Country Living articles from July 2004

Country Living archives from July 2004

Junking--a newfound hobby.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I was inspired by your "Junking for Treasures" issue (Antiques Across America, produced by Nicole Esposito Polly and written by Matthew Holm, April 2004). I have been junking for a week now and have fallen in love with it! Thank you so much for...

Collecting sea glass.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I want to thank you for Faith Andrews Bedford's wonderful article about beach glass ("Time and a Bottle," Kids in the Country, April 2004). Not only did it bring back years of memories (one of which was being pushed into a wave by my collecting...

In the pink for 40 years.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... One of my best friends laid a copy of the April issue of Country Living on my desk at work with a note referring to Lynette Lewis and Bill Akey, the couple who search for retro pink appliances ("Think Pink," Country Kitchen). She said it made...

Conservation benefits everyone.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I have been a longtime subscriber to Country Living and thoroughly enjoy each issue. Even though every article piques my interest, I do have my favorites. Many of the topics featured in Save Our Countryside enlighten, educate, and broaden my...

Fruit-bearing trees.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... My daughter-in-law enjoys preserving fruits and vegetables. She has been searching local nurseries for crabapple trees that bear fruit. Many of the nurseries where she lives, Monroeville, N.J., no longer carry fruit-bearing trees (they are...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2004... I am writing to let you know that the photograph you show as the U.S.S. Battleship New Jersey ("Ahoy, Mate," page 168, May 2004) is actually the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Los Angeles, #135 of the Baltimore class. The U.S.S. Battleship New Jersey...

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2004... CLARIFICATION: The feature "And So to Bed" in our May 2004 issue (page 135) shows a stack of vintage-inspired Royal Albert teacups. The price of a single cup and saucer is $25. For vintage handkerchief sachets (also shown on page 135), access...

July.(Editor's Journal)
July 1, 2004... Although I grew up outside New York City, the Berkshires was where my family summered. I remember, when I was seven, picnicking on the grounds of Tanglewood with my parents and falling asleep midway during the concert--on a blanket. It was...

Stars and stripes.(Out & About)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Show your true colors on the Fourth of July with festive red, white, and blue decorations for your home. For inexpensive paper fans, plastic flags, and cardboard bunting, log on to oriental.com or call (800) 875-8480. Lillian Vernon carries...

Garden getaways.(This Month)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... GARDEN GETAWAYS During the Garden Conservancy's program Open Days, nearly 450 private gardens nationwide will be open to the public on select summer weekends. For garden listings, directions, dates, and hours of admission, pick up a copy of the...

Seeing red.(This Month)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2004... SEEING RED Summer is high season for sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes, which is why we couldn't resist The Tomato Festival Cookbook (Storey; $16.95), by Lawrence Davis-Hollander. A veritable encyclopedia of all things tomato, this fun-to-read guide...

Quick & easy.(Buzz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... quick & easy Versatile vintage-inspired patriotic ornaments from Bethany Lowe Designs double as napkin holders for your Fourth of July table. A set of eight costs $21.99; available from bethanylowe.com; (800) 944-6213. [ILLUSTRATION...

Inn of the month.(Buzz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Treat yourself like a head of state this Fourth of July and reserve a room at the historic Hay-Adams, in Washington. D.C. Overlooking the White House and located within walking distance of most major monuments and museums, the stately hotel...

Flag etiquette.(Buzz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... If you plan to hang the American flag this month, remember these simple rules for proper display: Hang your flag vertically or horizontally with its stars positioned so that they appear at the top left-hand corner when you're facing the flag....

Show your spirit: in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., an old-fashioned Fourth of July parade marks its 50th year.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... On Independence Day, one thing is for certain in the historic whaling village of Cold Spring Harbor: No one wants to miss the annual Fourth of July Parade. Started in 1954 by longtime residents Kay and Henry Macy and a few neighbors, the annual...

Paris in Savannah: at l'Esprit des Lieux, two talented sisters share their knack for elegant, whimsical decorating.(Shopping)
July 1, 2004... Veronique Cotton was on a business trip in the United States a few years ago when a two-day stopover in Savannah, Ga., changed her life. "I fell in love with the quiet, the sun, and the city's beautiful squares and decided to move to the United...

A few of our favorites.(Shopping)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... FURNITURE "I love the legs," says Veronique of the side chair ($660), which only looks as though it folds. Next to it stands a toile-painted scallop-edged chest ($3,660). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CLOCK "You can't help but notice it."...

Trail mix: outfit your home--and your wardrobe--with western-inspired furnishings.(Camp Style)
July 1, 2004... getting the boot Justin Boots have been made for 125 years--since the Old West was new. Western-style boots from its Remuda Collection come in turquoise-and-black leather (women's sizes 5-10; $225). Justinboots.com; (866) 240-8853 ...

Fire-inspired folk art: collectors and history buffs are in hot pursuit of American firefighter memorabilia.(Firefighting Memorabilia)
July 1, 2004... At one time, it was common practice for several fire companies to gather and socialize at biannual musters, where they would engage in friendly competitions to demonstrate their professional prowess. In some towns in the United States, updated...

Tin picnic baskets: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your possessions.(What Is It Worth?)
July 1, 2004... valued at: $30 to $50 apiece These tin picnic baskets with wooden swing handles date from the 1930s through the 1950s. Note that the lithography on tin boxes is actually a continuation of both the 19th-century tradition of lithographing...

Bandbox revival: originally popularized in the mid- to late 1800s as utilitarian storage containers for everything from gentlemen's neckbands to ladies' hats, today's bandboxes are finding a renewed popularity thanks to the skill and devotion of artisans like Jeanette McVay.(Bandboxes)
July 1, 2004... In 1989, Jeanette McVay enrolled in a tole painting class at a local shop near her home in Kansas City, Kans. "It really started out as a hobby," she recalls, "but I soon found myself painting decorative embellishments on everything from wooden...

Hooray for summer! Entertain outdoors or plan a picnic to enjoy the extra daylight that summer brings. Then capture the memories you create in a handmade display or memory box.(Idea Notebook)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... afternoon delight A spur-of-the-moment picnic is simple to assemble when you already have the essentials. Pack your basket with a water-repellent blanket (visit woolrich.com) so you will always have a dry spot to sit on. Share a light...

Welcome friends: cheers to summer! Life is hectic. Entertaining outdoors should be easy.(Get the Look)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Enhance the romantic mood of an outdoor party with an easy-to-set-up tent. Pick medium-weight fabric about 10 inches longer and wider than your dining area for a sufficient drape. Plant 8 sturdy metal poles into the ground and secure the ends...

Memory boxes: cherished mementos don't always fit in an album. Here's a simple project that will help you safeguard them.(Simple Projects)
July 1, 2004... capturing summer As soon as the days grow longer and warmer, summer memories begin. Amusement park tickets, bouquets of wild flowers, and pebbles from the lake are just a few of the season's precious souvenirs. Start collecting them now in...

The perfect wash: sorting it out.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... When it comes to doing laundry, the basics really do make a difference. You don't want to wash the same thing twice, so do it right the first time. A lot of people try to save money by skimping on detergent and additives. That's a mistake....

The purest clean: at the essence of clean.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... There's nothing like the feel of clean white laundry-crisp white shirts, soft white sheets and fluffy white towels. Why do some whites look dingy and old even after you wash them? Experts say that happens when dirt and stains don't come out...

What's in outdoors: define your backyard affair with bright bowls and bold fabrics. Swing away your afternoon in a hammock.(Fabulous Finds)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... New nonbreakable plastic dinnerware designs are functional and fashionable. Pier 1 Imports' line of stackable Wave bowls (top four bowls; $6 per set) and Gracious Home dinnerware ($4-$15) add style, fun, and ease to summertime snacking. ...

Fresh strawberry cake: celebrate summer's arrival with fresh strawberries and billows of cream on this moist cake.(Summer Dessert)
July 1, 2004... Fresh Strawberry Cake [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAKES 2 NINE-INCH LAYERS 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups plus 2...

Growing herbs: planted in containers, these fragrant and edible plants will flourish in any size garden.(Herbs)
July 1, 2004... Of all the plants in our gardens, herbs are the most ennobled. No other group can claim such a combination of beauty and practicality, unique in their simultaneous appeal to sight, smell, touch, and taste. Add to this their pedigree--herbs were...

TV cabinets: choose an entertainment center that will help you organize and consolidate your electronic gear.(Entertainment Centers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... "Information overload" takes on tangible meaning when you grapple with the tangle of extension cords, plugs and jacks, and speaker wires that connect all the components in today's home-entertainment systems. To straighten things out, furniture...

Keeping the house cool: ways to beat the summer heat in style, whether you prefer to sit in the shade or run through a sprinkler.(Home Almanac)
July 1, 2004... Porch Pointers 1 INSTALL A CEILING FAN A ceiling fan can move air on the porch even when the wind fails. Both Hunter (hunterfan.com) and Casablanca (casablancafanco.com) offer outdoor models, which endure humidity and temperature...

Tooth and claw: understanding why good pets sometimes seem to misbehave when they bite or scratch.(Behavior)
July 1, 2004... You rarely forget the experience of a pet's bite or serious scratch. Some children incur a lifelong fear of dogs or cats from such an injury and end up missing out on the joys of the human--pet friendship. And some people may condemn your pet...

July: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(Country Calendar)(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... 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, P.O....

Farm country: here, a look at properties for sale all around the country. Please call the companies listed for additional details.(Sampler)
July 1, 2004... Greenbrier County, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains in southeastern West Virginia, is a picturesque area rich in natural beauty and resonant with American history. This updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath 1880s farmhouse sits on 7 private acres there....

Leaf, lake and sky.(Country Living)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Summer sends us into the world. Her expansive blues, radiant greens, and sunlit hours are an invitation. Be expansive, generous, serendipitous, maybe even a little daring. Time to step outside and embrace the day. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Victorian romance: designer Annie Selke has a passion for all things home related. When the time came to decorate her family's 19th-century country house, she demonstrated that love with a joyous profusion of color and pattern.(The Berkshires)
July 1, 2004... annie Selke recalls the day she found her dream house. It was a sunny spring morning and she and her family (husband, Whitney; daughter, Charlotte; clumber spaniel, Dash) were driving along the winding country roads near their hometown of...

Uncommon threads: an artisan does good by making goods--recycling clothing into fine home products.(The Berkshires)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... a thrift-store shopper, that's me," Crispina Ffrench declares proudly. "I would always go to the Goodwill and buy clothes, then cut them up to make different things. But I've never recycled just because it looks cool--I really believe in it."...

A weekend in the Berkshires.(The Berkshires)
July 1, 2004... Need some peace, quiet, and birdsong? The Berkshires has them. Crave culture? You've come to the right place. Like to shop? Don't get us started. Located three hours north of New York City and three hours west of Boston, Massachusetts's...

The CL travel guide.
July 1, 2004... Inns & LODGes WHEATLEIGH, Lenox. Splurge on one of the 19 antiques-filled rooms at this opulent Florentine-style palazzo, built in 1893 as a wedding gift for a railroad baron's daughter. If you can't stay the night, make a dinner...

A call to collect: Tasha and Jack Polizzi turned their personal passion for all things rustic and western into a unique and comfortable home as well as a thriving Berkshires business.(The Berkshires)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Some 25 years ago, New York City dwellers Tasha and Jack Polizzi bought a 10-room converted barn in Great Barrington, Mass., for getaways. Almost immediately, Tasha, a former model and vice president of design at Ralph Lauren, began outfitting...

It's a gift to be simple.(The Berkshires)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... When Rich and Carrie Herrington decided to collaborate on their new house, it was a perfect partnership--Rich's family owns a building-supply company, while Carrie owns Farmhouse, a home-decorating store in Great Barrington, Mass. The result,...

Come by for pie: fresh-made pies, ice cream, and frosty drinks take pride of place at this fourth of July picnic.(Cook Book)
July 1, 2004... pie picnic A "come by for pie" picnic, featuring your homemade and bakery favorites--along with those baked or brought by guests--is a great way to entertain in summer. All you need is a welcoming setting, like the yard of this rustic,...

Just desserts: from pies and popsicle lore to the best ice-cream makers--summer really is the sweetest season.(Pies & Such)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... dish For dessert, a homemade pie, with all its old-fashioned appeal, can't miss--especially if brought from oven to table in Anchor Hocking's Jade-ite Fire-King pie plate ($11). Replicas of 1940s originals, the milky green glass is oven...

Scoop.(Ice Cream 101)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 100 years ago, the ice-cream cone became a big hit at the Universal Exposition of Saint Louis when a frantic ice-cream vendor ran to his friend's waffle pastry cart after using up all of his serving dishes. He scooped his dessert into...

Get comfortable: outdoors.(Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Now that summer's here, it's time for gatherings with friends and family for some memorable good times. And what better place to spend time together than the outdoors? Create an environment that is comfortable and appealing. By making the most...

Banish: backyard pests.(Special Advertising Section)
July 1, 2004... There's nothing quite like a festive gathering on a summer evening, highlighted by great food, good friends, and warm laughter. But nothing spoils the fun quicker than the intrusion of uninvited guests: flies, ants, bees, and mosquitoes!...

Shopping guide.
July 1, 2004... Use this handy reference for all of your buying needs. This Shopping Guide provides our readers with further details and an index of manufacturers, antiques dealers, and stores where merchandise featured in Country Living can be obtained....

House plans you can buy.(Homes to Build)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... To order plans for either of these houses, call (800) 839-0084 or see the coupon on page 159. You can also browse more than 100 additional house plans on the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com. THE SISKIYOU THE FEATURES ...

Simple country pleasures.(Poem)
July 1, 2004... You're a grand old flag, You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of The land I love.