Laurren Welch

2 weeks ago | countryliving.com | Laurren Welch

There’s nothing like the beauty of a lush garden filled with roses, hydrangeas, and all types of colorful perennial flowers. But to get there takes a lot of work. For centuries, avid (and tinkering) gardeners have donned their array of trusty tools and implements as they’ve planted seeds, dug in the dirt, and tended their gardens throughout the seasons.

Nov 3, 2024 | countryliving.com | Laurren Welch |Janece Maze

izusek//Getty ImagesCountry Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Looking back through the decades, it's easy to see why the 1980s is filled with fun and festive Halloween costume ideas. Whether you lived through the period or consider the decade to be "vintage," you're sure to find plenty of inspiration from pivotal cultural moments of the colorful era.

Oct 31, 2024 | countryliving.com | Laurren Welch |Sarah Zlotnick

Despite any gripes you may have heard, galley kitchens are a wonderful way to maximize a home’s small footprint and can make for delightfully cozy cooking environment. And, when you add in a few signatures of farmhouse style—like, say, open shelving, a skirted sink, or vintage lighting—they can suit a wide variety of country aesthetics. So if there isn’t room in your budget for a full-blown, knock-down kitchen reno, don’t fret! No matter how small, your galley kitchen can—and will—work for you.

Sep 11, 2024 | countryliving.com | Sarah Zlotnick |Laurren Welch

A source of sustenance as well as a beloved leisure activity, fishing has long evoked memories of slow days outdoors waiting for the line to catch. As the pastime has evolved over the centuries, so too has the gear associated with the sport. Today, vintage fishing memorabilia can bring in a pretty penny, so it’s best to think twice before clearing it out of Grandpa’s garage.

Aug 19, 2024 | countryliving.com | Laurren Welch

School SuppliesBrian Woodcock, styling by Page Mullins1. ERASER TIN Made by W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. of Fort Madison, IA, this 1950s tin—complete with original mechanical pencil erasers—is valued at $5. 2. CRAYONS An original early 1900s Binney & Smith eight-pack box of Crayola crayons in mint condition goes for a lot of green—around $500! A 24-pack from the 1950s (like the one shown here) is identifiable by its arched logo and trademark symbol placement and worth around $20.