Country Living articles from October 2006

Country Living archives from October 2006

Editor's journal.
October 1, 2006... Many of you probably know that I love autumn. I've written about it many times in this column over the years. The rich colors, decorative pumpkins and gourds, crisp, cool air, and woolen sweaters are just some of the things that make the season...

I always get so excited when a new issue of Country Living arrives in my mailbox.
October 1, 2006... I always get so excited when a new issue of Country Living arrives in my mailbox. Each time I see a great decorating idea, a pretty photo, or an interesting tidbit, I tear out the page and file it away for future use. I currently live in an...

Cupcakes Americana.(dear country living)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... My son, Devon, just shipped out with the army to Germany. We threw a big going-away party for our family and friends in his honor. In coming up with a dessert that could serve so many people, I was inspired by the July 2006 issue to copy the...

Better than mom's.(dear country living)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... My sister, Margaret, and I learned from our mother how to make pie when we were in high school. For over 50 years, we have used her recipe. After reading The Farm Chicks' story and recipes ("Who Wants Pie?" May 2006), we decided to try their...

Creating memories.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... My wife and I enjoyed Lee Woodruff's article in the August issue of Country Living ("Generations at the Lake") so much. Her piece brought us back to the great times of our younger years. What wonderful memories Lee and Bob are creating for...

Creating memories.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... Like the author of "Generations at the Lake," I, my mother, and her mother before her spent every summer at Silver Bay on Lake George, N.Y. My great-uncle had a barber shop there in the 1920s and went on to own Spruce Mountain Lodge at Silver...

Vintage clubs.(dear country living)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... Your August feature article on vintage golfing equipment (Antiques) was very interesting. It made me think of the old bamboo-covered clubs I own. Thanks to the article, I've realized that they are probably well over 50 years old. we love...

Colorful rental.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... I loved the updated rental in Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard ("Island Idyll," August 2006). The vibrant colors in the home combined with its many windows looked great. I especially loved the blue-and-brown color combinations. we love...

Dressing the part.(dear country living)
October 1, 2006... In her recent Editor's Journal photo, your Editor-in-Chief, Nancy Soriano, is shown wearing a fantastic pink T-shirt under her cardigan that reads, "Well-behaved women rarely make history." I would love to know where she got the shirt and if I...

Decorating tricks & treats.
October 1, 2006... "Start with a small amount of orange. It's a fantastic color for joy and enthusiasm. Add black for a clean, stylish feel. Grounding and protective, black helps pull a room together," says Michele Bernhardt, author of Colorstrology. SEE SHOPPING...

Welcome, autumn! Decorate your home with these two unique crafts that pay tribute to the symbols of harvest season.(needle-felted pumpkins and an edible cookie wreath)
October 1, 2006... The blazing color palette of autumn takes the spotlight in this seasonal display of needle-felted pumpkins and an edible cookie wreath. Gather the family for these fun weekend projects that take just hours to complete. To save steps on the...

Quite the quilting season: quilters, reach for your needle and thread. Inspiration and activities abound this autumn.(quilter's journal)
October 1, 2006... Museum collections can offer lots of ideas for quilters. This Pyrotechnic Star Quilt, made in the mid 19th century by Emma Proctor of Fair Haven, Vt., is a testament to the quilter's skill with color and piecing. The quilt is on permanent view...

Pumpkin waffles.(Recipe)
October 1, 2006... spiced pumpkin waffles MAKES 8 SERVINGS 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon...

Pumpkin-spice cakes.(Recipe)
October 1, 2006... pumpkin-spice cake MAKES 12 MINI PUMPKIN CAKES 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin 1...

Donut treats.(Recipe)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... QUICK, EASY & DELICIOUS It's hard to imagine a more irresistible snack than a donut. But we did! Chocolate cake donuts, cider donuts, and old-fashioned styles, from a bakery or supermarket, are sturdy enough to withstand spreads and toppings....

Pumpkin pie.(Recipe)
October 1, 2006... pumpkin pie MAKES ONE 9-INCH PIE 2 frozen deep-dish pie shells 1 1/2 cups canned or fresh pumpkin puree 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk...

Beauty is skin deep.
October 1, 2006... pumpkin decorating Achieve enchanting effects by scoring the skin of a pumpkin with motifs taken from your home's decor. The curlicues here were inspired by the "Vermicelli" wallpaper from Farrow & Ball on the diningroom walls. The flesh...

Fireplace bellows.
October 1, 2006... The heart-shaped wooden boards on these 18-inch American bellows, both circa 1840, feature designs of gold-stenciled flowers and a fruit basket. The example on the left has a flat top board ($450), while the other version is curved or...

Flame-stitched table mat: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.
October 1, 2006... valued at: $1,650 This circa 1845 flame-stitched table mat (12"W x 13"H) was made in the United States for use on a bedside or occasional table. Throughout the Victorian era, rugs or mats were made to cover the tops of tables and chests....

Wax works: Scott Mangini's love of Halloween evolved into a search for vintage candles that light up the holiday.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... At his house in Columbus, Ohio, Scott Mangini opens a box his parents kept that contains some telling childhood drawings. "I was three when I drew this witch on a broom in the sunset," he says with a laugh. "My love of Halloween started early."...

Making the cut: it's called Scherenschnitte, a 16th-century Swiss-German folk-art tradition. Pamela Dalton is keeping the craft alive.(country living guild)
October 1, 2006... For most of us, the name Hans Christian Andersen calls to mind such classic--albeit dark--children's fairy tales as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Red Shoes." But for Scherenschnitte (pronounced share-n-shnitt) artist Pamela Dalton, it's the...

Wood floors.(wood flooring)
October 1, 2006... Nothing brings warmth and natural beauty to a room like a hardwood floor. Here, the variegated wide-plank flooring with a distressed finish--a classic country look--becomes an essential element of the room's decor. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR...

Highland heather: a familiar sight in Northern Europe is now an element in American gardens.(your garden)
October 1, 2006... It evokes thoughts of sweeping, purple-tinged hills and lonely moorlands shrouded in mist. But in tamer gardens, heather is a welcome sign of fall, just as other plantings are retreating for the season. For centuries, heather was considered...

Racing home: grateful retired greyhounds easily downshift to become adored family pets.
October 1, 2006... Greyhounds have gentle dispositions and make wonderful companions," says Elizabeth Johnson of Greyhound Friends West (gfwgreyhounds.org) in Massachusetts, whose sister group, Greyhound.org, has found homes for more than 6,000 racers. Rescuers...

Greek Revival: here, a look at Greek Revival-style houses that are for sale around the country.
October 1, 2006... Built in 1840, the Thistledome Inn is situated on 4 acres in the National Register Historic District of downtown Byhalia, Miss. Restored to its original grandeur, the home is currently operated as a bed-and-breakfast and wedding and special...

House Plans you can buy.(house plans)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The Cecilia features: 3 bedrooms 2 baths TOTAL SQ. FT.: 2,513 Columns, decorative shutters, and a front porch characterize the facade of this charming country cottage. Immediately visible from the foyer is the great...

Come Flea with Me.(Kate Shifrin )
October 1, 2006... Chicagoan Kate Shifrin (pictured), the owner of Come Flea with Me, coordinates fun day trips for antiques lovers to flea markets and antiques shows across America. We tagged along on a recent outing to the Sandwich Antiques Market in Sandwich,...

Top picks for October: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, food festivals, garden events, and other notable happenings.(Calendar)
October 1, 2006... Don't Miss COUNTRY LIVING in Chicago October 6-9 October 6 to 9, the first-ever Country Living Fair takes place on the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Ill. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE COUNTRY LIVING FAIR brings the...

Style and stone.(home of Polly Wilson and John Wilson )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... "Kick off your boots and sit for a spell" is the message to all who enter the front hallway of Polly and John Wilson's home near Bartlesville, Okla. Throughout the two story ranch, the mood is as welcoming as the great outdoors. RUSTIC...

The art in tartan: no longer a staid relic of Scots history, today's plaids display unchecked exuberance with Highland-hip palettes.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... There are few patterns that spread cheer quite like tartan plaid, the classic fabric distinguished by intersecting, multicolored stripes. But not all plaids are tartans: Only those registered with the Scottish Tartans Authority...

Four days a month the sleepy town of Rosemount, Minn., swells with passionate shoppers eager to strike a deal at Haupt Antiek Market.(managed by Deb Haupt )
October 1, 2006... It's opening day at Haupt Antiek. October's theme is "Colors of Fall." The air is crisp, the mood is charged, and there's something good to eat. Pumpkin-studded grounds are full of farmhouse finds: inside, dealers display their wares. SEE...

Behold, the Pumpkin: resembling plump pillows and regal turbans, these perennial autumn favorites possess a playful majesty.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... autumn art That a pumpkin was responsible for transporting Cinderella from a life of misery to one of imperial pleasure should come as no surprise. Is there a nobler form? Pleasingly round, with longitudinal furrows and unyielding stems,...

Bungalow girl: in a small southern town, a creative spirit banks on color, eclectic arrangements, and ingenuity for a style all her own.
October 1, 2006... Kirby Ellis, self-professed army brat and seeker of beautiful objects, celebrates her gypsy lifestyle by picking up artifacts along the way. She's been cultivating her treasure-hunting skills since age five, when her mother started taking her...

Autumn spices.(Recipe)
October 1, 2006... spices nice With Spice AS A BRILLIANT KALEIDOSCOPE OF BRONZED OAKS, scarlet maples, and vibrant yellow poplars adorns the October landscape, acknowledge the season with bold autumn spices that add character and a bouquet to your...

Sweet Pumpkin patch: picking Pumpkins has never been more pleasing. Nestled in luscious fields of honey buttercream, these marzipan marvels are sure to inspire furtive samplings. Plant a patch on the tiered cake before serving.(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... Easy Autumn Cake: Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Cake MAKES 10 SERVINGS WORKING TIME: 15 MINS. | TOTAL TIME: 30 TO 45 MINS. This recipe makes both the tiered layer cake on page 158 and the easy pumpkin cake on our cover and pictured right....

Country news: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(promotion)
October 1, 2006... You can influence a smoker's desire to quit with a thoughtful gesture that says "I care." Send a special Hallmark card, personalized with your message and mailed in your name, which includes a $50 gift certificate for Nicorette[R] gum,...

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)
October 1, 2006... country classics PAGE 19: (clockwise from left) Chair: Oly's Tyler side chair in enamel white and orange leather. 22 1/2"W x 38"H x 22"D; $900; olystudio.com. Shawl: Fisher Heritage Antique Windowpane Check Buggy Shawl. 64"sq.; $395; (212)...

Simple country pleasures.
October 1, 2006... No spring, nor summer beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one autumnal face. PHOTOGRAPH BY ROB FIOCCA/JUPITER IMAGES