Country Proud Living Nurturing Home, Empowered Self

LoriLynn Olafson Uter

Country Proud Living is a podcast for someone who longs for a slower, more intentional life and a home that truly supports who they are becoming. Rooted in the warmth of country living, this show blends interior design inspiration, color confidence, and gentle life guidance to help you create nurturing spaces that feel welcoming, meaningful, and lived-in.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."       Hosted by certified interior designer and design-life coach LoriLynn, each episode offers encouragement, practical design wisdom, and soulful conversations that empower you to begin where you are — whether you’re refreshing a room, cultivating a cozy sanctuary, or simply seeking more peace and purpose in everyday life. You’ll find inspiration for creating a home you love, while also nurturing your mindset, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. If you crave a home that feels like a hug, believe your surroundings shape how you feel, and love the charm of country-inspired living, Country Proud Living is your weekly reminder that you are worthy of a beautiful life — and a home that feels a little more like you.

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep.100 100 Episodes In: What I Know Now About Creating a Home (and Life) You’re Proud Of

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this milestone episode, LoriLynn shares a warm “porch light” reflection—10 lessons learned from showing up for 100 episodes. This isn’t about a perfect home or hustle. It’s about small decisions, self-kindness, and creating a space that supports the life you’re actually living—one gentle step at a time. The episode closes with 100 seconds of gratitude 10 practical, heart-led lessons for creating a home (and life) you’re proud of Small steps count more than big plansYou’re allowed to evolve (your taste and season can change)Cozy isn’t lazy—it’s wisdomA calm home supports brave choicesPerfection blocks progressYour taste is allowed to be yoursBelonging starts with self-kindnessColor is emotion (and permission)Rest is productiveHome is practice, not a finish lineTimeline 🕰️ 🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + Episode 100 milestone (warm porch light moment) 🕰️ 02:00 Why this milestone matters: showing up > perfect outcomes 🕰️ 04:00 Lesson 1–3: small steps, evolving, cozy as wisdom 🕰️ 08:00 Lesson 4–6: calm supports courage, progress over perfection, trust your taste 🕰️ 12:00 Lesson 7–8: belonging + self-kindness, color as emotion 🕰️ 15:00 Lesson 9–10: rest is productive, home as practice 🕰️ 18:00 Gratitude + heartfelt thank-you to listeners 🕰️ 19:30 100 seconds of gratitude (guided entry + silence) 🕰️ 21:30 Closing encouragement + “keep cultivating” Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    20 min
  2. MAR 10

    Ep. 99 Reset Your Space, Reset Your Mind: Tiny Design Shifts That Create Daily Peace

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, LoriLynn shares simple, tiny home resets that calm your nervous system—no overhaul, no perfection, just small design shifts that make daily life feel lighter. If your home has felt like one more thing to manage, this one is for you. In this episode: Why your home gives your brain cues all day long (calm or chaos)A real-life “messy counter” story from Merryville Farm—and the emotional shift one small reset created7 tiny design systems that create daily peace in under 5 minutesThe 7 Gentle Resets (quick list): Landing Zone (basket + hook = instant exhale)Lighting Kindness (warm bulbs / lamps / candle timers)One Quiet Surface (clear + add back 3 intentional items)Textile Comfort (throw where you sit, rug where feet land)Color Anchor (repeat one calming color 2–3 times)Scent Cue (one “calm” scent used only during wind-down)Belonging Corner (one meaningful item that says “this is me”)“Outer order contributes to inner calm.” — Gretchen Rubin“We do not rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.” — James ClearListener challenge: Pick one reset and do it this week. Episode Timeline 🕰️ 🕰️ 03:50 Big idea: homes give cues to your nervous system all day 🕰️ 05:10 Reset #1 Landing Zone 🕰️ 07:00 Reset #2 Lighting Kindness 🕰️ 08:50 Reset #3 One Quiet Surface 🕰️ 10:30 Reset #4 Textile Comfort 🕰️ 12:00 Reset #5 Color Anchor 🕰️ 13:25 Reset #6 Scent Cue 🕰️ 15:05 Reset #7 Belonging Corner Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    18 min
  3. MAR 3

    Ep.98 The Design of Belonging: Creating a Home That Reflects the Life You’re Ready For

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, LoriLynn explores what it truly means to create a home that feels like you—not based on trends, perfection, or who you used to be, but on the life you’re growing into now. This is a gentle conversation about belonging, healing, comfort, and making space for the woman you’re becoming. In this episode: Why belonging starts with feeling at home in yourselfHow your home can reflect who you’re becoming—not who you used to beWhy many women in midlife realize their homes no longer feel supportive3 simple ways to design for deeper comfort, alignment, and belongingThe power of creating one space in your home that fully belongs to youWhy comfort is not a luxury—it’s a form of self-respectKey takeaways: 1-Your home can become a quiet partner in your healing, confidence, and clarity. 2-You’re allowed to let go of furniture, styles, and old stories that no longer fit. 3-Belonging grows slowly, kindly, and with intention. 4-You do not need a new life to create a sense of home—you need permission to support the life already calling you 🕰️ 00:11 Timeline; Welcome + what belonging really means 🕰️ 01:15 Why home can stop feeling like “you” in midlife 🕰️ 03:10 LoriLynn’s personal story: creating a space that supported her 🕰️ 06:10 Your home as a mirror of who you’re becoming 🕰️ 08:00 Designing for the life you’re ready for 🕰️ 09:20 3 ways to create belonging through design 🕰️ 13:10 Why this matters more than ever in a noisy, rushed world 🕰️ 14:20 Brené Brown quote + closing reflection If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who may be craving a deeper Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    14 min
  4. FEB 26

    Ep.97 Color That Embraces: Choosing Paint Colors That Make You Feel at Home

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."     In this episode, LoriLynn explores how the right paint color can shape the way your home feels—cozy, calm, welcoming, and deeply personal. From romantic mauves and warm whites to grounding neutrals and moody statement shades, this episode is full of designer-approved paint inspiration to help you choose colors that truly feel like home. In this episode: Why color has a powerful effect on mood, energy, and comfortHow to choose paint colors that feel warm, calming, and personalSmall ways to use color without painting an entire roomDesigner-approved February color picks from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-WilliamsWhere to use cozy neutrals, moody shades, and romantic hues for the biggest emotional impactWhy your home doesn’t need to follow trends—it just needs to feel like youFeatured paint colors: Benjamin Moore: Silhouette, Batik, First Crush, Narragansett Green, White Dove Sherwin-Williams: Coral Island, Universal Khaki, Iron Ore, Urbane Bronze, Natural Linen, Blackberry Key takeaway: If a color helps your shoulders relax and makes your home feel softer, warmer, and more like you—that color belongs in your home. Timeline 🕰️ 🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + why color matters 🕰️ 01:20 The emotional power of color in your home 🕰️ 03:00 Georgia O’Keeffe quote + color as expression 🕰️ 04:15 Easy, intentional ways to use paint color 🕰️ 06:40 Best color approaches for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms 🕰️ 09:00 Benjamin Moore cozy + romantic paint picks 🕰️ 13:10 Sherwin-Williams grounded + earthy paint picks 🕰️ Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    18 min
  5. FEB 16

    Ep. 96 Softening the Inner Critic: Designing a Life with More Grace

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."    In today’s episode, LoriLynn shares a real-life moment of pause—when grief and heaviness made it impossible to “push through”—and how that experience became a gentle invitation to soften the inner critic. You’ll learn how grace can be a design principle for your inner life and your home: creating space, light, margin, and a soft place to land. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the inner critic often whispers (and why we mistake it for “truth” or “motivation”)How perfection can feel like belonging—and how to loosen its gripA simple, no-journaling practice to respond with compassion: “Would I speak to someone I love this way?”How your home environment can amplify self-judgment—or support healingWhy releasing urgency is a form of self-respect (especially for high-capacity women)A simple practice (try this today): When your inner critic shows up, pause and ask: “Would I speak to someone I love this way?” Episode Timeline: 🕰️  00:11  Welcome + Episode 96 intro 🕰️ 01:10  Why this episode shifted (heaviness, grief, and needing to pause) 🕰️ 04:10 Naming the inner critic (and why it feels “protective”) 🕰️ 06:20 Grace as a design principle: space, margin, light 🕰️ 08:30 Where the inner critic shows up in everyday life (rest, unfinished projects, comparison) 🕰️ 10:45 The compassion question: “Would I speak to someone I love this way?” 🕰️ 12:20 Home as a partner in healing: calm corners + intentional simplicity 🕰️ 14:10 Letting go of what no longer serves you (the “shedding” story) 🕰️ 16:10 Releasing urgency + learning Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    24 min
  6. FEB 3

    Ep. 95 When the World Feels Heavy: How to Care for Yourself Without Carrying It All

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."    When the world feels heavy, uncertain, and overwhelming, this gentle episode of Country Proud Living offers a pause—a moment to breathe, soften, and tend to yourself without guilt. LoriLynn speaks honestly about emotional overload, empathy fatigue, and the weight many are carrying right now, while offering compassionate reminders and practical tools for caring deeply without carrying it all. If you’ve been feeling tired, tender, distracted, or emotionally full, this episode is a soft place to land. 🕰️ Episode Timeline 00:11–01:30 | Welcome + Setting the Tone A gentle welcome to Country Proud Living and why this episode needed to be a pause instead of pushing forward. 01:30–04:00 | Acknowledging the Weight Why feeling heavy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—and how constant exposure to crisis affects our nervous systems. 04:00–07:00 | You Can Care Without Carrying It All Empathy, humanity, and why we weren’t meant to absorb everything we see and hear every day. 07:00–10:00 | Practical Ways to Care for Yourself • Limiting doom-scrolling, Choosing education or uplifting content, Grounding in the present moment, and Focusing on what you can control 10:00–13:00 | Healing Through Creation, Kindness & Joy • Creating something, Allowing feelings without rushing to fix them, Small acts of kindness, and Letting joy, laughter, and connection still exist 13:00–15:00 | Breath, Rest & Gentle Closing A short grounding breathing exercise (safe for driving listeners), reminders to hydrate, rest, disconnect—and a final truth to carry with you. Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    20 min
  7. JAN 27

    Ep. 94 Live in Your Wheel house: Transforming Homes into Launchpads for Joy | Interview Kim Costa

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."   In this episode of Country Proud Living, host LoriLynn sits down with Kim Costa, a seasoned expert with more than three decades of experience in residential construction, design, and real estate. Kim helps women and families create homes that align with their lives, values, and wellbeing through her signature Wheel House framework. Her unique approach goes beyond aesthetics to explore how our spaces influence our confidence, energy, and everyday choices. Kim’s work has sparked meaningful conversations across platforms, including her role as a host on American Dream TV, where she reframes what it means to live well. In this episode, Kim shares her journey, insights into mindful home transformation, and guidance for letting go of old spaces or habits that no longer serve us. She also discusses her upcoming book — Live in Your Wheel House — a thoughtful guide designed to help you intentionally align your home with your purpose and next chapter. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! 📌 Important Links to Connect with Kim Official Website (Lifestyle Foundations / Wheel House): 👉 https://lifestylefoundations.com/ — Explore the Wheel House framework, assessments, and resources.  👉Instagram: IG: @kim.e.costa — Inspiration, tips, and community with Kim.  Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/696466460215181 — Updates and conversations.  LinkedIn: 👉 http Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    50 min
  8. JAN 21

    Ep.93 Start Soft: Why You Don’t Need Big Goals to Create a Beautiful Life

    Send a text Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."    In this special episode, LoriLynn celebrates two years of the Country Proud Living podcast and invites you into a gentler, more intentional way of beginning again — one rooted in slow living, intentional design, and compassionate self-growth. If you’ve felt pressure to set big goals or sprint into the new year, this episode offers a refreshing reframe: you don’t need big goals — you need intentional direction, supportive spaces, and permission to start softly. 🕰️ Episode Timeline 🕰️ 00:11 – Welcome + 2-Year Celebration Gratitude for two years of nurturing spaces, empowered living, and community. 🕰️ 02:00 – Giveaway Announcement How to enter the free virtual color & design consultation • Follow the podcast • Rate & review • Follow on Instagram @LoriLynnCountryProudLiving ✨ Winner announced Saturday, January 31 at 11:11 AM 🕰️ 04:00 – What “Start Soft” Really Means Why January doesn’t need to be rushed — and why spring is the true beginning. 🕰️ 06:30 – Small Steps > Big Goals A beautiful life is built through small, intentional choices made consistently. 🕰️ 09:00 – Home as a Tool for Growth How your environment can either support your growth or quietly drain you. 🕰️ 11:30 – Gentle Ways to Start Soft • Choose a word, not a goal • Design for how you want to feel • Create sanctuary before strategy • Let progress be quiet • Trust consistency over intensity 🕰️ 15:00 – Vision, Retreats & What’s Ahead Why sanctuary, vision, and community matter — and a peek at future retreats. 🕰️ Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about, you want to work with me, or you have feedback both good and bad is welcome it can be sent to lorilynn@countryproudliving.com SHARING ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : ) IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudliving PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014?i=1000645120377 OR for Spotify, iHeart, the pod can be found most anywhere you choose to listen: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2247458.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonlori MY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/ PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcR

    15 min

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Country Proud Living is a podcast for someone who longs for a slower, more intentional life and a home that truly supports who they are becoming. Rooted in the warmth of country living, this show blends interior design inspiration, color confidence, and gentle life guidance to help you create nurturing spaces that feel welcoming, meaningful, and lived-in.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."       Hosted by certified interior designer and design-life coach LoriLynn, each episode offers encouragement, practical design wisdom, and soulful conversations that empower you to begin where you are — whether you’re refreshing a room, cultivating a cozy sanctuary, or simply seeking more peace and purpose in everyday life. You’ll find inspiration for creating a home you love, while also nurturing your mindset, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. If you crave a home that feels like a hug, believe your surroundings shape how you feel, and love the charm of country-inspired living, Country Proud Living is your weekly reminder that you are worthy of a beautiful life — and a home that feels a little more like you.