1.   Asia is in the grip of a gambling boom as poor countries look for ways to bring in more money.

2.   A knotty pine or twig frame is perfect for the Adirondack look, where a crackled paint finish is the perfect patina for shabby chic or a country look.

3.   During her travels in France, Edith had fallen for the country look for bedrooms, and imported the scenic fabric called toile de Jouy.

4.   For a country look, tie packages with raffia.

5.   Long associated with a country look, gingham checks actually can be mixed with just about any fabric and in any room.

6.   Overseas, markets are opening up fast in Egypt, China, Central America and elsewhere as countries look for ways to generate power without importing oil or gas.

7.   Roberts never adopted the country look and that spoke volumes to Joyce.

8.   Tables covered with antique quilts for a country look.

9.   The hand-painted pieces draw on the country look, with crackled and weathered finishes or colorful garden-inspired motifs.

10.   The look that Fergie was after was the English country look as Parish interpreted it for America.