Country Living articles from March 2008

Country Living archives from March 2008

March.(editor's journal)
March 1, 2008... Women have always been great multitaskers. Not to say that men aren't, but women always seem to be juggling several things at once: a baby on the left hip and a phone in the right hand--while making lunch for the 6-year-old, organizing the...

I have been a reader for 10-plus years, but I must say that your January 2008 issue was the best ever!(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I have been a reader for 10-plus years, but I must say that your January 2008 issue was the best ever! I've reread several articles and studied the photos. I especially loved "Curious Treasures" about Debbie Dusenberry's home! ...

Grandma's cooking.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... The Golden Potato Pancakes in your December 2007 Home Comforts section caught my eye immediately. Being Catholic, my German grandmother served these tasty delights every Friday [when meat was prohibited] for herself and my grandfather. During...

A tremendous bird.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Nothing is riskier than trying out a new recipe on friends. Luckily, Michael Chiarello's turkey recipe, featured in your November 2007 Cook*Book ("Giving Thanks"), was a tremendous hit. I can't wait to perform gastronomical experiments on...

Shiny Brites.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I was excited when I opened up the first few pages of the December 2007 issue! There I found a picture resembling one of the many Shiny Brite ornaments I own (What Is It Worth?). A couple of years ago, I started collecting old Christmas...

So very inspirational.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I loved your article about Susan Branch's love of fall, in the October 2007 Cook*Book ("All About Autumn"). I have been a fan of hers for more than 20 years. She has a darling store, called Heart of the Home, in our nearby village. It has many...

Color that cheers.(home furnishings)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... blue for you Jamie Young's Hourglass Silk Shade in Sky perfectly complements this curvy Crushed Petals Ginkgo Table Lamp. 18 1/2"H x 8 3/4" diam., $540; (866) 295-2677; jamieyoung.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] sitting pretty ...

3 quick bathroom updates: we spend a lot of time in the bathroom, so why not bring a furnished, comfortable look to it? These easy tips can add luxury to your bath without calling on the contractor.(simple projects)
March 1, 2008... 1 sink skirt Instantly brighten your bathroom with a sink skirt made from cheerful, easy-to-launder fabric. You'll find a huge selection at reprodepot.com, or simply repurpose a shower or window curtain. HOW-TO Purchase a small dowel...

The 2008 women entrepreneurs: from all over the country, in many creative endeavors, these women are achieving success on their own terms.
March 1, 2008... This year's winners turned their passions into paychecks, without compromising their vision, their creativity, or their ideals. Turn the page to read their stories, and let them be an inspiration for pursuing your own dreams, wherever they may...

McMaster & Storm: these women are bringing department store details to their quaint country store.(SHOP TALK)(Kara Garber and Darcy Deaton)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... Shopkeepers Kara Garber, 33, and Darcy Deaton, 36, are fond of describing McMaster & Storm, their "petite" department store, as a place that's "on the way to nowhere and out of the way from everywhere." Well, if this is what nowhere looks like,...

Doing it their own way: these women aren't traditional entrepreneurs, but that just might be the reason they're so successful.(MAKING IT HAPPEN)
March 1, 2008... Open on Weekends JENNA WAINWRIGHT, 26, AND ANNA STUDEBAKER, 33 BAROMETER * NEW YORK * LAUNCHED 2006 JENNA: I work as a mountmaker at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Anna runs the day-to-day operations of its laboratories. We've...

It's in the cards.(business cards)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... "Cards are hooks," says Country Living Senior Editor Frances Bailey. "When someone gives me a great business card, it immediately makes me want to go on her Web site." Indeed, your business card is one of the best tools for people to remember...

Majolica tea sets.(antiques)
March 1, 2008... After Commodore Matthew Perry's 1854 treaty with Japan opened the country's culture to the West, majolica tea-set designs began sprouting bamboo trims, monkeys, and other Nipponesque nuances. When the Great Exhibition of 1851 opened its...

Vintage barware: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman evaluates and appraises your collectibles and antiques.(cocktail set)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Valued at: $450/set In the mid-1930s, various American glass companies introduced collections of barware in cheerful patterns and colors. This rare c. 1940 cocktail set is in excellent condition. This polka-dot set (all items not shown)...

Quick renovations on a budget.(home remodeling)
March 1, 2008... THE MASTER PLAN By focusing on five key areas, Randy was able to give this house a new look in only three months. The money he spent on remodeling more than doubled the home's value. THE EXTERIOR: A fresh coat of paint and a new...

House plans you can buy.(house plans)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... To order house plans, log on to the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com/house-plans or call (866) 473-4069. THE SMYTHE: Features: 3 bedrooms 2 baths vaulted ceilings Total sq. ft.: 1,789 [ILLUSTRATION...

Early bloomers: get a head start on spring by forcing your favorite bulbs into flowers.(your garden)
March 1, 2008... What could be better than a pot of spring blooms on a day when the garden is cold and bare? Hardy bulbs like tulips, crocuses, dwarf irises, and hyacinths naturally winter in the ground, but they can be coaxed into bloom early. It's easy to do....

Vintage-inspired jewelry.(shopping)
March 1, 2008... Luckily for jewelry lovers, there's been an upsurge in inventive designers who are looking beyond diamonds, pearls, and precious stones and instead focusing on unique handcrafted jewelry that makes use of everything from antique ROSARY BEADS...

March: our monthly listing of antiques shows, craft fairs, food festivals, garden events, and other notable happenings.(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... March Is National Craft Month SHOP Kentucky Crafted: the Market at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from March 8 to 9 for locally made pottery, baskets, metalwork, folk crafts, and more; kycraft.ky.gov. Through June 29, VIEW...

Following her bliss; Carrie Raphael's Maryland farmhouse embraces the loves of her life: family, style, and career.
March 1, 2008... At first glance, gossamer panels, pastel walls, homespun linens, and vintage fabrics in the Victorian home designer Carrie Raphael shares with her husband, Charlie, and their two children--Emma, 9, and Noah, 8--appear fragile and ethereal. They...

That's sew Sandy: tattered sewing notions and toss-away clothing don't look like much, but to Sandy Stone they're art supplies. Reconstructing zippers, housedresses, old ties, and more, this Minneapolis-based decorative artist creates bold new textiles.
March 1, 2008... "I'm a timid person. My work is where I go wild." The walls in Sandy Stone's house are mostly beige. And she describes her wardrobe as boring. She's modest. And timid, she says. But when it comes to her design style, Sandy is anything but...

Prop mistress: Caroline Keith works hard and lives simple. She just launched a body care line and also maintains a business as a design consultant. All while keeping her Nyack, N.Y., home visually peaceful. How? Her palette is minimal and her abundance of "stuff" orderly.
March 1, 2008... NEAT For nine years, stylists, directors, and collectors of the unusual found the perfect props at C.Keith Vintage in downtown Nyack, N.Y. While proprietor Caroline Keith gathered goods for the shop, she frequently stowed items aside for...

Shadow boxing: Stacey Bear's shadow box paintings look as if they might contain remnants of dreams. The artist insists, however, that the elements are representations of her joy for creative expression. For Stacey, birds are simply creatures of beauty and oversize fruit is just plain fun.
March 1, 2008... LUCKY CHARMS When a storybook lover with a penchant for collecting creates art, her mediums are mixed, but her intention--to delight the senses--is clear. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stacey Bear is dedicated to her career in the arts...

A rather sweet life: Pastry chef Rebecca Rather opened a bakery in the Texas Hill Country so she could savor a life as sweet as her gooey confections.
March 1, 2008... "THE GARDEN IS A LUXURY," says Rebecca. "I just love being able to walk out my back door and pick a few fresh heirloom tomatoes and a handful of basil for a TOMATO, BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH." Pastry chefs know all about proportion....

Pancakes & waffles.(cook * book)(Recipe)
March 1, 2008... breakfast champions Ever notice how fast the seats around your breakfast table fill up when pancakes or waffles are on the menu? They rank high on the list of foods that kids can't resist, and most adults wouldn't dream of passing up a...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
March 1, 2008... country classics PAGE 21: Refrigerator in Lime Green. #FAB28U, $1,999: Smeg. Fruit Tree Collage Art, #77541, $108: Anthropologie. Morocco pillows in Green (on chair) and Lilac (on bench) and Tangiers pillow in Green (on chair), $50 each:...

Simple country pleasures.
March 1, 2008... When one flower blooms, spring awakens everywhere. --JOHN O'DONOHUE