Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2018 i Country Living

Country Living|September 2018

Editor’s Note

Four decades ago, Country Living came into being when a few very perceptive editors at Good Housekeeping recognized the growing popularity of American period homes and antiques in areas beyond New York City and Los Angeles. (I recently crossed paths with one of those editors; see left.) And what’s particularly impressive about those early issues is how well they hold up today. Country style is truly timeless (okay, give or take a 1980s obsession with harvest gold appliances and wall-to-wall chintz). So, as we were planning this celebratory 40th anniversary issue, I was conflicted. Do we mine our archives for our greatest hits, or look ahead, celebrating the undeniable momentum of country style now? In the name of having our anniversary cake and eating it, too, we did a little…

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Country Living|September 2018

Stencils

EMBELLISH A HEADBOARD Draw an arched outline as shown and paint within the space with an oil-based paint.* Add a thin border, then stencil “Fern Stencil by Stencils for Walls” in Medium and Large (amazon.com).*See page 106 for all paint colors. ADD WHIMSY TO WALLS Using green acrylic paint, create a linear pattern using “Large Fern Leaves” (cuttingedgestencils.etsy.com) interspersed with the “Victorian Ceiling” border (royaldesignstudio.com). Paint the border a complementary gold shade. SKIRT A TABLE Using acrylic paint (treated with a fabric medium), stencil assorted motifs from the “Eight Ferns Wall Stencil” (designerstencils.com) on to linen or cotton yardage. (This project required 4 yards.) LAY OUT A FRINGED “RUG” Using an oil-based paint, outline a rectangle in the desired rug size (say, 3' by 5' or 5' by 7'). Next,…

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Country Living|September 2018

What Is It? What Is It Worth?

1. Early-20th-Century French Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk What It Was Worth (1984): $750 What It’s Worth Now: $15,000 2. American Thermos Co. Roy Rogers Lunch Box What It Was Worth (2004): $300 What It’s Worth Now: $65 3. International Harvester Buddy L Toy Truck What It Was Worth (1989): $1,200 What It’s Worth Now: $3,500 4. Early-20th-Century Halls Excelsior Mechanical Bank What It Was Worth (1987): $275 What It’s Worth Now: $1,750 5. 1895 Australian Thoroughbred Print What It Was Worth (2012): $225 What It’s Worth Now: $100 6. 1960s Bonnie Cashin Coat What It Was Worth (2008): $600 What It’s Worth Now: $800 7. Blue Onion Condiment Set What It Was Worth (1995): $350 What It’s Worth Now: $225 8. Cast-Iron Water Sprinkler What It Was Worth (1997): $425…

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Country Living|September 2018

CATCHING UP WITH DR. ROB

A NEW CHAPTER June marked my 39th year as a practicing veterinarian, although last year I switched to a part-time volunteer role at our practice. ALL IN THE FAMILY My daughter, Amy, is the heart of our office. No animal is too old, too broken, or too unwanted for her. My son, Reid, is also a veterinarian and has worked with me for the last six years—he recently took over the practice. What a pleasure it is to work with your kids, and to see dogs and cats that belong to old friends’ children and grandchildren. OUT OF OFFICE When I’m not working, I’m traveling with my wife, Susie, or fishing with my grandsons. We live near a large lake and can have the boat in the water in no…

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Country Living|September 2018

THREE CELEBRATORY MENUS

FIELD FEAST Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon WORKING TIME 5 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 35 minutes SERVES 8 2 tablespoons light brown sugar2 teaspoons smoked paprika1 teaspoon grated lemon zestKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 2½-pound skin-on salmon fillet 1. Soak a large cedar grilling plank (about 15 inches by 7 inches) in water, 1 to 2 hours. 2. Heat grill to medium. Combine sugar, paprika, lemon zest, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Season salmon with salt and rub spice mixture all over flesh side. 3. Place salmon on soaked plank, skin side down. Grill, covered, to desired doneness, 25 to 28 minutes for medium. Charred Gem Lettuce WORKING TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 20 minutes SERVES 8 ¼ cup slivered almonds1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon anchovy…

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Country Living|September 2018

Resource Guide

Earthenware PAGE 22 Mochaware and yellowware; dennisanddadantiques.com. Yellowware; Black Tulip Antiques (303) 777-1370. Spongeware and spatterware; houseoftheferret.com and 1stdibs.com. Salt-glaze stoneware; atticantiquesal.com and 1stdibs.com. Stencils PAGE 24 Trim color Artichoke wall color Biscuit stenciling colors Clary Sage, Oakmoss, Baize Green, Great Green, Leapfrog, Garden Spot, Peppery, Brittlebrush, Biscuit; all by Sherwin-Williams. Bainbridge Oak flooring; lowes.com. Fabric; kingcottonfabrics.com. Carver table lamp; curreycodealers.com. Quincy bed; ethanallen.com. Chambers in green bedding; williamssonoma.com. Noella in gray sheet set; anthropologie.com. Italian in cider throw; biscuithome.com. Field Feast PAGE 52 Little Bamboo in Navy fabric; heatherchadducktextiles.com. #055 Veronique in Gold fabric; lesindiennes.com. Madeleine rattan side chairs; restorationhardware.com. House Tour PAGE 57 Teak chairs; ikea.com. PAGE 58 Shelving system; rakks.com. PAGE 59 Dining chairs; wayfair.com. Dining room wall paint, Charleston Gray; farrowandball.com. Mudroom bench paint, Cooking Apple Green; farrowandball.com. PAGE 60 Master bedroom sheets; dporthaultparis.com. Tartan blanket; greatenglish.co.uk. PAGE 61 Nursery table and chairs; wayfair.com. Barn Bash PAGE 64 Lanterns, napkin rings, and flatware; theonicollection.com. Bandanas; forever21.com.…

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Country Living|September 2018

CATCHING UP WITH RACHEL NEWMAN

I recently had the pleasure of spending time with the founding editor of Country Living (above, left). Here are some of the “original Rachel’s” musings on our big milestone. She can’t believe it’s the big 4-0! “When you said the 40th anniversary was coming up, I was astounded. I still remember working on the 10th anniversary issue, which featured my New York apartment. Getting my mind back into the Country Living days has been a nostalgic joyride. I’m thrilled the magazine is still a living, breathing entity.” She’s traded her passion for collecting for painting. “Since 1998, I have been studying landscape painting in Italy once a year. I now study classical still life in New York. My husband, Michael Lucas of the Phyllis Lucas Gallery (phyllislucasgallery.com), is an art…

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Country Living|September 2018

Liner Notes

1 Stenciling is a “dry” technique, so after dipping a brush in paint, dab it on a paper towel until most of the paint is removed. 2 For detailed patterns, try a small brush (FolkArts stencil brush set; amazon.com). For larger patterns, try the Bartsh chalk brush set (amazon.com). 3 Clean stencils often with warm water, dish soap, and a scouring sponge. Dried or built-up paint on the stencil can cause smudges. 4 To secure stencils and ensure sharp edges, use painter’s tape such as ScotchBlue Walls + Wood Floors. 5 Work from the outside of the design inward to run less risk of a paint bleed.…

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Country Living|September 2018

Log Cabins

Prescott, AZ $239,000 Who knows what treasure you’ll discover near this two-bedroom, one-bath home, which is situated near an old mining claim known for its gold and silver. After a day of hunting, warm up next to the wood-burning fireplace or cook dinner on the antique stove. Agent: Sharon Bencze; prescottpinesrealestate.com Barboursville, WV $325,000 Constructed two centuries ago, this three-bedroom, two-bath cabin was moved to this picturesque location, where it now sits alongside a large equestrian barn. All of the original floors, walls, mantels, and other vintage features remain. Agent: Christopher Hoover; chooverrealtor.com Ballwin, MO $325,000 With just a little TLC, this rustic retreat could be restored to its original 1856 condition. The three-bedroom, two-bath cabin has an inviting, open floor plan and front and back porches overlooking an expansive…

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Country Living|September 2018

Creature Comforts

…BARN CATS Mice were taking over the barn prior to us adopting the sentinels of the farm, our barn cats, Harry and Hermione. It was bad—those brazen little creatures were practically sitting there playing poker in the middle of the barn aisle, smoking little cigars, and mocking us. And then along came Harry and Hermione, a pair of small but fierce barn cats given to us by a fellow veterinarian. The minute those two strutted in, the cocky mice scattered. My cats run a tight ship and have zero tolerance for vermin, save one opossum whom they’ve taken a shine to for some reason. But those mice laugh at us no more! …CHICKENS Our nine hens are the queens of the farm. They want for nothing, come with fancy lineage,…

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Country Living|September 2018

Denim Blue

Great Moments in Denim 1978 The film Grease debuts, and jeans becomes the word, thanks to the T-Birds’ perfectly rolled 2-inch cuff. 1979 Neil Diamond releases the Top 40 tune “Forever in Blue Jeans.” 1979 Also that year, The Dukes of Hazzard debuts, with cousin Daisy wearing denim cutoffs so short that NBC censors demand she pair them with flesh-colored pantyhose. 1981 A 15-year-old Brooke Shields sparks controversy in a Calvin Klein ad, asking, “You wanna know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” 1981 Wrangler becomes the primary sponsor of race car driver Dale Earnhardt and his famous yellow-and-blue “Wrangler Jean Machine.” 1983 On the design front, Ralph Lauren launches his home collection, which comes to include an array of denim furniture fabrics and blue jean-hued paints and…

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Country Living|September 2018

Wouldn’t Change a Thing!

THROWBACK: A layered living room from March of 1992 features stenciled floors, upholstered sofas, and primitive wood pieces. WHY IT STILL WORKS: Airy white walls and clean-lined silhouettes offset the weathered wood and Americana-inspired accents. THROWBACK: A blue-and-white kitchen from February of 1993 is a mix of old-world charm and contemporary patterns. WHY IT STILL WORKS: Practical open shelving, of-the-moment pine furniture, and hand-crafted tile in a classic color combo remain relevant. THROWBACK: Plaid-topped beds made of sassafras—including a mini one for the cat!—make for a rustic guest room in September of 1993. WHY IT STILL WORKS: Cabin fever endures, with preppy tartan, Hudson Bay stripes, and rustic furniture as coveted as ever. LOVE REVISITING THESE OLD ROOMS? You’re in luck! Coming soon: the Country Living Back Porch Club, an…

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Country Living|September 2018

Homecoming Queen

Before Martha Stewart became a household name, she was a stylish caterer assembling herb garden centerpieces in her Connecticut kitchen equipped with crocks, baskets, spongeware, and a cast-iron cookstove. Turkey Hill, that beloved country home, has since been sold, but her appreciation for country style remains. “I think of it as homey. It’s about being comfortable,” she says. When she renovated her circa-1925 farmhouse in Katonah, New York, Martha embraced time-tested country staples—many of which also made cameos in that 1978 issue—along with a few modern updates. Here, 10 must-haves for a classic farmhouse kitchen—from a woman who knows a little something about staying power. 1. A POT RACK The overhead kitchen centerpiece is now a family favorite. “My daughter—who always hated them—just put up one because she finally realizes…

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Country Living|September 2018

COUNTRY ’TIL THE COWS COME HOME!

We’ve championed the charms of pastoral life for four decades, long before shiplap became part of the national lexicon and farm-to-table became a restaurant fad. Whether you’re a longtime loyalist (thank you!) or a recent country convert (welcome!), here’s why there’s never been a better time to make the country leap. Life, after all, begins at 40. Forty years ago, the inaugural issue of Country Living was a breath of fresh country air amidst the crowded newsstand hustle and bustle. While many design magazines were touting the trendy “high-tech” look seen in modernist urban lofts, Country Living was a welcoming, armchairs-wide-open alternative: unapologetically cozy, collected, and (gasp!) comfortable. These days, it seems, the farm tables have turned. Country is the trend. New York City, a place that didn’t even have…

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