Country Living articles from October 2004

Country Living archives from October 2004

October.(Editor's Journal)
October 1, 2004... When my family and I made our annual trip to buy pumpkins last year. I was so taken by the variety of shapes and sizes that I came home with 15 for my son and his friends to carve. Even though each child left with a pumpkin or two, those...

Easy-to-make cake welcomes new grandchild.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... My July 2004 issue of Country Living arrived just a few days after the birth of my fourth grandchild, Liel Elisabeth. Wanting to be a good "mom-mom" and help my son, daughter-in-law, and their four-year-old son, Harrison, welcome Liel home, I...

Vegan vows.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I enjoyed reading "Green Union," about Chip Giller's environmentally friendly wedding (Our Countryside, June 2004). When my husband, Dale, and I got married four years ago, we vowed to love, honor, and cherish our vegan principles. Everything...

A favorite oz storybook.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was excited to read Helaine Fendelman's "Oz Storybooks" ("What Is It? What Is It Worth?") in the August 2004 issue, because when I was a child my mother used to read to me from The Magical Monarch of Mo, by L. Frank Baum. Her copy was dated...

Preserving memories.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... When I read Christina Simone's "Memory Boxes" (Idea Notebook, July 2004), I couldn't wait to start one with my children. After traveling in a motor home for a year, we decided we would create a memory box for our new home on the Oklahoma...

A note from Bend, Ore.(Your Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I have subscribed to Country Living for years and have enjoyed reading about different cities and towns around the country. Imagine my surprise when I discovered an article about my city, Bend, Ore., in the August issue ("Visit Bend, Oregon,"...

Vaseline glass.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... In his article "Vaseline Glass" (Antiques, August 2004), David Masello refers to one of the pieces in the photograph on page 39 as a 1925 spooner in the Daisy and Button pattern. In fact, the spooner is a Three Panel pattern from the 1880s,...

Recipe correction.(Your Letters)(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2004... In "Come by for Pie" (Cook * Book, July 2004), the Caramel Sauce recipe on page 140 omitted measurements for some of the ingredients. Many of our readers have asked for the complete recipe. Here it is: Caramel Sauce MAKES 3/4 CUP ...

Marla Henderson.(Out & About)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... an Austin. Texas-based designer, likes to play with color, juxtaposing light and dark to create shadow and line. For her new patchwork-rug collection. Henderson used vintage hand woven wool textiles from Turkey that were hand dyed with natural...

Family fun.(This Month)(Annual Marshall Scarecrow Festival at Marshall)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Folks in Marshall, Mich., take Halloween seriously, creating hundreds of scarecrows for the annual Marshall Scarecrow Festival (Oct. 16-31). A pumpkin-lighting extravaganza, a citywide scarecrow judging, and a kids' costume parade are planned....

Contest.(This Month)
October 1, 2004... Send a photo of your child in his or her Halloween costume to Country Living magazine, "Costume Contest," 224 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019 or countryliving.com, by Friday, Oct. 15. Then help us choose a winner from among the 10 best photos...

Baby deluxe.(Buzz)(cashmere baby clothes from designer Amy Coe)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... "I've dreamed of creating keepsake-quality cashmere baby clothes ever since my daughter was born 12 years ago," says bed-linen designer Amy Coe, whose new line of cashmere jumpers, cardigans, and socks come in pale pink, blue, and chino. From...

Autumn wreath.(Buzz)(Paper Source's Fall Leaf Wreath Kit)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Create a fall centerpiece with Paper Source's Fall Leaf Wreath Kit. The kit ($18) includes a wire frame, pattern, decorative papers, floral wire and tape for stems and leaves, and easy-to-follow instructions; paper-source.com. ...

Inn of the month.(Buzz)(Ashland Springs Hotel, Oregon)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Small-town charm meets European style and comfort at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel, in Ashland, Ore. Each of the hotel's 70 rooms offers feather pillows and goose-down duvets, as well as Continental breakfast and access to a spa across the...

Did you know?(Buzz)(Halloween)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Halloween is the second-largest decorating holiday of the year after Christmas. Americans are expected to spend upwards of $5 billion dollars this October, with most spending about $45 each on jack-o'-lanterns, costumes, decorations, and the...

Vintage linens & notions: antique textiles and nostalgic notions are just a few of the reasons to visit French General in Hollywood, Calif.(Shopping)(French General, clothing industry)
October 1, 2004... If your great-aunt's linen tablecloths and the embroidered sheets handed down from your mother-in-law are tucked away in a drawer, a visit to the charming bungalow that houses French General will inspire you to display them front and center....

Cooperstown, New York: small-town charm, major-league attractions, and turning leaves make an autumn visit a home run.(Weekending)
October 1, 2004... Built on the shores of Lake Otsego, Cooperstown is an old-fashioned country town where baseball, history, art, and tradition flourish. Baseball fans make the pilgrimage to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and to Doubleday Field....

Shades of autumn: welcome fall with blankets, a painting, a quilt, and more.(Russet)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... light your way The hand-turned walnut base (5" W) of this Genie lamp (29" H with shade: $510) is complemented by a drum-shaped woven cane shade (14"W). Hudson riverdesign.com; (518) 392-9218 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] cover up ...

Amber.(Country Classics)
October 1, 2004... friendly ghoul Stacey Bear's Candy Corn candy container (9"T; $85) is hand painted and handmade of papier-mache, vintage chenille, and crepe paper. Momentos bystaceybear.com; (717) 266-1978 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] festive garland...

Cranberry.(Country Classics)
October 1, 2004... sawtooth quilt A graphic hand-quilted cotton coverlet (full/queen, $240) and matching pillows (back to front: 26" sq., $50; 18" sq., $30; 21" X 27", $46) brighten a bedroom. Jclaytoninterna tional.com; (800) 525-2986 [ILLUSTRATION...

Play ball! For Americans, the national sport is baseball. For some fans, the game is collecting everything to do with it.(Baseball Memorabilia)
October 1, 2004... Corey Leiby, one of America's major collectors of baseball memorabilia and the owner of Antique Athlete in Orwigsburg, Pa., doesn't play the game--at least on the field. Rather, he prefers to imagine a 1909 game with Ty Cobb at bat for the...

Metal lunch boxes: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your possessions.(What Is It Worth?)
October 1, 2004... valued at: Rifleman, $450; Roy Rogers, $300 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In 1960-1961, Alladin Industries Inc. manufactured its Rifleman lunch box. The American Thermos Co.'s lithographed Roy Rogers and Dale Evans...

All through the house: decorating for Halloween doesn't take a lot of time. All that's required is a little imagination and a "frightful" attitude.(Idea Notebook)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... a glowing welcome Set a spirit-ed mood for your party, starting on the front porch. Mason jars weighted with sand for safety and filled with votives, tapers, and pillar candles lead the way. Flowers, arranged in a bright bucket, hang from...

Frightfully fun.(Get the Look)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Halloween does its own take on the holiday tree, complete with orange and black ornaments, and quilt and lace table skirts how to get the look Brighten your house with vintage-inspired Halloween accessories. All items from Seasons of...

Decorating tricks and treats: double, double, NO toil and trouble--have fun creating these decorations and favors, then enjoy them year after year.(Simple Projects)(halloween decorations)
October 1, 2004... spooky silhouette Taking her inspiration from antique paper silhouettes. Margo Tantau, Seasons of Cannon Falls creative director, created the witch profile for the white pumpkin, above. Tantau drew her design freehand; you can get a...

Tricky treats: these vintage holiday items, seldom saved, are now eagerly sought by collectors.(Halloween)
October 1, 2004... Like many collectors of vintage Halloween decorations and accessories, Louise Pinson was attracted by the objects' ability to conjure fond childhood memories. "Halloween was my favorite holiday when I was young, and these items remind me of all...

Making munecas: the dolls--or munecas in Spanish--that artisan Cozbi A. Cabrera crafts by hand in her Brooklyn, N.Y., studio are fueling a renewed interest in traditionally made cloth dolls, not only for their fine handwork but also for the cultural pride they reflect.(The Doll Maker)
October 1, 2004... lasting beauties For Cozbi Cabrera, the desire to make dolls struck her after visiting a number of antiques shows and fairs. "A lot of what I saw, particularly in the way of Black dolls, were rather poorly done and not necessarily...

The smart guide to home renovation: comfort control; As upgrades go, nothing improves a home more effectively than a new heating and cooling system. The latest Integrated Comfort System from Lennox not only controls room temperature, it allows you to manage air quality and humidity as well.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... SMART DESIGN SENSE There are certain implicit attributes of a well-appointed home that are not as apparent as a new decor or color scheme. Indoor environment, for one, is an overriding factor in a home's ambience. Extremes in temperature,...

Pumpkin party! It's all about fun and friends when a neighborhood gathers for its annual pumpkin-carving party.(Special Feature)
October 1, 2004... autumn's orange- and amber-hued pageantry is heralded annually at the Granville, Ohio, home of Chuck Ross and Country Living contributing editor Kevin Reiner, where they co-host a pumpkin-carving party that's become a local tradition. What...

An indoor spring: nestle some obliging bulbs in pots this month, and by mid-winter you'll have a jump-start on spring.(Forcing Bulbs)
October 1, 2004... Imagine this scene a few months from now. You're sitting at home with a cup of coffee, reading. Outside the window, the world is cold and wet and brown. Indoors, however, the room is suffused with sweet fragrance and bright color from a...

Ask the expert: senior Home Building Editor Jennifer Vreeland offers solutions to your remodeling problems.(Kitchen)
October 1, 2004... simple changes give the kitchen a fresh new look Q: I have plain white laminate cabinets in my kitchen and want to make a change. Is there something I can do to freshen them up without breaking the bank? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The leaves of autumn: a lawn covered in colorful autumn leaves means that winter is approaching--and, also, that it's time to pick up a rake.(Home Almanac)
October 1, 2004... leaves and shrubs MULCH THOSE LEAVES A better choice than sending bags of raked leaves to the landfill is mulching. All you need is a mulching lawn mower, which has special blades that pulverize leaves and grass clippings into tiny bits....

Ready for Halloween.(Home Almanac)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... making jack-o'-lanterns last longer Ordinarily, cut pumpkins stay fresh for only a few days. To keep them going for as long as possible: After cutting out your design, coat the raw edges with a lubricant such as petroleum jelly or WD-40,...

The smart guide to home renovation: beautiful hardware; A home is more than the sum of its parts when every part goes together beautifully. Door hardware can enhance every interior room as well as your points of entry. The Schlage[R] Accents[TM] Collection is packed with maximum style, security and durability.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... SMART DESIGN SENSE In the past, it was difficult to coordinate the many different elements of door hardware--locksets, handlesets, and door knockers--at the front entrance with knobs and levers on the inside doors. Schlage has changed all...

Fluker house: here, a look at properties for sale all around the country. Please call the companies listed for additional details.(Sampler)
October 1, 2004... Built in circa 1865, the Fluker House has won awards from the Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission for its historically accurate restoration. The 5-bedroom, 3-bath Victorian, which is located in Woodville, Ga., a community an hour and...

October: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(Country Calendar)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... 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 is to be held. Send information to Country Living Magazine, Country Calendar, 224 W....

When that barking dog is yours: dogs love to bark, but people don't always love to hear it. Here are some sensible ways to manage the ruckus.(Noisy Dogs)
October 1, 2004... They're at it again. Why is it that my dogs always seem to launch into a major barking spree just when I've gotten myself deep into the basement laundry room? And what are they barking about anyway? I remind myself that barking is what dogs do....

Treat yourself.(in the autumn season)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Good-natured tricks, delicious treats, a bag full of surprises--that's autumn. Cool on the outside, warm on the inside, that's autumn too. It's the season of opposites that attracts us every year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cast a spell: transform your home for Halloween with a dash of black, a splash of orange, and some simple crafts and accessories. The results are guaranteed to be boo-tiful!(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... bewitching It's easier than you might think to create the perfect setting for each of your favorite holidays--no matter the everyday palette you prefer. Here's the key: Keep the walls' hues pretty yet pale and the woodwork painted bright...

Into the woods: a city dweller creates a woodlands escape from the guest cottage of his weekend retreat. Rustic architecture and handcrafted furniture draw visitors into a nostalgic setting inspired by the Adirondack great camps of a century ago.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... a canopy of trees and a forest floor 10 inches thick with pine needles lead guests on a woodland walk away from the main house of this weekend retreat--an imposing stone structure that used to be a post office in the 1800s--to the two-story...

"Hoard and collect" is how Mary Smilove describes her decorating style, which has turned a postwar Santa Monica house into a vintage charmer just right for this family of four.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... a sense of history pervades the home of Mary and Michael Smilove and their two children, Mikey, nine, and Liza, seven (which isn't surprising, since Mom owns a scrapbook store called Sweetpeas & Snapshots, where she archives family photos for...

More for less: simple details and a few decorating tricks bring warmth and individuality to a standard-plan house.
October 1, 2004... When it came to building their new house in upstate New York, Bill and Kristy Holland chose a traditional, two-story plan provided by their builder. But to transform this basic house into a true home--personal, comfortable, and workable for a...

Sunday dinner: invite friends and family to gather around the table. Then share a memorable meal while celebrating traditions old and new.(Cook Book)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... ah, the sunday roast For many Americans, having a roast for Sunday dinner is as certain as the day itself. And not just any roast, but succulent roast beef, savory sage-rubbed pork loin, rosemary-scented leg of lamb, or a glistening,...

A grain of salt: any of these international varieties are sure to enhance your next meal.(Salt)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... hawaiian alaea Native red clay enriches Hawaiian sea salt to create its red hue and add a mellow flavor to savory dishes. north american jurassic Trace minerals and elements deposited in Utah valleys during the dinosaur era infuse...

Prime time: advice on choosing meat and preparing roasts plus a selection of cutting boards that'll help slice it right.(Meat)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Selecting a good cut of meat is simple once you know the basics. Stanley and Mark Lobel of Lobel's Butcher Shop in New York City and authors of Lobel's Prime Cuts (Chronicle Books; $29.95) offer expert advice: When choosing beef, select a firm...

House plans you can buy: to order plans for either of these houses, call (800) 839-0084 or see the coupon on page 193. You can also browse more than 100 additional house plans on the house plans finder at countryliving.com.(Homes to Build)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... THE RAEFORD THE FEATURES gable dormers masonry fireplace 3 bedrooms 2 full baths TOTAL SQ. FT. 1,600 Classical details like the full-width front porch with turned columns enhance J. Merle Dixon's farmhouse. The...

Shopping guide.(Reader's Resource)
October 1, 2004... country classics PAGE 35: Peacock Alley's machine-washable Nesting blankets are priced as follows: Natural cream and white throws, $70 ea., twin, $110 ea., queen, $145 ea., king, $170 ea. Nesting chocolate throw, $90, twin, $135, queen,...