Country Living articles from October 2005

Country Living archives from October 2005

October.
October 1, 2005... Each season has its own rhythm, its own pace and tempo. Spring seems to usher in a renewed energy while summer offers a more carefree, easygoing style. But autumn is a time for activity. As leaves change color and temperatures drop, school...

Bunches of thanks to Country Living!(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Bunches of thanks to Country Living! I have been a big admirer for more years than I care to admit. I'm a McCoypottery collector and have accumulated a few hundred pieces. Thank you so much for the numerous times you have featured this...

Blackberries to the rescue.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... The blackberry preserves recipe (Home Making, July 2005) was so timely and convenient. Our daughter and son-in-law gave us enough blackberries to make a triple batch of your tasty preserves. The recipe was uncomplicated and the finished product...

Growing up with wagons.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I particularly enjoyed your article "On the Station Wagon Trail" (Antiques, August 2005). As David Masello stated, station wagons are much-coveted vehicles for car collectors, but they are also much coveted in my album of memories. I was raised...

Little reminder.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Your article on Thermoses (What is it? What is it worth?, July 2005) brought a tear to my eye. The moment I saw the picture of the plaid Thermos, I immediately thought of my dad. He would take that same plaid Thermos of coffee with his black...

In praise of pumpkins.(out & about)
October 1, 2005... For 99 years, Circleville, Ohio (pop.: 13,000), has celebrated fall with a community wide Pumpkin Show like no other. This October 19 to 22, enjoy the festival's giant pumpkin displays, parades, amusement rides, pie-eating contests, hog-calling...

Collect it now.(buzz)
October 1, 2005... Electric toasters made from the 1900s through the late '50s by American manufacturers such as General Electric, Toastmaster, Westinghouse, and Sunbeam are making a comeback in country kitchens. Collectors seek out sleek Art Deco designs as well...

Inn of the month.(buzz)
October 1, 2005... Part of the picturesque Crane Estate--a 2,100-acre land trust conserved by the nonprofit Trustees of Reservations--the serene, 10-room Inn at Castle Hill overlooks salt marshes, sand dunes, and the Atlantic. While you're there, take tea on the...

Great source: buying it in bulk.(buzz)
October 1, 2005... Need inexpensive school chairs from the 1950s to go around your new dining-room table? Want a stack of vintage suitcases for your guest room? How about a dozen sap buckets for centerpieces at your next party? Great Stuff By Paul Antiques in...

Editor's pick.(buzz)
October 1, 2005... Artisans in Vietnam transform humble buttons into stylish totes. $58, from Tesoros Trading Co. (512) 479-8377; tesoros.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Let's go: Athens, Georgia; This university town has eclectic boutiques, great restaurants, and loads of sweet, Southern charm.(weekending)
October 1, 2005... hometown potter [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In an old produce warehouse just minutes from downtown Athens, ceramist Rebecca Wood runs R. Wood Studio, one of the largest studio potteries in the country. Formed from the region's distinctive...

In black and white: a graphic two-color palette yields a sophisticated statement.(country classics)(Buyers Guide)
October 1, 2005... entertaining for long stems The MacBeth Collection's hand-decoupaged French flower vase (8 1/2"W X 16"H; $58) is made of galvanized tin in over 150 patterns, including black-and-white toile, themacbethcollection.com [ILLUSTRATION...

There are all kinds of reasons to own an Acoustic Wave[R] music system.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... ** When it was introduced, Sound & Vision said it delivered "possibly the best-reproduced sound many people have ever heard." ** It can replace an entire multi-component stereo system--including the speakers. Just think of the space you'll...

The colors of memory: marrying word and image, Pennsylvania German fraktur made manuscripts a folk-art tradition.(antiques)
October 1, 2005... Follow a paper trail of family history back before the dawn of Kodachrome, and you usually enter a world in shades of black, white, gray, and sepia. But if your time travel leads to fraktur--the documents in which generations of Pennsylvania...

Carpet considerations: good looks, good performance, great resistance to staining ... when it comes to carpet, here's how to have it all.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Carpet comes in a wide variety of colors, textures, styles and price ranges. Since it also offers comfort and warmth, it's not hard to see why this type of floor covering is a top choice for so many homeowners--and so many home settings. But do...

Western shirts: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it worth?)
October 1, 2005... valued at: $400 Western-style shirts were extremely popular from the 1940s to the 1960s. Western movies created a market for these garments. Today, many collectors consider them works of art. The California-based manufacturer Vaquero...

All hallows' eve: conjure up a Halloween party that draws on autumn's natural splendor, punctuated with spooky touches.(idea notebook)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Make your front door season-appropriate, framing it with dried corn husks and a garland of oak leaves. Ghostly bottle-gourd scarecrows were painted white, with features added in black felt tip, and then speared on sticks and "planted" in...

Setting the scene.(Halloween party)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Richard Kollath and Ed McCann, Country Living contributing editors, brew up ideas for an easygoing outdoor Halloween party at their home in New York's Hudson River Valley Come October, often you can still host a party outdoors. Just let...

Bewitching touches.(tricks and treats)
October 1, 2005... Halloween entertaining is all about scaring up creative ways to celebrate the holiday. Neither children nor grown-ups want to miss out on trick-or-treating. Treat every guest to a surprise right at the door--perhaps with candy-filled cones...

Pumpkin patch; Double, double, no toil or trouble: from carving and decorating to eating and illuminating, you and your guests can enjoy your pumpkin from the inside out.(solutions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... SPECIAL EFFECTS don't require special tools when it comes to pumpkin carving. To clean out the inside of the pumpkin, ceramic artist Derek Harding recommends using a potter's loop tools and a variety of knives--paring, X-Acto and serrated--to...

Lighting the fire: keep the home fires burning--light a crackling fire on a crisp fall night and take comfort in its warmth.(home making)
October 1, 2005... Give your fire a fragrant boost with Smith & Hawken's Lavender Burning Bundles (right). Toss one on the fire to release the lovely scent into your home. Also available in Cinnamon & Orange and Eucalyptus & Pepperberry. Set of 3/$26; (800)...

The International Quilt Festival: each October, Houston hosts the world's largest gathering of designers, dealers, and quilters, all pursuing their passion.(special feature)
October 1, 2005... Can you imagine? It began in 1974. Thirty years later, the International Quilt Festival has become the largest annual quilt show, sale, and quilt-making academy in the world. The 2004 edition attracted a record 53,989 attendees from more than...

Orange-and-black magic: start with a simple Halloween-inspired palette, add a dash of mischievous fun, then host a memorable dinner party.(crafting)
October 1, 2005... autumn centerpiece Use silk flowers to create an unexpected (and long-lasting) centerpiece. Choose daisies and marigolds or other flowers in shades evocative of fall foliage, and, using wire cutters, trim the stems to an inch and a half...

Finally a shine that lasts: miracle polish ends struggle with tarnishing metals.(Advertisement)
October 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...

The way we were: from 1843 to 1863, two daguerreotype masters captured for posterity the image of a nation.(collecting)
October 1, 2005... It's possible to get lost in a photograph--and to rediscover ourselves in the process. Such is the experience of "Young America: The Daguerreotypes of Southworth & Hawes." Showing at the George Eastman House in Rochester, N.Y. (Oct. 1 through...

Halloween fantasies: French for "chewed paper," papier-mache dates 2,000 years to China, when the technique was used to create everything from furniture to war helmets. Folk artist Lori C. Mitchell employs it for making Halloween fun.(country living guild)
October 1, 2005... It's not every papier-mache folk artist who cites offbeat movie director Tim Burton as an inspiration, but Lori Mitchell isn't one to shut herself off from the world. In sculpting her figurines, she's been influenced by German candy boxes, old...

Two treats, one trick; Have your cake and cupcakes, too: one recipe yields chocolaty pumpkin spice cupcakes or a triple-layer cake.(entertaining)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2005... Chocolate Pumpkin Cake [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAKES 1 EIGHT-INCH 3-LAYER CAKE (18 SERVINGS) OR 36 CUPCAKES WORKING TIME: 15 MINS. | TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 10 MINS. 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup plus...

On the farm: here, a look at properties for sale all around the country. Please call the companies that are listed below for additional details.(real estate)
October 1, 2005... Constructed in 1849 by John Alexander Carter, a local farmer, postmaster, and retailer, the Carter Swain house was originally a log house. A later addition included the double-tiered front porch. Tradition maintains the house was once a...

House plans you can buy.(home almanac)
October 1, 2005... To order a plan for this house, or portfolios of previously published plans, call (800) 839-0084. You can also browse more than 100 additional house plans on the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com. The Carriage House THE FEATURES...

A visit to the pumpkin patch; It's an annual fall family weekend ritual for many: hitching a ride on a wagon at a local farm and heading into a giant pumpkin patch to find the perfect specimen--who quickly becomes a new and beloved member of the family.(my countryside)
October 1, 2005... Pumpkins look like people. They can have tall, thin faces, rough and dirty faces, smooth, flawless faces, and big, warm, welcoming faces. We tend to leave our pumpkin up all season long, so we're looking for a face we can live with for several...

Country news: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(promotion)
October 1, 2005... Get Comfortable with this Music We encourage you to relax, enjoy, and get comfortable with music from the artists below. Ben Lee Awake Is The New Sleep www.ben-lee.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Breaking Laces ...

This month's highlights: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(country calendar)
October 1, 2005... This fall, help end childhood hunger in America by taking part in the Great American Bake Sale. Host a bake sale in your community and donate the funds you raise to Share Our Strength, a leading anti-hunger organization. strength.org. ...

At home professions.(country store)
October 1, 2005... WORK AT HOME... Medical billing specialists earn up to $40.000 a year with experience! Train in the comfort of your own home to prepare medical claims and billing for doctors, hospitals and clinics. Get free facts and color brochure! Call...

Having trouble losing weight?(country store)
October 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...

Yankee pride.(country store)
October 1, 2005... This 'Patchwork' hooked rug is 100% wool and just one of MANY available in a wide range of styles, colors & sizes. Fruit, florals, aubussons or block patterns--there's one for everyone! Hooked chair pads, runners, ovals, rounds & rectangles....

Fran's wicker & rattan.(country store)(Advertisement)
October 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...

Shaker Workshops.(country store)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... COBWEB BROOM -- An ideal broom for those hard to reach ceilings and corners. Willow-wood handle with leather strap for hanging and a long plaited natural broom corn top. 36" long. This broom is harvested and hand made in the USA. Shaker...

Authentic Pine Floors, Inc.(country store)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Variable/Wide Plank Pine Flooring from Authentic Pine Floors. New American Spirits Antique Heart Pine can be floated, glued or nailed for easy installation. www.authenticpinefloors.com. 1-800-283-6038. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Irvin's country tinware.(country store)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Our Stockbridge Shade Light introduces an authentic colonial touch above islands or sinks for a true country look. For a FREE catalog, call 800-800-4846 and ask for Dept 176 today! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wildseed farms.(country store)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Grow your own wildflower wonderland with wildflower seeds direct from the nation's largest grower. Long bloom season. Low maintenance. Drought resistant. Regional mixes, native grasses, herb seeds. FREE Wildflower Reference Guide and Seed...

Crownpoint cabinetry.(country store)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Handcrafts the finest quality custom cabinetry for the kitchen, bath, and other rooms. Using all-wood construction, we craft period styles in Shaker, Arts & Crafts, Early American, Victorian. Choose from a wide variety of finishes, including...

Spiral stair kits.(country store)
October 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 best friends are old friends; Don't overlook adopting older pets: senior animals need our love--and they have so much to offer in return.(you & your pet)
October 1, 2005... So many adopters insist on having a high-energy puppy or kitten--and the sad result is that shelters across the country are filled beyond capacity with mellow dogs and cats over seven years of age, all patiently waiting for another chance. ...

Storytelling: at the Connecticut home of children's book author Mark Kimball Moulton, every corner has its own unique tale inspired by love of time and place.
October 1, 2005... The author of Scarecrow Pete (Ideals Children's Books) and Miss Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies (Lang Graphics), Mark Kimball Moulton knows how to create rich autumnal scenarios for his following of young readers. And why not? Mark's favorite...

Comfort Common: soft colors and big collections of country antiques revive a late-19th-century bed-and-breakfast in south-central Texas.
October 1, 2005... Jim Lord and Bobby Dent's bed-and-breakfast in Comfort, Texas, was built late in the 1800s, long before the days of central air conditioning. To combat heat and humidity, renowned architect Alfred Giles (1853-1920) devised double porches in...

Whoa, Ellie! Come autumn at her farm in Minnesota, Eleanor Mondale entertains friends and family in high, horse-crazy style.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... In her down time between gigs as a freelance TV personality, Eleanor Mondale takes it slow on her five-acre farm in the Minnesota countryside. Here, everything has an equine theme, even the horse-shaped pumpkin pancakes that she serves when...

Get the look: the days are turning shorter and the weather cooler. It's just the right time of year to linger outdoors and savor autumn's crisp vitality and glorious colors.
October 1, 2005... Extend the excitement and pleasure you feel at this change of season by creating a cozy fall-inspired setting to enjoy outdoors. Indigenous materials available now--leaves, rose hips, and some flowers, such as hydrangea--will last well after...

Always home: for a young family, a rustic New York farmhouse celebrates simple living and personal history.(Peter, India Baird )
October 1, 2005... Peter and India Baird were no strangers to New York's Sullivan County. They'd vacationed there for years. But it was a seven-year stint in South Africa that finally convinced them to make the area their second home. Its rolling hills suggested...

You're tailgating invited to a picnic.(cook book)(Buyers Guide)
October 1, 2005... Fall is among the most idyllic times to be out of doors--it's no longer hot, and not yet cold. Take advantage of the glorious surroundings and cooling weather by organizing an all-day tailgating picnic at a local park, orchard, or nature...

Gimme s'more: introduced by the Girl Scouts in 1927, this classic treat is a true taste of childhood nostalgia. One is never enough.(s'mores)
October 1, 2005... If a toasted gooey-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside marshmallow sandwiched between melting milk chocolate and flaky graham crackers gets you reminiscing about your camp days, make s'more. The version shown here is from a kit made by Laura's...

Autumn's harvest; Take delight in the season: fall-inspired dinnerware, tasty French wine, and all you need to know about winter squash.(right for fall)
October 1, 2005... simple serving idea for soup [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Delight your guests with pumpkin soup ladled into pumpkin-shaped bowls. Designed by Colin Cowie for JCPenney, bowls are microwave safe. $24.99/set of four; jcpenney.com. Heat up and...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
October 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...

Write-away.
October 1, 2005... Write away, right here for information to enrich yourself, your home and your family with products and services from Country Living's advertisers. To order, circle the corresponding numbers of the brochures and catalogs listed on the card found...

Holiday catalog guide.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Country Living's Shop by Mail Savvy shoppers know the way to ferret out the best in unique gift giving ideas: Mail Order Shopping. See last page of Catalog Guide for Ordering Info. 1 The Antique Quilt Source [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Simple country pleasures.
October 1, 2005... October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came--The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand. Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band. --GEORGE COOPER