Country Living articles from August 2006

Country Living archives from August 2006

August.(editor's journal)(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... By the time you read this, I will be in the process of moving into a new house. We had been thinking about making a move from the city for quite a while, so when we discovered--and fell in love with--a wonderful 1925 English-style cottage...

I just read Mary Oliver's essay "Foods for Thought" in the June issue (My Countryside).(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I just read Mary Oliver's essay "Foods for Thought" in the June issue (My Countryside). She's one of my favorite poets, and she made me hungry for the taste of blackberry jam and the sight of those beautiful birds on Cape Cod.* ...

My antiques.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I wanted to tell you how glad I was to see Matchbox cars in the June issue (Antiques)! I have mine from my younger days, and it was fun to see an article about them and other brands. It made me happy to see an article that showed that Country...

Sew fun.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I made the tote featured in "Flowers by the Yard" (Idea Notebook, June 2006) in no time at all, and I am not a seamstress! I used scraps from aprons and baby-doll pajamas I had made. Then I went a step further and lined it, giving the bag extra...

College memories.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I have been a reader of Country Living since the early 1980s, and I continue to be delighted by the variety of information that you provide about the myriad meanings of "country." I was never more surprised and delighted than when I came to...

Recipe resource.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... Country Living is a great magazine and a source for new recipes at our inn, located in the Icicle Valley of Washington. In the March 2006 issue, there was an amazing merguez sausage and potato recipe--a Moroccan dish (Cook * Book). Wow! Guests...

It's the weekend!(country classics)
August 1, 2006... So take time to unwind, refresh, and stay still for more than just a moment. Whether it's a cottage, a cabin, a beach house, or a shady spot in your own backyard, find comfort in that well-loved place that reflects your personal style. SEE...

Hostess gifts; As you pack your bag for a weekend getaway, remember one extra essential: a little something for your host. Decorating Editor Frances Bailey advocates a return to graciousness with these thoughtful choices that are sure to delight any hostess.(entertaining)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... gift-giving rules of thumb It's always good manners to arrive with a gift in hand. As best you can, make it personal, something the recipient might not purchase for him- or herself. Choose an item inspired by a hobby or in a favorite color....

Two-day decorating makeover.(idea notebook)
August 1, 2006... Let's Freshen Up This Place My city apartment looked sad. It needed a lift badly! But I didn't have a lot of time or money to spend. So, promising great food, wine, and lots of laughs, I invited two friends, each a designer in her own...

Golf collectibles.(antiques)
August 1, 2006... F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1920s characters would have golfed with fancy-face woods and adjustable putters (long since illegal for play). They might have practiced putting across carpets into colorful Bobby's Portable Golf Holes (below). Like...

Vintage Bakelite bracelets: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it? what is it worth?)
August 1, 2006... valued at: $125 to $850 each These bangle Bakelite bracelets were designed during the Art Deco period from the 1920s through the 1940s, and were made in a variety of vibrant colors and carved motifs. They originally sold for $10 to $40...

August in New Hampshire: from August 4 through August 12, the town of Manchester and its environs become an antiquer's paradise.(special feature)
August 1, 2006... With its numerous state parks, sparkling lakes, sandy beaches, and historic sites and attractions, New Hampshire is an ideal summer destination for the family. But as serious antiquers and collectors will attest, New Hampshire--particularly in...

Log-home living.(log homes)
August 1, 2006... building a dream Long prevalent as country weekend homes, these rustic beauties are increasingly being built as primary residences. Typically, a potential homeowner contacts a log-home manufacturer or packager, who helps to design a floor...

A second life: here, a look this month at repurposed structures that are for sale around the country.(real estate sampler)
August 1, 2006... Located just outside of Weston, Vt., this converted 1,400-square-foot schoolhouse was built in 1860. The home sits on a half-acre property beside the West River, and is only minutes away from the Green Mountain National Forest and skiing on...

Happy tails to you: for outdoors enthusiasts, a hot-on-the-trail canine enhances the camping experience.(you & your pet)
August 1, 2006... Before you high-tail it for the hills, a few precautions will ensure you return with happy memories. If you'll be hiking, condition your dog by gradually increasing his activity level in the weeks preceding the trip. Not certain how Fido will...

House plans you can buy.(house plans)
August 1, 2006... To order plans, call (866) 473-4069. You can see more plans on the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com. The Hughes features: 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths Optional bonus room TOTAL SQ. FT.: 2,636 Keystone lintels...

Let's go: Aspen, Colo.(shopping)
August 1, 2006... People who think they know all about the famous ski-resort town of Aspen are often surprised when they visit in summer. Instead of celebrities in jewels, they find easygoing folks in shorts and sandals downing breakfast smoothies at Poppycock's...

August: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, food festivals, garden events, and other notable happenings.(out & about)(Calendar)
August 1, 2006... five affordable weekend adventures SUMMIT Enchanted Rock, a 425-foot-high outcropping overlooking the Texas Hill Country, then camp at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. (325) 247-3903; www.tpwd.state.tx.us. KAYAK Georgia's marshy...

Island idyll: at a summer vacation rental on Martha's Vineyard. Annie Selke of Pine Cone Hill explores simple ways to lighten up and add joyous, easygoing color.
August 1, 2006... The site and the view, on the oceanfront clay cliffs of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., were spectacular; the interior, with the furnishings typical of summer rentals, not so much. But Annie Selke is an experienced makeover artist, who...

Weekend house parties: take a cue from the casual, slow-motion weeks of August and host parties that reflect summer's ease.
August 1, 2006... Weekends in August differ from their counterparts in July or, for that matter, the rest of the year. Weekends in August are laid back. Gone is the frenetic activity that goes into, say, a Fourth of July party. Animated chatter is replaced with...

Be my guest: a Connecticut couple practices the art of pleasing guests by giving them all the comforts of home.(Cover story)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... For Jennifer and Gary Downing, summer means, among other things, lots of houseguests. A couple of years ago, upon relocating to Connecticut, the husband and wife found a pretty 1860 Colonial with only one drawback--a separate garage that was...

Generations at the lake: as the fifth generation to come to Lake George, N.Y., we are one of those families lucky enough to return to the same place, year after year. Our 130-year-old wooden farmhouse was first owned by my grandparents, and each summer my two sisters and I would stay for a week or two until my father built our own house next door.
August 1, 2006... Silver Bay was a place my great grandparents visited each summer at the turn of the century after a long journey, first by train and then steamship from New York City. My grandparents met and fell in love in this tiny town on northern Lake...

Rosemary beach: in an easygoing town behind the dunes of Florida's Gulf Coast, a brother and sister co-design a weekend getaway.
August 1, 2006... heaven is leaving the car at your door until the weekend's over. That's the attitude at Rosemary Beach, where homeowners such as Leah and Eric Bentley rely on bicycles and bare feet to navigate the rosemary-laced boardwalks that lead to the...

Plum perfect.(plums)(Recipe)
August 1, 2006... Pluck a luscious plum--one, or maybe more than one--and lose yourself in a moment as ancient as time. For Confucius, too, delighted at the bright flavor of a plum's skin as it gives way to the fruit's first juices. And Pompey the Great found...

Go ahead--buy in bulk: with produce, meats, flowers, and spirits under one roof, bulk-store markets such as Costco and Sam's Club make planning a last-minute summer party a stress-free proposition.(word of mouth)
August 1, 2006... capture summer's spirit with a citrus party palette and mix-and-match dishes. A tangerine-hued runner and seersucker napkins from Milli Home by Marsha Cutler anchor the table. We corralled flatware in a chubby Mud Australia beaker. set out...

Quick & easy menu ideas: this impromptu summer party started with a quick trip to Costco, and ended with plenty of delicious leftovers.(word of mouth)
August 1, 2006... what to serve, what to save shrimp NOW: For mini seafood rolls, thaw, then chop frozen cooked shrimp. Use enough mayonnaise to coat shrimp, then salt and pepper to taste. Season with fresh lemon juice. Stuff rolls, garnish with...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
August 1, 2006... country classics PAGE 17: Paint: Benjamin Moore's Summer Basket Green in Regal Matte; $41/gallon. Luggage: Bolsa Leather Luggage in Orange. 20"H carry-on (on bench); $180.24"H; $215. Print: Ballard Designs Wildflower Prints signed,...

Simple country pleasures.
August 1, 2006... There's a time in each year That we always hold dear, Good old summertime.... --REN SHIELDS, LYRICS, "IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" (1902)