Country Living articles from July 2007

Country Living archives from July 2007

Dear country living.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... The cover on the May 2007 issue is your most appealing ever! Every time I pick up this issue, I stare at the gorgeous bedroom. I love everything about it and would love to move in! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] we love hearing from you ...

Great-grandma's web.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I found the article on collecting American coverlets (Antiques, May 2007) very intriguing. I have an overshot coverlet very similar to the one pictured on the first page of the article. A piece of paper was sewn to the coverlet naming my...

Nostalgic moments.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I had just received the April 2007 issue when my phone rang. It was my mom wanting to know if I had received my copy yet. She prompted me to turn to the "Old School Glamour" article. I was shocked to see a replica of a hand-stitched horse...

Blooming passion.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... After reading about The Faded Rose store and Patti Silverman's home ("A Rosy Outlook," May 2007), I had to tell you that I am in love with them both. I have been contemplating opening my own shop. After viewing the online tour of her fabulous...

Editor's journal.
July 1, 2007... There is something wonderful about the slow, casual pace of summer. It's a time for grilling in the backyard, spending a day at the lake or beach, or relaxing in the garden with a good book. Whatever the pleasure, summer is all about outdoor...

This month on the Web: set a summery table, make our pretty floral cover wreath, and enter our Web giveaway.(on the web)
July 1, 2007... WEB EXCLUSIVE Create a distinctive, summer-themed table setting (like the one below) with a little help from Senior Lifestyle Editor Frances Bailey. She has sourced the products and provided tips and suggestions on how to set a stylish...

Right for summer.(country classics)(homes)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... "In the summer, living spaces should feel lighter and airier," says Farah Kathwari, style director for Ethan Allen. "Now is the time to switch to brighter colors, fresher prints, and lighter textures in your home." SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR...

Brilliant bandannas: in minutes, turn these pretty paisley squares into vibrant--and useful--accents for your home and clothing.(simple projects)
July 1, 2007... 1 TABLE RUNNER Add a cheerful touch to the summer table with this patchwork-style runner. Line up enough bandannas to fit the length of a table, leaving some overhang, and stitch together. To back the runner, cut an old cotton tablecloth (any...

Happy 4th.(party crafts)
July 1, 2007... Expect a Fourth of July filled with old-fashioned fun when you create easy, inexpensive decorations with paper, basic craft supplies, and enchanting Victoriana printables. Inspired by turn-of-the-century celebrations, this joyful tribute to...

Blue & white delight.(floral wreath)(Cover story)(Brief article)(Photograph)
July 1, 2007... Fresh, fragrant flowers are never more abundant or inexpensive as they are in summer--the perfect time to try your hand at creating this lush, romantic wreath from Country Living contributing editor and floral designer Richard Kollath. "It's...

Old money.(antiques)(Photograph)
July 1, 2007... Did you know that the word buck, for "dollar," came from the buck hides that were once traded for goods? Or that sawbuck (a $10 bill) was derived from early paper currency featuring the roman X for 10, which resembled the X-shaped legs of a...

Vintage eyewear: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it? what is it worth?)
July 1, 2007... Valued at: $50-$75 each From the 1940s to the 1960s, eyewear received a makeover with the introduction of fashionable eyeglasses. Many companies in the United States and Europe made eye-catching frames. Shapes and materials included (top...

Backyard improvements.(outdoor entertaining)
July 1, 2007... Gather 'round The ongoing trend toward outdoor living and entertaining is a natural extension of our choice to enjoy more time at home. In summertime, relaxed, simple get-togethers are more appealing than the more formal kinds of dinner...

It's too dog-gone hot: the warmest season is fraught with hazards to our pets--here's how to keep them safe.(you & your pet)
July 1, 2007... The first rule of summer safety is to keep hydrated, so make clean water always available, and keep the toilet seat up and the bowl free of chemical sanitizers in case the supply runs out. Protect pets from the sun's blaze by providing ample...

House plans you can buy.(house plans)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... THE NEWFIELD: a fresh design and feel Features: 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths built-in storage Total sq.ft.: 2,316 Shake siding, lightweight stone veneers, a multigabled roof, and a wide front door welcome visitors into this...

Made in America.(shopping)
July 1, 2007... When it comes to ingenuity and industriousness, it's difficult to beat the entrepreneurial spirit that has been the foundation of America's industrial successes. From coast-to-coast, Americans have created and manufactured some of the most...

July events: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, food festivals, garden events, and other notable happenings.(calendar)(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... It's National Picnic Month! Celebrate at one of these spectacular spots nationwide: * Take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline at Hawk Hill, an excellent picnic spot, where you can frequently see hawks and...

Inn of the month: The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, N.Y.(out & about)
July 1, 2007... Built in 1883 on a private 70-acre island at the southern end of New York's Lake George, The Sagamore maintains the luxury and serenity that the great old country retreats of its era have long been known for. Book yourself into the historic...

9 events not to miss.(calendar)(art festivals; exhibitions; tours)(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... MAINE QUIETSIDE FLAMINGO FESTIVAL. WHEN: JULY 13-16. PLACE: MOUNT DESERT ISLAND. Think pink at this family-friendly event honoring the illustrious pink flamingo lawn ornament. A puppet show, crafts fair, and Pink Flamingo Parade are also...

Blueberry fresh.
July 1, 2007... Step inside the "Shabby Shack," a 12- by 14-foot cottage at a small organic farm in South Surrey. BC, and discover a scale for weighing one's U-Pick yield, as well as homemade jellies, fresh jams, chutneys, and honeys for sale. SEE SHOPPING...

Crazy for dots: forget flower power. Summer is the season of the polka dot! Dig around in your closets and cupboards--or buy something that you can't resist--then polka dot until you drop. No worries. You can try this at home.
July 1, 2007... EASY Polka dots are red-hot! The polka-dot pattern, perhaps inspired by the polka dance craze, was first mentioned in an 1857 issue of Godey's Lady's Book, which described a muslin scarf with rows of embroidered polka dots. Sounds tame and...

All done up.(antiques; interior design)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Upon purchasing his house in a historic neighborhood of Kansas City, Mo., Tom Pryor started doing what he does with every interior design project he undertakes: "I took Polaroid pictures--but only in my mind. When filling rooms with the...

Game plan.(board game artwork)(Photograph)
July 1, 2007... Twelve years ago, while she was still sewing and selling her quilts, Diane Allison saw a magazine article about making retro game boards--and was instantly smitten. "They had that 'graphicness' I have always loved about quilts," she says, "and...

Stars, stripes & style.(Judi Boisson's 1880 Victorian home)
July 1, 2007... An American flag gate, one of two Judi had made to replicate one she admired in the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, welcomes visitors to her newly renovated Victorian-era house. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR DETAILS. Judi Boisson spent...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)(home; furnishings)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... country classics Page 15: Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Antiguan Sky (#2040-60) in flat finish wall satin. Price per gallon: $40.99. benjaminmoore.com. Chair: Ethan Allen's Josephine Armchair in Parchment Finish. 23" x 21" x 39"; $789....

Simple country pleasures.
July 1, 2007... Then followed that beautiful season... Summer.

Summer's best: from bubbly roses to printed plates, here, our most fabulous seasonal finds.(WORDOFMOUTH)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... SUMMER We created this special section of Country Living to CELEBRATE THE JOYS of entertaining outdoors in summer. In it, you'll meet one of America's most accomplished bakers as she hosts a dinner at her home--FOOD AND FRIENDS go together...

Everything to know about grilling: it's everyone's favorite way to cook in summertime.(Essentials )(Recipe)
July 1, 2007... GET FIRED UP! YOUR CHOICE, YOUR METHOD SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY THAT THE DEFINITION OF SUMMER IS GRILLING, that time of year when you set up the grill outdoors and put everything on it--from hamburgers and hot dogs to vegetables and even...

Food and friends.
July 1, 2007... On the morning of one of her dinner parties, Allysa Torey can be found in her kitchen, with its view of neat cornfields, chopping and dicing, stirring punch in bowls and frosting cakes. "I'm one of those overly efficient people," she says, "and...

1 marinade, 4 ways: easy to make and full of flavor, it's one of the kitchen's most versatile sauces.(COOKQUICK)(Recipe)
July 1, 2007... Full flavor ahead One of the joys of marinades is that they do the work to create flavor. As your meat, fish, or vegetables are marinating in the refrigerator, you're free to prepare for a party or focus on the rest of the meal--or just...

Ice cream sandwiches: they are one of the most familiar--and appreciated--treats of summer. And like any sandwich, you can choose your ingredients.(SWEETFINISHES)
July 1, 2007... So cool! While its origins are often traced to early-20th-century New York City pushcart sellers, the treat is a well-established worldwide food. To make your own: SPREAD a 1-inch-thick layer of slightly softened ice cream in a pan lined with...