Country Living articles from November 2005

Country Living archives from November 2005

November.(editor's journal)(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... Decorating and collecting are passions of mine. I've always loved design and still get a thrill every time I go to a flea market or antiques show, or visit someone's home for the first time. But food is also a passion, whether I'm eating or...

I just wanted to commend you on the September 2005 issue.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I just wanted to commend you on the September 2005 issue. The colorful rooms with the warm reds and pinks inspire ideas and a desire to create something similar in one's own home. We love that certain blend of country simplicity and incredible...

My Stonehenge.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I was thrilled to read "Fencing Your Yard" (Home Almanac, July 2005), as I had recently gone through the dilemma of how to create a barrier yet still enjoy the woods behind my house. I decided to take advantage of living in "Rocky Top"...

On camping.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Bravo to David Butler and everyone who worked on your feature "Gone Camping" (August 2005)--breathtaking photography, copy that's both poetic and practical, and a really fun layout. Fabulous! MARGOT AUSTIN, TORONTO, ONTARIO

Wonderful advice.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... My husband and I were planning our vacation when your August 2005 issue arrived. The article "Weekending: Sears-port, Maine" (Out & About) provided us with the perfect destination. We were even fortunate enough to get a room at the Homeport...

Getaway feeling.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... As I read the Weekending issue (August 2005), I reflected on our own house, built as a weekend home to retire to later. When we moved in full-time, we worried that the weekend feeling would be lost. Reading this issue helped me realize that the...

Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts.(out & about)
November 1, 2005... In his new book, Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts (Taunton Press; $34.95), textile designer Kaffe Fassett presents 23 new patchwork designs--including "Ode to Dale Evans" (above)--that were inspired by the antique quilts housed at London's...

A folk tale.(buzz)
November 1, 2005... Folk artist Denise Allen remembers dreams she had as a little girl. "They were about old-fashioned black people going to country fairs and living on farms." Denise recalls. "Night after night I had those pleasant dreams, and when I was in my...

Inn of the month.(buzz)
November 1, 2005... Known for its compact, walkable historic district and antebellum architecture, Charleston, S.C., ranks as one of America's most well-preserved cities. If you go, stay at the John Rutledge House Inn, an elegant 19-room Federal mansion built in...

Websites of the month.(buzz)
November 1, 2005... Has your china pattern been discontinued? Are you looking for an out-of-stock gravy boat to complete your set? Replace ments.com has thousands of old and new china, crystal, and silver patterns available. Search the online database or call...

Pure wool.(buzz)
November 1, 2005... For 175 years, Woolrich has been producing classic outdoor gear and wool blankets in their Pennsylvania mill. The company even provided blankets to Union soldiers during the Civil War. Today, Woolrich's Artillery blankets are still being made...

Stationery & more: part stationery shop, part general store, Parcel in Montclair, N.J., puts a fresh twist on gift giving.(shopping)
November 1, 2005... when nancy laboz (left) was little, she played "office" with antique receipt boxes and constructed villages for her pom-pom dolls. Today she creates fantasies for her customers at Parcel, her whimsical Montclair, N.J., shop. Launched two years...

Furniture focus: our finds from the furniture market in Highpoint, N.C.(country classics)(Buyers Guide)
November 1, 2005... pinks & reds "Warm colors give an attitude of cheerfulness," says Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Use them in rooms that don't get a lot of natural light." light up Add a seaside motif to a room with...

Femara[R] (letrozole tablets).
November 1, 2005... Introducing Femara. Now there's something more you can do to reduce your risk of cancer returning. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clinical trial results from an international study involving over 5,000 postmenopausal women show that Femara...

Hear what you've been missing. The Bose[R] Wave[R] music system.
November 1, 2005... Call 1-800-901-0180, ext. TG686 to experience the acclaimed sound of the Bose[R] Wave[R] music system. And hear for yourself what the critics are talking about. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It sounds even better than the legendary Wave[R]...

At your service: silver-plated wares once used in hotels both grand and humble are attracting collectors.(antiques)
November 1, 2005... Gleaming in a glass-front cabinet, Christina Lane's collection of vintage hotel silver commands attention in the kitchen of her Nyack, N.Y., home. Few of the hundreds of objects on the shelves are pristine--and this Country Living contributing...

Transferware platter: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it worth?)
November 1, 2005... valued at: $165 The English pottery manufacturer Johnson Brothers began producing the popular transferware pattern His Majesty for the American market in 1959. This platter (20"W X 15"H) dates from between 1959 and the early 1960s. ...

Celebrate the golden anniversary of a holiday classic: complete your holiday meal with a festive vegetable dish.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... For 50 years, the Green Bean Casserole has been an essential on American holiday menus. Created by Campbell's Kitchen manager Dorcas Reilly in 1995, the recipe fulfilled the need for a quick and simple yet satisfying dish that still delights...

Small-space entertaining; Proof that you don't need a large space or budget to entertain: a stylish sit-down autumn dinner hosted in one room.(idea notebook)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... color strategy Autumn's rich palette instantly imbues a room with warmth. Use the season's bountiful harvest-pumpkins, gourds, berried branches-to add color to a setting. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] materials After Halloween, you...

A harvest-inspired table: all it takes is a trip to the local farm stand to decorate a lush table--the look is natural, inviting, and (surprise) inexpensive.(get the look)
November 1, 2005... Entertaining in a small space? First step: Take the food off the table (but keep within reach on a nearby buffet or console). This frees you to create a low-fuss, big-impact centerpiece that won't block views or conversation. Here, Christina...

Delicious displays: garner the bounty from an apple-picking trip or a visit to the farmers' market to use as an all-natural (and edible) vignette.(quick change)
November 1, 2005... employ every surface When hosting a gathering in a small room, it's actually easy to create a lot of impact because there's less to decorate. Just be sure to make the most of every surface. Narrow or small tables, sideboards, and cupboards...

Setting your course(s): keep the main table clear and minimize disruptions to the conviviality of the meal by arranging food at satellite stations.(inspirations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Offer a range of desserts to please everyone's palate and appetite. Remember: Dessert is one course it's fine to buy--visit local fruit stands or farmers' markets for home-style tarts and pies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "be prepared" ...

More festive touches: create visual "moments" for your party--a small display or an enchanting effect that makes the evening memorable.(solutions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Serve fruit that you've displayed when it's time for the dessert course. Provide guests with a fruit knife. With a sharper or serrated blade, it's perfectly suited for cutting all kinds of fruits at the dining table. From left to right:...

Freshly baked bread: with just a few key ingredients and a little bit of time, a loaf of white bread is fresh from the oven and ready to share.(bread)
November 1, 2005... Vermont Butter and Cheese Company's lightly salted butter enhances the taste of homemade bread; (800) 884-6287. French Echire is hand-churned; and creamy "Baratte" butter has a crunch of Fleur de Sel (salt). gourmetfoodstore.com. ...

Dear Country Living readers.(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and a vast swath of the Gulf Coast just as we were going to press with this issue. Members of our staff had only recently returned from a glorious trip to New Orleans to prepare our Antiques Across America...

Knitting together: expert knitter Elanor Lynn believes knitters can change the world for the better--a stitch at a time.(profile)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... multiple threads "I teach students at all skill levels in my classes and I encourage people to learn to knit from each other," insists Elanor Lynn (below), who teaches at such venues as a local New York City YMCA and at Downtown Yarns, a...

Holiday prep guide; Simplify your holiday preparations: our guide offers practical suggestions to make pre- and post-party duties go smoothly.(home almanac)
November 1, 2005... setting the table To achieve a casually elegant holiday table, mix your special-occasion dishes, silver, and glassware with an unexpectedly informal element, such as this simple, unadorned tablecloth. The contrast fosters a relaxed atmosphere...

Clippership Inn: here, a look at properties for sale all around the country. Please call the companies listed for additional details.(real estate)
November 1, 2005... This completely renovated 1840 Colonial in Mohawk, N.Y., stands on 1.7 acres and offers two guest rooms, a living room, and a kitchen that includes a sitting area with a gas fireplace and bay window. The innkeeper's quarters, located on the...

Leather recliners.(dollars & sense)
November 1, 2005... Originally found in 19th-century English gentlemen's clubs, the leather club chair makes a welcoming addition to any room in the house. The handsome models shown here are also recliners, allowing you to sit back and relax in complete comfort....

A Thanksgiving surprise: Ted Kooser, the current Poet Laureate of the United States, looks back to his boyhood school in Ames, Iowa, and remembers a classroom tradition in which something marvelous and unexpected was given to a favorite teacher.(my countryside)
November 1, 2005... When I was a child... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With those five words, almost holy in their simplicity, we touch hands across the generations, each to the next. With that word when, we reach back, as if to take something special from a...

Going the extra mile: your guide to continuous automotive safety.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Life happens while you're driving. So shouldn't your car or truck give you the Peace of Mind that comes with being prepared for the unexpected? Only GM is committed to offering a full range of cars, trucks and SUVs that offer GM continuous...

This month's highlights: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(country calendar)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... thanksgiving day parades Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without a parade. Bundle up and head to one in your area--or watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC beginning at 9 A.M., eastern time. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] *...

Spiral stair kits.(country store)
November 1, 2005... Since 1931, The Iron Shop[R] has enjoyed a reputation for quality and value in spiral stairs. As the leading manufacturer of spiral stair kits, The Iron Shop[R] offers its customers the very best in selection, quality and prices. Spirals are...

The charming rooster rug.(country store)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... ... is one of MANY area rugs available from Yankee Pride. Lovely aubussons, fruit, floral and block patterns as well as flat braided rugs (including wool cloth), rag rugs, oriental styles, runners, stair treads & chair pads. Custom colors &...

Fran's wicker & rattan.(country store)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Order with confidence from America's oldest and largest wicker and rattan importer. Highest quality, lowest prices and prompt delivery. For a FREE 96-pg. color catalog call 1-800-531-1511 and ask for Dept. CL05 or online at www.franscatalog.com...

Having trouble losing weight?(country store)
November 1, 2005... If you want to jump start your weight loss and get healthy again... Puranol is for you! In just 5 days this powerful 2-step formula will cleanse your toxic cells back to health and help you lose excess pounds so you can feel great again! Call...

Sentry table pad company.(country store)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Guard your table and save with custom-made table pads direct from America's oldest and largest manufacturer. 1.800.328.7237 or visit us www.sentrytablepad.com SENTRY TABLE PAD COMPANY. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Spectrum.(country store)
November 1, 2005... WWW.GREATCHANDELIERS.COM 100% Crystal Wrought Iron Chandelier. A Great European Tradition. Nothing is quite as elegant as the fine crystal chandeliers that gave sparkle to brilliant evenings at palaces and manor houses across Europe. This...

The perfect home accessory & gift.(country store)
November 1, 2005... Fire and Appalachian Rock, two natural elements are hand-crafted to create the perfect decorative OIL LAMP for table, patio, or bath. Fill the glass reservoir with oil, light the wick and enjoy a smoke-free, drip-free glow of tranquility. Each...

New name + collections.
November 1, 2005... The same company that introduced comfort to the world now has a new name: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. A brand that speaks to quality, design, service and comfort. A brand that embodies integrity, honesty and equality; all primary factors that...

All spruced up! When preparing for the festive season, keep the accent on pet safety and holiday style follows naturally.(you & your pet)
November 1, 2005... Contrary to widespread belief, poinsettia, while toxic, is not deadly to pets--but mistletoe, ivy, holly berries, eucalyptus, Chinese evergreen, and Christmas rose are, so avoid them. Substitute faux flowers for fresh (cut flowers grown with...

Let us gather.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... As if by instinct, we know how to set the scene for the Thanksgiving meal--where it is we'll be together, when to dine, what to converse about. And whether we voice it or not, everyone at the table understands the meaning of the holiday. These...

Spirit of '76: inspired by history but dedicated to comfort, designer Alexandra Champalimaud transformed a Revolutionary-era house in Litchfield, Conn., into an elegant but easygoing weekend retreat.
November 1, 2005... On July 4th, 1776, Connecticut Governor Oliver Wolcott signed the Declaration of Independence. Five days later, when a statue of King George III was knocked off its pedestal in New York City, it was brought here to Wolcott's home in Litchfield,...

Where memories make a home: a creative Texas couple designs highly personal rooms chock-full of found objects and cherished keepsakes.
November 1, 2005... Never mind the wealth of handcrafted furnishings, each piece painstakingly antiqued to appear as if it's been there forever, or the plush upholstery, every hem dripping with decorative fringe and ribbon detail. At the Fredericksburg, Texas,...

Springing ahead: host a bulb-planting party this fall, and by spring you'll be surrounded by blooms--visible memories of those fun hours. Provide the materials for planting and serve treats outdoors. When guests leave, they'll do so with potted daffodils and tulips--and cheerful anticipation.
November 1, 2005... Fall is the season I wait for all year," admits Kevin Reiner, a Country Living contributing editor. "The air is crisp and the time is right for planting tulips and daffodils, an activity that allows you to push down any thoughts about winter...

Clothes horse: deep in the New York countryside, at the Hudson Valley horse farm of fashion designer Cathleen O'Halloran Cordova, the steeds are attired as handsomely as their elegant riders. Here, as in her eponymous clothing collection, everything combines substance and style, accenting the fun in function.
November 1, 2005... Horsewomen, as you know if you've ever had the good fortune to befriend one, have a way of introducing equine style to every aspect of their lives, from what they wear to the way they decorate. While she began riding as an adult, Cathleen...

Cabin fever: tucked away inside an Ohio log cabin, this rustic open kitchen transports its owners to an Adirondack state of mind.
November 1, 2005... "We wanted a room that we could really use, and since we do so much entertaining, we decided to combine the living room and kitchen," explains the homeowner. When the homeowners purchased a piece of wooded land overlooking the Chagrin...

An intimate: Thanksgiving.(cook book)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... Like many Americans, Tom Valenti's views on Thanksgiving were shaped by his experiences growing up in an immigrant family. Valenti, one of Manhattan's most acclaimed chefs, was raised in upstate Ithaca, N.Y., in the midst of a large Italian...

Finally a shine that lasts: miracle polish ends struggle with tarnishing metals.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Lately, I have noticed quite a few newspapers and magazines praising a polish formulated by a homemaker. The articles report that Donna Maas grew frustrated with rubbing and scrubbing her silver, brass and other metals only to see them quickly...

Alphabet of advice; Planning for Thanksgiving: follow this A-Z guide--complete with advice, tips, and how-tos--to make preparation easy.(holiday advice)
November 1, 2005... Apples, an autumn staple, invariably prevail at the Thanksgiving table. Bake stuffing, serve soup, or make a seasonal centerpiece using Lodge's 3-quart apple-shaped enamel cast-iron Green Apple pot. $162. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Baste...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)(Buyers Guide)
November 1, 2005... Use this handy reference for all of your buying needs. The following Shopping Guide provides additional details and an index of manufacturers, antiques dealers, and stores where merchandise featured in Country Living can be obtained. Unless...

Country living's healthy living.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Fall is always a brisk, invigorating season: the lazy days of summer are over, the bustle of the holidays has not yet begun. What better time than now to catch up on personal matters--specifically, to take inventory of all the ways to make your...

Country news: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(promotion)
November 1, 2005... Continuous Automotive Safety Only GM is committed to offering a full range of vehicles that offer GM continuous safety: protection before, during, and thanks to OnStar[R], after vehicle collisions. For more on our commitment to making your...

Country living directory.(reader's resource)(Directory)
November 1, 2005... Use these convenient toll-free numbers to obtain information about quality products and services listed below. decorating and remodeling American Blind & Wallpaper 1-800-454-0248 American Standard ...

Simple country pleasures.
November 1, 2005... Best of all is to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song. --KONRAD VON GESNER