Country Living articles from February 2004

Country Living archives from February 2004

Editor's journal.(Editorial)
February 1, 2004... I have gone through two kitchen remodels and a variety of home renovations, from removing one or two insignificant walls to replacing doors and hardware, all to make my home more functional and better suited to my personal tastes. however,...

In a Christmas mood.(Dear Country Living)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Your December 2003 issue is fabulous! Besides being beautiful, it contains great Christmas decorating ideas and cookie recipes that I can't wait to try. It has actually gotten me into a "Christmas mood," which is amazing since I just had a baby...

Reforesting "God's country".(Dear Country Living)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... My late father, a native Californian, spent many summers camping, hiking, and fishing in the Cooke City, Mont., area. He encouraged his family to join him and both my sister and I accompanied our parents to the place he considered "God's...

Happy travelers to Apalachicola.(Dear Country Living)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Thank you for Catherine O'Neal's excellent, accurate "Apalachicola" (On the Road, November 2003). I read it just before a trip to Tallahassee and made a point to explore the "forgotten coast." It was exactly as Ms. O'Neal described it. We were...

Really rosy.(Country Classics)
February 1, 2004... romantic 1 Wherever you go, keep loved ones near with Wingard's Love on the Run leather travel frame (holds two 3" x 3" photos, 4" sq. closed; $44). Wingardhome.com; (415) 345-1999. 2 Get two looks from one quilt with Pine Cone Hill's...

3 under $20: Valentine's Day must-haves, an Alexander Julian giveaway, great salvage shops, and more.('Cross country)
February 1, 2004... vintage workshop's new on-line studio ClubVintage offers clip-art craft packages of six to 12 vintage-style graphics ($7-$12 per pack)--all of which can be downloaded from the Web site, then printed onto paper, labels, or fabric. Easy...

This month: get a new look.('Cross country)
February 1, 2004... Need blinds? With 3 Day Blinds' iDesign program, a consultant will visit your home, take a digital picture of your room, and download it into the iDesign computer program. Then you can click on the various blinds and shutters for a preview....

Green giants: in our first roundup of eco-friendly companies, we applaud 10 businesses that are working overtime for the planet.(Save our Countryside)
February 1, 2004... Even as recently as a few years ago, shopping for earth-friendly products was pretty easy: "Good" environmental companies were tiny, run by the Birkenstock crowd; "bad" corporate giants didn't even pretend to care. But as American consumers...

Beautiful bathrooms.(Decorator's Notebook)
February 1, 2004... IF INDEED THE BATH REMAINS THE LAST BASTION OF PRIVACY IN A HOUSE, WHERE BETTER THAN THERE TO INDULGE IN A BIT OF SELF-EXPRESSION? JUST LIKE THE OTHER ROOMS OF THE HOME, A BATHROOM BENEFITS FROM PERSONAL TOUCHES, READ ON TO FIND OUT HOW TO...

A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions.(What is it? What is it Worth?)
February 1, 2004... How old is my 9 1/2'H wardrobe and how much is it worth? D.C., BELLEFONTE, PA. Closets were relatively unknown in Victorian homes. Specialized pieces of furniture such as your wardrobe, armoire, or clothes cupboard fulfilled this...

Front-yard fix: give your home and yard the adornment they deserve.(Your Garden)
February 1, 2004... A short drive through any town or city in America will on occasion reveal an essential fact: Many of our front-yard landscapes are boring. Rows upon rows of the same bland evergreens march across our facades, with nary an interesting flower or...

Antiques across America.
February 1, 2004... When I owned my New York City antiques shop in the mid-1990s, I bought all my furniture in Iowa," says Contributing Editor Randy Florke. "And wherever I shopped, everyone I talked to said, 'You have to go to Walnut.'" After a single visit,...

Handling pet emergencies; knowing your pet and being prepared ease the stress of an emergency room visit.(You & Your Pet)
February 1, 2004... A serious injury or sudden acute illness alerts you to attend immediately to your pet's health. But just as often illnesses come on quietly, with symptoms that at first appear mild. When those symptoms--difficulty breathing, restlessness,...

Doorknobs: dubbed "jewelry for the home," this decorative hardware attracts collectors and restorers alike.(Antiques)
February 1, 2004... how often over the course of a day do we turn a doorknob without even pausing to consider the useful mechanism at our fingertips? More than a century ago it would have been more difficult to ignore. "During the Victorian era, door hardware was...

Our House of the Year: an inside look at the materials and architectural details of our stone farmhouse.(Home Almanac)
February 1, 2004... exterior structural elements * shutters The two-panel shutters flanking the home's windows (far left) are hinged and operable, just like those of the Colonial era. * garage Distinctive windowpanes and exaggerated battens give the...

The Home Depot presents Merge with Lisa Rinna; Lifetime Television for women.(Special Advertising Section)
February 1, 2004... They promised to love, honor, and cherish, but does that mean she has to live with his old recliner? Welcome to Merge, the Lifetime Television series that helps lovebirds build their new nest together--without ruffling each other's feathers....

Enter the Comfort Zone; www.clcomfortzone.com.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... CLICK ON THESE LINKS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS: COUNTRY NEWS: Learn about exciting events, promotions, sweepstakes and more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COUNTRY LINK: Order brochures, hotlink to advertisers' websites, get the latest...

Here, a look at properties for sale around the country. Call the companies for details.(Real-Estate Sampler)
February 1, 2004... Antique Farmhouse Set on 10 acres 1 1/2 miles from the ocean, this North Hampton, N.H., Colonial has a 6-bedroom, 5-bath 1830 main house and a 2-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house. Details include 5 fireplaces and original pine floors. $789,000....

February: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(Country calendar)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... mid-atlantic NEW JERSEY Antiques in Long Valley (75 dealers). When: Feb. 21. Managed by Primitive Antiques Show Mgmt., (413) 637-3580. Place: Long Valley Middle School. * Chatham Antiques Show & Sale (35 dealers). When: Feb. 17-18. Sponsor...

{Country store}.(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... SPIRAL STAIR KITS Since 1931, The Iron Shop[R] has enjoyed a reputation for quality and value in spiral stairs. As the leading manufacturer of spiral stair kits, The Iron Shop[R] offers its customers the very best in selection, quality and...

House of the Year 04 sourcebook.
February 1, 2004... ACE PAINT Ace Royal Paint is a high-quality, durable paint that goes on easily, cleans up fast and provides a professional finish. Complete with a 25-year durability promise, you can be confident that Ace Royal Paint will meet the high...

Country Living would like to thank the participating sponsors of our 2004 House of the Year (see the story in this issue). Here is some useful information to help you build or renovate your very own dream home.
February 1, 2004... DREXEL HERITAGE Welcome home to Drexel Heritage, where, for 100 years, we've been doing more than crafting fine furniture--we've been crafting the components of dreams. Three distinct brands: dh, Drexel, and Heritage, for the lifestyle or...

Our House of the Year: the home you've always wanted.
February 1, 2004... What do you dream of building? A new house? A garden sanctuary? A brighter, more inviting kitchen? Follow along as homeowners renovate the kitchen of an 18th-century house, a family surprises mom with a revitalized courtyard garden, and we take...

Ready made: this home may be factory built, but that doesn't mean that it lacks style and charm.
February 1, 2004... Modulars go up in a day and are move in ready in weeks. To those struggling with building their own house, modular homes can seem like a miracle: They go up in a day or two and are ready to move into in a matter of weeks. The downside:...

Surprise by Design.
February 1, 2004... the challenge A long and narrow backyard was underused by the multigenerational Bosman family. After consulting with the household (minus Mom) on their mother's wishes, garden designer Rebecca Cole envisioned a bower of wisteria shading a...

Present perfect sharing.(Country Kitchen)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... IN BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, A MID-18TH-CENTURY STONE HOUSE STANDS ON LAND DEEDED TO ORIGINAL OWNERS BY WILLIAM PENN. A 1960S KITCHEN ADDITION, THOUGH, MARRED THE DWELLING'S ORIGINAL CHARM. THEN NEW OWNERS COAXED THE KITCHEN INTO THE PRESENT....

Ode to the doughnut simply irresistible.(Country Cooking)
February 1, 2004... It's no accident that these sublime rings of deep-fried dough resemble halos: Doughnuts are heaven on earth, and they have quite an illustrious history. First, Dutch immigrants rolled fried bread dough in sugar to create olykoeks ("oily...

Make-ahead: spend less, enjoy more.
February 1, 2004... Planning ahead always pays off, especially when it comes to preparing meals. As much as we love to cook, creating something new and different every night of the week can feel like an overwhelming chore. When each meal requires its own...

Country cooking: ode to the doughnut; here's where you'll find the recipes for the dishes featured in this issue. We hope you'll enjoy them.(The Recipe File)
February 1, 2004... CAPPUCCINO DOUGHNUTS Shown on page 131 Powdered buttermilk can be purchased at grocery stores and specialty-food stores nationwide. MAKES ABOUT A DOZEN DOUGHNUTS 3 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ...

Taking control of household mold.
February 1, 2004... You may not realize it, but mold is virtually everywhere. According to an extensive study recently conducted at the University of Arizona, no home is free from mold. That's because it's almost impossible to stop mold spores from entering your...

Write-away.(Reader's Resource)
February 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)
February 1, 2004... DECORATOR'S NOTEBOOK PAGES 32-33: Renovation and plasterwork throughout: John Franklin, Franklin Artisans. Rugs: Habidecor. Towels: Abyss European Towels. Accessories: TAG. PAGE 38: Antique Turkish marble sink: Canyan Antiques. ...

Address index.(Reader's Resource)(Directory)
February 1, 2004... Listed below are the sources used to obtain products featured in this issue of Country Living. The following codes indicate stores and antiques shops (S), manufacturers (M), mail-order catalogue sources (C), and through decorators only (D)....

Country living directory.(Reader's Resource)(Directory)
February 1, 2004... Country Living Directory Use these convenient toll-free numbers to obtain information about quality products and services listed below. DECORATING AND REMODELING Airwick[R] Scented Oils ...

Simple country pleasures.
February 1, 2004... ALL, EVERYTHING THAT I UNDERSTAND, I UNDERSTAND ONLY BECAUSE I LOVE.