Country Living articles from September 2005

Country Living archives from September 2005

Beautiful photos.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Your magazine is full of beautiful photos and it has inspired me to change my life! Reading about women who make a living by doing things they love helped me take the leap. I entered my first art show this spring and won first place in my...

Oliver the escort.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thank you for Julia Szabo's column "Member of the Wedding" (You & Your Pet, June 2005). As our daughter met her husband-to-be volunteering at the "Lost Dog Rescue" in Fairfax County, Va., it was only fitting that our "rescue" be included in...

Bates spreads.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I enjoyed reading your article on the Bates cotton bedspreads (What is it? What is it worth?, June 2005). Last fall, my husband and I went antiquing and I bought a blanket for $40 at a local shop. After reading your article, I checked the...

Whirligig gift.(your letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thank you so much for bringing me back to my childhood (60 years ago) with your article on whirligigs (Country Living Guild, July 2005). I have always been a patriotic person, even as a child. On the 4th of July, my dear uncle gave me my first...

September.(editor's journal)
September 1, 2005... I travel a fair amount around the country each year, and it's something I really enjoy. The downside is, of course, being away from my family. So, this spring, when I decided to go to Spokane, Wash., with Senior Editor Monica Willis to explore...

18th & Guerrero: Tartine Bakery.(out & about)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... If you're fortunate enough to find yourself at the intersection of 18th and Guerrero in San Francisco's Mission District, follow your nose to Tartine, a tiny French bakery, where husband-and-wife team Chad Robertson and Elizabeth Pruitt (above)...

Sew it now.(buzz)
September 1, 2005... With Contributing Editor Amy Butler's simple Country Living sewing pattern ($12), even beginners can stitch the great-looking Covington Bag. Carry it as shown or cinch it for a more casual look. To purchase the pattern, visit...

Milestone.(buzz)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Happy birthday, Farm Aid! This September, the Massachusetts-based nonprofit will celebrate 20 years of helping to strengthen America's family farms. Through Farm Aid's annual benefit concerts, started in 1985 by founders Willie Nelson, John...

Red hat rebels.(buzz)(www.redhatsociety.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... We all age, but how we choose to do so is up to us, says Sue Ellen Cooper, founder of the Red Hat Society, a "sisterhood" of women who are greeting middle age with verve, humor--and red hats. Cooper started the group in 1998 and has since...

Inn of the month.(Kentucky Bourbon Festival )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Kentucky Bourbon Festival kicks off in Bardstown, "the Bourbon Capital of the World," on September 14. If you go to the five-day event, reserve a room at A Rosemark Haven, a restored 1830s landmark property with five antiques-filled rooms,...

Designing women: with persistence, creativity, and a bit of luck, sisters Alicia Paulson and Julianna Smith each started businesses that embrace their love for vintage designs and handmade objects.(entrepreneurs)(Posie)(Parlez-Vous)
September 1, 2005... girl power Designer Julianna Smith and her sister, Alicia Paulson (shown below right with her Welsh corgi, Audrey), have been creating things since they were little. Julianna began crafting cards from old cartoon books at age seven, and by...

Early American style: from Colonial to Georgian to Federal, these pieces never go out of style.(country classics)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... simply luminous With its distressed tin finish. Lt. Moses Willard, Inc.'s Becker chandelier (19"W X 15 1/2"H; $266) casts a warm glow. (513) 248-5500: Itmoses.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] high time Howard Miller's Flanders...

Feline friendly getaway guide: thinking about taking a trip but worried about what to do with kitty? With a little planning, you and your cat can both relax while you're away.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... If you're like many people, vacation is the highlight of your year. You may even revel in planning every exciting trip detail--except one: What do you do with your cat? Self-reliant cats are easily left at home. With plenty of dry food and...

The art of stick spatter: nineteenth-century stick spatter is admired for its intricate patterns and simple forms.(antiques)(history of stick spatter)
September 1, 2005... As collector Patricia Keller glances over at her stick spatter collection, displayed on wooden shelves and stocked within cupboards in her Pennsylvania home, she feels an immediate connection to the artists who crafted each piece. "I am very...

Catalin radios: professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.(what is it worth?)
September 1, 2005... valued at: $1,500 During the 1940s, the plastic "bullet" radio (above) was a popular design. In 1946, the New York City manufacturer Fada produced the model 1000 in six color combinations with several variations in the grillwork, knobs,...

Country news: your guide to exciting special events, promotions, the latest products and online offerings.(promotion)
September 1, 2005... Stand on a better floor Mannington. The look you love. For the life you lead. Mannington creates the looks that say home today. Hardwood, tile, resilient, and laminate floors. Available only from fine flooring retailers. And a better...

Wall treatments: take a cue from these resourceful ideas, and get inspired to give your home's walls a distinctive look that's all your own.(idea notebook)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Bring creative collage to new heights by covering a small wall with squares of wallpaper. "It's a unique method to highlight one wall in a room," says Debbie Travis, producer and host of "Debbie Travis' Facelift" on HGTV. She suggests asking...

On (and off) the wall: bring new life to a room with an easy paint technique and other imaginative displays that express your personal style.(simple projects)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... stenciling how-tos [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stencil a white design over a pastel wall for a delightfully fresh and chic effect. For the best results, use a stencil brush and cream-formula stencil paints, as they're less prone to drip,...

Wonderful Wallcoverings: applied to one wall or an entire room, these bold prints, delicate stripes, and interesting textures make a real statement.(market report)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... 1 "Houseboat" in Carolyn, by Wolf-Gordon. $42/linear yard. 2 "Pinstripe" in Pink (#686365) from the Brooks Brothers Collection, by Gramercy. $34.99/roll. 3 "Wild Rose" in Chocolate from the Summer Breeze Collection (SKU 5507923), by Waverly....

The great frame-up: if walls indeed talk, then what you place on them speaks volumes. Here's how to make sure yours say the right things.(inspirations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... rules of arrangement * When massing photographs on a wall (above), try to create a story with their content. Stick with a strong theme--family portraits, landscapes, vacation photos--to maintain harmony. Then vary sizes and frame styles...

Tools of the trade: gather all the necessary gear before tackling a project. Try these tools, designed to help speed up the process.(solutions)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... setting it straight [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crooked pictures are a thing of the past with Burnes of Boston's ingenious Level-Line frames. A mounting bracket featuring preset nail holes and a built-in level is included with each frame to...

Project 1: foyer of diamonds; See how a simple staining technique turns a plain 1950s foyer into an elegant jewel.(special advertising section)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... More than just a place where people shed their coats and move on, the foyer also delivers a home's first style statement. The foyer in this center-hall Colonial was like many others that contain a stairway and run between the living and dining...

Project 2: heart of style; Out of the old, something new is born.(special advertising section)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... The oldest trees are said to yield the best wood. Two, three, or more centuries of growth not only produce towering trunks, but also make their core--the heartwood--dense, hard, and very desirable. Most of the ancient trees were felled long ago...

Forgotten fruit trees: what were once common tastes and colors in American gardens are growing and flourishing again.(your garden)
September 1, 2005... Blame it on the produce aisle. When supermarkets began to take off during the late 1930s, they needed fruits that ripened at consistent times, survived shipping and shelving without bruises, and looked and tasted the same week to week. As...

Come meet the Farm Chicks: join Country Living in Fairfield, Wash., as we visit friends and explore a favorite new antiques show.(antiques across america)(Farm Chicks Antique Show )
September 1, 2005... who? Editor-in-Chief. Nancy Soriano (left). and Senior Features Editor. Monica Michael Willis (right), traveled to meet The Farm Chicks Antique Show founders Teri Edwards (in apron) and Serena Thompson. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Packing a picnic: combining food, the great outdoors, and good company, a picnic is one of life's great pleasures. To savor the last days of summer, prepare an easy alfresco meal. Then pack up your basket, gather your friends, and enjoy.(home making)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Longaberger's Large Picnic Basket is roomy enough to tote all of your goodies. Handwoven of maple splints, the basket includes a wooden riser for added storage. $108; (800) 966-0374 or longaberger.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Do-it-yourself dream kitchen: get the workspace you've always wanted without a major renovation. All it takes is a lot of planning and a little hard work.(home almanac)
September 1, 2005... Creativity Counts By rearranging and painting the "solid but ugly" cabinets, replacing tired surfaces, and installing new appliances, the owners of this Connecticut kitchen created a bright, efficient space--on a budget, and with no demolition....

Loft living: here, a look at properties for sale all around the country. Please call the companies listed for additional details.(real estate)
September 1, 2005... Located in the New Orleans Warehouse District, the site of the Cotton Mill condominiums has an extensive history. Built in 1882, the Maginnis Cotton Mill was one of the largest in the South until it closed in 1944. The building was also once a...

Window blinds: choose tailored-looking wood blinds for a practical yet sophisticated window covering that allows you the freedom to control the light and privacy of any room.(dollars & sense)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... 1 Pulls and tilt cords raise and lower the blinds, or adjust the angle of the slats. Some companies offer a tilt wand rather than a cord, a choice on which side the cords hang, or even motorization options. 2 Adjust the slats to regulate...

This month's highlights: our monthly listing of antiques shows, crafts fairs, and festive events.(country calendar)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... attention, book lovers! September is the month to meet and mingle with award-winning authors, illustrators, poets, and storytellers nationwide. In Winston-Salem, N.C., the Bookmarks Festival (Sept. 10) will feature fiction and nonfiction...

Back to school 101: understand how to prepare the family pet so he won't be depressed when "his" child goes away to college.(you & your pet)
September 1, 2005... Every year in early fall, thousands of college-bound students leave home, and an equal or greater number of family pets are left with no playmate, wondering why their favorite family member is no longer around. People often don't notice...

September's welcome.
September 1, 2005... Home again. Not that we ever left, but for months the outdoors has been our favorite room. How embracing its warmth, its colors and fragrances. Now, we welcome a new season. And autumn, with her bright greetings, welcomes us, too. ...

Good 'N' plenty: a snug seaside cottage in sunny Southern California brims with ebullient French country style.
September 1, 2005... While Lee Kirch lives in Colorado most of the year, her second home, a 1930s cottage in Montecito, Calif., may be where she retires, since it personifies the French country style she holds dear. The antiques she has collected over the years...

Colonial revival: Lisa and Bill Freeman fell in love with the 1750s style furniture they found in a Sturbridge Village shop. The next thing they knew, they were changing their entire house around to suit it.(The Seraph)
September 1, 2005... THE PILGRIMS' PROGRESS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SOMETHING ABOUT THE MUTED COLORS, SIMPLE FORMS, AND RICH HISTORY OF THE 1700S PILGRIM AND WILLIAM AND MARY FURNITURE SPOKE TO LISA AND...

In the pink: some colors relax, other's excite; pink does both. It provokes romance and glamour, and it is the color of love's first blush. Pink delivers feel-good emotion in the same way that a ranunculus blooms, one layer at a time. Give in to pink's pretty power.
September 1, 2005... Between the dramatic intensity of red and the classic purity of white, waltzes in lovable, versatile pink. This agreeable hue has always enjoyed a feminine association, reserved for the boudoirs of babes and baby girls. And it continues to take...

Dahlias & delightful, dazzling, diverse: just as summer is slipping away, dahlias blaze in, heralding fall with a ravishing display of color and form.
September 1, 2005... vivacious [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you were searching for the most versatile flower possible to grace a vase, you couldn't do much better than dahlias. Celebrated for myriad colors, sizes and, of course, petals, this flower family...

Room with a view.(kitchens)
September 1, 2005... Set in a charming 1929 home in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., the kitchen was nevertheless outdated. Says the owner, David Bowen, "I wanted it to fit the style of the house but include modern conveniences for a growing family." Bowen, who runs a New...

A heritage of taste: brimming with honest goodness, heirloom tomatoes serve up exciting new flavors to cooks and gardeners alike.(cook book)
September 1, 2005... Seed Savior [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Words such as curator and conservator come to mind when thinking about the work of William Woys Weaver, but you won't find him cataloguing prints in an art museum....

Good for you; The new Dietary Guidelines suggest: eat fewer calories and make wiser choices. Visit countryliving.com for more.(dietary guidelines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... fruit The brighter the better! A range of different-colored fruits--fresh or dried--provides the vitamins and minerals you need. Munch on at least two cups a day. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] vegetables Count colors: Eat two and a...

Healthful eating: sensible habits improve the chance of a longer life. Consider simple ways to incorporate more nutrition into your diet.(eating right)
September 1, 2005... sparkling juice Sip The Switch, an all-natural carbonated fruit juice. Available in 11 flavors, from black cherry to orange mango, it will satisfy your thirst minus added sugar, artificial colors, or preservatives. $1.29; super-markets...

Country living directory.(reader's resource)(Directory)
September 1, 2005... Use these convenient toll-free numbers to obtain information about quality products and services listed below. decorating and remodeling American Blind & Wallpaper 1-800-454-0248 Andersen[R] Windows & Doors ...

The smart guide to home renovation.(special advertising section)(CertaPro Painters)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... There are lots of smart places to put your money. But how many investments give you stunning new surroundings along with that intangible benefit of enhanced happiness and satisfaction? Home renovations not only boost the value of your real...

Budget Blinds.(country store)
September 1, 2005... Let Budget Blinds[R] show you the infinite possibilities for your windows with our FREE Design Guide, Point of Views[TM]. Budget Blinds[R] has a great selection of window coverings, "Expert Fit" measuring and installation, FREE in-home...

Puranol.(country store)
September 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)
September 1, 2005... You'll love our Braided Rugs!! Braided rugs warm up a room with casual elegance while adding color and pattern to boring floors. Yankee Pride offers flat braided rugs (including wool cloth), chenilles, blends, runners, ovals, rounds &...

Fran's wicker & rattan.(country store)
September 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...

Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc.(country store)
September 1, 2005... Discover your dream home! Award-winning designer, 800+ home plans available. Wide variety of styles and square footages! Visit www.dongardner.com to view and purchase plans, or call 1-800-388-7580 Dept. CL905. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Elmira Stoveworks.(country store)
September 1, 2005... Elmira's antique styled appliances will add special warmth to your home. If retro is your scene. Elmira also builds Northstar, 1950s styled appliances.... very cool! 1-800-295-8498. www.elmirastoveworks.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Directions for home and garden.(country store)
September 1, 2005... Weathervanes & cupolas. Order-direct and save! Hand-crafted copper weathervanes, finials, rain chains and more. Beautiful cupolas in maintenance free vinyl or durable white pine. Visit www.directionshg.com today. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sure Fit.(country store)
September 1, 2005... NEW IMPROVED FIT! Introducing a new Sure Fit exclusive... slipcovers with separate seat covers and no visible ties! A brand new direction in ready-made slipcovers, offering a semi-custom look and the same easy to put on features. Our new sleek...

Monarch radiators.(country store)
September 1, 2005... Monarch Products manufactures over twenty styles of all steel radiator enclosures for homes, offices, churches, schools and institutions. Stock and custom sizes available in many colors. For more information, go to our website,...

Spiral stair kits.(country store)
September 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...

Learning to fly.(model planes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Getting a hand-built model aircraft off the ground can be challenging and incredibly rewarding, especially for kids, says Tom Schwyn, of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), an Indiana-based nonprofit that promotes model aeronautics and...

Corn.(maze fields)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Mazes are back! From late summer to fall, farmers across the country welcome visitors to their farms to explore the intricate mazes they've sculpted into their fields of 12-foot-high corn. The agrarian masterpieces come in all sizes and shapes...

Let them eat cake!(buzz)
September 1, 2005... Created to satisfy the sweet tooth of kids with food allergies, Cherrybrook Kitchen's cake, cookie, and frosting mixes are free of nuts, dairy, eggs, and preservatives. The line includes yellow cake, chocolate-chip and sugar cookies, chocolate...

Raggedy Ann.(buzz)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... raggedy ann, one of America's most beloved toys, turns 90 this month. To commemorate her birthday, the RUSS toy company is offering the Raggedy Ann Craft Doll (left; $10), which includes everything you need to build your own doll. ...

Editor's pick.(buzz)
September 1, 2005... Downtown meets down home in Justin Boots' leather-and-suede Caliente cowgirl boots ($60). Embossed with a floral pattern, the comfortable boots feature lug soles and cushiony insoles. To find a retailer, call (866) 240-8853 or visit...

Lunch box special: peanut butter is one thing that most kids and adults can agree on--YUM!(family)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... By high school graduation, most American kids will have eaten 1,500 peanut-butter sandwiches. So it's no surprise that restaurants specializing in the staple are popping up everywhere. P.B.Loco (pictured) has cafes in Minneapolis and...

Weekend on the farm: feeling adventurous? Introduce your family to farm life--c. 1886--at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Ind.(family)
September 1, 2005... Six times a year, families can spend the weekend at the Zimmerman farmhouse at Conner Prairie experiencing what it would have been like to reside in a rural community in Indiana in 1886. To keep the reality factor high, everyone drops their...

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