Country Living articles from April 2003

Country Living archives from April 2003

Collecting. (Editor's Journal).
April 1, 2003... When is enough enough? When it comes to collecting, the response is purely personal. But it often depends on whether you've been bitten by the collecting bug--that desire, or need, to find the perfect addition to a collection. I know I've been...

America collects. (25 Years of Country Living: Then & Now).
April 1, 2003... WE ARE A SOCIETY OF HUNTERS AND GATHERERS, ARTISTS AND TRADITIONALISTS, SAVERS AND SPENDERS--AND EVERY OBJECT THAT CAPTURES OUR IMAGINATION TELLS PART OF OUR STORY. WHAT DO YOU COLLECT? 25 Years of Fun 1978 Country Living is launched...

Dear Country Living.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... A Verse Worth Repeating I want to thank you for the many hours of pleasant reading I've enjoyed with Country Living. I have a question regarding the quote by Emily Dickinson on the last page of the February 2003 issue (Simple Country...

Ready for spring. (Country Classics).
April 1, 2003... FOR EWE Dreamland isn't far away with Garnet Hill's cotton quilt (36" x 50"; $88). Call (800) 622-6216. Source Perrier's framed ram oil on canvas (18"W x 22"H; $285) recalls 19th-century charm. Call (888) 543-2804. Aged muslin...

A day of croquet: on April 26, a 21-year rivalry will be played out as Annapolis, Md.'s Mids and Johnnies match wits and wickets. (Local Color).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... In Annapolis, garden blooms are not the only harbingers of spring: Croquet wickets on the front lawn of Saint John's College also signal the season's arrival. Each year on the last Saturday in April, students at Saint John's College (Johnnies)...

Passover treats. (Cross Country).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... We asked California-based chef Faye Levy to share one of her favorite Passover recipes with us. These simple Passover Rolls, from her cookbook 1,000 Jewish Recipes (Wiley; $35), can be used as dinner rolls instead of matzo or for sandwiches and...

Think easter. (Cross Country).(decoration suggestions for the holiday)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Spring has sprung! Here are some ideas on how to give it a welcoming tribute: DECORATE The Vintage Workshop's Click-n-Craft CD-ROMs' nostalgic images can be printed onto fabric and paper to create decorative seasonal accents (top) or...

Inn of the month. (Cross Country).(Red Lion Inn,Stockbridge, Mass.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The focal point of Main Street in the picture-pretty town of Stockbridge, Mass., the stately Red Lion Inn has offered food and hospitality to visitors to the Berkshire Mountains since 1773. Today, third and fourth generations of the same...

Brake 4 Antiques. (Cross Country).
April 1, 2003... A "shrine to clutter," Homer & Langley's Mystery Spot Antiques, in Phoenicia, N.Y., is a love-at-first-sight wonderland of oddball collectibles, vintage clothing, and oh] ets d'art. The inspiration of artist Laura Levine, the quirky shop bulges...

What's your opinion?(what do you like to collect?)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... In a recent survey on our Web site, we asked readers what they like to collect (some responded to more than one category). 65.7% have a passion for pottery, china, and glass 36.6% appreciate the beauty of quilts, clothing, and textiles...

An album. (Cross Country).
April 1, 2003... Alicia Ieronemo Paulson created her photo albums (9" X 9"; $68) to get: organized. They became so popular among friends that the Portland, Ore., designer and owner of Posie: Rosy Little Things, a line of handmade retro-inspired products, now...

Paris Flea Markets: if Antiquing is your passion, the city of light offers happy hunting. (On the Road).
April 1, 2003... When we dream of visiting Paris, we conjure images of well-balanced Bordeaux wines and flaky croissants, twilight strolls along the Seine, Eiffel Tower views, afternoons spent in cozy neighborhood bistros--and plenty of time to wander the...

What is it? What is it Worth? A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions.
April 1, 2003... I purchased this 20"H x 19"W sampler a few years ago. It is worked in silk and cotton on linen. The face, chest, and arms of the woman are executed in watercolor rather than thread. Is the piece American, and is it valuable? S.B.,...

Absolutely vintage style. (Shop Talk).(vintage shops)
April 1, 2003... Do your tastes run to carnival banners, fine antique linens, or hand glazed French-style pottery? Three stores across the country offer up their own visions of vintage wares, in bright circus primaries, crisp whites, and sunny pastels. ...

Made by Hand: meet four dedicated, self-taught American Craftspeople--a floorcloth artist, a weaver, a chairmaker, and a folk artist--all of whom have realized their lifelong dreams. (The Country Living Guild).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Country Living Guild was founded in 2000 to honor contemporary artisans who are furthering the tradition of hand-craftsmanship. Joining the 12 previously inducted Guild artists are floorcloth artist Dennis Belanger, weaver Phyllis Lock,...

Very Vera! after languishing in attics and thrift shops for 20 years, colorful Vera housewares are ripe for rediscovery. (Antiques).(work of designer Vera Neumann very collectible)
April 1, 2003... If you were to travel back in time and tell the late-1800s homemaker that her yellowware mixing bowl or the wall calendar she received free at the general store would one day be worth hundreds of dollars to a collector, she'd probably think...

A day at the farm: in Carmel Valley, Calif., visitors to earthbound farm learn the basics of organic farming. (Save our Countryside).
April 1, 2003... "Baby arugula is selling for $5 a pound in stores," calls out Mark Marino, the leader of a weekend Harvest Walk through Earthbound Farm's research and development fields in Carmel Valley. Calif. "Pick as much as you like." Within seconds, the...

Real-estate sampler: here's a varied offering of properties from around the country.(Public Notice)
April 1, 2003... LONE STAR GEM Formerly a B and B, this 1912 6-bedroom, 6-bath Greek Revival has spacious living and dining rooms and a chef's kitchen. Standing on 1/3 acre in Pittsburg, about 2 hours from Dallas in north-eastern Texas, it comes with select...

All buttoned up! Open up your stashed-away button tin and transform vintage treasures into new ones with these seven easy projects. (Simple Projects).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... TIE ME A TIEBACK Choose a 10' roll (per panel) of narrow ribbon (we used double-faced satin). Thread through a large button about 18" from one end; sew smaller buttons at 'random intervals. String a large button at other end. Tack first...

Great American adventure. .(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... What makes a great American vacation? Ask 100 people and you'll get 100 answers. For some, the idea of kicking back beside a crystal-cool lake is all the excitement they need. For others, no vacation is complete without visiting at least five...

Made in the shade: the simple secrets to growing an extraordinary shade garden. (Your Garden).
April 1, 2003... Mention shade, and the brow of many a gardener will start to furrow, calculating ways to escape this dark menace. While gardening in the shade can present challenges--poor soil, competition from tree roots, and a more muted palette than sunny...

Migrations; Sandhill cranes, Snow geese, Monarch butterflies, minke whales--and people: many of the earth's creatures return to their ancestral homes and special places season following season, year after year. (Kids in the Country).(personal experiences recounted)
April 1, 2003... It is unusually warm of April. The window in my study in open and soft breezes billow the curtains. Suddenly I hear a distant yet unmistakable sound. Geese. The faint honking slowly grows cacophonous. I search the patch of sky above our woods...

Connecticut Country cupolas. (Country Store: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... CONNECTICUT COUNTRY CUPOLAS add beauty and value to your home. Eight styles, handcrafted of Northern White Pine. Pure copper roofs. Free brochure. Call toll free 1.866.428.7652, code CL403 or visit www.ctcountrycupolas.com

Unique hooked rugs. (Country Store: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... UNIQUE HOOKED RUGS and affordable too! Handmade of 100% wool to insure long term durability. This is only one of many hooked rugs available from Yankee Pride. Beautiful aubussons, floral and block patterns are available in a wide array of...

Fran's wicker & rattan furniture. (Country Store: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... FRAN'S WICKER & RATTAM FURNITURE Order with confidence from America's oldest and largest wicker & rattan importer. Highest quality, lower prices, and prompt delivery. For a FREE 72-page catalog, call 1.800.531.1511 and ask for Dept. CL03...

Spiral stair kits. (Country Store: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Since 1931, The Iron Shop [R] has enjoyed a reputation for quality and value in spiral stairs. As the leading manufacturer of spiral stair kits, The Iron Shop [R] offers its customers the very best in selection, quality and prices. Spirals are...

The Silver Queen Inc. (Advertisement: Country Store).
April 1, 2003... Sterling silver flatware for sale at affordable prices. Over 6000 patterns carried of active and discontinued sterling, both pre-owned and brand new pieces. China, crystal and fine silver gifts also available. Online national bridal registry...

Authentic Pine floors, Inc. (Advertisement: Country Store).
April 1, 2003... Heart Pine and wide plank pine flooring that is derived from newly-harvested American plantation grown trees. Offers a variety of top quality pine flooring products-unfinished, prefinished, engineered, antique, hand-scraped and accessories....

Hand-tied fishnet canopies. (Country Store: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Custom made to fit any size bed. These are not machine made in China as are those sold by our MAJOR Competitors. Ours are hand made in the mountains of North Carolina and made to your specifications. Our dust ruffles are natural or white in a...

Never have an ordinary day. (Advertisement).(making the everyday extraordinary)
April 1, 2003... Every day is a gift. So why not take pleasure in unwrapping it? You can savor moments throughout your busy day simply by taking time to make ordinary things extraordinary. For example, candlelight isn't just for company. Champagne isn't...

Country Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2003... April OUR MONTHLY LISTING OF ANTIQUES SHOWS, CRAFTS FAIRS, AND FESTIVE EVENTS If you would like to see your antiques show, fair, or other country festivity in our free listing, please send us a note at least four months before the...

A bunny in the house: keeping a Rabbit requires knowledge of its unique nature and needs. (You & Your Pet).
April 1, 2003... rabbits communicate with their bodies: Foot thumping can be a warning, face licking can mean friendship, chin rubbing can signify possessiveness. Perhaps most charmingly, they may also dash into a room and leap into the air, kicking our their...

History brought to light: careful renovation brings out the best in a former select school on long Island sound.
April 1, 2003... While driving along the Connecticut coast three years ago, antiques dealer Beau Maas discovered an architectural treasure. Built by Captain Thomas Ranson as a select school to educate sea captains' children, the 1829 structure was later turned...

Country in the city: a Chicago shopkeeper transforms a two-flat cottage with a lifetime of flea-market finds.
April 1, 2003... (cottage style) It was when Lisa Brennan was a penniless student in Iowa that she and her sister, Keri, started fixing up flea- market finds and reselling the refreshed articles to friends. Lisa graduated to a publishing job in Chicago and...

A great find: forgotten for decades in storerooms in and around Bombay, India, an exceptional cache of early-1900s enamelware was brought to light--and transported to our shores--by three Denver, Colo., antiques dealers.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... a treasure trove It's every antiques dealer's dream to uncover a stash of pristine objects in a boarded-up shop or warehouse. That's what Colorado dealers Eron Johnson, Janet Barker, and Sharon Trujillo encountered last-year when they...

Georgia gem: traditional antiques and inventive arrangements enliven a photographer's 1901 farmhouse.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Destiny That's what drew collector Michael Granberry to the Roswell, Ga., farmhouse he shares with his wife, Laura. For years he drove past the 1901 gem going to and from a favorite flea market. "I'd always stop the car and gaze longingly...

Simply stated: adding a new kitchen on to their 1840s farmhouse gives a Hudson Valley, New York, couple more space to cook, to entertain, and to display their colorful pottery. (Country Kitchen).
April 1, 2003... When Karen Skelton and Richard Siegel's pottery company, Potluck Studios (see Shop Talk in this issue) outgrew their Amagansett, N.Y., home, the couple knew a move was in their future. A drive to New York's Hudson River Valley and lunch at a...

A sweet season. (Country Entertaining).(Easter entertaining)
April 1, 2003... As spring s long-anticipated warmth and burgeoning blossoms beckon us to reconnect with the world outdoors, join us for a celebration. create a lighthearted mood for the season's first garden party with our easy entertaining tips, ideas for...

The recipe file.(candy)
April 1, 2003... HERE'S WHERE YOU'LL FIND THE RECIPES FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE. WE HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY THEM. COUNTRY ENTERTAINING: A SWEET SEASON VANILLA-ROSE FUDGE We used roses to embellish this fudge, but edible geraniums, pansies, violets, and...

The piqua. (House Plans You Can Buy).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A symmetrical facade with a welcoming front porch, gingerbread trim, board-and-batten siding, and a second-floor veranda characterize Rodney Pfotenhauer's Carpenter Gothic cottage. Doors open from the front and side onto an open living room...

Eldorado. (House Plans You Can Buy).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A fieldstone exterior, a raised-seam metal roof, three first-floor porches, and two upper-level decks distinguish Charles Roccaforte's design. Dormers illuminate the entry and study (right). The open-ceiling living room (center rear) has a...

A European TV star tells how she accidentally discovered an amazing new and easy way to lose up to 95 pounds without dieting...(Maggie Drozd)(Interview)
April 1, 2003... And why she decided to share this 100% natural weight-loss secret that finally helped her to lose 66 pounds for good. Discover now how more than 759,600* people from all over Europe have already tried -- with success -- the revolutionary...

Neat & Tidy. (Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... organizing your kitchen makes it a much easier place to clean. Having open counter space not only gives you elbow room to chop vegetables, it also means that you can tidy up quickly without rearranging appliances or other countertop items. Use...

Easter brunch at its best! Crisco's[R] complete line of products helps make easter baking and cooking it best!
April 1, 2003... Easter Bunny Cake BUTTERY CREAM FROSTING Fills and frosts two standard rounde 1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco[R] All-Vegetable Shortening or 1/2 Butter Flavor Crisco Stick 7 cups confectioners' sugar 2-1/2 teaspoons...

Reader tips: family travel; our readers share their most effective tips to make family travel simple & fun! .
April 1, 2003... LICENSE FOR AMUSEMENT On long road trips, it has become our habit to always try to spot license plates from all 50 states. We make a list of the states at the start of the trip and check them off as we see them. If we spot plates from...

Kitchen: Custom Cabinets.
April 1, 2003... Thomasville Cabinetry Available in solid cherry, oak or maple, Plaza offers classic, full overlay styling in either raised square or arch doors. Available exclusively at The Home Depot [R] with a lifetime limited warranty from Thomasville...

Lighting.
April 1, 2003... Nouveau Art Collection by Hampton Bay Lead-free Tiffany shades crown this collection with their handcrafted multi-colored glass. Made in the American art glass tradition, these lovely lights are accented with amber jewels. A hand-applied...

Window treatments. (Decor).
April 1, 2003... 2" Custom Order Wood Blind This natural wood blind yields a lustrous glow and furniture-like quality that cultivates a sense of balance and beauty to any environment. A FREE 4" classic designer valance adds a finishing touch to our warm...

Flooring.
April 1, 2003... trafficmaster LAMINATE FLOORING Hampton Laminate Durable, beautiful and easy to care for, this flooring boasts a 25-year warranty. Choose from two warm, comforting colors. (156558) $2.47 sq. ft. That's only $51.30 case ...

Fast & Fresh.(Clorox cleaning products, Martha Stewart Everyday organizers)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... cleaning shouldn't be overwhelming and time-consuming. It can be manageable if you have two things: a clear-cut schedule and Clorox cleaners. Begin by breaking down cleaning tasks into stages and put them into a timetable. Daily, eliminate...