Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2018 i Country Living

My dad has no shortage of likable qualities, but one of my favorites is his commitment to clipping articles from the State Gazette, his hometown newspaper (circulation: 7,900). When a local boy or girl “makes good,” he’ll diligently snip out the story—a grinning teenager gripping his tennis racquet, a science fair victor holding her volcano—and send it, via rectangular business envelope, to the person’s parents, usually, but not always, acquaintances of his, with the understanding they’d surely value another copy. As someone with good intentions that are all-too-often thwarted when I can’t locate a stamp (until now! page 4), I admire his unwavering willingness to complete this task rooted in simple human kindness—one that could easily be shoved aside for the hot-potato issue of the day. “Secrets of Small-Town Charm”…

Checking In It might be just south of downtown Chattanooga, but Live a Little feels worlds away. Three tiny structures (including the Old Blue Chair; shown) surround a central fire pit, and what the pint-size properties lack in space they make up for in clever nooks, crannies, and, of course, views. Perched in North Georgia on Lookout Mountain, each structure has a front-row seat to sunsets over the valley 1,400 feet below. Besides, who needs extra space when the area’s finest attractions— Cloudland Canyon State Park, the awe-inspiring, bucket list-worthy Lookout Mountain— are outside your (blue) door. Don’t miss a Chattanooga Lookouts baseball game (opening day is April 5). Rates from $142 per night; livealittlechatt.com…

Needle in a Haystack You loved it. We found it! Q: “I stayed at the Ham Yard Hotel on a recent trip to London and fell in love with their colorful light fixtures. Any idea where I can find one for my own home?” —K. Riddle, Winston-Salem, NC A: According to the hotel, these pendant lights are part of the PET Lamp program, which was founded in 2011 by Spanish designer Alvaro Catalán de Ocón to encourage the reuse of PET plastic. Each one-of-a-kind lamp is handmade with recycled plastic bottles using traditional weaving techniques from Chile, Colombia, and Ethiopia.…

EASY UPGRADE FANCY FAUCET A raised Victorian spout or “swing spout” offers ample room for filling pots and vases. VINTAGE VOCABULARY KILIM \ kē-'lēm \ These reversible, handwoven rugs made in former Ottoman Empire countries are a designer favorite, but their high quality usually has a hefty price tag to match. Family-owned Kaya Kilims, based in Turkey, offers the best prices we’ve seen on the real-deal flatweave floor coverings (and worldwide shipping). EASY UPGRADE GRASSCLOTH CEILING Cozy neutral texture makes a task-centric space feel more linger-worthy. COUNTRY CLASSIC BREAD BOX Worth the dough: these vessels that add decorative oomph to the countertop POWER IN NUMBERS PENDANT LIGHTS With a low-profile wide-brim shade and a chic black matte finish, the lighting trio adds a modern edge. STYLIST SECRET CORBELS Open shelving…

Q It’s time I treated myself to one of those she-sheds I’m seeing all over Pinterest. Where do I even start? Rachel B., Austin, TX A Thanks to their growing popularity, you’ll find quite a few pre-fab options—even on sites like Houzz and Wayfair. Tuff Sheds (tuffshed.com) are built on-site and offer classic country charm (think barn-like silhouettes). For a more modern look, check out Studioshed (studio-shed.com). For a simple, historic vibe, steer toward Summerwood’s “Telluride” model (summerwood.com). If you go more custom, consider using reclaimed materials. (Go to recycledgreenhouses.com for inspiration). And don’t forget to check with the appropriate local municipality to see if you need a permit. Q My guest bathroom has an okay-ish-looking pedestal sink but essentially no storage for odds and ends. Thoughts? Kristina T., Grand…

Mosey on over to the Wilson County Expo and Ag Center, just outside of Nashville, for our first big shopping event of antiquing season. From April 20-22, the fairgrounds will be filled with more than 200 booths packed to the brim with antique and vintage finds, one-of-a-kind crafts, handmade clothing, jewelry, bags, furniture, and so much more! In between bargain hunting, meet-and-greets with Country Living editors, and demos by the nation’s top experts, be sure to feast on fair food and snatch up the new CL merch (canvas bags, cute T-shirts, and more). For more fair info, visit country living.com/nashville, and check out #clfair and #clfairfinds for scenes from past events.…

SPOTTED! The Perfect Spring Jacket Gray skies are no match for this cheerfully checked waterproof slicker. And while we’re partial to the blue gingham, the solid yellow, which too includes toggles and a striped jersey lining, is a close, cloud-defying second. Whitby Jacket $150; bodenusa.com SEARCH & RESCUE Seed Packets Don’t toss pretty packaging! Add charm to spring parties by threading them into a pennant banner (as shown), using them as napkin sleeves (just snip the bottom), or clip them to a wire wreath hoop. RESOURCE Sustainable Sheets Los Angeles designer Sam Leiaghat fell in love with fabric early on, searching for vintage textiles at the Rose Bowl Flea Market as a young kid. Now, as the founder of Loomstead, he’s committed to producing high-quality, luxuriously soft cotton and linen…

Not quite ready to park one in the driveway? Here, presented from smallest to largest, an assortment of finds to scratch the itch until you hitch.…

little upgrade Use a small paintbrush to fleck tan acrylic paint (thinned with a bit of water) on undyed farm eggs. Once dry, handwrite guests’ initials with a gold paint pen. Display on a nest of moss and twigs. little upgrade Flecked eggs on candlesticks (interspersed with anemones, ferns, and eucalyptus) add height and texture to the table. Deep-Dish Bacon and Leek Quiche SERVES 8 WORKING TIME 40 minutes TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 30 minutes 1 recipe Basic Pie Dough6 slices bacon, sliced2 large leeks (white and light green parts), sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves6 large eggs2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milk1 tablespoon Dijon mustard⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg6 ounces Gruyère, grated (about 1 ½ cups)½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1. Roll chilled dough…

CHARLES P. ROGERS & CO. BEDS Add classic style to functionality and a beautiful bed becomes real solution for today’s homes. Shown: Antique brass and iron sleigh daybed reg. $2499, Now $1119.20. Optional “pop up” trundle stores a second mattress underneath. Available in wrought, antique white or vintage white iron. Free Delivery to most US addresses. Complete collection of handcrafted beds and mattresses online and at our showrooms. Bed makers since 1855. Visit charlesprogers.com or call 866-415-6866. IRRESISTIBLE MOMENTS DESERVE IRRESISTIBLE TREATS. Variety keeps relationships fun. Meow Mix® has a variety of treats, including Brushing Bites® and Irresistibles®. All made with the real meat taste your cat craves. meowmix.com COUNTRY STORE THE KNOCK OUT® FAMILY OF ROSES If like most everyone, you are afraid of roses, you need to try…

COMPLETELY FUN, NO-OBLIGATION WAYS TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY THIS MONTH…

Lay the Groundwork Brooke sprinkles the Hanley Gold gravel (see below) with diatomaceous earth, a natural powder that keeps the coop dry and pest-free. Keep It Consistent The grapevine-covered coop and adjacent greenhouse reflect the classical proportions found in the other buildings Steve designed on their Ojai, CA, farm. (See his early sketches on their blog, brookegiannetti.typepad.com.) Plant the Seeds Low-maintenance edible ground cover, like rosemary and sage, adds a layer of landscaping to the surrounding area. BIG IDEA! Brooke and Steve chose cedar wood for the structure because of its all weather durability. Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insect damage and won’t warp when exposed to moisture. By the Numbers 12 chickens (including Silkie Bantams and Easter Eggers) 64 square feet 42 eggs per week 28 days…

Brush & Mirror Sets Ornate grooming tools weren’t always a mainstay on American vanities. Before mass production started in the 1900s, these sets were often gifted to high society brides and new mothers. Present-day collectors are most drawn to pieces made from tortoiseshell, ivory, porcelain, and silver, so they generally command top dollar. A 1920s sterling silver set from Lalique or Tiffany & Co., for example, can fetch thousands. Midcentury plastic sets go for far less—anywhere from $10 to $100 depending on detailing. For a nicely curated mix of vanity items, check out Ruby Lane (rubylane.com) and Everything but the House (ebth.com). Textbooks & Guides In 1890, Alfred Brisbois and Leon Federmeyer launched the first hairdressing academy in the country, but it wasn’t until the advent of the film industry…

1890s The Mendelson Opera Co. handwrites advertisements on blank books. 1920s Diamond Quality takes advertising to the next level with designs such as the Golf-Tee book. 1930s Ad-free collecting cards feature athletes, movie stars, and national landmarks. 1940s During WWII, Diamond provides war propaganda with “V for Victory” and other designs. 1962 A tradition since the ’30s, special souvenir books promote the Seattle World’s Fair.…

Nashville, TN April 20, 21, 22 Wilson County Expo & Ag Center Rhinebeck, NY June 1, 2, 3 Dutchess County Fairgrounds New! COLUMBUS, OH JUNE 15, 16, 17 SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 Ohio Village ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 26, 27, 28 Stone Mountain Park For tickets and more information, contact Stella Show Management Co. 1.866.500.FAIR stellashows.com countryliving.com/fair #clfair SAVE MONEY, SKIP LINES! Buy your tickets in advance! (available up to 3 days prior to Fair open)…

YELLOWWARE Dye eggs a mustard yellow (these were colored with a natural turmeric dye). Once dry, wrap the center of the eggs with washi tape to create stripes. SPATTERWARE Put a dab of acrylic paint in a small bowl and thin with water. Use a small, flat-edge paint brush to paint and fleck the paint on eggs. TRANSFERWARE Cut designs from floral paper napkins (casparionline.com). Adhere to eggs with glossy Mod Podge. JADEITE Use white Puffy Paint to dot the raised patterns on eggs. Once dry, paint eggs with glossy green acrylic paint. LETTUCEWARE Paint entire egg with green acrylic paint. Once dry, apply “veins” using a thin-tipped white paint pen. PYREX Download and print a pattern (like the ones at vintage digiart.etsy.com) and adhere to egg with glossy Mod…

For Resources, see page 110. How to build a better coop (page 35), perk up a pantry (page 38), and more! 1 PLAIN OLD POTS There’s just something about a lotta terra-cotta (shown here in Birmingham’s Shoppe) that always looks chic. Snug Harbor Farm’s Old World inspired vessels come stamped with a sweet logo. 2 Pendant Light Made of silicon rubber, this light is indestructible enough for a workroom and pretty enough for a parlor. 3 Outdoor Sofa Terra-cotta + greenery is a classic combo, so this all-weather lounger is a backyard no-brainer. 4 WOOD CHARGER Hand-painted in Italy, the Verona charger brings an earthy touch to the table. 5 WOOL RUG This pretty red clay-inspired carpet is the next best thing to a terra-cotta tiled floor. 6 RUNNING…

Stay Natural “Utility comes first, but I like to use natural materials, not plastics, to keep things pretty, like wood nesting boxes, wood roosting poles, and a galvanized roof.” Give Them Space “We made sure our chickens would have plenty of room to roam, with a 40-foot run behind the coop and 2 acres of free range space when we’re at home.” Go for the Gold “We chose Hanley Gold [also called California Gold] gravel for the warmer tones and resemblance to granite.” Hers came from santabarbarastone.com. Expect Surprises “We thought the chickens would use the roosting poles we placed, but they actually sleep on top of the nesting box at the highest point in the coop.” Maximize Beauty “We built the coop beside the vegetable garden, where we grow…

Sandwich, MA $335,000 Newly renovated with floorboards salvaged from a tobacco mill, this two bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath Cape Cod is situated close to the popular boardwalk. Don’t miss the serene views of the marsh located just behind the home. Agent: Lisa Hassler; historichomescapecod.com Burlington, NC $72,000 An iconic red-white-and-blue pole beckons you inside this barber shop turned- home where a cherry-toned micro kitchen packs a playful punch. Bead board walls and ceilings add additional character to this one-bedroom, one-bath space. Agent: Lisa Dye Janes; weichert.com Pass Christian, MS $375,000 A cottage so nice, they made it twice! This listing includes a nearly identical adjacent second home—for a combined two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The cottages were built in the 1880s and moved to this spot (just a short walk from the…

A BRIEF HISTORY OF... Diamond Brand Matchbooks and Boxes WHAT IT’S WORTH: Generally between $1-$100 (sports figures can fetch up to $2,000!) WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Founded in 1881 by Ohio Columbus Barber, the Diamond Match Company is known for two major matchbook milestones. First, Diamond quickly acquired Joshua Pusey’s 1892 patent for a folded book of matches. Cardboard matches were dipped in a sulphur/phosphorus solution and then stapled to another piece of cardboard that also had a friction strip. Next, it was a Diamond salesman who, around 1894, convinced Pabst Brewing Company to use ad-wrapped matchbooks as promotional pieces. Since then, promotions for everything from diners and hotels to national landmarks and presidential candidates have found their way to the covers of Diamond’s matchbooks, making them both highly nostalgic…

most gleeful getaway The Trailer Pond THE TRAILERS: (From left) 1958 Kenskill Deluxe, 1959 Terry, 1962 Aristocrat, 1956 Jewel, and (not shown) a 1959 Shasta HITCHED TO: Jaime and Carl Holm, founders of Tinker Tin Trailer Co., which provides vintage trailer rentals CURRENTLY PARKED: In Alta Colina Vineyard, an organic winery in Paso Robles, CA GOOD VINTAGE: Last year, two trailer rescuers refurbished five midcentury trailers—each painted a different candy-colored shade—and created a trailer-park resort on a picturesque 130-acre property in wine country. Campers (each equipped with a double bed) start at $175 per night and include access to a communal kitchen, campfire area, dock, and hiking trails. Catered meals, yoga instruction, wine-blending classes, and transportation to Central Coast sites are also available. thetrailerpond.com cutest crash pad The Petrone Family…

Wild for Terra-Cotta PAGE 23 Paints, Terra-cotta Pot and Sun-dried Terra by HGTV Home by Sherwin- Williams; lowes.com. Doshi in Persimmon fabric; schuyler sampertontextiles.com. Paradise Stripe in Cayenne fabric; clarencehouse.com. Patmos in Pompeii and Andaluz in Paprika fabrics; www.carolinairvingtextiles.com. Palazzo Stripe in Russet fabric; marescatextiles.com. Tika in Pompeii, Pandora in Terra-cotta, and Jaisalmer in Pompeii on Cream fabrics; lisafinetextiles.com. Free Spirit in Terra-cotta trim; kravet.com. Mani in Terra-cotta by John Robshaw fabric; housefabric.com. Antique tile; fireclaytile.com. Terra-cotta pots; shoppebham.com. PAGE 24 Riad in Sand fabric; virginia-kraft.myshopify.com. Abaco chairs; bungalowclassic.com. Garden tools; burgon andball.com. Make Eggs PAGE 15 Spatterware bowl; crow canyonhome.com. Lettuce Ware canapé plate; toryburch.com. Napkins; casparionline.com. Vanity Flair Special thanks to the Makeup Museum; makeupmuseum.org. PAGE 46 Cosmetology book; treasures4youreyes.etsy.com. PAGE 47 Tools; glimmersintime.etsy.com and yesterdis.etsy.com. Worth Its Salt PAGE 71 Blue-and-white striped blanket with tassels; bealland bell.com. PAGE 72 Pink-andgreen fringe throw on bed; beallandbell.com. Happy Campers…