Country Living articles from September 2003

Country Living archives from September 2003

What's Cookin'?: what's for dinner, who's cooking it, and where we're eating it have all changed in the past 25 years, but "good food"--enjoyed with the ones we love--still nourishes both the body and soul.(historical notes on eating habits of Americans )
September 1, 2003... FOOD TRENDS Eating Out Americans dine out an average of four times each week. Nearly half of every food dollar is spent on meals outside the home, almost double the amount they spent just 50 years ago. Fast Americans eat at fast-food...

Editor's journal.
September 1, 2003... Easy living, easy meals, easy decorating. Simplicity is what most of us strive for--and the peace that comes from making things easier. We're as busy as bees during week, then we want to try to kick back... and ease into a slower pace on the...

Inspired by color.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... When I saw the photograph of Gayle Tweed's getaway cottage ("A Place of Her Own," May 2003, below left), I knew I had found the perfect color palette for the playhouse at the back of the property we purchased last year. With the help of my...

Moving Kentucky to its old home.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I am scarcely eight pages into the July issue and I feel I must write to you. I agree with Sandra Botkin's Berea, Ky., students about placing Kentucky in the South, even though I don't live there ("Where Exactly Is Kentucky?" Dear Country...

A simple country meditation.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Although I live in the city, I long for my roots, which stretch back to the Appalachian Mountains of southeastern Kentucky. I love your magazine because I find myself everywhere in its pages--the food, the decor, and the simple goodness of the...

Cherry trees and mom's cherry pies.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I enjoyed reading "Cherries" in your July 2003 issue (Country Cooking). The photographs of those cherry trees brought back wonderful memories. I grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania in an area locally referred to as Cherry Hill. My parents kept...

Fall classic.(home furnishings and accessories )
September 1, 2003... [CABIN] 1 Rough-sawn pine twigs and bark from Jack Austin frame vintage-style flower prints (19" x 23"; $170 ea.) in Appalachian Garden's Floral Collection. Twigwork.com or (828) 295-0224. 2 Thomasville's Sierra wing chair (32"W x 39"D x 37"H;...

Major-league influence.(The Perfect Game: America Looks at Baseball, book and memorabilia exhibition )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Baseball fans can celebrate the national pastime by viewing "The Perfect Game: America Looks at Baseball," an exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum, in New York City, that runs until February 1. To honor a century and a half of the game,...

ABC carpet & home.(in-store exhibition and interior design events )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Next month, in honor of Country Living's 25th anniversary, readers can visit ABC Carpet & Home, located at 888 Broadway in New York City, for a special in-store "show house" presentation. With seven rooms styled by Country Living editors, the...

Helping hands.(National Public Lands Day)(volunteering for environmental protection activities )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... On September 20, National Public Lands Day, join volunteers as they beautify America's public parks, monuments, wildlife refuges, and shorelines. During the event, sponsored by Toyota, participants will plant trees and flowers, collect tons of...

Always in full bloom.(dried flower arrangements by Awesome Blossoms )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A preserved floral centerpiece from Awesome Blossoms provides the look of fresh flowers--for five years. A Petal Art Bouquet ($45) is made from real rose petals preserved by a French technique that leaves petals soft and vibrant....

Inn of the month.(Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay, Michigan )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Travelers in search of colorful fall leaves, lush rolling hills, and quiet back roads and farm stands would do well to reserve a room at Black Star Farms, a 160-acre country estate in Suttons Bay on northern Michigan's picturesque Leelanau...

Home library idea.(Personal Library Kit )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Who hasn't lent a book to a friend, only to forget who the lucky recipient was? Knock Knock's Personal Library Kit ($30) will help you keep track of your favorite volumes with 30 self-adhesive pockets, insert cards, a date stamp, stamp pad, and...

What's your opinion?(buyers' concerns when shopping for food )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In a recent survey on our Web site, we asked readers about their grocery-buying decisions: 42.1% buy foods that are nutritious 18.9% stay loyal to favorite brands 18.7% buy in bulk or with coupons 15.8% ...

Pillow picks.(for interior design )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Readers who "love country living" may find it hard to resist this hand-stitched pillow from Garden Lady Designs (bottom middle; $28) by Pennsylvania designer Jenni Sipe (gardenladydesigns.com; 717-993-6648). * Florida textile artist Carla...

Summer souvenirs: preserving blooms for year-round display.
September 1, 2003... Having been raised in a family where every penny was made to do double duty, I learned early on the value of preventing waste and making good things last. These lessons followed me into the garden, where by and large I had always been pretty...

Farm forward: a new England conservation group works to preserve the breeds that were raised on America's farms 200 years ago.(New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy's Exhibition and Sale of Heritage Breed Livestock)
September 1, 2003... You may know your Holsteins from your Herefords and your bantams from your broilers but have you ever seen a Belted Galloway cow, a super-sized Black Jersey Giant chicken, a curly-horned Jacob sheep, a floppy-eared Nubian goat, or a Gloucester...

The abc's of alphabet samplers: a primer on schoolgirl needlework.
September 1, 2003... "Learn your duty and do it" seven-year-old Lucy Ann Smith stitched on her sampler in 1810. The work is less than accomplished and the colors are now faded, but its sentiment is forceful. It hung over our daughter's desk throughout her childhood...

Editor's pick.(Little Packrat's Giraffe Backpack )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... When an outing to or a road trip to Grand is on the agenda, children on the go can travel in style with Little Packrats' graphic Giraffe Backpack (7" x 11"; $35). Constructed of sturdy, wipe-clean vinyl, the bag features adjustable straps, a...

Sweet thing.(M-O-M Nanny's Apron)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Nurture the culinary whims of your budding Julia Child with one of Tere and Bethany Jensen's nostalgic cotton M-O-M Nanny's Aprons ($32). Sewn from new and vintage fabrics, the mother-and-daughter design team's one-of-a-kind aprons are...

Bedding for baby.(collection Le Cirque des Enfants )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Made exclusively for Target, Le Cirque des Enfants collection (above and below) from designer Amy Coe inspires sweet dreams. The whimsical circus-theme prints and pretty pastel stripes, plaids, dots, and florals are available in coordinating...

Traveling with the family: two for the road.(With the Kids, family vacation program offered by Butterfield and Robinson)(Fodor's Around with Kids, travel book )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... splurge Upscale outfitter Butterfield & Robinson has made it its business to create the kind of family vacations lifelong memories are made of. Whether your family's ideal escape involves biking in Normandy, horseback riding along the Irish Sea...

Goodnight moon.(From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement, Edith, and Thatcher Hurd, exhibit )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Fans of the imaginative Hurd family, who brought us Goodnight Moon, won't want to miss "From Goodnight Moon to Art Dog: The World of Clement, Edith, and Thacher Hurd." On display until October 26 at the Shelburne (Vt.) Museum, the show includes...

Groovy gear.(tote bag for diapers by designer Willa J. Cohen )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Designer Willa J. Cohen's soft-cotton toile Willa J. diaper tote (12 1/2"H x 16"W x 6"D; $128) makes carting nappies and other essentials a chic proposition. Part of her Country Collection, the stylish tote has a zippered main compartment, two...

Homeroom: with her young explorer's love of maps as a starting point, a design-loving mom created a room where playing, studying, and daydreaming all have their place.(interior design )
September 1, 2003... Recognizing that a room of one's own is a wonderful thing, a young mother set out to fashion a bedroom that would play to her son's interests--as well as her need for order. A wall covering emblazoned with a map of the United States serves as a...

Communication helps prevent underage drinking.
September 1, 2003... No one ever said raising children was easy. There's so much to teach them about--like acting responsibly and being accountable for their actions. How you approach these lessons requires forethought and planning--it isn't always a simple task....

Try a pie: baking? Double the recipe and invite a young friend.(pie recipe)(baking with children )
September 1, 2003... Few kids will turn down the chance to dive into some flour and bake something sweet and delicious with the grown-up they love best. So turn up your sleeves and prepare to measure, mix, knead, and roll. Just remember, kids are unimpressed with...

A British import near Chicago: Tiddlywinks & Scallywags brings a wee bit of England to the Midwest.(clothing store )
September 1, 2003... Both the name Tiddlywinks & Scallywags--which means small, cute, and a wee bit mischievous--and its dresses were inspired by Jane Zaccaria's seven-year-old, Anna. "Clothes seem too grown-up for little girls these days," says the Surrey,...

Kids in the country: paint by number: lessons learned from little pots of paint.(narrative)(comments on the paint-by-number hobby )
September 1, 2003... THE MAILMAN TOOTS AS HIS VAN RUMBLES UP OUR LANE. I wave from the garden, where I am filling a bushel basket with tomatoes, and join him on the porch. "Package from Utah," Henry grins, tapping the parcel's postmark. "Must be a valuable...

Real-estate sampler.(homes for sale)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... HERE, A LOOK AT PROPERTIES FOR SALE AROUND THE COUNTRY. CALL THE COMPANIES FOR DETAILS. GEORGIA HORSE COUNTRY Attractively sited on 3 landscaped acres just north of Atlanta, this 11-year-old brick residence has 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, a...

Property of the month.(farmhouse for sale in Santa Paula, California )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FOURSQUARE ARTS AND CRAFTS This 4-bedroom, 2-bath 1927 farmhouse stands on 2 1/2 acres in Santa Paula, Calif. The 3,000-sq.-ft. house has a remodeled kitchen, new electrical and plumbing systems, and a 2-car attached garage. Extensively fenced...

Winterizing your house.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Just as you would have a house you'd like to buy inspected, you ought to vet the one you own to scope out possible problems before they arise and to save money on fuel and maintenance bills. Early fall is the time to winterize your...

Tread softly.(carpeting)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... 1 Self-adhesive carpet tiles from InterfaceFLOR (Spring Planting in Terrace is shown; $9.99 per 19 1/2" square) come in 13 styles and dozens of colors. Interfaceflor.com * (866) 281-FLOR [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Liz Claiborne + Carpet...

Good for your carpets, great for your health.(PowerCast vacuum cleaner )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Breathe easy with the all-metal PowerCast upright vacuum cleaner from the Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Its three-stage filtration system traps 99 percent of all pollens and allergen spores. Fingertip and foot controls help eliminate bending. Use...

Work out while you clean.(calories burnt while vacuum cleaning )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Work out while you clean--burn 100 calories in a half-hour vacuum-cleaning session. --American Council for Fitness and Nutrition

House plans you can buy.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... To order plans for either of these playhouses, call (800) 839-0084 or see the coupon on page 173. You can also browse more than 100 additional house plans on the House Plans Finder at countryliving.com. [the queen anne] TOTAL: 85 sq....

Up, up, and away: autumn in the mountains: close to nature and far from the crowds.(mountain vacations, resorts )
September 1, 2003... Come fall, thousands of Americans header the hills--whether lured by the promise of spectacular seasonal foliage, cool-weather hiking, or a romantic retreat in a fairytale setting. Here, seven mountain destinations that we consider to be...

Create a stylish retreat--overnight.(Martex bedding )(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Let's face it. Time is precious and hard to find these days. And the annual rush to revive our homes for the holidays after a busy summer season seems more insurmountable each year. Don't despair. There are ways to give your home a much-needed...

Think carpet for carefree comfort underfoot.(StainMaster carpet)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... If you are looking to update your home's decor, investing in carpet is an innovative way to incorporate the most current textures and colors. Carpet can complement any design style, from country to contemporary, and is unmatched in versatility,...

Improve your kitchen with the ease of speed.(Kenmore Elite Speed Cook Oven)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... In a recent study conducted by Sears, the nation's number one retailer of appliances, researchers found that of the 4,000 consumers questioned, most want real meals, real family time, and real free time. But how does one achieve these valid...

Invest in a comforting future.(home air conditioning, heating systems by Lennox Industries )(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Most homeowners would agree that comfort and air quality are top priorities when it comes to the health and well-being of their family--and the life of their home. That's why, if your heating or cooling equipment needs replacing, you should...

Opening doors with style.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... From room to room, there's no component more vital to a home's sense of utility, privacy, and security than its interior doors. We face them daily as we get dressed or reach into the coat closet, say goodnight to our children or greet them in...

Clean up your home in a swipe and save time.(Windex Multi-Surface Wipes with Vinegar )(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... There was a time when the only products you would need to keep your home looking tip-top year-round were simple bathroom, wood, and glass cleaners. Times have changed. Today's homes are filled with an assortment of diverse materials--all...

A great deal in Illinois: country living finds antiques and Midwestern culture in Bloomington-Normal, Ill.(Third Sunday Market )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... On the third Sunday of every month from May through October, thousands of bargain hunters flock to the twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, Ill., for the Third Sunday Market. Carol and Don Raycraft, authors of 52 books on American antiques,...

Well worth the wait.(Third Sunday Market in Bloomington, Illinois )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Third Sunday Market is open from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Beginning about a half hour before the gates open, some 8,000 to 10,000 attendees line up outside the Interstate Center (at the fairgrounds on Route 9W off 1-55) for an opportunity to look...

Break!(Third Sunday Market in Bloomington, Illinois)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... While antiques and collectibles top the menu at the Third Sunday Market, the enticing aromas of classic fairground specialties pull plenty of serious collectors aside for a midday snack. Local favorites include fresh doughnuts, pulled-pork...

Midwest specialties-and surprises.(antiques and collectibles )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Clockwise from above left: Rebecca digs for vintage luggage. Some entrepreneurs sell farm-fresh preserves. Philip G. Allers, owner of Sports Paradise in La Porte City, Iowa, carries vintage sporting goods like these leather football helmets....

What is it? What is it worth? A professional appraiser identifies and evaluates your possessions.(valuation of antiques and collectibles )(Column)
September 1, 2003... My wife and I love antiques and recently purchased a carriage that we just had to have. According to its label, the carriage maker was the NOVA SCOTIA CARRIAGE CO., KENTVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA. Most of the iron is cast rather than hand forged. The...

Kids & pets: a special friendship that informs young minds for a lifetime.
September 1, 2003... What goes on between kids and pets that makes their relationship so wonderful? A child's mind embraces both magic and reality. And as they mingle and sort themselves out in the free play of imagination, pets provide children a ready...

September: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and other festive events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... 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, P.O....

The power of red.(transformation of farmhouse into guesthouse)(interior design )
September 1, 2003... good, things are worth preserving--which is why, when one New York City couple built: a new house in the Hudson River Valley, they turned the property's old red farmhouse into a guesthouse. To help them create a casual, comfortable retreat...

Get the look every season: transition from fall to spring easily and economically with color, pattern, and texture.(interior design )
September 1, 2003... autumn & winter When the seasons change, so does the look of Country Living editor Jennifer Vreeland s home. Even though our furniture was in good condition and we still loved the brightness and warmth of the red and yellow walls, after...

Dahlia season: orderly rows filled with boisterous bloom--once a commercial growing venture--turn a Georgia farm into a community flower garden.(includes information on gardening with dahlias )
September 1, 2003... Gary and Mimi Vickers had no designs on profiting from the three-acre patch of dahlias they planted five years ago. "The varieties in the catalogue were just so compelling we couldn't stop with one or two," says Mimi. Still, Atlanta florists...

"The things I end up loving most are the things I never planned on," says collector Margo Tantau. "Everything in my home has a past life. Objects tell a story, and they all want another chance".(Interview)
September 1, 2003... margo Tantau's Atlanta house--filled with slipcovered furniture, painted tables and cupboards, and antiques and art--invites men, women, and children to feel at ease and to browse. Crystal candelabrums hold court on weathered furnishings, a...

Taste of the past: in the Pacific Northwest, a designer with a passion for early America built her home in the style of an 1840s saltbox. At its heart lies a kitchen that cleverly and graciously blends both antique and reproduction elements.
September 1, 2003... kitchen dining Random-width pine floors, period-tyle woodwork, abundant collections, and a historic color palette of linen, sage green, and mustard transport visitors to Margie and Jerry Hendrickson's kitchen back to the 19th century....

Fresh feasts: using market-fresh ingredients and uncomplicated cooking methods, our quick-to-the-table dishes are just right when you want to get out of the kitchen in a flash.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Cover Story food lovers look forward to late summer and early fall-when fresh-from-the-garden ingredients become readily available to transform into simple, satisfying meals. Fresh-harvested fruits and vegetables welcome simple...

Country Cooking: fresh feast.(recipes)
September 1, 2003... FARM STAND SUCCOTASH Shown on page 154 MAKES 8 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cobs...

Simple country pleasure.
September 1, 2003... OUR CALENDARS EDGE CLOSER TO AUTUMN BUT WHO WILL BLAME US FOR HOLDING ON TO SUMMER JUST A LITTLE WHILE LONGER? BIRDSONG MORNINGS, FIREFLY EVENINGS AND CICADA NIGHTS WERE NEVER INTENDED TO BE RUSHED THROUGH.