Country Living articles from February 2005

Country Living archives from February 2005

Dining room style.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Whether you use your dining room for everyday family meals, or only on special occasions, it is an essential place for unforgettable gatherings. A dining room environment that exudes classic style and comfort literally sets the stage for...

Country news: your guide to exciting special events, promotions. The latest products and online offerings.(promotion)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Baking with HERSHEY[R]'S KISSES[R] Brand Milk Chocolates is a great way to spend time with your loved ones this Valentine's Day and year round. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SWEETHEART KISSES[R] COOKIES ** Sugar Cookie Dough (purchased...

Here's the dish.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I was very pleasantly surprised to see the brown-and-cream dishes featured in "Idea Notebook" (November 2004), as I have a set of the same dishes dating back to the 1890s when a great-aunt owned them. After her death, the dishes were packed up...

Lift my holiday spirits.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I have been a subscriber of Country Living since its beginning. This morning I picked up my December 2004 issue and it transported me to the images in your early issues of the wonderful warmth of country homes decorated for the holidays. My...

Dixie highway.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Thank you for the great article on shopping Florida's Dixie Highway ("Antiques Across America," September 2004). Since the issue came out, so many people have been happily discovering us here in Lake Worth, Fla. We at Arcade Antiques thank you...

Recipe correction.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2005... RECIPE CORRECTION: In the September 2004 issue, in Cook * Book, the recipe for Pumpkin Bars on page 141 contains some errors. Here is the correct recipe: Pumpkin Bars MAKES 12 SERVINGS 8 ounces all-purpose flour 4 ounces...

February.(editor's journal)
February 1, 2005... In the February issue of Country Living, you can always count on finding two things: lots of inspiration for home building, renovations, and makeovers (not surprising, this being our special home building issue) and some delicious tidbits on...

Inn of the month.(out & about; St. Bart's Hotel Guanahani )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... St. Bart's Hotel Guanahani is just four hours from the East Coast--but it feels more like a million. For a winter escape, check into one of the hotel's 69 spacious bungalows, each with its own tropical garden and terrace. While you're there,...

Sweet indulgences.(buzz)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Think outside the candy box this February 14th and treat yourself or someone you love to calorie-free chocolate bath products and spa treatments. Visitors to the Spa at the Hotel Hershey, in Hershey, Pa., can sign up for Chocolate Fondue Wraps...

Simple project.(buzz; flower arrangement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... To create our Valentine's Day arrangement, carve a heart-shaped block out of floral foam and soak thoroughly. Cover the edges of the heart with enough moss to hide the foam, then push in short stems of candy pink ranunculus. To hang, wrap a...

Editor's pick.(buzz)(butterfly backpack)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Brighten the younger set's Valentine's Day by tucking a candy heart into Blabla's charming butterfly backpack (12" X 10"; $38). Hand knit of thick, colorful cotton, the soft knapsack is fully lined and has a zipper closure. Other kid-friendly...

Bright lights, big city: glittery beaded light fixtures by designer Lisa Nardone add a bit of glamour and glow to any space.(profile)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... After spending a decade as the creative merchandise director for New York City's home-decor mecca ABC Carpet & Home, designer Lisa Nardone (above right) set her sights on the big lights and started Rosie NYC, a lighting company known for its...

A shop called button: home furnishings that bear the mark of the craftsperson are staples at this Greenwich, Conn., shop.(shopping)
February 1, 2005... "Carol-Ann and I are drawn to things created by hand, whether old or new," says Connie Beale, who, with business partner Carol-Ann Speros, owns Button, in Greenwich, Conn. The pair, who have worked together in interior design since 1996, opened...

Feeling rosy: brighten winter days with these happy hues.(country classics)
February 1, 2005... a pretty palette Make your valentine a heartfelt gift with Tigo Enterprises' Suede Water Color Set in magenta (5" X 9"; $35). Zebrahall.com; (800) 834-9165 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] retro victorian A decorative touch in any...

Out of the shell: when oysters became a dining staple, Victorian ceramicists made plates beautiful as artwork.(antiques)
February 1, 2005... A long-standing bylaw of the well-ordered Victorian home was the requirement for specific-use tableware, including oyster plates. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, the delectable mollusks were so popular as a dinner party staple that...

Antique valentines: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it worth?)
February 1, 2005... valued at: $350 This charming three-dimensional card is distinguished by its violet heart-shaped arc, entwined hearts, kneeling cherub, and satin ribbon heart bearing the embossed words LOVE'S TOKEN. Behind the attached heart is yet...

Point Blanc: the quiet thrill of white, always alluring and comforting, wields its pretty power.(idea notebook)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... When an object is cast in white, its unique character comes to the fore and is rendered at its most pure, simple-and beguiling. ABOVE: Potluck Studios' "Flirt" ceramics flaunt ruffles that suggest a frilly hemline or a pinched piecrust. SEE...

Vintage variety.(inspirations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... In enchanting shades from frost to cream, an assortment of heirloom pieces blend with vintage-wannabes. A Victorian crib, repurposed as a settee, a coffee table finished with a scalloped edge, and an old-fashioned matelasse pouf find common...

On display.(collections)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... UNIFIED by a common color theme, this pottery-packed living room niche fulfills its calling. Within the unique frame (the niche is original to the 1950s house; the windows frames were added), and against a deeper-shaded background, individual...

A room with two views: tailored chairs, artfully arranged accessories, and contrasting accents update the intimate dining experience while a liberal application of draped textiles, scalloped shapes, and nature-inspired motifs imbues a room with cottage charm.(quick change)
February 1, 2005... Sophisticated Palette In this mostly white color scheme, a few dark elements add sophistication to a simple room plan. Contrast is purposely placed at every level: Dark-stained chair legs play off the painted floor, a wooden bowl echoes...

Quite white! Keeping upholstery clean, tips for personalizing a gift, and finding the right paint and finish for a room.(solutions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... upholstery pointers [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roger Turnbow, VP of design for the Mitchell Gold Co., offers advice on maintaining white upholstery: Accessorize with other textiles, apply "fabric protection" treatments, and in the event of...

Finally, a shine that lasts: miracle polish ends struggle with tarnishing metals.(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Lately, I've noticed quite a few newspapers and magazines praising a polish formulated by a homemaker. The articles report that Donna Maas grew frustrated with rubbing and scrubbing her silver, brass and other metals only to see them quickly...

Building the house of the year.(home almanac)
February 1, 2005... Each year, more than 36,000 homes throughout the United States are built using modular construction--a number that's been growing by about 10 percent annually. And in recent years, more builders and buyers have been turning to modular...

Built to last: here, a look at properties for sale all around the country.(real estate)
February 1, 2005... The namesake subject of the book Fern House, A Year In An Artist's Garden, this recently renovated c. 1815 brick Federal in Strafford, Vt., has retained many original details including plaster walls and pine floors. Nestled on 11+ acres, the...

Get ready for Raleigh: when it came time to explore the weekly flea market at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, we asked Ann Nicholson--a Raleigh-based designer with a knack for uncovering great deals and fabulous finds--to be our guide.(antiques across america)
February 1, 2005... What's to love? Lots, according to Raleigh-based interior designer Ann Nicholson, who has been shopping the Fairgrounds Flea Market for her clients for more than a decade. "I've visited flea markets all over America and Europe and this one is...

Everybody's all-American: purebred dogs get all the glory, but mixed-breeds are uniquely beautiful pets who deserve praise, too.(one of a kind)
February 1, 2005... A Breed Apart This month, Feb. 14 and 15, pedigreed canines will compete for the Best in Show title at New York's 129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (westminsterkennelclub.org). Yet our country's most representative "breed" is the...

February: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(country calendar)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... 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, 224 W....

A fresh start for the New Year.(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... There is no time like the New Year for a new approach to everyday living. Get a fresh start by setting goals to make your own improvements, however big or small. We hope these products sold at RITE AID can help you to do just that!...

House of the Year: this craftsman-inspired home is factory-built--proving modular has moved far beyond the bland box.(CONSTRUCTION)
February 1, 2005... You'd never guess it, but for the first time our House of the Year is a modular home built off site! Designed by architect Roberto Kritzer with Genesis Homes and the editors of Country Living, this charming stone-and-clapboard bungalow-style...

Come to a wrecking ball.(DEMOLITION)
February 1, 2005... "The magic moment of owning an old house," says homeowner Keith Keegan, "comes when you let in the light and see what the wood floors look like for the first time." But taking this "eclectic Tudor" beyond that first inspirational moment would...

Flea Market Baroque: a resourceful designer invests time and tender loving care in an unlikely hodgepodge of neglected antiques, imaginatively repurposing the lot to furnish her rural Virginia cottage in high style.(MAKEOVER)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... FAIR LADY Pygmalion was the story of a threadbare beauty discovered in the gutter, subjected to an extreme makeover, then passed off as a duchess. The lovely furnishings on these pages have a similar story to tell. All were rescued from...

The $150 makeover: they bought the hunkered-down house on the strength of its location, interior, and the mature trees gracing the property. But it had a singularly boring yard until construction for an in-law addition yielded an opportunity for the garden to achieve its full potential--with just a little help.(GARDEN)
February 1, 2005... Not everyone's heart would sing when first setting eyes on the 1954 Connecticut cottage set on two barren acres. But in 1986, the newlywed Wimperises bought it specifically for the property's promise. And Debbie Wimperis spent the next 11 years...

In character: a resourceful couple tackles the renovation of their historic house--with love and care.(RESTORATION)
February 1, 2005... When the expansion of a shopping mall threatened to swamp the historic 1784 Peletiah Foster house in South Windsor, Conn., the structure was dismantled--board by board--and stored for safekeeping. Miles away, a conservation-minded couple, Anu...

The essence of vanilla: a touch of vanilla adds depth and flavor even to savory dishes--discover this spice's hidden powers.(cook book)
February 1, 2005... a tender treat When winter cold and gloom set in, fill the house with the heady scent of vanilla. This classic pound cake uses both vanilla extract and seeds to create a moist, lightly flecked, golden crumb. Burnt-sugar syrup, added to the...

Meet Diane Amos, the Pine-Sol lady: on inspiration, love and raising kids.(Interview)
February 1, 2005... Diane Amos is best known as the spokeswoman for the national Pine-Sol[R] advertising campaign, but she's also a movie actress, comedian and winning game show contestant. Not surprising when you consider she came from a very competitive family...

The pleasures of hot cocoa: even the words conjure up a particular feeling of comfort. Revel in warm memories with this age-old wintertime treat.(cook book)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... warm up body and soul In the 18th century, Europeans married chocolate with milk and sugar. Soon after, it became a popular after-dinner beverage. Warm up anytime with our favorite recipe: Whisk 3 tablespoons each of sugar, cocoa, and milk...

Spiral stair kits.(country store)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 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 prices. Spirals are...

hmr.(country store)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Get off the weight-loss treadmill! Join our new HMR at Home program. Use the same meal replacements used in medical clinics, but receive group support and professional advice on the phone. Call 800-418-1367 and ask for details. Mention code...

Authentic pine floors, inc.(country store)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Variable/Wide Plank Pine Flooring from Authentic Pine Floors. New. American Spirits Antique Heart Pine can be floated, glued or nailed for easy installation. www.authenticpinefloors.com 1-800-283-6038. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Worried about your cholesterol?(country store)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Now there's an all-natural, clinically proven formula that can lower your cholesterol level and keep it low! Call today for your risk-free trial! Lessterol 1-800-480-1390 Offer#105

Claudio rayes.(country store)
February 1, 2005... 14 designer beds you will love and why. Request the free catalog of the Claudio Rayes bed collection and learn why interior designers love and recommend it. Helpful to make a choice. Visit: www.claudiorayes.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wicker warehouse.(country store)
February 1, 2005... Located in Hackensack NJ. Beautiful wicker and rattan for indoor and outdoors! National brands from Lane, South Sea, Cebu, Woodard, and More! Plus our own hand-picked Imports of bedrooms, bathrooms, children's Furniture and accessories galore!...

Monarch radiators.(country store)
February 1, 2005... Monarch Products manufactures over twenty styles of all steel radiator enclosures for homes, offices, churches, schools, and institutions. Stock and custom sizes available in many colors. For more information, go to our Website,...

As good as gold: an exotic delicacy enjoyed only by the upper classes until the late 1850s, hot cocoa is now sipped and savored by all.(cook book)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... serve in style Hot chocolate's popularity in late-18th-century Europe inspired the making of specialized pots and cups. About the size of a demitasse, these porcelain cups from chocolatier MarieBelle are the perfect addition to a...

Alicia enters the New Year a new woman ... thanks to the CORTISLIM[R] Lifestyle!(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... As the owner of a small theater, Alicia was constantly stressing over the usual--keeping the seats filled, bills paid, actors acting--and most importantly, staying involved in her daughter's life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "There was...

James Hardie siding.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... Nothing affects curb appeal and ultimately the value of a home like the exterior siding. James Hardie siding has the beauty and character of wood without the maintenance problems. Sturdy and strong, James Hardie siding is resistant to fire....

JELD-WEN[R] IWP[R] Aurora[TM] Custom Fiberglass Doors.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... JELD-WEN[R] IWP[R] Aurora[TM] Custom Fiberglass Doors offer all the beauty and elegance of wood yet withstand the harshest of climates. Aurora comes in a variety of classic and old world designs, finishes, glass and metal accents. IWP Custom...

Ace Hardware.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... The neighborhood Ace Hardware store is the place where homeowners can get help and advice to make repairs and improvements to their homes and yards. Ace also makes its own high-quality paint so you get professional-looking results. Ace... the...

LEE.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... LEE, a leader in custom hand-crafted upholstered furniture since 1969, offers more than 1,009 innovative designs coupled with 1,494 fresh and inspiring fabric and trim choices. Live. Love. LEE, Building custom upholstery since 1969. ...

Bruce Hardwood Floors.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... The new Liberty Plains from Bruce Hardwood Floors from Armstrong is a solid product that is offered in three different widths: 3", 4" and 5" wide planks that are crafted from classic hardwoods: Oak, Maple, and Ash. And you can mix and match the...

Pella.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... Make a personal statement with energy-efficient windows and doors from Pella. Pella offers quality products in a variety of styles, materials and options to fit virtually any need, with innovative features to make your life easier no matter...

Crown Point Cabinetry.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... Crown Point Cabinetry handcrafts the finest quality custom cabinetry for the kitchen, bath, and other rooms. Using all-wood construction, we craft period styles in Shaker. Arts & Crafts, Early American, Victorian. Choose from a wide variety of...

Philips Lighting Company.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... As the world's largest lighting manufacturer, Philips Lighting Company offers consumers the opportunity to see what's possible with light. With innovative new products, Philips allows consumers to transform the mood of their home by...

French Heritage.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... Using the same techniques of centuries ago. French Heritage creates fine furnishings we enjoy today. From our DeBournais Collection with its rich hand-rubbed wood finishes, the hidden compartments in Schooner, antique painted finishes in...

Trex Exotics[TM].(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... Explore your sense of adventure and design with the vibrant, warm colors and deep, rich patterns Trex Exotics[TM] decking and railing has to offer. With Trex Exotics, you'll find everything you love about the distinctive, refined look of...

GE Profile.(sourcebook)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... As family and friends gather in the kitchen to create a great meal or share the events of the day, the kitchen should provide the perfect balance of technology and style. GE Profile appliances deliver that balance. Combining dramatic style and...

Waverly.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... Waverly is your complete decorating resource with an abundant assortment of home furnishings products. For more information on the Waverly brand, to buy samples on-line or to find a retailer nearest you call or visit our website. ...

Hunter Douglas.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... One the newest offerings from Hunter Douglas, the leader in custom window fashions. Heritance[R] hardwood shutters are a natural wood product with superior quality craftsmanship. Heritance shutters are made using centuries-old dovetail panel...

It's time to Get Comfortable ... with York's new Affinity[TM] air conditioning, heat pump, and furnace systems.(sourcebook)
February 1, 2005... It's Time to Get Comfortable... with York's new Affinity[TM] air conditioning, heat pump, and furnace systems. Affinity gives you the comfort and cost-saving energy efficiency levels of up to 18 SEER and 92%+ AFUE. And it's the only product on...

Write-away.(reader's resource)
February 1, 2005... 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.(reader's resource)
February 1, 2005... out & about PAGE 13: Located in the French West Indies, St. Barthelemy is four hours by plane from the East Coast. The island is very safe and residents are friendly. For the most part, everyone on the island speaks French and English....