Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Country Living

THE (PUMPKIN) SPICE OF LIFE I can’t recall when pumpkin spice became a phenomenon, but last year it seemed like people downright lost their gourds over pumpkin-flavored anything. In the day and age of social media, I suppose it’s easier for things to become a “thing” (#pumpkinspice), but I also suspect there’s something deeper feeding our collective pumpkin spice obsession. It’s rooted in five simple words: For a Limited Time Only. Don’t you think autumn, as far as seasons go, always feels too short? Summer days are beautifully lazy, winter days are painfully sluggish, but fall days inevitably feel hurried, no doubt underscored by the visual reminder that leaves are literally dropping before our eyes (!). Perhaps there’s something about this blink-twice-and-you’ll-miss-it urgency that fuels our seemingly insatiable need to…

1. Armchair $799; softsurroundings.com 2. Pendant Light $249; rhteen.com 3. Pillow Cover $50; potterybarn.com 4. Iron Pendant $620; shadesoflight.com 5. Nesting Tables $350 for a set of 2; myevergreen.com 6. Side Chair $699 for 2; overstock.com 7. Pouf $90; hayneedle.com 8. Luggage Rack $90; wayfair.com…

|No 1| Paint By Numbers Because these retro relics often feature fall scenery—tree-lined trails, babbling brooks—you can find them gracing the heart-pine paneling in plenty a cabin. To create the ones you see at left, photocopy your favorite works of art (or simply Google “vintage paint by numbers” and print your favorite scenes, scaling them up or down as necessary). Cut paper printouts into half-inch strips, and attach to white pumpkins using Mod Podge. (Line up the image as best you can, taking heart in the fact that some imperfection adds charm.) Attach twig “frames” with hot-glue. No 2| Acorn Squash Acorns A produce section staple this time of year, acorn squash is an obvious pick to mimic the classic nut, so squirrel away this easy idea. Cut a 4-foot…

Go Big Wherever You Can “Tall ceilings, bold plant arrangements, and large light fixtures have even more impact in a small home. Play with scale to find what feels right.” Layer Patterns “I like to use several different patterns in a small room, like this porch, to make it feel cozy. One rule of thumb: You can pair just about anything with a stripe.” Try “Relaxed” Symmetry “On a mantel or side tables, total symmetry can feel too formal. In a casual space, try a little something extra on one side [see mantel, above].” Lighten Dark Rooms “The porch is naturally darker, so I brought in a few pops of light blue to brighten it while linking it to the colors inside the cabin.” Don’t Shy Away From Custom “A…

SPOTTED! The Perfect Fall Jacket Essentially two coats in one, this softly quilted, not-toopuffy puffer features an iconic Liberty of London print on one side (perfect for dressier occasions) and mossy green, our new favorite fall neutral, on the other (ideal for everyday excursions). Thick navy piping, smart brass buttons, and a versatile 32.75-inch length also help it pass muster (and bluster). Reversible Liberty Puffer, $250; jcrew.com SEARCH & RESCUE Upcycled Pumpkin Gather 20+ Mason jar lids and spray-paint them orange. Thread them onto a piece of twine, pulling it tight to make a circle; tie a knot. Fan out the lids, and place twigs in the center. DECODER What Is Cerused Wood, Anyway? Chances are, you’ll be seeing a lot of this phrase when it comes to furniture and…

Cover Blankets; pendleton-usa.com. Vintage industrial stool; dorsetfinds.etsy.com. Duck boots; ghbass.com. Red French stool; hedgerowantiques.com. Dahlias; stonehollowfarmstead .com. Wall paint, Wishing Well; www.portolapaints.com. Artificial pumpkins; funkins .com. Wild for Matte Black PAGE 17 Chalkboard wall decal; target.com. Orb plates and butter knife; civilstoneware .com. Gunpowder 4" by 4" tile; cletile.com. Candlestick; etaldesigns.com. Canvas Raven Black fabric; sunbrella.com. Penny Round matte black porcelain tile; tileshop.com. Iron nails; augusthaven.com. Beaded fringe; duralee.com. PAGE 18 Bedroom designer, Ken Fulk, designer of interiors and experiences; kenfulk.com. PAGE 21 Bathroom designer, Studio McGee; studio-mcgee.com. What Is It? What Is It Worth? PAGE 34 Vintage Pendleton blankets, Fisher Heritage; laurafisherquilts.com. Life With Pets PAGE 51 Architecture by Don Ziebell, OZ Architects, Inc.; ozarchitects.com. Modern Barn PAGE 62 Plaid scarf; faribaultmill .com. Lanterns; stashhome.com. PAGES 64-65 Sheepskin; ikea .com. Ivory and navy pillows; williams-sonoma.com. Buffalo plaid pillows; burkedecor.com. PAGE 66 Pillows; target.com. PAGE 67 Throw; westelm.com. PAGE 68 Duvet and shams; coyuchi.com. Plaid throw; faribaultmill.com. Rug; pottery barn.com. PAGE 69 Print pillows and brass…

COMPLETELY FUN, NO-OBLIGATION WAYS TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY THIS MONTH Want More? Turn the page for picks to set the scene outside! 1. MAPLE BRANCHES Go leaf peeping from the comfort of your living room. From $20 for a set of 2; daythree creations.etsy.com 2. STRIPED BOLSTER Orange stitching adds a little pumpkin spice to neutral jute. $39; ballarddesigns.com 3. WOVEN PILLOW Handcrafted in Ethiopia, this 20" by 20" accent is crisp with fall color. $145; boleroadtextiles.com 4. YELLOW PAINT Enjoy the golden glow of the season year-round. Lion Heart by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore .com 5. RETRO LANTERN No kerosene required for this gently distressed guiding light. $219; rhbabyandchild.com 6. TUFTED ARMCHAIR Even better than the soft Brazilian leather? The free shipping. $1,499 for leather, $899 for fabric; sixpenny.com 7.…

The easiest way to personalize a newly built space is... Layering in pieces of your own history, like favorite furniture or family heirlooms. Don’t be afraid to juxtapose traditional and modern elements—try transforming a classic Windsor chair with a new coat of glossy paint. Milo Mixed Media Chair (1), $140 for 2; target.com On a crisp autumn weekend, I’m most likely... Hunting for antiques in the Hudson Valley and driving home with the sunroof open. A cozy dinner around the farm table always follows. Tin Glazed Ceramic Pitcher (2), $39; food52.com and Splatterware Serving Bowl (3), $120; marchsf.com My favorite way to add unexpected interest is... Installing a big brass rim lock on the interior of the front door. It feels special every time you go outside. Tip: Go for…

A BRIEF HISTORY OF... Pendleton Jacquard Trade Blankets WHAT IT’S WORTH: Up to $1,200 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: When Thomas Kay headed to America’s newest state, Oregon, in 1863 with a dream of raising sheep and producing wool, he could never have dreamed that more than six generations and 150 years later, his family’s woolen wares would still be considered an American treasure. By 1909, the third generation had named the company Pendleton Woolen Mills and combined unique looming capabilities with bold European synthetic dyes to create what would become their signature wool jacquard blankets. These blankets, or “robes,” were primarily sold to Native Americans in Oregon, who used them for trading and in ceremonial practices. By 1920, Pendleton began shipping to major department stores of the time, such as…

I must admit that I hated paint by numbers as a kid back in the early 1950s. While the motto of Craft Master, purveyor of the popular mass-made canvases, was “Every Man a Rembrandt,” I was an outsidethe- lines exception, forever wandering beyond the numbered jigsaw spaces and turning what should have been my mass-terpiece into a blurry mess. Perhaps I was alone in this—the company sold more than 12 million kits in just a few years—but I didn’t have a change of heart until the 1960s, when completed paintings seemed to become ubiquitous at every flea market and yard sale I scoured. Maybe it began as some kind of karmic retribution for the artistic failures of my childhood, but I started snatching up the retro relics. My favorites are…

No Barn Required Hay Bales Not down with scratchy straw? Kick back on this plush pouf. $69; landofnod.com Barn Quilt Hand-painted in North Carolina, these eye-catching, treated wood pieces hang indoors or out. $105 for 2' by 2' (larger sizes available); twocraftylady bugs.etsy.com Barn Red Try this iconic rusty red shade on a front door. Barn Red by Dunn-Edwards Paints; dunn edwards.com Weather Vanes An easy-breezy way to gussy up a sofa (without blowing the budget!). From $38; roostery.com Chicken Wire Rule the roost with these fresh takes on fencing. Horseshoes Corral good fortune with these tailored talismans. Barn Stars This traditional barnside symbol, which dates back to the 1700s, serves up barnto- table charm when gracing American-made glassware. Another plus: With six different colors (all assigned a meaning), you’ll…

For resources, see p. 110. DECORATING IDEAS FOR THE GREAT INDOORS How to pretty up a pumpkin (p. 23), embrace a small space (p. 41), and more! 1 INDUSTRIAL CHANDELIER A ruggedly handsome light fixture is no longer just a pipe dream. From $253; westninth vintage.etsy.com 2 CHEESE BOARDS Use the included soapstone chalk to jot tasting notes on these servers, made of slate sourced from a New York family quarry. From $29; brooklynslate.com 3 Matte Black Fridge It feels less “big ol’ appliance” than its shiny metal counterpart. Plus: It’s smudge-proof! $2,849; frigidaire.com 4 MATTE FURNITURE Think ink—the darker the better—when choosing a statement piece in a neutral setting. Get the look with Rust-Oleum’s Flat Black. $4; homedepot.com 5 JET-BLACK MASCARA Try this matte formula-meets-magic wand for more length…

By the Numbers 1,000 square feet 3 beds (including two convertible) 17 foot ceiling peak 50 Most guests ever hosted at one time BIG IDEA! For a cohesive (read: less choppy) look in the bathroom, the gray-green cabinetry (Prairie Grass by Sherwin-Williams) mimics the lower portion of the room’s board-and-batten walls. “Z-back” detailing adds rustic interest. Try Two Rooms in One The back porch serves as an extra den, where guests can take in 90-acre views from a custom swing, and a dining room, where guests can take in the requisite Georgia fare: biscuits, bacon, and BBQ. (The sign came from Angel’s Antique and Flea Mall in Opelika, Alabama.) Play to Your Strengths To enhance the high ceilings in the den, James raised the mantel, added decorative oomph with a…

Set the (Crime) Scene Time’s a ticking! Take a cue from the first Nancy Drew mystery, The Secret of the Old Clock, and deck the walls with new, vintage, and DIY’d clocks and keys. (Psst: Can you spot the ones made of paper?) For another thematic touch, decoupage pumpkins with photocopied pages from the series. (Directions on page 25). Assemble a Team Nancy could always count on friends Bess and George and—usually—boyfriend Ned Nickerson to support her super-sleuthing. Summon your squad with an invite featuring magazine letter cutouts adhered to tea-stained paper (tiazoeyteastained.etsy.com) with a glue stick. Attach a small key with an embroidery needle and black embroidery floss. Get Suspects Talking Nancy may be forever 18, but your 21-and-over guests can stir up spirits and suspense. Death in the…