Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2018 i Country Living

Flyway Sherwin-Williams 6794 Striped Awning Trompe l’oeil stripes (paired with a window box) make for an always-sunny, alfresco cafe-like setup indoors. Overt Green Sherwin-Williams 6718 Sweet Sapling Seek verdant shade on a tree-covered bench. You can even hang photos from its branches (hello, family tree!). Or, in a kid’s room, cheekily mount a swing from the ceiling alongside it. Larchmere Sherwin-Williams 6752 Quilted Headboard There’s no better way to blanket a blank wall than with a geometric motif inspired by a quilt pattern (here, “Diamond Square”). # Get in on the One-Gallon Challenge! Tag your best idea for a single gallon of paint #OneGallonChallenge and #SWColorLove for a chance to appear in a future issue. Photo Finish! Take a can-do approach to your next project with a picture-perfect tool from…

By the Numbers 312 square feet 730 days to build 12 salvaged windows 17 feet (in length) of the thrill-inducing playground slide Act Natural Blending seamlessly with its surroundings, the plumbing-equipped outhouse—cheekily dubbed the “la-tree-ne”—has a live-edge wood countertop and a one-of-a-kind carved stone sink. Brighten Up To offset the wood-clad walls, Lynne embraced white decorative elements, including curtains, light fixtures, furniture, and milk glass accents. Take Cover The breezy, sheltered area under the main structure serves as an ideal all-weather dining room. The table and chairs are made from reclaimed boats. BIG IDEA! Lynne and her contractor rescued a nearby barn (destroyed in a tornado) to form the bones of the tree house. Salvaged windows (including stained glass from an old church) complete the vintage look. FIELD NOTES Pick…

VINTAGE VESSEL Watering Can Fill with water, then flowers. Loop wire around the handle, and hang from a nail. WE USED: Tulips, hydrangeas, peonies, and Italian Ruscus VINTAGE VESSEL Metal Funnel Cut a piece of floral foam to fit, then dampen and place in a plastic zip-top bag; place in funnel. Drill a small hole in the top back of the funnel and loop wire through to create a hanger. Place flowers in the funnel. Hang from a nail. WE USED: Anemones, peonies, ranunculus, kalanchoes, and alliums VINTAGE VESSEL Wall Basket Line the basket with brown kraft paper. Cut a piece of floral foam to fit, then dampen it and place in a plastic zip-top bag; place in basket. Fill with flowers. Hang handle from a nail. WE USED: Poppies,…

Embroidery with wool is one of the best ways yet discovered of capturing the joyous colors of flowers. Fresh, subtle and life affirming colors that lift the spirits and bring the garden indoors. These lovely stitched designs are available as kits to make yourself and come with everything you need: the 100% cotton canvas printed in full color, all the wools required (100% pure new wool), a needle, a color chart and an easy to follow guide to get you underway. “Sewing mends the soul”– Irish Proverb Order Line: 888 826 8600 www.ehrmantapestry.com…

Q As the weather has gotten warmer, our chestnut mare, Molasses, has been lethargic, and her coat looks matted. Could this be a sign of anhidrosis? What can we do to help her? R.A., Albany, GA A As the thermometer rises, it’s time to pay attention not only to your horse’s coat, but also to her ability to sweat properly. An unhealthy or long coat in the summer indicates a problem, as a horse should naturally be losing her winter coat. A dull, matted coat is a common symptom of a hormonal problem called Cushing’s disease, which means the body produces excess steroid hormone. It not only causes discomfort, but it can also lead to other serious problems such as laminitis, or the inflammation of the hoof tissue. A horse…

how to WRAP IT UP For an especially sweet touch, tie strips of pink wax bakery paper (gogopak.com) around each sandwich with baker’s twine. Chewy Brownie Sandwiches MAKES 12 servings WORKING TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 40 minutes Cooking spray1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder¼ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut up8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 ½ cups sugar4 large eggs3 pints coconut gelato, softened Shredded coconut, for coating 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 18-by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, leaving a 3-inch overhang on the two long sides. Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt in a bowl. 2. Microwave butter and chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Whisk in sugar. Whisk…

Collecting by Color THROUGHOUT Enamel canisters; farawayplacesvintage.etsy.com. Paper ephemera; cipmunk.etsy.com. Soda bottles; myheirloomessentials.etsy.com. Kodak tins; patinapatina.etsy.com. Smalley jar; thesilvermaster.etsy.com. Best in Show PAGE 53 Paint, Silver Feather, and trim paint, Flemish Blue; ppgpaints.com. Farmhouse pendant; shadesoflight.com. Petite Frond in china blue and Little Bamboo in coral fabrics; heatherchadducktextiles.com. 7306-31 trim; duralee.com. Glissando Tana Lawn bolster fabric; libertylondon.com. Boxwood Stripe in yellow fabric; sisterparishdesign.com. Lenox in coral and Eze in coral fabrics; duralee.com. CE-MS210/38 in peach, orange, and coral trim; kingcottonfabrics.com. Rapee Minke lemon pillows; selamatdesigns.com. Paniola Inverted in yellow fabric; annaspirotextiles.com.au. Flanders in L’eau Tide cord; samuelandsons.com. Blue and crimson Rabari throw; themaryn.com. Jute ties; fringemarket.com. Bena stool; madegoods.com. Rug; @loomsandlighting. Looking Lively PAGE 72 Denim apron; amazon.com. PAGE 73 Potter in terra-cotta melamine plates; shopqsquared.com. Large Playa straw tote; dearkeaton.com. Tropica rug; surya.com. PAGE 75 Betsy Pom Pom in coral and Bandol Turkish block print pillows; dearkeaton.com. Tufted Yoursa pillow; anthropologie.com. Soleil in navy and Kismet in…

Red Seen on everything from bandanas to bottles, this iconic country color warms up a room. GET STARTED: Founded in 1878, Hills Bros. Coffee (1) pioneered vacuum-packing methods via telltale red tins. Tomato pincushions (2) became popular in the Victorian era as a substitute for real-deal tomatoes gifted to ward off evil spirits. Metlox’s “Red Medallion” pottery (3) is just one coveted line from the defunct factory. Orange A shot of the citrus-y hue has been noted to boost energy. GET STARTED: Mission Orange (4) was the flagship drink of the California Crushed Fruit Company. The Mac and Muff primer (5) was the first (and the orange-est) in Gertrude Hildreth’s learn-to-read series. Before Chicago’s Sanford Ink Company created the Sharpie in 1964, its orange-labeled ink and eraser products (6) were…

I’ve been lucky enough to experience the majority of my life with a dog at my side. It all started one Christmas many years ago, when a fluffy brown-and-white Saint Bernard puppy bound into our living room, leaving a trail of newly opened toys and six overjoyed children in his wake. We were all astonished that Santa had finally given in and gotten us a dog. When the dust cleared, we named him Saint, even though that big, floppy-pawed canine proved to be anything but. Many dog years later, my husband, Howard, and I always had dogs in our New York City apartment, starting with our sweet little blind Yorkie we named Tutu. Not long after, we adopted Baja the wonder dog, an apricot-colored poodle, and then we welcomed Bo,…

FIELD NOTES Stir Up a Stylish Lemonade Stand Attention, budding entrepreneurs: To create a brake-worthy storefront, simply stack four wooden crates, with two facing out (for signage and display needs) and two facing in (for cash collection and ingredient storage). A crisp coat of blue paint (try Robin’s Egg by Valspar) nicely complements the merchandise. Add a pair of wooden dowels and eye-catching bunting for homespun charm.…

EASY UPGRADE PILED-ON PATTERN Solids, stripes, and small-scale motifs get along nicely in a crisp palette of coral, buttercup, and blue. On-trend embellishments (fringe, tassels) add whimsy. STYLE SHORTCUT “BUILT-IN” DAYBED When nestled in a nook, this store-bought piece looks downright custom. (A skirted twin bed frame would also work.) Tip: To prevent the mattress from sliding, place a rug pad between it and the frame. Stash books (see right), baskets, or light blankets in the convenient cubbies. SHELF-WORTHY ILLUSTRATED CLASSICS Escape into the prettiest of page-turners thanks to these cheerful re-releases from Thunder Bay Press, which feature clothbound, foil-stamped covers and full-color illustrations. Anne of Green Gables and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz $13 each; barnesandnoble.com RESOURCE CUSTOM CURTAINS Calico Corners (calicocorners.com) creates made-to-measure pieces in its U.S. workrooms.…

Q My small backyard is an eyesore—any mini projects I can tackle to groom my green thumb? Rachel H., Austin, TX A Start a raised garden bed! It will add visual interest to your space, keep weeds away from soil, provide good drainage, and prevent pesky pests and nibblers from, well, nibbling. For a verdant pop of color, I’m loving this green galvanized Raised Garden Bed ($48 for 49" by 49" by 12"; houzz.com), but if you’re a galvanized metal purist, check out Texas-based Metal Garden Beds (metalgardenbeds.com). Q I want to add farmhouse character to my kitchen but worry about installing wooden shiplap behind the stove. Any other ideas? Sarah S., Grand Rapids, MI A If you love the look of shiplap (as seen as in the kitchen here…

MAKE IT YOURS WITH A BOLD DOOR After swapping out the front door with an antique one, homeowner Halena Ernst coated it in a punchy, can’t-miss hue (Coral Flower by Glidden) to pop against the dark gray steps (Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore). Halena Ernst didn’t even get past the front porch of the Amery, Wisconsin, farmhouse she now calls home before proclaiming, “I want it.” She and husband Josh, who were making the move from nearby Wausau, had been searching high and low for the perfect home for the family, which includes children Ada (age 10), Charlie (age 8), Felix (age 6), Harry (age 4), and dog Hector. “Not a single place felt right until I saw the bones of this old sun porch,” says Halena. Just beyond that…

GREAT SHOPPING • SEMINARS & DEMONSTRATIONS DELICIOUS FOOD • WORKSHOPS Rhinebeck, NY June 1, 2, 3 Dutchess County Fairgrounds Columbus, OH SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 Ohio Village Special Appearances By: ★COOPER BOONE of Foundry42 (NY) ★ANNIE SLOAN, Creator of Chalk Paint™ (NY) ★TRACE BARNETT of The Bitter Socialite (NY) ★CHEF SILVIA BALDINI, Founder of Strawberry & Sage (NY) ★KIM LEGGETT of City Farmhouse (NY) Columbus, OH June 15, 16, 17 Ohio Village New! Atlanta, GA OCTOBER 26, 27, 28 Stone Mountain Park ★JOANNE PALMISANO, Contributing Designer of DIY Network (NY, OH-June) ★AMY HOWARD of Amy Howard Home (OH-June) ★APRIL CORNELL of April Cornell (OH-June) ★DEBORAH TRICKETT of The Captured Garden (OH-June) ★CHARLYNE MATTOX, Food and Crafts Director of Country Living (OH-June) For tickets and more information, contact Stella Show Management Co. 1.866.500.FAIR…