Country Living articles from May 2008

Country Living archives from May 2008

Susan McDaniel.(THE COUNTRY CLUB)
May 1, 2008... You really outdid yourselves in the March Women Entrepreneurs issue-the stories on homeowners who are crafters and artists were fascinating!--SUSAN MCDANIEL, YORK, PA.

Common ground.(THE COUNTRY CLUB)
May 1, 2008... All I can say is wow! I was so thrilled to read about all the designers and women entrepreneurs you featured in the March 2008 issue of Country Living. Knowing that I am not the only woman working in a vibrant studio (in my case, surrounded by...

Painted perfect.(THE COUNTRY CLUB)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... I was so excited to see my favorite Benjamin Moore paint color (Lancaster Whitewash, HC-174) on the kitchen walls featured on page 72 of the March 2008 issue (Home Almanac). My youngest daughter has the same color in her home. We love to share...

We're cookin'.(THE COUNTRY CLUB)
May 1, 2008... The March 2008 issue was one of your best yet. I have been a subscriber for a number of years, and the magazine is growing in wonderful ways. I also try many of your recipes with success. I'm always looking for easy dishes to serve a crowd when...

The style file.(THE COUNTRY CLUB)
May 1, 2008... Country Living Editor-at-Large Jane Dagmi shares her inspirations, favorite things, latest discoveries, and most recent travels at countryliving.com/janes-blog. Have a favorite store that Jane should visit? See where she's already been, then...

This month on countryliving.com.(THE COUNTRY CLUB)
May 1, 2008... 1 Make a fresh floral wreath like the one on page 141. For instructions and more wreath ideas, visit country living.com/wreaths. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Check out readers' favorite Mother's Day memories on our photo blog at country...

Just for you.(EDITOR'S JOURNAL)
May 1, 2008... One of the things I love most about Country Living is you, our reader. It's because of you that 30 years ago a one-time Good Housekeeping "special" quickly became the leading monthly shelter magazine on newsstands and remains so today. We...

Picture-perfect cakes.(BEHIND THE SCENES)
May 1, 2008... Think the treats in this month's CookBook look too good to be true? They're not. "The cakes shown are made from the recipes featured this month, so anyone can re-create what she sees in the story," says Senior Food Editor Cheryl Slocum (below...

Floral fantasy: traditional black-and-white gets a youthful update with feminine florals and this season's fresh blush of pink.(marketplace)
May 1, 2008... Thank your hostess with a 100 percent cotton tea towel set. NOW DESIGNS FLOURSACK TEA TOWELS IN CAMEO, CHOCOLATE, AND PEONY, $9/SET OF THREE; (866) 253-9001; NOWDESIGNS.NET. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WIN THIS! Italian-made flatware...

The Blanket Chest: for centuries an icon of American furniture, the Blanket Chest, with its practical beauty, maintains its enduring appeal--in every style and price.(country classic)
May 1, 2008... THEN... ORIGIN Lehigh County, Pa., c. 1815. ORIGINAL USE To store blankets, linens, and other household goods. DETAILS Made of tulip poplar and pine, this chest is original from its brass hardware to the ogee feet. Drawers with...

The $53 chair makeover: this find gets a thrifty boost with paint, fabric, and dressmaker details.(make me over)
May 1, 2008... BEFORE As long as a piece of furniture is well-made, you can revitalize it with paint, a pretty fabric, and dressmaker details--in this case, about $53 per chair! "Don't be afraid to change the style," says Nicole, as she did with the four...

Mother's Day fete: set a table that is personal, a mix of favorites new and old.(at the table)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... SENIOR EDITOR FRANCES BAILEY keeps a notebook full of menus from favorite restaurants, as well as pictures of beautiful arrangements and unique parties to help inspire her own entertaining. "In Paris last year, I had dinner at the famous Cafe...

If you like ... cottage-style: get the look with floral patterns, painted wood, and a soft palette.(get the look)
May 1, 2008... WIN THIS LOOK VISIT COUNTRYLIVING.COM/COVERLOOK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE PRODUCTS FEATURED HERE. FOR DETAILS, SEE PAGE 168. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SIMPLICITY AND COMFORT, say Liz Bauwens and Alexandra Campbell in Easy Cottage Style...

Garden party: Pamela Scurry shows how to easily host an elegant outdoor event.(inspiration)
May 1, 2008... The warm days of May offer the perfect environment for an outdoor gathering and no one knows that better than Pamela Scurry, an entertaining expert and owner of Pamela Scurry's Wicker Garden in New York City. "There's a freshness, a spontaneity...

Supply closet: crafting products, ideas, and notions for entertaining.(tips & tools)
May 1, 2008... DIY 1 COOL TOOL Want to literally punch up your party invites? Fiskars.com carries a variety of hole punches that make beautiful borders. No one will know you did it yourself (unless you want them to). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Enameled silver: in Europe's age of opulence, guilloche-enameled silver was a mark of status and wealth.(antiques)(Buyers guide)
May 1, 2008... As great fortunes were made, people were living more comfortably, more graciously--and more lavishly. And in houses of wealth, beautiful objects of functional art (such as the enameled silver featured on these pages) were a part of everyday...

Lusterware teacup: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman evaluates and appraises your collectibles and antiques.(what is it? what is it worth?)
May 1, 2008... WHAT IS IT? In the 19th century, British potteries produced affordable ceramics for the working class. Lusterware refers to a type of pottery that was hand-decorated with a metallic film, which created an iridescent sheen. Objects were...

Aloha antiquing: join Country Living on a visit to Honolulu and the annual Hawaii All-Collectors Show.(antiques across america)
May 1, 2008... antiquing in HAWAII If your dream getaway involves warm weather, tropical beaches, and a few days of exceptional antiquing--no passport required--pencil in July 18 and 19 and make plans to visit Honolulu, site of the 18th annual Hawaii...

Vintage flower pins: just in time for mother's day, these enchanting pins from the 1930s to the 1960s are making a comeback.(seen & noted)
May 1, 2008... 1 Rhinestone pin, c. 1945, $395, Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry; morninggloryjewelry.com. 2 Trifari pin, c. 1950s, $475, Ira Scheck; (719) 250-7658. 3 Tulip-stone pin, c. 1935, $215, Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry. 4 Enamel pin, c. 1940,...

Lilac time: with some planning, you can enjoy the sweet scent of lilacs throughout the spring.(in the garden)
May 1, 2008... Bursting into bloom each spring, the lilac delights with its intoxicating scent and colors in varying shades of purple, blue, white, and pink. While many of us are familiar with the common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, which blooms for a couple of...

Clippings: what to do in the garden this month.(tips & tools)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... FEATHERED FRIENDS Encourage birds in the garden by giving them shelter, food, and water. Wood birdhouse, $30; curiosityshoppeonline.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GARDEN CHIC Designed to fit a woman's hands, these stylish...

Egg-ceptional! Chickens in the backyard? Evidently, finds Julia Szabo, they're not such rare birds.(pets)
May 1, 2008... CLUCK, CLUCK Chickens, longtime citizens of rural areas, can be found now in suburban backyards. A bonus: Their presence deters ticks. Says Bud Wood of Iowa's Murray McMurray Hatchery, "Every year our average order gets smaller because...

One of a kind: if it isn't offbeat, you won't find it in Heidi Chapman's colorful Oklahoma boutique.(out & about)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... If you ever find yourself traveling down the stretch of Interstate 35 between Oklahoma City and Dallas, make a pit stop at the Cloverleaf Boutique, a quirky emporium filled with new and vintage merchandise curated by owner Heidi Chapman....

Generosity in surplus: Country Living's seventh annual comfort contest continues to honor exemplary individuals who have made a difference in their community.(comfort contest)
May 1, 2008... AMY GREY BACKYARD HARVEST PROJECT MOSCOW, IDAHO Since spring 2006, growing, harvesting, and delivering locally grown fruits and vegetables to neighborhood food banks has been the mission of Amy Grey, founder of the...

Plight of the honeybee: in the past two years, nearly one-third of America's honeybees have vanished. Here's how you can help.(our countryside)
May 1, 2008... In 2006, America's honeybees started mysteriously abandoning their hives, never to return. Farmers--many of whom rely on the pollinator to help their crops grow (almonds, apples, avocados, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, and onions...

Chic country: decorating Editor Tisha Leung pairs bold with Bohemian. The result is ...(ready to wear)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... "A ruffled trim, gold bracelets, and faded blue jeans are how I mix the girl and tomboy in me." --Tisha Leung [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 silk ties I love to tie scarves from my grandma's '70s collection on my wrists. See Echo...

$300,000 around the country: here, a look this month at what $300,000 can purchase everywhere from small mountain towns to big Midwest cities.(real estate sampler)
May 1, 2008... CENTRAL NEW YORK Set on 1 1/4 acres in Whitney Point (about 3 1/2 hours from New York City), this c. 1828 Greek Revival home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2 fireplaces, as well as original woodworking, wide-plank flooring, and a cherry...

11 reasons to get outside & enjoy spring.(COUNTRY CALENDAR)(Calendar)
May 1, 2008... MAY 3-4 MAIFEST Amana Colonies, Amana, Iowa. Celebrate the arrival of spring with traditional Maypole dancing, German folk music, an old-time baseball game, and blanket-weaving demonstrations at the Amana Woolen Mill; festivalsinamana.com. ...

Best of the best.(A SUPPLEMENT TO COUNTRY LIVING)(how to interact with your pets)
May 1, 2008... PETS On the following pages we celebrate Country Living's 30th Anniversary by highlighting some of our favorite pet features from the past. Be on the lookout for more "Best of the Best" themed sections filled with inspirational tips and...

Fashioning a home: "everything you need for stylish interiors is hanging in your closet," observes Annette Tatum, owner of house, a shop in Santa Monica.
May 1, 2008... "When I find a terrific blue T-shirt, I take it straight to the paint store," says Annette, whose fashion-inspired lines of bedding, home goods, and loungewear fill both Montana Avenue locations of her shops, House and Little House. "A floral...

Bedtime story: Leonards, a 75-year-old Massachusetts firm that specializes in beds, thrives on community and continuity.
May 1, 2008... THERE ARE TWO KINDS of families at a small company in Seekonk, Mass. One is related by blood, the other, by passion. [??] Leonards, founded in 1933, sells antiques and has an interior design service, but its warm, communal heart is beds, old...

5 elements of American style: what defines American style? A relaxed approach to living. The spirit of invention. Freedom to mix old and new, high and low. An appreciation of heritage, encompassing such classics as denim, stripes, and quilts.
May 1, 2008... What else is all-American? A sunny optimism, which translates into an openness to color, a love of florals, materials that emphasize quality and utility, and the confidence to take risks rather than follow rules. All these elements happen to...

The art of living: at her weekend retreat in upstate New York, Kate Humphrey, owner of a Web business called the art of cooking, shows how it's done with style left over.
May 1, 2008... Juicy peaches, fresh mint, a picture-perfect quince--these fill Kate Humphrey with inspiration and delight as she takes produce from her garden or the local farmers' market and turns it into something mouthwatering. Kate has based a successful...

Cake walk: buttercream frosting and delicate details turn these simple cakes into treats worthy of a celebration. Expert decorator Karen Tack reveals it's easier than it looks.(cake decorating)
May 1, 2008... Beautifully decorated cakes and cupcakes thrill our senses before we have even taken the first bite. [??] With their playful embellishments and cheerful colors, they hold the promise of mouthwatering delight and represent the perfect ending to...

Tastings: new products, noteworthy events, what's in season.(tips & tools)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... LET'S BAKE! Inspire your inner pastry chef with Sky High, by Alisa Huntsman and Peter Wynne (Chronicle; $35); The Sweet Spot, by Pichet Ong and Genevieve Ko (William Morrow; $30); and Pure Dessert, by Alice Medrich (Artisan; $35). ...

Shopping guide.(READER'S RESOURCE)(Buyers guide)
May 1, 2008... NOTE: ITEMS FEATURED IN ISSUE BUT NOT LISTED ARE PRIVATELY OWNED OR UNAVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. country classic PAGE 24: (From left to right) Cedar Chest, 52"W x 25 3/4"H x 19"D: Lane Home Furnishings. Small Six-Board Blanket Chest, 23...

House plans you can buy; River glen: the perfect mountain cottage.(HOUSE PLANS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... A cedar-shake roof accentuated by painted trim, brackets, and twin dormers give this home cottage charm. As you enter into this Craftsman-style house, French doors welcome you into a sunny living room on the left, while on the right there...

Simple country pleasures.
May 1, 2008... Look for a lovely thing and you will find it. --SARA TEASDALE