House Beautiful articles from November 2003

House Beautiful archives from November 2003

World traveler.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Over the past two decades as a member of the U.S. Air Force, I have been around the world and read nearly every major decorating magazine available (many written in languages I can't speak). Few offer a more down to earth approach to decorating...

September to remember.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... I love House Beautiful. As a new homeowner I can always find fabulous ideas within its pages--the September issue was no exception. I especially enjoyed the great article on America's top young designers. Lesa E. Gerard via e-mail ...

Man of letters.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... I never read the editor's letter in magazines, but when I picked up my first copy of House Beautiful a year ago I read Mark Mayfield's. It's now the first feature I turn to and I look forward to reading it every month. He writes about real...

A sense of place.(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... I toured George Washington's Mount Vernon the other day for the first time in 20 years. The old place is still inspirational, although I must admit that the house seemed to be sagging in on itself a bit more than I remember from earlier visits....

Country French.(Column)
November 1, 2003... No need to cross an ocean to grab a little Gallic style. 1. Mixing bowls, $156 for a set of five; from Cote Bastide at Indulge: 713-888-0181. 2. Muguet dinner plate, $110; by Lalique: 800-214-2738. 3. Oval covered terrine, $112; from the...

Velvet in its many guises: this luxurious material can be plain, patterned, or textured.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Rossini, a stripe from Zoffany in colors 1) #VEL01007, 2) #VEL01005, 3) #VEL01001, 4) #VEL01003, 5) #VEL01004; 212-593-9787. Eliti's s Mervent through Scalamandre has embroidered dots in colors 6 #LZ 740-012, 7) #LZ 740-020, 8) #LZ 740-037;...

Worry free decorating with Teflon[R] fabric protector.
November 1, 2003... Decorating is all about making the right choices. And now, easy care Teflon[R] fabric protector can help you make your choices with peace of mind. Thanks to an exciting breakthrough in textile technology, Teflon[R] fabric protector brings...

Decorate with books: here's the lowdown on what has long been every decorator's secret.(Brief Article)(Column)
November 1, 2003... "BOOKS ARE THE BEST DECORATION," DECLARED the legendary Billy Baldwin. Most interior designers agree. Books bring warmth, color, and character to a room, and incorporating them into a space can be as simple as adding a pair of freestanding...

Foggy bottom blues: a young writer moves to Washington, D.C., to begin a career and a new, grown-up life away from home.(Column)
November 1, 2003... WHEN I WAS 29 YEARS OLD, I WENT TO WORK AT the White House. Because the job entailed physical proximity to the vice president of the United States, the FBI expressed interest in my background. As part of this six-month-long "SPIN" (Special...

Mighty mahogany: in the decorative arts, no wood stands taller.
November 1, 2003... IN 1595 A CARPENTER ABOARD one of Sir Walter Raleigh's ships in the New World first remarked upon the beauty and durability of what was then, to Europeans, an entirely new and wonderful wood. Today, that timber--mahogany--is arguably the...

America's top 125 interior designers: our annual list of leading decorators, who reveal what's hot, what's not, and where to shop.(Directory)
November 1, 2003... Aman & Carson Jim Aman, Anne Carson 85 East End Ave. New York 10028 212-366-6745; fax: 212 366-6742 www.amancarson.com Signature: All inspiration comes from the client Barbara Barry 9526 Pico Blvd. Los Angeles...

Shopping with the pros--nationwide.(Directory)
November 1, 2003... EAST August Georges 1523 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC; 202-337-5110 Furnishings, fabrics, fine art, lightning, and Paris flea market finds Recommended by: Victoria Neale, Whitney Stewart BDDW 5 Crosby St., New...

Potomac revival: Albert Hadley brings a light touch to the high style of a distinguish brick beauty in Washington, D.C.(Evelyn and Lawrence Brandt's home.)
November 1, 2003... For thirty years, Evelyn and Lawrence Brandt have lived in an elegant brick house in Washington, D.C. Lawrence, a successful developer and the son of an architect, built himself, and the couple painstakingly created an atmosphere that matched...

Radical rehab: Hariri & Hariri boldy sculpt a diamond in the rough into a dramatic and modern gem.
November 1, 2003... A SCULPTURAL CURVING SWEEP of silver gray stucco 12 1/2 feet rail is the first thing a visitor sees on entering this Pound Ridge, New York, house redesigned by Gisue and Mojgan Hariri, and it immediately conveys the emphasis on beauty,...

A different diva: like its owner, Renee Fleming's second empire house is as warm as it is glamorous.
November 1, 2003... THE 1860 HOUSE, STANDING ON a lushly landscaped acre backed by tall elms and maples, is one of Stamford, Connecticut's landmark buildings and the home and refuge of the celebrated lyric soprano Renee Fleming. She is the winner of two Grammy...

Enchanted forest: an encyclopedia of Japanese maples in a rich and subtle setting.(Judy and Michael Steinhardt's garden)
November 1, 2003... WHEN JEROME ROCHEROLLE SAYS, "I HATE ANYTHING THAT looks landscaped," he can show you a naturalistic woodland to prove it: seven acres of sugar maples, birches, American beeches, and tulip trees on which he has planted hundreds of exotic new...

Beverly Hills romance: actress Sela Ward and her husband, Howard Sherman pull off a masterful renovation in Los Angeles.
November 1, 2003... WHEN THE PHONE RANG IN VENTURE CAPITALIST Howard Sherman's office with the news that the sale was official, he picked up a bottle of champagne and his wife, actress Sela Ward, and drove out to the house they had just bought--a French-Norman...

In a nutshell: nuts fresh from the fall California harvest star in these sweet and savory delights.
November 1, 2003... Recipes MASCARPONE CHEESE, TOASTED PISTACHIO, AND HONEY CUP 4 tablespoons thyme flavored honey 4 tablespoons freshly shelled pistachios, roughly chopped and toasted 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese Place honey in a glass...

Blackberry farm: exceptional food and mountain sports in the Great Smokies.(long weekend)(Hotel Review)
November 1, 2003... "WHERE ARE ALL THE PEOPLE?" guests may ask employees at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. On more than 2,500 acres and with rooms for only 88 guests, you can feel that you have the place to yourself. But, of course, the other guests are...

Holiday beginnings.
November 1, 2003... Join in the spirit of the season as you count down the days to your family dinners and parties. With a few timesaving preparations, entertaining is easy. The weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day buzz with activity. Having a few foods...

Holiday feasting.
November 1, 2003... Set the table and gather together--the moment everyone is waiting for has arrived. A holiday feast is an opportunity to enjoy favorite foods and create new memories. Are you cooking your first holiday meal this year or your twentieth?...

Holiday endings.(GLAD storage products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... When the last plate has been cleared and dessert and coffee are done, it's time for everyone to say good-bye. If you're like most holiday cooks, you probably have a lot of leftovers to put away. With the help of GLAD[R] storage products, you...

Window dressings: a city apartment boasted a Manhattan skyline view, but the right curtains remained elusive.(problem solvers)
November 1, 2003... IN A CITY WHERE AMPLE, LIGHT-flooded living spaces are considered rarity, and even a view of a clean alley-way is special, a Brooklyn-based doctor possesses the he plus ultra of New York apartments. Her three-bedroom flat in a prewar building...

Perfectly composed: how to arrange objects for maximum impact.(encore)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... FOR THE AVERAGE READER WHO WASN'T SURE SHE COULD MOVE A vase two inches, add a bowl of apples and a spray of tulips, and make her coffee table look like a still life by Cezanne, the February 1958 House Beautiful came to the rescue and set out...