Country Living articles from February 2003

Country Living archives from February 2003

Home. (Editor's Journal).
February 1, 2003... I wonder how much time we spend each day thinking about our homes--what we want to improve, renovate, add, or simply transform with paint, decorative pillows, or a scented candle. I know I think about my home a lot. It's where I begin and end...

Sweetheart Kiss[R] cookies. (Advertisement: Country).
February 1, 2003... * Sugar Cookie Dough (purchased or your favorite recipe) * HERSHEY'S[R] Cocoa * 48 HERSHEY'S[R] KISSES[R] Milk Chocolates, unwrapped * * 1 teaspoon shortening (not buffer, margarine, spread or oil) 1. Heat oven to...

Dear country living.
February 1, 2003... Life Imitates Country Living I ordered the House Plans for your House of the Year in 1992, but it took all this time to get everything just the way I wanted it. I even tried to match the exterior paint. The house is so pretty--everyone just...

Lunchtime. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... For adults who once wore their pop-culture loyalties not on their sleeve but on their lunch box, the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibition "Lunch Box Memories" packs a healthy serving of nostalgia. See 75 rare and collectible metal...

Help at hand. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... For innovative ideas on renovating and restoring your home, turn to Country Living's Stylish Renovations (Hearst Books; $34.95), by Rhoda Murphy and the editors of County Living. The book highlights real homeowners' projects and is filled with...

Inn of the month. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... If the love of your life loves golf, reserve a room at the Lodge at Sea Island this Valentine's Day. Situated at the southern tip of St. Simons Island, Ga., the elegant 40-room establishment offers sweeping views of coastal marshes and the...

Great finds. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... Before photography, portrait miniatures allowed admirers and family members to keep their loved ones close to heart. Merrie Shinder, designer and owner of Canopy Designs Ltd., in Long Island City, N.Y., updates these traditional visions in a...

Decorating idea. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... There's a spot in your home for polka dots. A love for polka dots doesn't have to be confined to collectibles hidden inside your cabinets. The spotted graphic's retro flair can create a lasting impression, whether on a table or spread...

Sweet thing. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... This Valentine's Day, tickle your sweetie pie with a box of Fairytale Brownies ($32 a dozen). Eileen Spitalny and David Kravetz started baking their Belgian chocolate brownies in 1992--with a little help from David's mother's 42-year-old family...

Learn how to build a house. (Cross Country).
February 1, 2003... Whether building a house or facing a renovation, homeowners will benefit from carpenter Larry Haun's years of experience. His new book, Habitat for Humanity: How to Build a House (Taunton; $24.95), guides readers step by step through a typical...

Great lawns, less work: spend less time maintaining your turf and more time enjoying it. (Your Garden).
February 1, 2003... Sometimes I feel as though my lawn is calling the shots in my yard--not me. That's particularly true when I am pushing a mower in 95-degree heat, or paying a budget-draining water bill after a season of lawn irrigation. Now don't get me wrong:...

Hot stuff: vintage stoves warm the heart--and work like a charm. (Antiques).
February 1, 2003... For a growing contingent of American cooks, a kitchen feels more like "home" when it recalls not just Mom's cooking but also the stove she cooked on. While today's commercial-style ranges with infrared broilers, extra-low burners, and...

Design your dream kitchen.
February 1, 2003... WHEN A COUPLE DISCOVERED A LATE-18TH-CENTURY FARMHOUSE TUCKED AWAY IN BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THEY KNEW IT HAD THE MAKINGS OF THE KITCHEN THAT THEY HAD ALWAYS DREAMED OF. HERE, THE ELEMENTS THAT WENT INTO BRINGING THEIR DREAM TO LIFE. ...

What is it? What is it worth? A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions.
February 1, 2003... I would like to know the age and value of my cast-iron dog doorstop. J.R., WINDSOR, QUEBEC Inexpensive painted or bronzed cast-iron doorstops were first made in Sheffield, England, around 1820. Also called "door porters," from the...

At home in the country. (25 Years of Country Living Then & Now).
February 1, 2003... "OWNING A HOME LIES AT THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM," PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH SAID IN JUNE 2001." A HOME IS A FOUNDATION FOR FAMILIES AND A SOURCE OF STABILITY FOR COMMUNITIES." FOR 25 YEARS, DREAM HOUSES HAVE FORMED THE FOUNDATION OF...

Classic lines. (Special Feature).
February 1, 2003... DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE PAGES OF COUNTRY LIVING, LANE INTRODUCES A NEW COLLECTION OF LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, BEDROOM, AND YOUTH FURNITURE THIS SPRING The new Country Living Collection by Lane brings to life the casual comfort of...

Serenity now: say so long to jangled nerves, busy schedules, and sore muscles at these pampering spas. (On the Road).
February 1, 2003... Everyone needs a break now and then--a few days or even a few appointment-free hours to slow down, escape the nightly news, and forget about deadlines, ballet recitals, and the thank-you note that has gone unmailed. And where better to turn for...

Thinking about quitting smoking? (Advertisement).
February 1, 2003... Congratulations! You're well on your way to better health. Deciding to kick the habit is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make--and it may also be one of the hardest things you do. THE GOOD NEWS Help comes in the...

Dreamspace. (Advertisement).
February 1, 2003... This Valentine's Day, Formula 409[R] Orange Power[TM] brings you a chance to win a countertop and more from avonite[R]. [Someone else can bring you roses.] Trade in the chocolates and flowers. Forget the candlelight. If anybody asked, a...

Urban renewal. (Shop Talk).
February 1, 2003... LOCATED JUST BLOCKS FROM LOS ANGELES' VENICE BEACH, URBAN COUNTRY MAKES A SPLASH WITH FUNKY FOLK ART, PAINTED FURNITURE, ANTIQUE TEXTILES, AND JEWEL-TONED ART POTTERY. For Casey Hale and Steven H. Schwartz, owners of Venice, Calif's Urban...

The sweetest chocolate: this Valentine's Day, choose sweets that support a greener, healthier world. (Save Our Countryside).
February 1, 2003... Chocolate may well be the most emotion laden of all foods. It's used to express devotion between lovers, and, when love goes wrong, to soothe broken hearts. In February alone, more than 36 million boxes of chocolate will be presented as...

South Carolina beauty. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... A fine example of Low Country architecture, this new 4-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath house has a screened porch and a large deck. A guest suite with its own kitchen and bath is accessible from the house or a private entrance. $423,000. Lowcountry Real...

Arkansas homestead. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... Set on 5 acres overlooking the Quachita Mountains near Hot Springs National Park and Lake Ouachita, this 1980 house has 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths on 3 levels and B and B potential. Additional acreage is available. $280,500. McAdams Realty Co.,...

Southern belle. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... This recently restored 1880s Greek Revival has 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 5 fireplaces, high ceilings, and heart-pine floors. Outbuildings include a 2-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath guesthouse, a studio, and a garage. The 1-acre property is near Charlotte and...

Maine cape. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... Built in 1828, this 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath Greek Revival stands on 100 wooded acres in Montville. It has a parlor, dining room, and library as well as original and restored stenciling, wainscoting, and hand-planed window trim. $229,000....

Ohio colonial. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... Four bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and a gourmet kitchen lend this custom-built 1991 home 18th-century charm and 21st-century amenities. Property is in the center of the triangle formed by Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. $349,000. S. Steimel...

Property of the month. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... STRAWBERRY HILL FARM Set on 90 acres in Cooperstown N.Y. this 1820 7-bedroom 5-bath Greek Revival farmhouse has spacious living and dining rooms a cozy den and a country kitchen with a keeping room Period woodworking details original wide-plank...

Second time around. (Real-Estate Sampler).
February 1, 2003... Often solidly built on firm foundations, old barns, churches, and schoolhouses that have been made over into residences hold special appeal for country enthusiasts. "Remodeled properties like these exude charm and authenticity," says Tern...

Country calendar.
February 1, 2003... FEBRUARY 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 tree listing, please send us a note at least four months before the...

Achoo! Winter colds can take a toll on our cats and dogs. (You & Your Pet).
February 1, 2003... When Simba, a 12-week-old kitten, went home from the animal shelter with her adoptive family, she proved to be all they had wished for. Curled into a small, warm ball of white fur with gray-striped patches, she purred quietly in the lap of the...

Our house of the year. (Lining Space).
February 1, 2003... OUR HOUSE OF THE YEAR REINTERPRETS AND UPDATES THE TIMELESS NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE. RE-CREATE ITS CLASSIC LINES AND SPACIOUS INTERIOR YOURSELF USING PLANS AVAILABLE IN THIS ISSUE. Our Grand Plan Built on the North Fork of Long...

A bedtime story: with some simple design principles in action, a plain-jane room becomes a calming retreat.
February 1, 2003... This is a classic story of how an ordinary bedroom with clean lines and pleasant proportions came to realize its full potential. The challenge was obvious: to transform a space that had snow-white walls, a bare wood floor, and simple...

Country in the city makeover.
February 1, 2003... IN NEW YORK CITY, A MAKEOVER GIVES ONE FAMILY'S APARTMENT A MORE SPACIOUS FEELING AS IT PULLS TOGETHER A COLLECTION OF WELL-LOVED FURNITURE AND FAVORITE ARTWORK Moving involves more than its share of stressful moments--especially when the...

Big ideas for small houses. (The Main House).
February 1, 2003... A LOS ANGELES DESIGNER REVITALIZES FIVE SINGLE-STORY BUILDINGS FROM THE 1920S. HER TOOLS: LUSH LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS, RECYCLED ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, A SIMPLE PALETTE, AND SOME CLEVER STRUCTURAL RENOVATIONS INTENDED TO OPEN UP TIGHT INTERIOR...

Good to the bone. (Country Cooking).
February 1, 2003... SIT DOWN TO A MEAL OF MEAT COOKED TO THE BONE AND YOU ARE IN FOR A SATISFYING DINING EXPERIENCE. OUR RECIPES CELEBRATE A VARIETY OF CHOICE CUTS. SAVOR EVERY MORSEL--RIGHT DOWN TO THE BONE. IT'S YOUR CHOICE Americans pretty much adore...

The lakeview. (House Plans You Can Buy).
February 1, 2003... Cedar shakes combine with fieldstone elements to imbue. Rick McAlexander's pastoral design with a rustic look, while its hexagonal entry and U-shaped porch provide a relaxed ambience. A double-sided fireplace separates the living and dining...

El campo. (House Plans You Can Buy).
February 1, 2003... A wraparound porch, fieldstone chimney, and a raised-seam metal roof enhance the rustic charm of Norman Bechtold's airy farmhouse. Nine-foot ceilings and delineating columns give the living/dining area a sense of height and openness. The...

Protect your home beautifully with James Hardie siding products. (Advertisement: Country).
February 1, 2003... Your home's exterior is the one thing separating you from the elements. That's why it should be as dependable as it is beautiful. The moisture-rich climate of the South Carolina coastline could damage a home's exterior. However, James Hardie...

Kenmore Elite[R] keeps it cool. (Advertisement: Country).
February 1, 2003... The new Trio[TM] refrigerator from Kenmore Elite. The first three-door refrigerator with a bottom loading SmartReach[R] freezer and temperature controlled Gourmet Pantry. With its unique armoire design, it's as intriguing closed as it is open....

On the trail with Lewis and Clark.
February 1, 2003... This year marks the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. If you've dusted off your maps to retrace their stalwart steps, there's no better place to begin than at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's estate near Charlottesville, Va....