No one knows country antiques and collectibles better than Mary Emmerling, and in her fifteenth book, Mary Emmerling's New Country Collecting, she shows that even for the most dedicated collector, there is always something new to discover. To show what's new in collecting Mary criss-crossed the country, visiting twenty-one homes of collectors and dealers - all unique showcases of collecting passion. In Collector's Choice, she introduces the homes of dedicated "keepers" - some who have collected classic country for twenty-five years, and others who specialize in the newer areas of collecting - Native American and rustic furniture, or an eclectic mix of Scandinavian and Amish. In Dealer's Choice, she presents the homes of the experts, who are more often found behind the scenes, and whose collections represent not only passion, but also discipline and a highly trained eye. Interspersed with the inspiring interiors are Mary's secrets for collecting today, organized in twelve special sections - Found Collections, Smalls, Native Crafts of the Southwest, The Eclectic Decorator, The Tale of the Tag, Care and Feeding of Antiques, The Allure of Painted Furniture, The Art of Picking, The Romance of Wood, Shopping for Antiques, The Next Wave, and Religious Art of New Mexico. With 350 photographs, Mary Emmerling's New Country Collecting is an inspiration for both collecting and decorating. With its special how-to "miniseminars" and its national source listing, it is the best resource for today's collector. And with Mary Emmerling as the guide, it is an exciting, enriching tour through the collector's world.