Country Living articles from May 2002

Country Living archives from May 2002

Comfort is. (Editor's Journal).(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... Last October, when we invited readers to tell us what comfort means to them, I knew we would receive impassioned responses and poignant stories--but I don't think I fully realized how moving many of your essays would be. As I read your...

Dear Country Living.
May 1, 2002... Appreciating One of Nature's Treasures I was delighted to read Marjorie E. Gage's "Give Trees a Chance" (Save Our Countryside, March 2002). When I fell in love with my 1865 stone house, I also fell in love with the big trees surrounding...

Leather. (Country Classics).
May 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: 1 Add color to any room with Mulholland Brothers' suede bolsters (17"L x 8 3/4"dia. $175 ea.). Call (877) 685-4655. 2 Curl up with a book on Broyhill's Library chaise (32"W x 77"L x 33"H; $1,500). Call...

Squares. (Country Classics).(Advertising)(Advertising)(Illustration)
May 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: 1 Woven panels grace Romweber's Winslow entertainment unit (61 7/8"W x 29 3/16"D x 80"H; $5,250). Call (812) 934-3485. 2 Antiqued brass finishes Howard Miller's Justin clock (3 1/2"W x 4"H; $32). Call...

New country. (Country Classics).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: 1 Hickory's upholstered wing settee (68"L x 301/2"D x 46"H; $2,800), takes off on a classic. Call (800) 3494579. 2 A douppioni shade tops the handblown glass base of Currey & Co.'s Cosmos lamp (29"H;...

Country Living on QVC. ('Cross Country).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Tune in to QVC to catch Country Living's striking Mariner's Voyage quilt ($84 and up). Offered as Today's Special Value on Thursday, May 9, the quilt can be ordered throughout the day by calling (800) 367-9444 or accessing www.qvc.com

Decorating idea. ('Cross Country).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Think the stylish Roman shades here (and in "The Elements of Renovation," September 2001) cost a fortune? Think again. Country Living contributing editors Ed McCann and Richard Kollath bought the tortoise-pattern bamboo blinds at Home Depot for...

Tea with mom. ('Cross Country).(Power of a Teacup)
May 1, 2002... Interior designer Lissi Kaplan began painting porcelain teacups five years ago, after the death of her mother, with whom she had often shared. afternoon tea. Since then, Prime Minister of England Tony Blair and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham...

Inn of the month. ('Cross Country).(Inn at Cedar Falls)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... About an hour southeast of Columbus, Ohio, lie the Hocking Hills, a natural wonderland of rocky gorges, hemlock forests, caves, lakes, and nine state parks. If you are planning to explore the region, reserve a room, cottage, or 1840s log cabin...

What's your opinion? ('Cross Country).(survey of the most comfortable room in a house)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In a recent survey on our site, we asked readers to tell us what room in their home is their "comfort room." * 32 percent find comfort in their bedroom * 22 percent like to retreat to their family room * 21 percent prefer to relax in their...

By any other name. ('Cross Country).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Did you know that the word lilac comes from the Persian word nilak, meaning "bluish"? The familiar flower, first cultivated in Asia more than 700 years ago, today blossoms in colors that belie its name-not just dark blue and purple, but deep...

Great finds. ('Cross Country).(sleepwear patterns)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Imagine a world where people wear comfortable stylish pajamas all day long. This relaxed utopia becomes a reality with House Inc.'s summer line of soothing pastel leisurewear for women and children. Owner and designer Annette Tatum crafts...

Look, MA! ('Cross Country).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Here's a Mother's Day gift for those technophobic moms who won't be turning on a computer--much less downloading E-mails with attached photos of the grandkids--anytime soon: the Ceiva digital picture frame ($199). The frame plugs into an...

Timeless ticking: ticking always looks fresh. Use it to make pillows, cover a lampshade, and trim a shelf. (Simple Projects).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... THROW PILLOWS Update the traditional ticking-encased pillow by making an ultra-comfy throw pillow. This red and blue patchwork pillow (above, center) is easy to make: Using sewing shears, cut eight ticking remnants into 8 1/2" squares. Machine...

Courting comfort: a world-weary traveler's guide to the people, places, and things that make us feel at home away from home. (On the Road).
May 1, 2002... There are times when a weekend away, a leisurely meal at a local restaurant, even an hour's respite at a park or garden can provide us with all the comfort we need to help us slow down, reshuffle priorities, and regain our equilibrium. Here are...

The spiritual garden: tending to flowers and greenery can enrich the soul as well as the soil. (Country Remedies).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... There is peace within a garden, a peace so deep and calm That when the heart is troubled it's like a soothing balm The There's lie within a garden, a life that still goes on Filling empty places when older plants have gone There's glory in the...

Comfort is...the sense of contentment we find in a place that "feels like home". Last fall, we invited readers to tell us what object, ritual, or experience evokes thoughts of comfort for them. Here, some of your responses. (Reader's Corner).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... COMFORT ESSAY CONTEST WINNER Of all the delicious comforts of home, I tip my hat to the left side of the couch. Much of my virus-ridden childhood was spent on the left end of my mother's couch, a tissue in one hand, a storybook in the...

Dollarwise decorating: the pros tell how to make over your living room on a budget. (Dollars & Sense).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... If you dream of a living room that is comfortable, welcoming, and stylish but your budget can't be budged, here's help. We asked Matthew Smyth, John Buscarello, and Amie Weitzman--three top New York City interior designers--how they would make...

3 bedrooms: we've flung the doors of three beautiful bedrooms open wide. Each reflects a distinct take on comfort, yet all are infused with the essence of today's fresh country look.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... BLUE & WHITE MODERN COUNTRY FRENCH COUNTRY IN THE BEDROOM. Your bedroom is your private retreat, an inspirational haven that provides comfort and solace from the hectic everyday world and speaks of the personality that...

Seeds of hope: at Taqwa Community Farm, an urban garden in New York City, neighborhood kids learn that growing their own food can be good for their bodies and their souls. (Save Our Countryside).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... On most afternoons during the growing season, Taqwa Community Farm, in the Bronx, N.Y., is alive with activity. Birds, butterflies, and bees share a three-quarter-acre garden plot with the men, women, and children who reside in the densely...

Spring garden planner. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Oh, the many reasons to get going on your garden: the beauty and spirit-lifting quality of lilacs, the sight of knockout red roses climbing your trellis, and how stress seems to melt away the moment you kneel in the dirt and commune with...

Alchemy of oats: from the breakfast bowl to the beauty aisle, this soothing grain works its magic inside and out. (Body & Soul).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... First found growing wild among barley fields in Western Europe, oats were cultivated in ancient Egypt, where they were used for food, medicine, and beauty enhancement--even as a favorite skin-care aid of the ultimate beauty queen, Cleopatra....

What is it? what is it worth? a professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions.
May 1, 2002... I am curious about the origin of my child's chest. It is inscribed SAM SCHIMP, HAMBURG, GERMANY, EUROPE. A.D., GAINESVILLE, Mo. Your doll- or child-size chest of drawers is an example of tramp art--recycled chip-carved cigar boxes and...

Dreamy daybeds: from the salons of Paris to the American living room, we're sitting pretty on this timeless form. (Antiques).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... With a nod to the past and an eye on contemporary design, the daybed calls forth our nesting instincts. More intimate than a settee, yet more formal than a bed, this venerable form invites us to relax, recline, and indulge in a little...

The kitchen garden: indulge in the simple comforts of growing fruits, flowers, and vegetables at your doorstep. (Your Garden).
May 1, 2002... What could be more comforting than a garden that gives sustenance to both body and soul? This is the essence of the kitchen garden. Coming from a gardening family that was never really separated from a small plot, even when living in an...

Wedding ring quilts: like its repeating symbol of eternal love, the popularity of this classic quilt pattern endures. (Country Icons).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Few motifs in the quilter's lexicon are as recognizable as the interlocking rings of the Wedding Ring pattern. The distinctive design--whose full name, Double Wedding Ring, is commonly shortened by collectors and quilters--first appeared in the...

Florida Country Living. (Real-Estate Sampler).
May 1, 2002... Tucked away on a wooded acre 1 hour from Orlando, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath 1996 traditional design offers elegant living spaces including a master suite with a sundeck overlooking a pool. Property has a 2-car garage and lush landscaping,...

Oregon carriage house. (Real-Estate Sampler).
May 1, 2002... Converted in 1967, this 3-betdroom 1 1/2-bath 1910 structure has many original woodworking details and vestiges of its post-and-beam origins. It offers open living spaces, a greenhouse, and a carport, all surrounded by well-tended gardens....

Montana Victorian. (Real-Estate Sampler).
May 1, 2002... This 1907 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath dwelling retains original pocket doors, hardwood floors, and leaded glass. A complete renovation in 1990 gave it large living and dining areas and an updated kitchen. Property is 5 blocks from the University of...

Connecticut farmhouse. (Real-Estate Sampler).
May 1, 2002... Standing on a quiet byway in Redding, Conn., this well-kept 4-bedroom, 3-bath 1810 Colonial has many original details-wide-plank chestnut flooring and large stone fireplace among them-and every modern amenity. $489,000. Coldwell Banker...

Chapman Hotel. (Real-Estate Sampler).
May 1, 2002... This 2-story Federal has been in continuous operation as an inn in upstate New York since 1860. It has 9 guest rooms, 1 1/2 baths, and a large and efficient country kitchen. Property sits on 1 acre in North Blenheim overlooking Schoharie Creek....

Property of the month. (Real-Estate Sampler).
May 1, 2002... OKLAHOMA MANSION Built in 1916 by E. W. Marland, Oklahoma's 10th governor, and completely renovated in 2000, this 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath house has a platial entry with slate floors and crystal chandeliers, an open staircase, 3 living areas, a...

Beautiful but flawed. (Real-Estate Sampler).(building inspection hints)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... It isn't hard to fall in love with a handsome century-old dwelling. Here, a list of critical areas requiring inspection by a professional. Foundation: Settling is expected; if detected, it must be corrected to extend the house's life. Also,...

Martex[R] makes it personal. (Special Advertising Section).(towels; advertisement)
May 1, 2002... For body and soul When we were young, our mothers embraced us, wet from the tub, in big thirsty towels to dry off the chill. And when that was done, our towels transformed into magician's capes, giving us the power to make teddy bears real...

Lane[R] Home Furnishings makes it timeless. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... From the Lane family to yours What started as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company in 1912 has grown into a company known around the country as a maker of nearly all things home. From cedar-lined chests to chests of drawers, from chairs...

California Closets[R] makes it organized. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Minimize clutter, maximize space When you organize your home, you Simplify Your[R]. At California Closets, it's all about getting organized, and not just your closets, either. Mudrooms, pantries, laundry rooms, attics--show them the space,...

Minwax[R] makes it colorful. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The secret to making wood look beautiful It's new and it's bare, or it's old and it's tired-looking, but just what you need. It's good furniture, certainly, but what you really want is to add some color with Minwax[R] Water-Based Wood...

Lennox[R] makes it comfortable. (Special Advertising Section).
May 1, 2002... With Lennox, it's buy it and forget it Nobody wants to think about heat pumps and furnaces. All the more reason you should think about Lennox. Since 1895, when Dave Lennox pioneered the world's first steel, coal-fired furnace, Lennox has...

Broyhill[R] makes it inviting. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... All the charm of a flea market...without the dust Your heart would beat no faster were you to uncover such treasures beneath a canvas in a forgotten attic. Or perhaps at a barn sale in the farthest faraway reaches of farm country. There's a...

Mountainmade.com makes it decorative. (Special Advertising Section).(handicraft; advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The heart of country At mountainmade.com, it's not just about art. It's about heart. It's about artisans and craftspeople from all over West Virginia coming together to market the work they've created with their own hands, to offer a piece...

Are you a dog person or a cat person: there aren't as many differences between cats and dogs as some animal lovers think. (You & Your Pet).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As someone who delights in just about any furred creature, I'm always surprised to hear people say that they love dogs but can't stand cats or vice versa. What is it, I wonder, that separates cats from dogs and makes some favor one so strongly...

Country Calendar.
May 1, 2002... MAY OUR 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 event...

Rethinking the farmhouse: A hundred-year-old home in Bridgehampton, N.Y., is expanded, reconfigured, and updated to meet the needs of a new homeowning generation--without sacrificing any of the distinguished structure's heritage or prestige.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... HE MAN IS VERY SENTIMENTAL," says contributing editor Stanley Hura of the owner of this Bridgehampton, N.Y., farmhouse. "He loved his house as it was--the look of the original moldings, the paneled doors, and the wonderful two-over-one...

Country in the city: Part London flat, part Catswold cottage Laura Ashley fabrics and paint colors bring tradition, sophistication, and 130 to a New York City apartment.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Textiles in colors evocative of fresh plums and berries bring richness to the living room. ALL FABRICS EXCEPT WHERE NOTED: LAURA ASHLEY CLASSICS BY KRAVET. OTTOMAN AND SIDE CHAIR: KRAVET. PAINT THROUGHOUT: LAURA ASHLEY BY VALSPAR PAINT. BAMBOO...

For the love of lilacs: eagerly anticipated, all too fleeting, and simply unforgettable: our long romance with May's most evocative bloom carries on wherever we detect the fresh color and powerful fragrance of lilac.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... spring is in the air Brought to North America by settlers some 300 years ago, the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) remains a favorite planting for old-fashioned cottage gardens, borders, and hedges in Zones 3 to 7. For a mere week or two...

All in keeping: an Illinois couple transforms their kitchen into a "keeping room" that is better suited to their collection of early American antiques.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Collectors of Early American antiques find it easy to resist designing a modern kitchen. "One reason is because there was no such room as 'the kitchen' during that time period," explains Mary de Buhr. Her house in the Chicago suburb of Downers...

California cottage: in Laguna Niguel, a collector captures the four-season color and nostalgic charms of her New England childhood.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Change comes to Maria and Ed Starzyk's Pacific Coast borne as naturally and as predictably as the ocean shifts tides. "Nothing stays the same here for long," says Maria, an unrepentant romantic and devoted decorator whose 17-year-old house...

Country cooking.(Recipe)
May 1, 2002... It's what you crave on a damp dreary day and yearn for to help for get about spurned love or work stress. It's the food of childhood-real or imagined-and it can still make almost any day feel just a little bit better. Turn to our soothing...

The chesapeake. (House Plans).
May 1, 2002... An elevated first floor and multiple porches and decks make Gregory Frech's house ideal for waterside locales. From the front porch, double doors lead into the foyer. A bedroom with a walk-in closet sits to the left. The dining room, to the...

The windcrest. (House Plans).
May 1, 2002... Charles Roccaforte's twin-dormered carriage house has a cupola-topped gable roof. A side stairway leading to a covered porch accesses the efficient second-floor apartment, where a door trimmed with sidelights opens onto a spacious central...

Scented sheets. (Bedding 101).(scenting linens)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The fragrance of perfumed linens can be as soothing as a lullaby to the senses. Tuck a lavender sachet between the sheets in your linen closet or infuse your bedding with scented linen water: Pour a drop into the final rinse cycle when...

Choosing a mattress. (Bedding 101).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... When dressing up your bed, start from the bottom up. 1-800-MATTRESS offers these tips to keep in mind: A basic orthopedic mattress has 312 coils while the highest quality has more than 600. The innerspring unit provides support, while the...

How do you sleep? (Bedding 101).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Your answer is more important than you may think, as it determines which pillow you should choose. The experts at United Feather & Down offer these suggestions for finding the pillow that will give you the healthiest, most comfortable night's...

Teatime tonic.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A warm cup of tea equals comfort, soothing our souls after a long day or inspiring an afternoon daydream. But it also is good for what ails us physically--recent research has shown that both green and black teas contain flavonoids and...