Country Living articles from May 2006

Country Living archives from May 2006

May.(editor's journal)(Brief article)(Column)
May 1, 2006... One of the things that has changed since I was growing up is how "lived-in" our homes have become. The formality of the living room and dining room as places reserved for company and entertaining doesn't really apply anymore--or make much sense...

When I received my March issue of Country Living I read it that same night.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... When I received my March issue of Country Living I read it that same night. I am certain that it is the best issue ever. I especially liked the article about women, "Bank on Your Bliss." And I can't wait to try the roast lemon chicken. Thank...

Women who inspire.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... I just got my March issue and I love it! It was so wonderful to have an issue dedicated to women who have their own businesses. Please do more issues like this one! SUSAN MCCLEN, HARWINTON, CONN. I picked up the March issue of your...

Familiar sign.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... What a lovely surprise to see the "IOOF" sign in the "Relying on Her Instincts" story of the February issue. The initials stand for the "Independent Order of Odd Fellowship." It is an old fraternal order, but still holds meetings twice a month....

Warming up.(your letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... I love your magazine so much that I just can't wait every month to see what the next issue will contain. Here in the Alaskan bush, several hundred air miles from what most of your readers might call real shopping, the land is brown or...

Editor's note.(Correction notice)
May 1, 2006... The story "In a Lather!" in the March 2006 story contained an incorrect phone number for Brickhouse Soap in the Address Index on page 151. Please visit Brickhouse at brickhousesoap.com, or by calling (845) 353-4566.

Market report.(country classics)
May 1, 2006... different stripes Jane Churchill Ashbrook Collection pillows (top) 56"sq.; (middle and bottom) 55"sq. To the trade from Cowtan & Tout. (212) 647-6900; www.janechurchill.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] palest...

Making Memory Boxes: created by artist Anna Corba of Found Cat Studio, these collage projects make use of ephemera and collectibles.(simple projects)
May 1, 2006... May flowers Already an appealing shade of green, this old spice box was spruced up with velvet ribbon and a mother-of-pearl button to showcase the velvet nosegays inside. A title page torn from an old book and applied to the lid adds graphic...

Making a difference: the Country Living Comfort Contest recognizes those individuals who give of their time and talents to help others.(comfort contest)
May 1, 2006... For the past five years, the Country Living Comfort Contest has afforded us the opportunity and privilege of learning about the hundreds of volunteer projects that our readers and their networks of friends, colleagues, and family members have...

Trade up to the Plush Quilts[TM] of Quilted Northern[R] Ultra and turn an every day necessity into a little bit of luxury.(promotion)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... 1 Trade up with flowers Keep a vase of your favorite spring blooms on your coffee table or kitchen table. Buds such as tulips or daffodils evoke a fresh-from-the-garden feel and will captivate everyone in your home. [ILLUSTRATION...

Vintage-inspired storage solutions.(repurposing)
May 1, 2006... IN THE HALLWAY fashion a linen closet in an under-utilized hallway, landing, or transitional space with a well-outfitted linen press or armoire. Adding extra shelves, and even hanging them on the door (you could also use kitchen and pantry...

Storage on the go.(simple solutions)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Consider these fast and thrifty ways to organize items and keep them in plain sight and ready to go when you are. try looking around your garage, basement, or kitchen for containers that can be adapted for storage, whether packing crates,...

Vintage cuff links.(antiques)
May 1, 2006... Vintage or reproduction? Though it may not be apparent to most people, there is a big difference. There is no disguising the identical, machine-made appearance of modern versions. According to Alice Kwartler (whose eponymous New York City...

Mother pins: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it? what is it worth?)
May 1, 2006... valued at: $25-$75 From the late 1930s through the mid '50s, Mother pins were popular gifts, especially on Mother's Day. Pins were typically made in three different styles--the banner (bottom left), the heart (middle), and the circle (top...

An insider's guide to Brimfield.(antiques across america)(Brimfield, Mass., Brimfield Antique Show)
May 1, 2006... Are you ready for Brimfield? To make the most of our visit to this giant show, Country Living enlisted the help of veteran dealer Claudia Glassman, a vintage-textile expert who has had a booth at Brimfield for nearly a decade. Here, Claudia...

Captain marble: Bert Cohen hasn't stopped playing with marbles--old and new, handmade and mass-produced.(passions)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Bert Cohen does indeed have all his marbles, some 300,000. His first was a German-made sulphite with the image of a rooster, given to him 45 years ago by an antiques dealer who told him collecting marbles was a way to have fun with his...

Signs of the times: Brian Laurich uses old painted wood surfaces as ready-made canvases to create antiques with messages.(country living guild)
May 1, 2006... Once upon a time, a man who made a good but unsatisfying living in the graphic-arts field fell asleep in his quiet house in Maryland. When he awoke from his doze, he was a new person, an artist. "I know it sounds like something out of a cliched...

Adding character.(trims & moldings)
May 1, 2006... a home's best accessory Trimwork is one of the most important decorative elements in a home. Historically, trim evolved with architectural styles, so it's important to match moldings to the style and spirit of a house. For example, the...

Pretty peonies: a favored spring flower, the peony brings an abundance of appeal to the home and garden.(your garden)
May 1, 2006... Perhaps the Chinese got it right by calling the peony sho-yo, meaning "most beautiful." This fragrant flower not only held a place of prominence in the Imperial Palace gardens, but the opulent bloom has long been a principal motif of Chinese...

On the water: here, a look this month at five distinctive waterfront properties that are for sale all around the country.(real estate sampler)
May 1, 2006... Situated on a 26.4-acre plot of land between Pinehurst, "The Home of American Golf," and Raleigh, N.C., this recently built two-story, 3,700-square-foot home over-looking a small lake features an inviting elevated back deck perfect for...

Pethouse 101: learn from four-legged friends how to decorate for maximum comfort and style.(you & your pet)
May 1, 2006... Animals and stylish interiors can coexist! Forget about pet-proofing and focus on pet-friendly design, with furnishings that stand up to heavy pawing. What I call "canine-feline design" facilitates gracious living, making guests feel more at...

House plans you can buy.(house plans)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... To order plans for these two featured houses, or portfolios of previously published plans, call (866) 473-4069. You can also browse more than 100 additional house plans on the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com. The Hampton ...

Light, bright & beautiful.(shopping)
May 1, 2006... white works Meet three shop owners, based in California, Florida, and Quebec, Canada, who all share a love for the absenoe of color. While their approaches vary, all agree on one point. "People never tire of a pale palette, because it works...

May: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, food festivals, garden events, and other notable happenings.(out & about)(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... Spring Festivals * New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Show your support for New Orleans while enjoying performances by some of the world's greatest jazz, blues, gospel, cajun, zydeco, and rock musicians. Vendors will be selling some of...

One woman's treasure: with a creative eye and a passion for salvaged antique treasures from Europe, an entrepreneur proves that country style can be right at home in any setting--even an elegant city house.
May 1, 2006... Anyone still believing that country style must be limited to farmhouses need only behold the home of Annie Brahler for compelling proof to the contrary. Located in Jacksonville, Ill., the stately, six-bedroom house is a landmark of that city's...

True colors.(INTERIOR DESIGN)
May 1, 2006... Carol Taylor took little notice of the small house on her Round Top, Tex., farm when she first toured the property. What she found inside the humble dwelling would change the course of her lifelong pursuit of antiques. Fifteen years ago,...

Dreamy bedrooms: they're much more than a place to sleep. Here, key approaches to creating a room brimming with charm.
May 1, 2006... Following the bride's axiom of "something old, something new," make your bedroom memorable by joining together treasures from the past and beautiful new finds. Surround yourself with things you love, to imbue the space with a sense of comfort,...

Walk-ins welcome.(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... Susan Chevalier renovated her Venice, Calif., bungalow to make entertaining as easy as a day at the beach--which it is. Guests enjoy her open-door policy, thanks to a relaxed style that proves that contemporary can still be country. ...

Who wants pie?(home-baked pies)(Recipe)
May 1, 2006... They bake pies to celebrate their close-as-sisters friendship. Yet Teri Edwards (left) and Serena Williams, of Mead, Wash., have another reason: "Pies have been part of our country's heritage for so long," says Serena. "Making them connects us...

Tea party: display your teapot collection--or get one started for Mother's Day. Here, a look at what's new and a few classics.(word of mouth)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... 1. Botanique: Bernardaud, $588. 2. Vintage Stacking: Elegant Eggcup, $250. 3. Blue Canton: Mottahedeh, $160. 4. Oriente Italiano: Richard Ginori 1735 Inc., $229. 5. Ballet Ribbon: Waterford Wedgwood USA, $200. 6. Cobalt Blossom: Milestones by...

A taste for tea: tips, trends, and some extraordinary aromatic infusions.(word of mouth)
May 1, 2006... fancy yourself in the sipping set? * COLLECTIONS Often one's first collecting endeavor, teacups frequently reflect family history and personal tastes. * TEA SERVICE Specialty shops and many hotels offer afternoon tea service. Log on to...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
May 1, 2006... Use this handy reference for all of your buying needs. The Shopping Guide provides additional details and an index of manufacturers, antiques dealers, and stores where merchandise featured in Country Living can be obtained. Unless privately...

Country news: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(promotion)
May 1, 2006... The Comfort Zone is home to Country News, Country Link, Travel Link and the Comfort Connection Reader Panel, and features exciting events, promotions, sweepstakes, links and more. Click on these links for special offers: COUNTRY NEWS ...

Simple country pleasures.
May 1, 2006... Thoughts, rest your wings. Here is a hollow of silence, a nest of stillness, in which to hatch your dreams. --JOAN WALSH ANGLUND