"When life feels complicated and unpredictable, there’s nothing more restorative than a home that provides a soothing antidote to all that busy-ness. There’s something about simple country style that delivers a sense of easy contentment and calm. It’s there in the gentle colour palette; in the tones and textures of natural materials including wood and wicker, cotton and linen, flint and stone; and in the connection between the comfort of a characterful and cosy home, and the gorgeous cottage gardens and rural landscape outside. In this edition of Simple Country, from the creators of Country Homes & Interiors magazine, we’ve brought you stunning rustic homes that are effortlessly simple yet filled with personality. We’ve curated three decor stories to take you through the seasons, from a floral spring and summer brights, to cossetting interiors ideas for the colder months. And for those slow living moments, we’ve delicious recipes and gorgeous crafts to keep hands busy and minds still… Enjoy!"