Country Living articles from October 2008

Country Living archives from October 2008

Such a doll!(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... I hadn't thought about my vintage Barbie doll in years until I received the June 2008 issue of Country Living, and there she was on page 65 (Collecting). I searched in my storage barn and found her packed away, complete with a case and...

Country living men.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... I am writing to show you that you do have male subscribers. While I understand the majority of your readers may be female, please know that I have been receiving your wonderful magazine for more than two years. When my issue arrives, I enjoy...

More makeovers.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... Because of "The $53 Chair Makeover" story in your May 2008 issue, I was inspired to make over a chair of my own. I spent $5 on the chair at a yard sale, $3 for webbing, $8 on trim, and 50 cents on an old curtain panel--not bad! DONA...

This month on countryliving.com.
October 1, 2008... 1 TRICKS FOR TREATS Celebrate this Halloween with creative decorations and delicious holiday-themed sweets! Find ideas at country living, com/halloween. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 PETS IN COSTUME Upload and vote on images of dressed-up...

Country Living.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... There are so many creative decorating ideas in Country Living. Sometimes I copy them; other times they give my own ideas a jump-start --KAY HOUY, MARBLE FALLS, TEX. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Celebrating 30 years!(EDITOR'S JOURNAL)(Editorial)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... WHAT DO THE WORDS "COUNTRY LIVING" MEAN TO YOU? That's what the founders of this magazine asked themselves when it launched in October 1978 and what we continue to ask our readers today. What fascinates me as editor is how "country" style--and...

Start to finish.(BEHIND THE SCENES)
October 1, 2008... If the Country Living staff isn't working in the office or shooting at a location, they're out in the market looking for inspiration. It takes months of preparation (planning, shopping, unpacking, packing) for each story. Readers might be...

The pumpkin tally in the office.
October 1, 2008... 35 Number of faux pumpkins in our prop closet ready for autumnal shoots. 100 The amount of options Market Editor Sarah Newell sorted through when picking Halloween products for October's Marketplace. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 109 The...

Spirited style: display Halloween-worthy pieces pretty enough to keep long after the holiday ends.(marketplace)
October 1, 2008... Folk art for the mantle, Karen Pfaller's stockings are made from antique textiles. ORANGE, $24, BLACK, $22; (330) 239-2089. A spice rack, sheet pan organizer, and towel bar keep busy bakers neat. COLOR CUISINE KITCHEN ISLAND IN TERRA-COTTA,...

The yellowware bowl; Cherished for their charm and durable utility, yellowware bowls were staples in 19th- and early-20th-century kitchens. They remain useful and affordable today.(country classic)
October 1, 2008... THEN... ORIGIN American, early 1990s. ORIGINAL USE Potteries throughout the United States produced pressed, molded, or thrown mixing and serving bowls. These 3" to 18" diam. nesting bowls were clear-glazed to emphasize the natural pale...

If you like ... modern country; Get the look with clean lines, natural materials, and minimal adornment.(get the look)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... WHAT PULLS IT TOGETHER: PAINTED AND NATURAL SURFACES Blend painted and natural woods with metals, such as steel, for a relaxed, pared down style with clean lines that is also easy to maintain. Keep embellishments, if any, to a minimum....

A new look for a basic shade; Expert crafter Melissa Neufeld offers illuminating ideas for lampshades.(make me over)
October 1, 2008... SOURCE Crafter Melissa Neufeld started with a plain bell shade she had rescued from a broken lamp. (Or purchase a basic new one, left.) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] POTENTIAL Melissa knew that a few embellishments would give the old...

A new twist on an old style: draw from your home's past with a two-step plan to update its exterior.(curb appeal)
October 1, 2008... SURPRISING COLOR "I'm always amazed at how rich and interesting vintage color palettes are," says Home Building Editor Rebecca Thienes. The bright pigments are a welcome alternative to the neutrals on the exteriors of most homes today. "A...

House plans you can buy: the longleaf: a sprawling setup on one storey.(house plans)
October 1, 2008... Gables with triangular knee braces, a distinctive porch, and a combination exterior make this home a welcoming example of Craftsman style. From the entry, guests walk through a foyer, past the dining room on the right, to reach the great room,...

What does country living: mean to you?(special section)
October 1, 2008... COUNTRY LIVING HAS ALWAYS BEEN MORE THAN A MAGAZINE--it's also a state of mind. When we asked you, our readers, what you think of when you hear the words "country living," you told us that the very attributes that have made the magazine so...

Silver trophies: some of the handsomest records of human endeavor were sterling silver trophy cups.(antiques)
October 1, 2008... Our innate urge to memorialize significant feats or events with some type of trophy can be traced to origins of the word itself. Derived from the Greek verb trope, meaning "to rout," the earliest Grecian trophy was a (presumably...

Plastic bangles: professional appraiser helaine fendelman evaluates and appraises country living staffers' antiques and collectibles.(what is it? what is it worth?)
October 1, 2008... In honor of Country Living's 30th anniversary, we share some favorite personal finds. WHAT IS IT IT? From the 1920s through the 1970s, plastic bangles were popular fashion accessories in the United States. Malleable plastics such as...

At the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show.(SNAPshot)
October 1, 2008... "There is something so classic about a vintage hat," says Judith Adler, owner of Charles Adler Vintage Clothier. Judith's fedoras from the 1930s through the '60s sell for $40 to $120 each. Who? Judith Adler, owner of Charles Adler Vintage...

Make our 30th anniversity quilt; Display it on a wall or atop a bedspread, then enjoy this classic heirloom for many years to come.(quilter's journal)(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2008... For all of its 30 years, Country Living has featured quilts--for decorating, crafting, collecting, as well as for the simple country pleasure they have long been. So to commemorate our anniversary, we are offering a very special pattern and kit...

The pleasure of persimmons: these easy-to-grow trees bear sweet, succulent fruit in fall.(in the garden)
October 1, 2008... Persimmons seem to have it all--good looks (the bright orange fruit and glossy green leaves are striking in the autumn landscape), delicious flavor (the fruit is rich and very sweet), and few growing requirements (trees are decidedly not...

Clippings: what to do in the garden this month.(tips & tools)
October 1, 2008... EXPERT ADVICE Put leaves to work in the garden. Autumn leaves are the best mulch for vegetable and flower gardens. They stifle weeds, retain moisture, and enrich the soil. Gather as many as you can this fall and stash them away until...

Halloween hounds: Julia Szabo has ideas to make the autumn holiday a safe, fun celebration for pets.(pets)
October 1, 2008... SHIVER ME TIMBERS! A bulldog in full pirate regalia? That's just one costume idea. More can be found in Indognito (Little, Brouwn; $20). For patterns to make yourself, consult Dress Up Your Dog (Thunder Bay; $10). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Martha Stewart: in 1978, she was country living's first woman entrepreneur. Today we return for a visit.(entrepreneur)
October 1, 2008... THEN & NOW How country style has evolved! above: The kitchen of Martha Stewart's Bedford, N.Y., home today, left: Her Turkey Hill, Conn., kitchen on the cover of the first issue of Country Living in 1978. When this magazine started, the concept...

Holiday crafts: Christmas comes early in Columbiana, Ohio, where a holiday-themed festival helps visitors welcome the season.(LIVING)
October 1, 2008... After successfully working on the annual Shaker Woods Festival for more than two decades, Ken and Linda McGaffic thought a show celebrating all things Christmas might also be a crowd-pleaser. They were right. Now in its 14th year, the...

Eight spooky ways to get in the Halloween spirit.(COUNTRY CALENDAR)(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... OCT. 2, 9, 16, 23, AND 30 TOMBSTONE TALKS National Frontier Trails Museum, Independence, Mo. Learn about tombstone art, unusual inscriptions, and burial spots of the rich and famous at this weekly lecture series; frontiertrailsmuseum.org. ...

In your travels.(farms)(Directory)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Last year, more than one billion pounds of pumpkins were produced nationwide. Find your future jack-o'-lantern at one of these U-pick pumpkin patches: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Founded in 1867, UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS in Moorpark, Calif.,...

The house on the hill: a dilapidated, dark, eccentric dwelling in Ohio became a chance for Monique Keegan to explore her own personal style, resulting in a one-of-a-kind home.
October 1, 2008... Nearly everyone who looked at the house was daunted by the mountains of possessions, the deteriorating condition, and the warren of rooms that comprised this 1924 "eclectic Tudor" when it came on the market several years ago in Granville, Ohio....

The American harvest table: handcrafted pieces share a place with colorful, contemporary elements for a look that is always personal and welcoming.
October 1, 2008... Bold color, farm-fresh flavors, and cherished collectibles set the tone for a harvest gathering. Make this autumn - inspired menu your own, and present it with an inviting mix of favorite linens and fine tableware, vintage and new. SEE SHOPPING...

All that glitters: glowing gourds put splendor into every autumn display.
October 1, 2008... THIS PAGE: Burnished miniature pumpkins seem to float in air alongside maple leaves that have been gilded on one side and suspended with thread from a chandelier. OPPOSITE: Terra-Cotta pots and gourds are treated with imitation silver and gold...

Green piece: from factory to fabulous in 60 days!
October 1, 2008... THE NEW THING in home construction is new-old: a marriage of up-to-the-minute green technologies with classically inspired design. New World Home--cofounded by Mark Jupiter and Tyler Schmetterer with design partner Randy Florke, a Country...

Green from the get go.(BUILDERS' NOTEBOOK)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... The modular's classic center hall design allows optimum airflow throughout the home, and the covered porch--a custom option built in the factory and available in full or partial wrap--was added for the cooling shade it provides. The build site...

The Mod squad.(BUILDERS' NOTEBOOK)
October 1, 2008... The partners of New World Home (pictured, from left to right): Mark Jupiter, Randy Florke, and Tyler Schmetterer. For more information on the company, contact: (800) 841-5042; newworldhome.net. Built tough to handle transit and lighting....

Green resources.(BUILDERS' NOTEBOOK)
October 1, 2008... EXTERIOR Siding Hardieplank, James Hardie Metal Roofing ABC Supply Co. Windows Andersen Trankless Water Heater Takagi OSB (Oriented Strand Board) Advantek INTERIOR Paint Aura, Benjamin Moore Appliances...

Materials.
October 1, 2008... The energy savings (50 percent annually) of living in a green home more than offsets the 2 to 5 percent cost increase of building one. Still, if you feel the need to pick and choose from a "green menu," insulation should be the top priority,...

Timeless: "The combination isn't trendy, so it feels personal and even timeless is green.(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... FIVE IDEAS FOR LOW-COST DECORATING "I wanted the house to feel fun, lived-in, and relaxed," says Florke. To inject character, he chose a mix of readily available and affordable elements along with antiques and salvage. [ILLUSTRATION...

One trick, three treats: cast a spell this Halloween with festive, chocolaty desserts-all made with a single foolproof cake recipe.(halloween cakes)
October 1, 2008... One of the best things about autumn may just be Halloween and its devotion to all things tempting, sweet, and a little bit scary. Here, a trio of eye-catching cakes and cupcakes provides a playful--and delicious!--take on traditional holiday...

Editor's pick.(Tastings)
October 1, 2008... Produced in Vermont since 1882, Wood's Boiled Cider concentrate is made by evaporating fresh apple cider. Use the syrup on pancakes or in baked goods, drizzle on pork chops, or add it to hot water for an autumnal beverage. $11;...

Expert advice.(Tastings)
October 1, 2008... To add a seasonal touch to your cornbread, swirl a half cup of canned pumpkin into your favorite corn muffin mix (81/2-ounce box), then follow the baking instructions on the package. Jenny Harper SENIOR CULINARY SPECIALIST, NESTLE

In season: Concord grapes.(Tastings)
October 1, 2008... Most often used to make grape juice and jelly, Concord grapes are high in vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids. The plump grapes possess a tart skin and a sweet. pale-green seeded flesh. Buy them at farm stands, as grocery stores rarely carry...

Eat here: Delicious Orchards.(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... For nearly 50 years, Delicious Orchards has been making some of the tastiest old-fashioned cider cake doughnuts around. Buy them at the orchard's country market on Route 34 (six/$3.50), or place an order at (800) 624-1893; 12/$13, plus...

Sweets.
October 1, 2008... Buy these and other old-fashioned trick-or-treat favorites online at economy candy.com or candy favorites.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 CANDY CORN This Halloween staple was first introduced in the 1880s. 2 MARY JANES ...

Simple country pleasures.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... Imagination is the true magic carpet.