabble sessions, and puzzle marathons. 😍❤️ See more of this laid-back river house at the link in our bio. (The porch is ready for recreation too!) 📸: @aliharper ✨: @suzonnestirling 🎨: @logankilleninteriors
an apple wreath hangs on a blue door
Can we hear it for apple season? 😍🍎 Turn your apple picking haul into a vibrant wreath for the front door. For more DIY fall wreath ideas featuring everything from vintage finds to dried hydrangea, go to the link in our bio. 📸: @sunnyhousestudio ✨: @alison_allsopp
the get - ahead holiday gift guide is open and ready to be used as a car
The countdown is ON. There are officially 100 days 'til Christmas! 🎄✨🎁 Our editor @rachelhardagebarrett is sharing her Get-Ahead-for-the-Holidays Gift Guide over at CountryLiving.com. Head to the link in the bio for what she's already eyeing and buying! 📸: @_david_land ✨: @heatherbullard
an enchilada casserole is served with sour cream and cilantro
What's for #SundaySupper this week? Tex-Mex Enchiladas! 😋🍽️ Pick up a rotisserie chicken and you're already halfway there. Head to the link in our bio for the recipe, and pop on over to our Instagram stories for the whole menu, including a drink, side, and dessert! 📸 @ian_palmer
a red barn with white windows and the words berkshire pottery on it
Welcome back to another #ScenicRouteSaturday! 🚗🧳 This month we're heading up to the Berkshires. AKA, the perfect place to glimpse some fall foliage! Nestled along the western edge of Massachusetts, Berkshire County—and its 30(!) small towns—shine bright each autumn with famous estates, farm-to-table fare, and ample antiquing. Head to the link in our bio for our Weekend Guide to the Berkshires, including our favorite spots for shopping, food and drink, and more! 📸: @juliencapmeil
a piece of chocolate pie on a plate next to a bottle of soda and napkin
Well lo and behold: It's International Chocolate Day, which is not to be confused with World Chocolate Day (July 7), National Milk Chocolate Day (July 28) and (both?!) National Chocolate Days (October 28, December 28). This simply tells us that there's not a wrong time to enjoy chocolate, which is why we're serving up this slice of Rocky Road Pie alongside 60+ more of our favorite chocolate desserts over at the link in the bio. (You're gonna want a glass of milk.) 📸: @bwfoto ✨: @alexandrasn...
the different types of houses and their names are shown on this page, which includes pictures of
Wanna test your home design knowledge? Do you know your salt box from your Cape Cod? See if you can name these nine styles, and then head to the link in our bio and see if you know all 26! 🏡❤️
a field full of sunflowers and other flowers with a barn in the background
We're thinking it's about time for a mid-week frolic through a sunflower field 😍🌻 #regram @chandler__anderson
a collection of plates with fish painted on them sitting on top of a wooden table
Talk about the catch of the day! 🎣 Our October-November issue features all sorts of reel cute fishing-themed finds, including woven creels, minnow buckets, and these pretty porcelain plates. It's enough to make you run out and buy a lake cabin if you don't already have one. 😉 See more collectible moments in our new issue, on stands now! Or head to the link in our bio to sign up for a digital subscription by clicking the subscribe link. 📸: @sunnyhousestudio ✨: @alison_allsopp
the front cover of country living magazine with fall decorations and pumpkins on the steps
Ready for fall?! Well you're in luck, because it's a crisp 55 degrees inside our Oct-Nov issue! 🍁🍂 Pull on your favorite flannel shirt and head to the nearest newsstand to pick up a copy (or head to the link in our bio to subscribe to a digital edition). Inside you'll find an old-school harvest party, foliage-filled fall getaways, pumpkin decorating ideas, and recipes packed with your favorite fall flavors (chili! cornbread! cider!). Oh, and did we mention the houses? The epic chicken coop? T...