Country Living articles from February 2002

Country Living archives from February 2002

Dream homes. (Editor's Journal).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... That's what this issue is about. Our special Building and Remodeling Issue explores three approaches to turning your dream into reality: new construction, renovation, and makeover. Having just completed my own home renovation, I have renewed...

Dear Country Living.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... Keeping Hope Alive I read Nancy's December 2001 Editor's Journal and identified with the comment her colleague made about feeling that what she does is so insignificant in light of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. I initially felt...

Finishing touches: Accessories to personalize your home from the top down. (Country Classics).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Lights 1 Period Lighting's reproduction Mashapaug chandelier (27"H x 23"W; $1,390) has a turned-wood past. Call (800) 828-6990. 2 A handblown Murano-glass shade distinguishes Michele DeLucchi's Acquatinta lamp (9 1/2"H, 8 3/4"-dia....

What's your opinion? (Cross Country).(ideal place for vacation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In a recent survey on our Web site, we asked readers to tell us what their notion of a cozy romantic getaway is. * 61 percent warmed to the idea of curling up by the fire in a mountain cabin * 21 percent like swinging on the porch of a country...

Decorating idea. (Cross Country).(paper lanterns)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Light up a room at your next party with paper lanterns (above)-- they're inexpensive and come in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs. For a twist, line up votive glasses of different heights along a ledge or windowsill and run a string of...

Inn of the month. (Cross Country).(Wentworth Mansion in Charleston, South Carolina)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Treat your Valentine to a stay in Wentworth Mansion, a meticulously restored 21-room inn in historic Charleston, S.C. Built in 1886, the Gilded Age showplace retains its period woodwork, crystal chandeliers, and Tiffany glass. On the cupola...

Great finds. (Cross Country).(hand-painted furnishings from store GB Home)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... For a hand-painted addition to your household mix--a pink toile armoire, a papier-mache box covered in blossoms, or a floral folding screen--head to GB Home, in Red Bank, N.J. (160 Monmouth St.; 732-345-0776; www.cottagefabulous.com). Owners...

Own a piece of history. (Cross Country).(Williamsburg Collection, portfolio of house plans)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... If a historic house tour has ever left you yearning for a period-style gem of your own, you're in luck. Colonial Williamsburg has collaborated with home designer William E. Poole to create the Williamsburg Collection: house plans based on...

Architecture of decency. (Cross Country).(architect Samuel Mockbee's Rural Studio, housing programme for the poor)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Architect Samuel Mockbee (inset) knows inspiration sometimes springs from surprising sources: He stumbled upon his muse in rural Hale County. Alabama a region of sagging front porches and sharecroppers first made famous by the Depression era...

Home Sweet Home: The House in American Folk Art. (Cross Country).(book)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... To see 134 ways American folk artists have portrayed the home over the past two centuries, pick up the new book Home Sweet Home: The House in American Folk Art (Rizzoli; $50), by Deborah Harding and Laura Fisher.

Gifts from the heart: Make this Valentine's Day a sweet one. Follow our easy instructions, to create old-fashioned handmade cards, a pretty bulb sack, and heart-shaped meringue kisses. (Simple Projects).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... LOVE NOTES From a sheet of wood veneer or thin plywood, cut six equal rectangles. Make messages and designs on the cards by photocopying romantic motifs and lettering from books or magazines; embellish with charms. Cut three lengths of sturdy...

Architectural patterns: All the rage in the 1800s, antique house plans are still making dreams come true. (Collecting).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Nineteenth-century Americans were mad for houses. With consummate passion and not a little bit of pride, they built their homes and filled them to overflowing, ever mindful that their creations were symbols of their social and financial status...

Saving Glencoe: A mill village has a new lease on life, thanks to Preservation North Carolina. (Save Our Countryside).(includes related article)
February 1, 2002... When Ann Hobgood first visited Glencoe Mill Village, in 1999, the North Carolina community was a ghost town. A vacant 33,000-square-foot textile mill stood at the heart of the village, bordered by crumbling clapboard houses that had been...

Weet classic: Whip up a quick crowd-pleaser--a plate of chocolate brownies, an all-American favorite. (Under an Hour).(Recipe)
February 1, 2002... Bake a batch of homemade brownies--with a crisp exterior and a fudgelike center--and the world will come beating to your kitchen door. Taking about 20 minutes to mix and 35 to 40 minutes to bake, brownies quickly satisfy a craving for...

Fast facts, essential information, and money-saving tips on the fine art of restoration and building. (Special Feature).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... CAN YOU AFFORD THAT HOUSE? Buying an old house or a fixer-upper can be very rewarding--provided you know what you're getting into Peter Inslee, a mortgage lending consultant at CitiMortgage, Inc., in New York City, says that the first step...

Ten trips for two: Looking for that special somewhere? Whisk your sweetheart away to one of these romantic retreats. (On the Road).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... FLORIDA KEYS Arrive by seaplne or private launch at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa five and half acres of white sand, swaying palms, and oceanside luxory three miles of Little Torch Key. There are on TVs, telephones, or children under the age...

Travelin' man: A community rallies to raise enough money to send its basketball team to the nationals. (Kids in the Country).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... IT WAS CLEAR FROM THE MOMENT I arrived at the departure gate that this was not going to be a quiet flight. The swarm of little boys waiting to board the plane reminded me of a pot of popcorn set to explode without a lid. Two boys passed a Nerf...

Bathrooms for every budget: Whether you have $100 or $10,000 to spend, our expert tips can help you freshen up or refurbish. (Dollars & Sense).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The reason most homeowners want to remodel their bathrooms is no mystery to interior designer and author Lyn Peterson: The average American bathroom is 25 years old and starting to show signs of wear and rear. "That warrants you do something,"...

Rose-covered landscapes: From foundations to six-foot hedges, there's a rose for every yard. (Your Garden).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A rose by any other name," my grandfather used to recite, "is still a pain." To a large extent, he was correct in his unforgiving assessment: After the Second World War, America had fallen head over heels for that glorious prima donna, the tea...

What is it? What is it worth?: A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I purchased this painted wooden sled more than 20 years ago. The sled has no maker's marks on it, so any information you could provide would be appreciated. S.J., NORWICH, N.Y Your pine sled was crafted in the early part of the 20th century, as...

On the move: For cats and dogs, changing territories can bring on a case of the jitters--or worse. Here's how you can help to make the new house a home. (You & Your Pet).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... As anyone who has ever moved can attest, transitions are exciting--and stressful. The move from familiar turf to new territory, even a new home with the same people and belongings, can really throw pets off balance. "In general, anything new is...

Real-estate sampler: Here's a varied offering of properties from around the country. See the Shopping Guide for details.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... GREEK REVIVAL MANSION This 5-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath Antebellum stands on 14 wooded acres just 25 minutes from Atlanta, Ga. Highlights include formal living and dining rooms, a library, and heartpine floors throughout. Near the Oxford Campus of...

Our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events: February. (Country Calendar).
February 1, 2002... 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, go. Box...

Simply Chic: The founder of Shabby Chic shows how to decorate a house in her signature style--and on a budget--using white paint, a play of textures, and vintage-style finds.(Rachel Ashwell, designer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In my design books and also on my TV show, I'm always telling people that they can transform a house without much heartache and without spending a fortune," says Rachel Ashwell, the designer behind the popular Shabby Chic line of home...

Rachel's most indispensable decorating tool remains white paint.(Rachel Ashwell, home owner)
February 1, 2002... BED & BATH The guesthouse's spare bedroom (above, left) presented some logistical challenges. An addition by the prior owners, the space (shown before renovation. top right) had no windows of its own, "so I couldn't just fill in the open wall...

Our house of the year: Built in a resurrected North Carolina mill town, our comfortable family home merges historic architectural detailing with every modern amenity. Re-create it using plans available in this issue.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Inspired by history and filled with modern comforts, our House of the Year--the first new house built in Glencoe Mill Village--honors the 1880s community that surrounds it as well as the families who will call it home in the future. Built in...

The $25,000 house: Neglected but full of potential, a house in Marietta, Ohio, finds a "fairy godmother" with an uncanny knack for turning the neighborhood eyesore into the belle of the ball.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... or Jerri Binder, the allure of fixing up an abandoned 100-year-old house lay in the end product: having a collection of fresh, character-filled rooms to decorate with vintage country furnishings and unexpected accessories like those she sells...

Red, white and new: When renovating and redecorating their compact 1930s kitchen, a young New Jersey couple called on the combined efforts of friends and family. (Country Kitchen).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... When we bought the house and started renovating it, we decided to leave the kitchen for last," says New Jersey homeowner Jennifer McDermott. "It seemed too overwhelming and costly." They faced a worn vinyl floor, uneven plaster walls, scant...

1-pot ease. (Country Cooking).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... One pot cooks with surprising speed. another takes its sweet time: Both the pressure cooker and the slow cooker make life easier. Use either of these marvelous pots to create a meal with a minimum of effort. Perfume the winter kitchen and...

The recipe file: Here's where you'll the recipes featured in this issue of Country Living. We hope you'll enjoy them.(Review)
February 1, 2002... COUNTRY COOKING: ONE-POT EASE BOLOGNESE SAUCE Shown on page 111 MAKES 9 CUPS 5 strips (about 1/4 pound) quality bacon, finely chopped 3/4 cup chopped onion (1 small onion) 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 1 cup dry red...

House plans: To order plans for either of these houses or special folios of designs featured in previous issues, use the toll-free number.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... THE LAMPASAS A raised-seam metal roof, gabled dormers, and prominent chimney add interest to Wayne Latchford's farmhouse. A wraparound porch with square posts and railings works with the fieldstone veneer to enhance the exterior's rusticity....

Simple country pleasures.(roses are red..)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In matters of the heart, gestures often speak louder than words. Without a speech, without a note, the rose conveys message sweet and clear. Read roses reveal passion. White ones honor purity. Yellow promise fidelity. And pink proclaim the joys...