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THE NEST: THINK GREEN -- Page 29
We’ll show you how to think green this summer with gorgeous bouquets, a must-have garden caddy, sunny summer hues, and stylish eco-friendly finds for your home. Also, eco-expert and Contributing Editor Danny Seo’s Fresh Thinking column debuts with a great idea to transform your tasteless water – slice cucumbers, apples or strawberries, add to water, chill and enjoy a fresh twist on a summer favorite.

COLLECT IT: PICNIC BASKETS -- Page 47
The sun is out, the weather is warm, and we declare June as prime picnic season. Instead of wicker baskets, opt for antique lithographed tins. These vintage boxes from the 1930s to 50s started as eye-catching packaging for cookies and biscuits and now are just as much fun on a picnic as they are stacked around the house for storage.

WE LOVE IT: SUMMER FASHIONS & A WEEKEND IN L.A. -- Page 59
For barbeques that sizzle and picnics that play, check out our fun alfresco finds. Country Home lays out the summer’s must-haves for a pretty picnic near home with finds like an ice cream excursion basket or a day at the beach decked-out in the perfect caftan, hat and straw bag. Ready for weekend adventure? Follow Country Home editors through the emerging, hip design section of sunny West Hollywood.

SHOPGIRL: STORAGE IN A JIFFY -- Page 83
Conquer your first summer project with ShopGirl’s favorite instant storage makeovers. A prefab recessed kitchen cabinet tucks neatly in a wall cavity between studs and adds that extra bit of pantry space you have always needed. Create a garage a girl can love with ShopGirl’s makeover of the month. Checkerboard painted pegboard and a host of organizing containers (everything from spice racks to wall lockers) create the perfect DIY oasis.

PRECIOUS METAL -- Page 103
Country Home shows you how to transform the ordinary into a thing of beauty with paint. Follow our techniques to create the look of old painted metal on everything from yellowware porch chairs, classic gym lockers, striped planters or a stamped serving tray.

JUST PEACHY -- Page 126
While a peach is perfect right out of your hand, come summer season the plethora of peaches is urging us to do more. Eloise ‘Ouisie’ Adams Jones from Ouisie’s Table in Houston shares her favorite peachy treats – Cold Peach Soup with Rum and Honey Whipped Cream, Peach Chipotle Ketchup and Warm Ginger Peach Cake with Fresh Peach Ice Cream.

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