Country Living articles from April 2004

Country Living archives from April 2004

Editor's journal.
April 1, 2004... Junking, flea marketing, and antiquing--they all represent something different, yet each speaks to our passion for collecting. The desire to acquire "things" either reminiscent of our past or reflective of our modern-day personal style remains...

Mark your calendar.
April 1, 2004... This April 16 to 18, collectors and gardening enthusiasts can tour the Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques & Garden Fair (see page 32). Co-sponsored by Country Living, the event hosts more than 100 American and European dealers. CL staffers at...

Countrynews: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(cookie recipe)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Baking with HERSHEY[R]'S RICH DARK KISSES[R] is a great way to spend time with your loved ones this Easter and year round. Rich Dark Kisses[R] Tiger Cookies INGREDIENTS: * 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1/2...

Helpful information on amaryllis.(Dear Country Living)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... As I was looking through your January 2004 issue, I came across an article with great information on amaryllis ("Midwinter Marvel," by Tovah Martin). I don't know what color my amaryllis will be since the bulbs I bought came wrapped up for the...

Modular home attraction.(Dear Country Living)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I found the article regarding Randy Florke's modular home fantastic ("Ready Made," by Matthew Holm, February 2004). I love the house's layout and the furnishings are spectacular. I could easily live in this house. Thank you and keep up the good...

Printed tablecloth preservation.(Dear Country Living)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Thank you so much for including Michele Piccolo, Lori Christian, and Pamela Glasell in "Heart of Country" (Antiques, by Marie Proeller Hueston, January 2004). These women have been a true inspiration. I became obsessed with vintage printed...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2004... Correction: The photographs for Home Almanac in our March 2004 issue were taken by William P. Steele.

Places, please!(out & about)(name cards)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... At your next spring soiree, mark each guest's place with hand-made name cards nestled in a tiny pot of wheatgrass. To create your own, start with five-inch glazed pots in fresh spring colors. A week before the party, fill containers with...

Call me.(On our Minds)(recycling cell phones)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... CALL ME The recycling group CollectiveGood and office-supply giant Staples have teamed up to help keep some of the nearly two million cell phones discarded weekly in America out of the landfill. Consumers drop old models in designated bins at...

Green giant.(On our Minds)
April 1, 2004... GREEN GIANT Edited by Frances Tenenbaum, one of America's most respected garden experts, Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants (Houghton Mifflin; $45) is a must-have reference. The 464-page hardcover features 1,200 color photos and details on...

Up, up, & away.(Out & about)
April 1, 2004... During April, join one of the more than 600 kiting events scheduled nationwide to celebrate National Kite Month; nationalkitemonth.org. At the Great North Texas Kite Festival (April 3-4), in Cedar Hill, there'll be workshops, competitions, and...

Gotta have it.(Out & about)(Claire Sanchez's handbags)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Eye-catching patterns and crisp, traditional shapes make 23-year-old Louisiana designer Claire Sanchez's handbags as beautiful as they are functional. The bags, some of which are reversible, come in three shapes and dozens of graphic cotton,...

Inn of the month.(Out & about)(Five Gables Inn & Spa)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... This spring, let the Five Gables Inn & Spa serve as a home base for exploring Maryland's Eastern Shore. Located in the village of St. Michaels, the 19th-century inn has 14 charming rooms, each with a gas fireplace and billowy down comforter and...

Great finds.(Collect it all)(American Garage )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... For American country antiques and folk art, visit American Garage in Los Angeles. Owners Diana Douglas and Michael Ogle specialize in 19th-century painted furniture, weather vanes, game boards, and quilts. An 1870s apothecary cupboard, firkins,...

Hang it up.(Collect it all)(posters)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... "Posters produced from the 1880s through the 1960s represent the last age of romantic illustration," says George Theofiles, owner of Miscellaneous Man, a New Freedom, Pa., catalogue business specializing in vintage posters. Today's collectors...

Song saver.(Collect it all)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Jazz, country, rock, whatever: Music lovers can now store up to 1,000 of their favorite songs (roughly 100 CDs) on the new iPod mini (left; $249). It's a tad bigger than a business card--allowing you to hold your music library in the palm of...

Four ways to live a healthier lifestyle.(Atkins Nutritional Approach)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Whether you want to shed five pounds or 50, the best way is also the healthy way. See how the Atkins Nutritional Approach[TM] can help make smart eating a new (and slimming) way of life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now that spring is in the...

Cottage chic.(Country Classics)
April 1, 2004... homespun 1 Dunham Road Designs' handmade address book (holds 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" pages; $50) in Kendall Stripe cotton organizes with style. Dunhamroad.com; (802) 253-6038. 2 Silhouette portraits are updated with color on silk and wool-blend pillows...

Chicago's show of shows: join us this month at the Chicago Botanic Garden's fifth annual Antiques & Garden Fair.(Antiques)
April 1, 2004... The Chicago Botanic Garden welcomes spring's arrival with its extraordinary Antiques & Garden Fair--now in its fifth year and a top destination for more than 12,000 collectors, decorators, and garden designers from across the country. The...

Could your pet be healthier? Pet owners everywhere are raving about the difference the right nutrition can make.(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... I adore animals and, as a writer, I'm always on the lookout for a good story about our four-legged friends. I recognized a growing trend among pet owners who are seeing amazing changes in their pet's health and well-being--so, I decided to...

A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your posessions.(What is it? What is it Worth?)
April 1, 2004... 1 The name IDA SOMMER is painted on the base and under the middle bird of the three on the branch of my 14"-tall vase. The mark on the vase's bottom reads T & V, LIMOGES, FRANCE. Please help me with any information. S.H. Arlington...

The Home Depot[R] presents merge with Lisa Rinna.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... WATCH MERGE, LIFETIME TELEVISION'S ROMANCE AND HOME DECOR REALITY SERIES, WITH HOST LISA RINNA, FRIDAYS AT 11PM ET/PT To love, to honor, and to cherish--that's what they promised. But does that mean he can find a place in his heart--and...

Junk jaunt: from New Milford, Conn., to Millerton, N.Y., join Mary Randolph Carter as she shows us great places to find inexpensive vintage treasures.(Antiques Across America)
April 1, 2004... To Mary Randolph Carter, "junk" is any inexpensive collectible that "makes your heart skip a beat." Carter has spent decades combing cluttered store shelves and dusty flea markets in search of lovable knickknacks of the dollar-or-less...

More is merrier: when it comes to things they love, one isn't enough for some collectors.(Collecting)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... "One is the loneliest number," says collector Barbara Siegel. Her innumerable collections of mid-20th-century pottery, printed glassware, kitchen gadgets, department-store mannequins, table linens, toys, advertising ephemera, album covers,...

Crabapple glory: flowers, fruits, fragrance, and hardiness--crabapples have it all.(Your Garden)
April 1, 2004... I learned to garden at the knees of my grandfather. Gramps kept a wonderful yard with wide lawns and long borders of irises and daylilies and, perhaps most important for a young boy, a variety of large, mature trees perfect for climbing. Of...

Here, a look at properties for sale around the country. Call the companies for details.({Real-Estate Sampler})
April 1, 2004... Knickerbocker House This 5-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath 1883 Queen Anne Victorian in Easton, Pa., has been restored to original opulence while providing every modern amenity. It includes a library, media center, and wine cellar and has a garage....

A new arrival: your four-legged family members need time to adjust to you, too. Here, what to expect.({You & Your Pet})
April 1, 2004... When I had my third child, my pediatrician told me I had just earned a Ph.D. in parenting. When I recently brought a third dog into the family, I felt I had equally solid expertise in assimilating a new pet. Each child is an individual, and...

On the bunny trail.(The Country Living Guild)(papier-mache figures)
April 1, 2004... THIRTEEN YEARS AGO, SINGLE MOM AND HOMEMAKER TEENA FLANNER--IN SEARCH OF A WAY TO SUPPORT HER FAMILY--BEGAN CRAFTING PAPIER-MACHE FIGURES. TODAY, WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF HER THREE GROWN CHILDREN, SHE IS NOT ONLY EARNING A LIVING, SHE'S...

Home emporium: from antique furniture to vintage-inspired finds, this shop has something for everyone.(Shop Talk)(Dovecote)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... "It's not just country, and not just modern," says Sarah Kaplan of her shop, Dovecote, in Westport, Conn. "I think a store--or a house--is more exciting if it's about more than one thing." Kaplan, the former owner of Great Jones Home, in...

Time & a bottle: a walk on the beach can lead to surprising discoveries.(Kids in the Country)
April 1, 2004... a DOZEN PIECES OF SEA GLASS PArade across the windowsill above my kitchen sink. They look like small sugar candies. One is pale green and several are beige or brown. There are quite a few clear pieces; two are the color of lapis lazuli. ...

Curb appeal: help your house to present its best face.(Home Almanac)
April 1, 2004... Curb appeal--the not easily defined sum of architecture, decorative elements, color, and other features that make homes attractive at first glance--is something many people think about only when they're trying to sell a house. But even...

Enter the 2004 Dream Kitchen Makeover Contest presented by GE Profile[TM].(Advertising Promotion)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... What's the most frequently used room in the home? It's the kitchen of course! Not only is it a place to eat meals, but it's a gathering spot where family and friends share conversation and create fond memories. With so much time being spent...

Eating organic: the challenges, trade-offs & benefits.(Save Our Countryside)
April 1, 2004... WHAT'S IT LIKE TO FEED A FAMILY AN ALL-ORGANIC DIET FOR A WEEK? DIANE DI COSTANZO FINDS OUT. the challenge For one week, I agreed that I would purchase only organic groceries for my family and report to Country Living on how it went. Like most...

April: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and other festive events.(Country Calendar)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... 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 event is to be held. Send information to Country Living Magazine, Country Calendar, P.O....

Asheville: an Art Deco jewel in a crown of outdoor beauty.(ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... For over 200 years, visitors have been traveling to Asheville for its awe-inspiring scenery, charming small-town hospitality, and mild, four-season climate. Steeped in history, Asheville's downtown boasts more Art Deco architecture than any...

Countrynews: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Enter to Win dressbarn's Stylish Closet Makeover Sweepstakes and Support Dress For Success! Enter dressbarn's Stylish Closet Makeover Sweepstakes for your chance to win. For each entry received, dressbarn will donate one dollar to Dress...

To have and to hold.
April 1, 2004... The things we collect have a story to tell, but often what's most interesting is the story our collections tell us about ourselves--of how these things made their way into our hands, and the feelings they inspire. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The art of arrangement: the owners of an Oregon antiques mall turn a new town house into a glorious gallery that showcases their ceramics, furniture, and vintage collectibles.
April 1, 2004... as co-owners of Portland, Ore.'s popular Stars Antiques Malls, partners Brent Heeb and Darwin Otto have a passion for all things vintage--except when it comes to their sleek new town house. "Its clean lines and white walls spotlight our...

Saving grace: inside and out, a house bears witness to its craftsmanship and beauty.
April 1, 2004... When Richard McGovern talks about his 1802 Federal Colonial house, his reverence for its history, for its workmanship, and for its simple beauty is unmistakable. And he has reason to rhapsodize. Although "held together by Band-Aids" when he...

Pastel passion: at home and in her cozy shop, Darlene Duggan loves the company she keeps.(Nanny's Attic)(collectibles)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... sunday mornings at 7:00, Darlene Duggan begins her trek through Fort Lauderdale's Sunrise flea market. Her 110-pound frame wheels a cart piled high with crystal chandeliers, architectural salvage, chenille bedspreads, American art pottery, and...

Material girl: in her shop in Fort Lauderdale, Margaret Meier finds Zen Amid Textiles from the past.
April 1, 2004... Family history has it that Margaret Meier's German ancestors were weavers. So she embraced a career that celebrates her roots. She attributes her love for natural textiles to values taught by her father, a forester, and her skill at...

Think pink: fortune smiles on a Los Angeles couple as they successfully accumulate hard-to-find Vintage appliances for their rose-hued retrofitted kitchen.(Country Kitchen)
April 1, 2004... With all the appeal of a freshly frosted cupcake, this kitchen is sweet, but too much so. Key details give it a refreshing edge: a stainless-steel island that doubles as a prep table and no-nonsense linoleum floor tiles in a classic...

As easy as pie: hot out of the oven, home-baked pizzas fill the bill for parties--and weeknight dinners.(Country Entertaining)
April 1, 2004... a pizza party Pizza is easily one of the simplest meals to serve. Utensils--even plates--are optional, and nearly any cold beverage complements the dish. Much of the prep work can be taken care of long before the dinner bell rings, and a...

Country entertaining as easy as pie: here's where you'll find the recipes for this issue's dishes. We hope you'll enjoy them.(The Recipe File)
April 1, 2004... Thick-Crust Pizza Dough MAKES ONE 16-INCH PIZZA CRUST--8 SLICES 1 1/2 cups water, warmed to 110[degrees]F 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 1 teaspoon sugar 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted ...

Upper crust.(The Recipe File)(Anolon)(Pizza pans)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... When it comes to home-baked pizza, creating a crust that rivals the neighborhood parlor's is the ultimate goal. Using either perforated pizza pans or pizza stones to prepare a prized pie can make fulfilling the quest possible. Made from...

Spring sampler.(2004 Spring Catalogs: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... 1 The Antique Quilt Source ANTIQUE AMERICAN QUILTS from Pennsylvania Quilt Country ca. 1850-1940 Over 20 years in Home Business Catalog/Color Photos www.antiquequiltsource.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $8 2 Baths From...

Write-away.(Reader's Resource: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Write away, right here for information to enrich yourself, your home and your family with products and services from Country Living's advertisers. To order, circle the corresponding numbers of the brochures and catalogs listed in this section...

Shopping Guide: use this handy reference for all your buying needs.(Reader's Resource)
April 1, 2004... This Shopping Guide provides our readers with further details and an index of manufacturers, antiques dealers, and stores where merchandise featured in Country Living can be obtained. Unless privately owned, most of the merchandise featured is...

Countrynews.(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings. The Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques & Garden Fair April 16 - 18, 2004 Celebrating its fifth year on the grounds of the Chicago Botanic...

Simple country pleasures.
April 1, 2004... THOUGH WE TRAVEL THE WORLD OVER TO FIND THE BEAUTIFUL, WE MUST CARRY IT WITH US, OR WE FIND IT NOT.