Country Living articles from March 2003

Country Living archives from March 2003

Renewal. (Editor's Journal).
March 1, 2003... Spring is all about renewing, restoring, and refreshing. Whether it is our homes, our gardens, our food, or our spirits that need rejuvenation, spring gives us the opportunity to start fresh. It seems easier in springtime to take on new...

Dear country living.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Bakers' Choice I am an avid reader of your wonderful magazine. I found the October 2002 cover to be one of the most inspiring I have ever seen. I have always loved to bake, especially during the holidays, and my daughters, Corinne and...

New for spring. (Country Classics).(home furnishings and housewares)
March 1, 2003... Lee Industries' mini chaise (53"D x 32"W x 34"H; $1,378), upholstered in Carol cotton fabric, is long on comfort. Call (800) 892-7150. Mustard-colored polka dots punctuate Denise Copp Designs' laundry basket (26"L x 17"W x 10"H; $60) with...

Pop art. (Cross Country).(Great American Houses and Gardens)(Book Review)
March 1, 2003... Let your fingers do the walking through eight historic American estates with Chuck Fischer's vividly illustrated pop-up book, Great American Houses and Gardens (Universe; $39.95). Explore the Biltmore in North Carolina, Thomas Jefferson's...

Can't beet this. (Cross Country).
March 1, 2003... For one of the tastiest treats anywhere, stop in at the Sebastopol, Calif., sweet-shop Beth the Baker for a fudgy Chocolate Beet Cake ($35). Self-taught baker Beth LaFrance (above) adapted the dessert (her shop's top seller) from an old...

A great shop. (Cross Country).(C.S. Post & Co. General Store, Hays, Kansas)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... "We try to make life comfortable," says Chuck Comeau, owner of C.S. Post & Co. General Store, in Hays, Kans. "We have a little bit of everything that adds value to your home and life." The inviting 4,000-square-foot shop welcomes visitors with...

Win a vacuum! (Cross Country).
March 1, 2003... Enter your name at countryliving.com by April 1 to be eligible to win a Bosch Premium Prestige vacuum cleaner along with a year's supply of bags and filters (total retail value: $1,509.87). The vacuum is extremely quiet and light (13 lbs., 6...

Inn of the month. (Cross Country).(Madeleine, Santa Fe, New Mexico)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Tucked away on a quiet side street just blocks from downtown Santa Fe's central Plaza, the charming Madeleine makes a comfortable home base for travelers to this historic Southwestern city. A three-story Queen Anne Victorian built in 1886, the...

The tree artist: Alabaman Stephen Malkoff is on a mission to capture the beauty of America's Historic Trees. (Save Our Countryside).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Growing up in Enterprise, Ala., in the 1960s, Stephen Malkoff (left) spent entire afternoons exploring the expansive boughs of the centuries-old live oaks that brought so much beauty to his small Southern town. Inspired by their age and size,...

Ballpark Market: join us as we tag along with the founders of the Ballpark Market, Denver's first and only urban flea market, on their hunt for a truckload of treasure. (Antiques Across America).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Before the sun rose on the Ballpark Market in Denver, Lucy Allen and Barry Jelinski, veteran antiques dealers and owners of the Joneses, an antiques shop in San Antonio, were rummaging through boxes and putting funky treasures aside. The...

Recipes for beauty: pamper your hair and skin with soothing treatments fresh from your kitchen. (Body & Soul).
March 1, 2003... The kitchen offers a place to nourish the body and soothe the soul. A handful of fresh berries can give an instant energy boost, a cup of steaming chamomile tea can melt away the day's stress. It's only natural, then, that the wholesome foods...

Easy carpet care solutions: a little bit of regular carpet care can save you from bigger, more costly cleaning jobs. (Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... Rugs can instantly brighten, soften or warm up a room. They are wonderfully decorative, and incredibly utilitarian--protecting wood and marble floors from wear, absorbing noise in a room, and insulating against the cold. The finest rugs and...

The Channel Islands: kick back, relax, and enjoy the view on these charming British isles. (On the Road).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Time seems to have slowed down on Great Britain's Channel Islands. People here still not hello as they pass one another, children play tag on the beach, and neighbors chat cross hedgerows. Potatoes and lavender flourish in the fields, dairy...

Tips and travel info.(Channel Islands, UK)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... To explore the principal islands of Jersey and Guernsey and schedule a day trip via ferry to Sark, plan on staying in the Channel Island sfor at lest a week. Daily flights are schedule between London and the Channel Islands and intraisland...

Brick Victorian. (Real-Estate Sampler).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... This 3-bedroom, 2-bath 1840 house is in northwesternmost Pennsylvania. It has a large family room with fireplace and all new electrical and plumbing systems upstairs. Property includes an in-ground pool and a 2-car garage with rentable...

Lake Huron Victorian. (Real-Estate Sampler).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Recently restored by current owners, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath 1870 residence is on 1 acre near the municipal marina and golf course in Port Sanilac, Mich. It includes a deck, a patio, a freestanding 2-car garage, and a garden house. $290,000....

Victorian farmhouse. (Real-Estate Sampler).(Public Notice)
March 1, 2003... This 3-bedroom, 1-bath c. 1900 retreat stands in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains. It has a large country kitchen, original woodwork, and a springhouse and root cellar. Mature landscaping on 3/4 acre includes oak and fruit trees. $169,900....

Michigan colonial. (Real-Estate Sampler).(Public Notice)
March 1, 2003... Set on 6 acres, this 7-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath 1860 house was extensively restored in 1992 and offers an indoor swimming pool and a 1-bedroom efficiency apartment. Property includes 2 picturesque horse barns and is 10 miles south of Kalamazoo....

Cape cod in Palm Beach. (Real-Estate Sampler).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... This bright and sunny 3-bedroom, 3-bath cottage was built in 1928 and has plenty of room for expansion. Enclosed by a rose-covered picket fence, the structure's grounds include fruit trees and an oversize in-ground pool. $839,000. Paulette Koch...

Restored Ohio farmhouse. (Property of the Month).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Built in 1850, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath dwelling has undergone major renovations over the past 6 years. It now has antique resawn heart-pine floors in the parlor and formal dining room handblown glass inserts in the kitchens pine cabinetry, and a...

Distinctive Home design. (Real-Estate Sampler).(The Distinctive Home: A Vision of Timeless Design)(Book Review)
March 1, 2003... What exactly is it that makes house design memorable? "There is no magic formula," writes architect Jeremiah Eck in The Distinctive Home: A Vision of Timeless Design (A.I.A./Taunton Press; $40), "but there are four essential features" to...

Landscaping 101: the secret to designing a garden style that best suits your house. (Your Garden).
March 1, 2003... When you step into a really well designed landscape, something just feels right: There's a sense of pleasure, of comfort, of being at home. While you might be tempted to think that this sensation arises from a connection with nature, your...

A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions. (What is it? What is it Worth?).
March 1, 2003... The plate on my Dictaphone, given to me by my father, states DICTAPHONE DICTATING MACHINE TYPE A MODEL 12, SOLE MANUFACTURER, DICTAPHONE CORPORATION, NEW YORK, USA. The U.S. Patent Office trademark date is 1912 and the transcriber has a label...

Take to the road. (25 Years of Country Living).(family car)
March 1, 2003... THEN & NOW Powerful, practical, and convenient, cars support the American dream of freedom and mobility. Here, a Glimpse at the vehicles we drive--and where we're heading. According to a 1979 study by the U.S. Department of...

Say hello to 1776.(Philadelphia's City Tavern)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... At Philadelphia's City Tavern--a faithful replica of the 18th-century hot spot where Washington and Jefferson might have gone to discuss the latest tea tax--visitors can toss back a shrub cocktail, then sup or Colonial specialties like braised...

Fun with flora.
March 1, 2003... Three bouquets for three different tastes: Dhalla Flowers (212-697-5090) kiosks in New York City's Grand Central Terminal recall a farmers market, pickup a fresh informal bouquet for $10. Tightly formed, monochromatic masterpieces are Anuschka...

Bricks: handmade with care.
March 1, 2003... If your house is filled with custom carpentry and handcrafted collectibles, why settle for mass-produced masonry. The Old Carolina Brick Co. make brick the old fashioned way be hand. Each one is pressed into a wooden mold and baked in a...

Turning the potter's wheel.
March 1, 2003... Can't find the antique yellow ware you crave? East Knoll Pottery's reproductions come close to originals used in American kitchens 150 years ago. This Connecticut pottery's wares are hand thrown from buff-colored clay in the same method...

A very pressing matter.(Rowenta Powerglide 2; clothes iron)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... We know it's a little odd to wax poetic about an iron, but we're crazy about the Rowenta Powerglide 2, a lightweight "decreaser" with enough steam power to wrestle even the stubbornest wrinkles into submission. Who knew ironing could be so much...

Get ahold of this.(Olympus Stylus Select 105; camera)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Although Olympus's all-weather Stylus Select 105 is wee in size, this all-metal point-and-shoot camera performs as well as most of the big boys thanks to its precision optics, 38- to 105-mm zoom lens, built-in flash, and ease of operation. And...

Big bird gig.(Backyard Bird Song)(Sound Recording Review)
March 1, 2003... It's little wonder than more than 70 million Americans are birders, considering the joys that birds--and their songs--bring us. Whether you look for these songsters at a backyard feeder or troll deep into the woods or marsh to expand your life...

Our favorite cotton floral fabrics.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Sweet, delicate, and often inspired by vintage designs, floral cottons are among our favorite fabrics. English country-inspired floral patterns work well together and bring texture-and a touch of the romantic country garden-to your home,...

Roadside eats.(Sprayberry's Barbecue, Betos, Tom's Ice Cream Bowl)(Restaurant Review)
March 1, 2003... At Sprayberry's Barbecue, in Newnan Ga, the booths have been filled to capacity since 1926. Go there for Brunswick Stew, baby back ribs and tangy barbecue chicken and pork-Slow-roasted pork, grilled fish tacos, and homemade empanadas number...

Nuts for nuts.
March 1, 2003... Roasted and salted Inshell Almonds from Stewart & Jasper's San Joaquin Valley orchard are delicious, nutritious, and easy to crack open with your fingers-or to pop straight into your mouth, shell and all. (209-862-9600)

From sea to shining sea, state by state.
March 1, 2003... Spark the Wanderlust of the bunk-bed set with eeBoo's fun--and educational--laminated U.S. wall map. But be careful: Instead of counting sheep, young Macro Polo may start planning family vacations. (800-448-7830)

A simple life, by mail.
March 1, 2003... Founded in Kidron, Ohio, in 1955 to serve the local Amish community, Lehman's is "the country's largest purveyor of historical technology": butter churns, milk cans, wood stoves, coffee mills, axes - all the tools you might need to lead the...

Wacky.(Slus Cup ski competition)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Is the best way to describe the Slus Cup in crowd-pleasing splash fest heldseach April at the Alyeska Reson in Cerdwood Alaska Costumed contestants ski downhill then attempt to traverse a 90-foot long lagoon of icy water Entrants who...

A cut above.
March 1, 2003... Gripper cutting boards from Architec ($14.99: 877-4GRIPPER) have knobby nonskid bottoms to prevent dangerous slipping -- and bright colors to enliven even the most undane chopping jobs.

Give your feet a well-earned treat.(Elizabeth Eakins cotton rugs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... By treading upon a handloomed, hand-dyed cotton rug. We love both Elizabeth Eakins Cotton and Woodard Weave Classic American Woven Rugs: Drawing on 20 years' experience in crafting rugs, Elizabeth Eakins lends her expertise to cotton (on chair;...

Illumination.(Remains)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... In the dark as to where to find the best selection of antique lighting fixtures? Head to Remains, in New York City, where you can view more than 2,000 restored antique light fixtures ranging from a c. 1890 Chippendale gilt-bronze and crystal...

Buy local.(local wines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... There are now more than 3,000 U.S. wineries (up from 579 in 1975). Every state, in fact, has at least one. Regional wines just keep getting better, and trying one lets you support your state's farming future. A few that we raise our glasses to...

Have dog, will travel.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Banish the phrase "no dogs allowed" from your lexicon with a subscription to the DogGone Newsletter (six issues annually; $25; 888-DOGTRAVEL; doggonefun.com). Publisher Robyn Peters reviews dozens of pooch-friendly travel...

An inn with a waterfall view.(Salish Lodge and Spa)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... While the bedside wood-burning fireplaces, roomy whirlpool tubs and goosedown comfortent are incentive enough to visit, it's the drop-dead gorgeous view that keeps us coming back to Salish Lodge & Spa, in Snoqualmie, Wash. Just 30 miles east of...

Sold!(Ocean Grove Flea Market)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... On the Saturdays following Memorial Day and Labor Day, the public green in the quaint seaside village of Ocean Grove, N.J., is transformed into the Ocean Grove Flea Market, a collector's paradise. Townwide yard sales held on the same days as...

For pedal pushers.
March 1, 2003... Pedal power may well be one of the finest modes of locomotion, especially if it involves a ride on a Kronan, a big, sturdy, three-speed dream of a bike that was designed in 1942 for the Swedish army. We adore this streamlined workhorse's chubby...

A scream.(Cedar Point Amusement Park Millennium Force roller coaster )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Up, up, and away: If soaring to great heights, then plummeting earthward at 93 miles per hour is your idea of bloodcurding fun, join the lonhearted throngs on queue for the Millennium Force, a thrilling 310-foot-tall roller coaster at Cedar...

Sweet dreams.
March 1, 2003... Pretty and old-fashioned, these scallop-edged sheets and pillowcases remind us of ones we slept on at Grandmother's house, where bedding was infused with the crisp scent of line-dried breezes and lovingly pressed smooth. And Garnet Hill's...

Fresh choices for Super Spring clean-ups.(Orange Glo International products)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... It's that time of year again, so throw open your windows, grab your bucket, and get ready to make your home sparkle! Before you begin, make certain you have a powerful cleaning partner on your side that will give you real results. The pros at...

The right pet for you: to choose your best friend wisely, you must begin by knowing yourself. (You & Your Pet).(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2003... Dog trainers say that choosing the right dog for your lifestyle and personality is the key to a successful relationship. So before you bring any new animal into your life, do your homework. Think carefully about how you live and who you are....

Country calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... MARCH OUT 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 free listing, please send us a note at least four months before the...

Easy make over.(ranch house transformation)
March 1, 2003... In only three, weeks, a young family in New Jersey transforms a nondescript ranch house into an etheral country cottage. their tools. an all white palette. vintage furniture, and a treasure trove of collections. What do you do when you're...

Fresh start.(cottage renovation)
March 1, 2003... A FLORIDA DESIGNER BRINGS LIGHT AND CHARM TO A VERO BEACH COTTAGE, USING SALVAGET ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, MULTICULTURAL HANDCRAFTS, AND COLORS INSPIRED BY THE REGION'S CITRUS GROVES. coastal cottage When it was built in 1924, during...

Come to a gardening party.
March 1, 2003... AN EARLY-SPRING TRANSPLANTING PARTY BRINGS TOGETHER FRIENDS WHO SHARE THEIR LOVE OF GARDENING BY TRADING PERENNIAL SEEDLINGS, INSPIRATION, AND SOUND ADVICE. a garden party like this one is all about sharing. Held several weeks before the...

A rising star.(historic building renovated)
March 1, 2003... PAINSTAKINGLY REHABILITATED FROM ITS ROSE GARDEN TO ITS TIN ROOF, A 19TH-CENTURY COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SHINES IN ITS NEW ROLE AS A GUESTHOUSE, GATHERING SPOT, AND LOCAL LANDMARK. INDUSTRIAL ELEMENTS MIX EASILY WITH...

A little something extra. (Country Cooking).(condiments)
March 1, 2003... Willis, Virginia LEAVE THE BOTTLES, JARS, AND TUBS IN THE FRIDGE. DIP, DRESS, DRIZZLE, OR DOLLOP YOUR FAVORITE FOODS WITH OUR HOMEMADE CONDIMENTS AND ADD SPARKLE AND SPICE TO ALMOST ANY DISH. condiments We all have our favorites....

No need to stress.(Clorox with Teflon Surface Protector)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Even if your in-laws just called to say they're coming over, you don't have to worry about scrubbing the bathroom. Let's face it: all it takes is one use for the bathroom to lose its luster. It doesn't matter how many hours we spend...

The recipe file.(condiments)
March 1, 2003... HERE's S WHERE YOU'LL FIND THE RECIPES FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE. WE HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY THEM. COUNTRY COOKING: A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA HONEY-SHALLOT KETCHUP MAKES 3 CUPS 1 tablespon extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots,...

The chesilhurst. (House Plans You Can Buy).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A full wraparound porch and deep-eaved gables that are trimmed with decorative brackets welcome visitors to Steven Duarte's Craftsman-like bungalow, whose upper-level circle-top and Palladian-style windows brighten the interior. The open-plan...

The steubenville. (House Plans You Can Buy).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A pleasing mix of brick and shingles and window styles that include circle-top, double-hung, and casements bring Old World charm to Albert DeBacker's spacious design. The entry opens onto the dining room (left), the study (right), and family...

Spectrum. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... Authentic Murano Venetian all-crystal chandelier! www.greatchandeliers.com This magnificent chandelier is all 100% handblown murano venetian crystal! size: H.25" X W.24" 5 lights. Shipping 20.00 call to order 800.668.3899 or visit us on the web...

Memories of yesterday. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... . . . come flooding back when you open Yankee Pride's lovely catalog. Traditional patterns, superior craftsmanship, excellent value and hundreds of rugs make this catalog a rare find indeed. Cloth and yarn braids made of wool, cotton and...

Fran's wicker & rattan furniture. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... Order with confidence from America's oldest and largest wicker & rattan importer. Highest quality, lower prices, and prompt delivery. For a FREE 72-page catalog, call 800.531.1511 and ask for Dept. CL2003 or visit us at: www.franswicker.com

This pot rack. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... displays the authentic 18th century craftsmanship seen in only true, hand wrought iron. Measuring 32" L x 15 H x 20" W, with 12 hooks. For our 48-page catalog containing a large selection of period hardware and light fixtures, door knobs, lever...

Monarch radiators. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... 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,...

Spiral stair kit. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... 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...

Guardian custom products table extender. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... The Guardian Game Table Xtender expands your table surface in seconds. Each player station includes a tray holder for a drink and playing chips. Playing surface is pool table grade, soft felt. The underside is upholstery grade leathergrain...

The Silver Queen Inc. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... Sterling silver flatware for sale at affordable prices. Over 6000 patterns carried of active and discontinued sterling, both pre-owned and brand new pieces. China, crystal and fine silver gifts also available. Online national bridal registry...

Trees for America. (Country Store: Advertisement).
March 1, 2003... Ten free trees, selected to grow in your area, are yours with your $10 membership contribution to The National Arbor Day Foundation. To join, call 1.888.448.7337, or visit our Web site, arborday.org.

What's your opinion?(dream car)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... what's your opinion? In a recent survey on our Web site, we asked readers to tell us what their dream car is: fantasize about a four-wheel-drive sports utility vehicle 19.4% prefer a sporty convertible 16.5% see...

Visions of country.
March 1, 2003... In his fine art print collection American Paradise photographic James Bleecker captures the charm of the Northeastern countryside. He creates his rich pastoral photographs by fusing exposures taken at various times of the day to yield dreamy,...