Country Living articles from March 2007

Country Living archives from March 2007

March.(editor's journal)
March 1, 2007... I believe that every one of us is born creative. Yet, the older we get and the more filled our lives become with responsibilities, the more we seem to lose sight of that intuitive sense to trust what we feel and think. As adults, we're often...

I loved the "Vintage Evening Bags" article that was featured in your Antiques column in the January 2007 issue of Country Living.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)(Column)
March 1, 2007... I loved the "Vintage Evening Bags" article that was featured in your Antiques column in the January 2007 issue of Country Living. I have always adored purses because they are such an important accessory for evening dresses. I also enjoyed...

Cure for fido.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... You had an article about the author's dog being diagnosed with food allergies (You & Your Pet, March 2006). Chewing their tail and paws were among the listed symptoms, and that's exactly what my shih tzu started doing. I got him tested and,...

Maple marvels.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... Thank you so much for the delicious Maple Cupcakes recipe in your February 2006 issue (now available at coun tryliving.com/cookbook). My five children (seen below) enjoyed the treat as much as my husband and I did. We enjoy every issue! ...

Mailbox visits.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... My daughter, Sheila, has had her lovely Country Living magazine arriving monthly at her home for many years. When she noticed how much I enjoy your magazine, she started a subscription for me. Now when the magazine arrives each month, it's like...

A magazine for everybody.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... To put it simply, I love your magazine! Although I enjoy visiting the country on occasional trips to rural areas, I am not considered by most a country girl. But your magazine appeals to so many people of all walks of life. I love the recipes,...

Always in style.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I've been a Country Living subscriber for more years than I care to admit. Thank you for being a magazine that never goes out of style and one that always brings back memories--and is filled with joy inside its covers. I know that anytime I...

Dining at the table with your editor-in-chief.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... Nancy Soriano's Thanksgiving dinner that was featured in the November 2006 Cook * Book was certainly a winner--not only for her and her family and guests, but for all of your readers! Articles like that one are the reason I have continued...

Favorite way to end the day.(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I thought I was the only one who could not wait until after a long hard day to open an issue of Country Living magazine. I read every page. I love your publication. Reading an issue is a great way to end a day. JEANNE CONROY, WEST...

Needle arts.(country classics)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2007... rickrack ready Sabre's porcelain Wave Collection in Orange, Pink, Lilac, and Garden Green. Dinner plates: $36 each. Tea Cup and Saucer; $38. Flatware; $82/5-piece place setting. la-cafetiere.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] lights on...

Put spring in your step: expert crafter Melissa Neufeld uses beautiful fabric ribbons to give everyday shoes a quick, colorful makeover.(simple projects)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... get started STEP 1: Cut two equal-size pieces of ribbon; trim ends with pinking shears. Center larger ribbon on top of thin tying ribbon; larger ribbon should be on its side, forming a backward S-shape. Make sure loops are symmetrical. ...

Victorian Bristol glass.
March 1, 2007... The Victorian parlor served as more than a gathering place for a family and guests; it offered the master and mistress of the house an opportunity to showcase their social status and good taste through the furnishings and accessories they...

Vintage ribbon: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.
March 1, 2007... valued at: $10-$25 per yard [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These rolls of c. 1940s acetate and rayon double-sided ribbon were milled in France. The highest-quality ribbon was made in France, Switzerland, and Germany by companies such as Melody...

A craft room primer.(Home decor accessories)
March 1, 2007... finding a spot Fortunate are those who have an entire room to devote to creative pursuits. But even a corner of a room or an elegant armoire can function beautifully as long as it is a place dedicated to making your ideas come to life....

House plans you can buy: to order house plans, log on to the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com/houseplans or call (866) 473-4069.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... THE AMBROSIA: flexible spaces Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, vaulted ceilings Total sq. ft.: 2,620 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An elegant combination of stone, vertical siding, and cedar shake...

Southern Belle: here, a look this month at a variety of homes that are for sale in the American South.
March 1, 2007... Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Roseville Plantation, built in 1771, has been home to two South Carolina congressmen as well as the Civil War diarist Ada Bacot Clarke, and shares its grounds with the site of a notable...

Giddy-up gals!(weekending)(Arizona)
March 1, 2007... When Rancho de los Caballeros, a family-owned guest ranch in Wickenburg, Ariz., first opened its gates in 1948, no one had ever heard of, much less considered organizing, a girlfriends' getaway. Today, however, the ranch coordinates eight such...

March into spring: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, food festivals, garden events, and other notable happenings.(Calendar)
March 1, 2007... march is maple month Travel the back roads of Vermont to learn how maple syrup is made at the annual Maple Open House Weekend. From March 23-25, sugarhouses throughout the state will offer tours, tapping demonstrations, and tastings. (800)...

Creative instincts: nearly everything in pat king's Illinois farmhouse shows her hand--at sewing, painting, and reinventing.
March 1, 2007... "I like old things and figuring out how to make them work," says Pat King. "Then everyone pitches in." "Everyone" means her husband, Ike, four children, their spouses, three stepchildren, and eight grandchildren, all of whom live within 10...

A potter's passion: thirty years ago, a skiing accident forced Joan Platt to seek ways to exercise a broken shoulder. Little did she know that this misfortune would result in an artistic career.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... "I never intended to became a potter," reflects Joan Platt, a former teacher, who, at age 71, produces exquisite, world-class ceramic tableware at her studio in Palisades, N.Y. "But about 30 years ago, I broke my shoulder and as a way of...

Spring fling.(Jen O'Connor)
March 1, 2007... Sheer heaven are the words Jen O'Connor chooses to describe her business, Earth Angels Toys, an online retail folk-art gallery (earthangelstoys.com) featuring a continually changing menu of cool and quirky objects made by different artists,...

Capturing memories: Laurie Lenfestey savors life, exploring creative ways to preserve its beautiful albeit bittersweet events.
March 1, 2007... Laurie likens her life to a collage filled with bits and pieces that all overlap. Thankful for the bounties she's reaped--home, family, business, and the awesome Santa Fe surroundings--daily pleasures are often laced with the bittersweet. "It's...

A taste of Chardonnay: this working horse farm in Round Top. Tex., invites visitors to drink in equestrian culture and come along for a ride.
March 1, 2007... What does a horse-crazy gal determine to do when she grows up? Why, spend all day with horses, of course. In Round Top, Tex., two women lassoed the equestrienne's dream job, founding Chardonnay Farms to raise, train, and board champion American...

Prairie party.(Teri Edwards and Serena Thompson's outdoor party)
March 1, 2007... TOGETHER There was reason to celebrate: Teri Edwards' daughter Allie was heading off to college and her other daughter, Kate, would be getting married and moving away. Teri, along with her friend and fellow Farm Chicks partner, Serena...

Pure & simple: whether bottled or served straight from the kitchen tap, water is the perfect thirst-quenching beverage.(word of mouth)
March 1, 2007... {water 101} Nearly 3,000 brands of bottled water are available on the market--enough to confuse even the savviest shoppers. Here, we make sense of the bottles on your grocery store's shelves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARTESIAN:...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
March 1, 2007... country classics PAGE 21: Fabric: (in trug, back left) Weathervane Hill's Celtic Patch-work in Autumn; $34.99/yard. (in trug. top right) Rose Garden Patch-work; $29.99/yard. (under trug) crewel fabric, #CR301, $49.99/yard. (203) 838-2999....

Simple country pleasures.
March 1, 2007... The rain makes still pools on the sidewalk The rain makes running pools in the gutter The rain plays a little sleep song on our roof at night And love the rain. --LANGSTON HUGHES

In her own words, Jennifer Paganelli tells what fuels her focus.(JOURNALNOTES)
March 1, 2007... For over ten years now, I've filled journals with magazine clippings, photos, ticket stubs--anything that resonates for me. The books keep me honest about my vision for my fabric design company, Sis Boom. Creating them is about the past--as...

Creativity.
March 1, 2007... In this special section of Country Living, we explore the unique pursuits, delightful outcomes, and INVENTIVE CHOICES of women who, like you, value lives that are rich in creative expression. On the following pages, you'll meet our 2007...

9 women entrepreneurs: these creative women demonstrate you can bank on your bliss.(Amy Barickman, Cathleen Chua Schulte, Margaret Josephs)
March 1, 2007... If you've ever thought of STARTING your own business, you may be halfway there. Meet nine women who turned their CREATIVE passions into paychecks by taking action when INSPIRATION took hold. Often with big ideas and little experience, they...

Setting down to business: advice, tips, sources for starting your own home-grown enterprise.(web sites being helpful for entrepreneurs)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... You have a great idea. Something that will sell. Now what? You'll need a business plan and you'll want to market your idea. You may need to hire staff. How do you finance all of this? Help is available. The federal government has websites that...

The artist and her studio: what does it take to be creative? Begin with the right environment.(WORKSPACE)
March 1, 2007... There is a time to be creative, and then there is a place. So make the studio a place where imagination reigns. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Get Comfortable Pat King spends all day in her studio, a converted...

A shop of her own: drawing on her visual talents, Debbie Dusenberry opened Curious Sofa.(SHOPTALK)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... To walk into Curious Sofa is to walk into a daydream. Old and new objects arranged in artful vignettes that flirt with the eye offer customers a sensual experience as well as a place to shop. Located in Kansas City, Kans., Debbie Dusenberry's...