Country Living articles from August 2007

Country Living archives from August 2007

Editor's journal.
August 1, 2007... Simple pleasures are what summertime is all about, like eating freshly picked fruit, buying locally made ice cream, wearing sandals all day, and catching fireflies on a late summer night. We might not be able to do these things during the...

Your letters.(dear country living)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Your June 2007 articles "Romantic Gesture," "Double Wide," "Going Primitive," and "A Day in the Country" were among the best I've seen. I didn't want the issue to end. Keep covering interesting country people, shops, and styles that have such...

Unexpected country.(dear country living)(mobile homes)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I am a longtime reader of your magazine, and in all these years I have often thought that it would be nice to show a mobile home's country style. Not all of us own beautiful old homes with a long history. Then to my amazement, in your June 2007...

A source of comfort.(dear country living)(recycling; garage sale)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I just finished reading the June 2007 issue and realized how relaxed I was. The issue provided me with some great ideas to incorporate into my own style of living. I'm currently sitting in a newfound old chair, having moved my older newfound...

Simple inspirations.(dear country living)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I had to let go of my lifelong dream of enjoying old age in a tiny restored 1800s log cabin when I unexpectedly had to become the caregiver for a disabled widow, as well as the guardian of her two children. Your article on Theresa and Craig...

Country dogs.(dear country living)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I have been a Country Living reader for many years and have watched your magazine cover different country styles. I, too, have gone through my own country changes. For instance, I used to have a barn-red plaid couch, and now I embrace the pinks...

This month on the web: check out our newly launched web site, win a stay at a B&B, and find a weekend diversion.(on the web)(Website overview)
August 1, 2007... How-to videos, editors' blogs, house plans, and more than 4,000 decorating, collecting, crafting, gardening, and food articles are ready to check out on the redesigned Country Living web site. Search the new Recipe Finder, then peruse the "What...

Sites to see ...(on the web)(cooking; gardening; travel)(girlsatthegrill.com)(aabga.org)(cruiseamerica.com)(Website list)
August 1, 2007... * Grill-master Elizabeth Karmel provides backyard cooks with simple, easy-to-understand instructions, lifestyle advice, and recipes for everything from classic cookouts to gourmet grill meals on her fun, informative web site,...

Insects & botanicals.(country classics)(home furnishings)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... "Bugs and plants have always been classic design motifs, but they can also be quite edgy, exotic, and fresh," says designer John Derian. Try a few nature-inspired accents to infuse a room with new life. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR DETAILS. ...

Personalized gifts: hosts and guests alike will appreciate the thoughtfulness of any of these customized, monogrammed tokens.(simple projects)(Website list)
August 1, 2007... 1 hostess package For a hostess who loves to cook, say thank you with an apron monogrammed with iron-on transfer letters. In keeping with the culinary theme, include some wooden kitchen utensils and a blank recipe book. You can personalize...

The 2nd Country Living 2007 Fair: the pages of Country Living magazine come to life.
August 1, 2007... Join us in Ohio as we bring the pages of the magazine to life with the second annual Country Living Fair. Shop the more than 100 exhibitor booths for antiques, vintage furnishings, crafts, gifts, and collectibles. Enjoy food tastings, cooking...

Home office guest bedroom.(makeover)
August 1, 2007... When friends and relatives pay a visit, it's cause for celebration. But finding the extra space for loved ones to spend the night can be a challenge fit for a contractor. Before you make that call, stop and reconsider the rooms you already...

Classic bikes.(antiques)
August 1, 2007... Bicycles were often our first experience of freedom. As kids, when we mastered that moment of finding a balance on two wheels, we were suddenly able to pedal away into neighborhoods beyond our own. All we needed was a strong headlamp, clean...

Louis Vuitton luggage: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it? what is it worth?)
August 1, 2007... Valued at: $9,500-$28,000 In 1854, French designer Louis Vuitton introduced high-end steamer trunks and wardrobes. When these rare vintage examples are found in mint condition with all interior parts intact, prices are high. Styles include...

Quick weekend projects.(quick changes)(home repair; renovations)
August 1, 2007... Have a to-do list of home projects as long as your arm? Now is the time to tackle it. Whether you have five minutes over a weekend or an entire day, you can start (and finish) at least one of these easy improvements. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR...

Late-summer window boxes: it's exactly the right time of the season to plant a variety of blooms that you can enjoy just outside your windows.(your garden)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Growing Advice According to Kevin Reiner, Country Living contributing editor and owner of Firmly Planted (firmly planted.net), "When planting any of these 10 plants in window boxes, I recommend adding a slow-release fertilizer applied at the...

House plans you can buy.(house plans)(metal roofs)
August 1, 2007... With board and batten--style siding, a deep front porch, and a steeply pitched metal roof, this home has all the warmth of a classic country farmhouse. Immediately visible from the foyer is the open-plan great room with space for a dining area...

By the sea: here, a look this month at five coastal homes that are for sale around the country.(real estate sampler)
August 1, 2007... Sunset Vista Cottages, a waterfront property built in the late 1800s, comprises a two-story farmhouse, expansive barn, and four cottages that can be rented during the summer. Set on nearly 22 acres in the Boothbay Harbor town of Edge-comb,...

Road trip: locate a pet-friendly destination, buckle up your best friend, and go!(you & your pet)
August 1, 2007... Even before you Mapquest the destination, ensure a safe, comfortable ride by investigating the Ruff Rider Canine Vehicle Restraint System (ruffrider.com) and protecting the car's interior with blankets, towels, and/or car-seat covers. Bring...

Romance from the past: antique iron beds offer something special.(CathouseBeds.com)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Craig Spencer, owner of CathouseBeds.com, has over 30 years of experience in amassing and restoring the largest collection of fancy antique iron beds in the country. What started as a then $10 gift for a girlfriend, soon turned into a passion...

The best of summer.(out & about)(fairs; resorts; vacation)(Directory)
August 1, 2007... Three glorious months of endless possibilities, summer is the season we pack our cars for late-afternoon picnics, trips to the beach, and cross-country drives to visit family. It's one big opportunity to schedule some fun--be it a twilight...

American original: sophisticated, serene, yet kid-friendly, the weekend home of interior designer Victoria Hagan doesn't sacrifice a bit of style.(DECORATING)
August 1, 2007... The well-manicured homes and sparkling beaches of the Hamptons make it the summer community of choice for many New York City dwellers. It's also where Victoria Hagan met her husband, Michael Berman. Soon after their wedding, they began looking...

Flower power from the flea market: create an eye-catching look that's all your own by introducing as-is flea market finds to your home and wardrobe.(FLEA MARKETING)
August 1, 2007... "Flea markets free you from thinking in terms of special occasions. Instead, you begin to think of every day as an occasion for something special," says Marie Moss, who with business partner Barri Leiner joins Country Living as contributor this...

The Junk Gypsies Nashville or bust!(ROAD TRIP)
August 1, 2007... Come along as we join the Junk Gypsies on a road trip to deliver country singer Miranda Lambert's new "Gypsy-fied" tour bus There's no place like home. Just ask the Junk Gypsies (sisters Amie Sikes and Jolie Sikes-Smith and mom Janie), who...

One house: it has been 28 years since Monique Shay created a special place for family to gather.(ENTERTAINING)(Camp Shay)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Most cooking takes place outdoors, thanks to an Italian wood-burning pizza oven, a stone grill for paella, a fire pit for roasting marshmallow, and a brick built-in barbecue with a rotisserie. "Food is the centerpiece of every weekend." says...

Vintage revival: tackling the renovation of an 1880 cottage, Susan Oostdyk got more than a house--she found the small-town life she craved.(RENOVATING)
August 1, 2007... Susan Oostdyk has a knack for salvaging old things. When she started her vintage textile business some years ago, it was a way to marry her love of old fabric with frequent trips to flea markets in France. She bought American quilts and...

Summer sandwiches.(recipes)(Recipe)
August 1, 2007... Deep into summer, when farmers'-market stalls brim with plump produce and the air is adrift with tantalizing smells from grills, the sandwich picnic is in its element. Drawing inspiration from recipes for sandwiches, sides, and condiments on...

The new Facial Brighteners ... what are they? And why do they make your skin look ... so much younger?(Beauty Trends)
August 1, 2007... I used to think looking old was all about wrinkles... but I was wrong. It turns out that looking young has more to do with skin color and something called "brightness scale" or "full-spectrum reflectivity" than it does with wrinkles. That's...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
August 1, 2007... country classics Page 17: Cards on wall: Cavallini & Co. Carte Postale Butterflies; $14.95/set of 18. (888) 352-9278; flaxart.com. Blue vase: Mandarin Urn in Turquoise Blue Porcelain. 11"H; $65-$70. Green vase: Porcelain Plum Vase in Apple...

Simple country pleasures.
August 1, 2007... My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams.