Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Country Living

Last year, AAA estimated that more than 50 million Americans would be filling the tank in the name of giving thanks. That particular statistic, combined with the unmistakable magic of a fall drive through the countryside (think covered bridges bathed in dappled light; boiled peanuts sold by the bagful; 60-second sermons on backroad church signs), led to this—the first Scenic Route Issue. It’s a winding look at finding joy in the journey, of the serendipitous stop-the-car! discoveries along the way. Whether you brake for jaw-dropping fall foliage (page 76), roadside farm stands (page 89), off-the-beaten-path antiques (page 31), or picturesque pumpkin patches (page 74), you will find some reason to take a delightful detour from your more pressing to-dos. (As a University of Tennessee fan, I can’t resist braking for…

YOU COULD WIN AN OLD HICKORY CHAIR! see p. 106 A BRIEF HISTORY OF… Old Hickory Furniture Co.’s Andrew Jackson Chair WHAT IT’S WORTH: Up to $1,600 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: In the 1840s, young Billy Richardson helped his father make hickory sapling chairs for President Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage home. Fifty years later, in 1892, that design and President Jackson’s “Old Hickory” nickname resurfaced when Billy and others founded the Martinsville, Indiana-based Old Hickory Chair Company. Known for its bark-on hickory sapling construction, the rustic furniture’s popularity soon reached all corners of the country, with pieces gracing homes, resorts, and health spas, as well as presidential retreats. Almost 130 years later, the family-owned company is still based in Indiana, continuing the tradition of hand-crafting beautiful and sustainable hickory sapling furniture. Visit…

Channel a Little Practical Magic When square footage is tight, it helps if statement pieces are both charming and useful. An old woodburning stove brings a vintage vibe to new construction and also heats the entire place. Tip the Scales Compact appliances (viking.com) and smaller-scale custom cabinetry—featuring salvaged leaded fronts and old sewing drawers—are just the right size for this tiny kitchen. Embrace Off-the-Wall Ideas Built-ins are always a welcome storage solution when space is at a premium. The homeowner implemented green drawers (a garage sale find) for the “dresser” that’s built into the wall. By the Numbers 8 months of construction 360 square feet 3 acres 1:27 windows to square feet ratio (13 total!)…

Flavors of Fall Acorn squash, cranberry, and farro give this assortment distinctly November notes. (The sides and dessert are also Thanksgiving-worthy.) THE MENU Serves 8 Salami Sandwiches with Cauliflower Relish Farro-and-Acorn Squash Salad Herbed Goat Cheese Dip Marinated Mushroom-and-Charred Broccolini Salad Cranberry Crumb Bars THE EXTRA MILE Serve bars in cardboard boxes (uline.com) wrapped with a strip of a vintage map. Tie with twine. The Setup Pull out all the stops with this retro road trip-themed picnic. THE WHEELS This red rover—a 1967 Volkswagen Transporter/Microbus Deluxe—plays well with the surrounding fall foliage. THE DECOR Swing the doors wide open and treat your fellow leaf peepers to a rest stop with thoughtful thematic touches like a faded road map table runner and vintage cooler vase. Foldable old-school webbed lawn chairs (lawnchairusa.com)…

Quick Tip When making dough for a slab pie, don’t divide it into two disks (as often instructed). Form the dough into one rectangle (instead of the usual rounds) before chilling, and rolling it out will be much easier. Pretzel-Chocolate-Pecan Slab Pie WORKING TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 20 minutes, plus cooling MAKES 16 servings All-purpose flour, for work surface1 recipe All-Purpose Piecrust (recipe on p. 105)8 large eggs2 cups light corn syrup1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons bourbon1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon kosher salt6 cups pecans2 cups mini pretzels2 cups bittersweet chocolate chipsFlaked salt, for sprinkling 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Press 2 disks of dough together. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough to a 16- by 21-inch…

Barn Party PAGE 23 Vintage wedding table; blueoceantraders.com. Flowers, Kap Flower Farm; kappinaftel@gmail.com. Sabre Flatware; didriks.com. Hunt & Gather PAGE 27 Stella speckled lovat dinner and salad plates; bluepheasant.com. Jacquard in gold napkins; williams-sonoma.com. Burgundy and Marigold table runners; heathertaylorhome.com. Life With Pets PAGE 57 Gable wallpaper; us.farrow-ball.com. CrossCountry Message Board and pushpins; shop.designideas.net. Backroad Bliss PAGE 62 EXTERIOR Black iron table (holding fern), Old Glory Style; oldglorystyle.com Lanterns; potterybarn.com. Plaid throws, Voss Art + Home; exclusivelyvoss.com. Ticking stripe pillows; homegoods.com. PAGE 65 DINING ROOM Table by Chris Shutze; shutzestudio.com. Table runner, Voss Art + Home; exclusivelyvoss.com. PAGE 66 KITCHEN Thomas O’Brien Hicks pendants; circalighting.com. PAGE 68 GUEST BEDROOM Ann Candler farm painting; anncandler.com. Penelope Grand Nightstand; westelm.com. PAGE 69 MASTER BEDROOM Plaid blanket; wayfair.com. Geo Wave Coverlet, Ombré Stripe Pillow; rebeccaatwood.com. Edie Ure madder root dyed pillow, Homebody; homebodydenver.com. John Robshaw Kedara fabric shams; pillowtimegirls.etsy.com. PAGE 70 BAR CART Poyet Motte plaid…

How to arrange wildflowers (p. 27), live big in a cabin (p. 48), and more! FIELD NOTES Turn a Tire into an Ottoman Get more mileage from your wheels with a textured footrest. First, gather your supplies, which include a standard tire, 1-inch-thick sisal rope, 2 (¼-inch-thick) wood rounds (roughly 1 inch smaller than tire diameter), a hot-glue gun, Liquid Nails adhesive, scissors, and water-based polyurethane sealer. Use adhesive to attach wood rounds to each side of the tire, enclosing the tire. Hot-glue rope to the middle of one wood round, and coil it in concentric circles all the way around and then down the tire, securing as needed. Add a coat of sealer.…

The Market Beautiful Christmas Kalispell, MT Kick off your holiday shopping at the Flathead County fairgrounds where two antiques lovers host this artfully curated vintage and handmade market. November 2-3; themarketbeautiful.com Flea Fest Lake Charles, LA Grab some Southwest Louisiana fare and get ready to dig as you shop more than four acres’ worth of “anything and everything.” November 10-11; fleafest.com Scott Antique Market Columbus, OH The sister event to the famed monthly Atlanta market lives up to its slogan: “America’s Best Treasure Hunt.” November 24-25; scottantiquemarket.com…

ROAD-TESTED Portable Pet Carriers Stylish, sturdy picks for your precious cargo. ADD A MONOGRAM!…

Flavors of Fall Wash down not-too-spicy guacamole and smoky chipotle tacos with seasonal craft beer. THE EXTRA MILE Turn chocolate sandwich cookies into pigskin-inspired whoopie pies. (A dash of cinnamon in the cream ties in the flavors to the Mexican-themed menu.) THE MENU Serves 8 Lime Rice Smoky Slow Cooker Beef Tacos Black Bean-and-Pineapple Salad Pepita Guacamole Football Whoopie Pies with Cinnamon Cream The Setup Nothing says “party wagon” like one all decked out with fan flair—and fan fare. THE WHEELS A 1984 Grand Wagoneer is equally preppy and peppy thanks to a striking stack of megaphones. THE DECOR A portable beer garden table in team colors (joyfuleuroantiques.etsy.com) seats a crowd, while a canvas chair (featuring a DIY varsity letter monogram) provides a personalized perch. Pennants in a cohesive colorway…

First Dish: My mother taught me how to make scrambled eggs. She burns them, and the eggs get this caramelized, crispy layer. It’s the only way my kids will eat them. Second Calling: I studied journalism, and I interned at CBS Sunday Morning, so journalism was the original plan. And as is obvious from my 500-plus page cookbook, I love to write. (1) Deep Run Roots $45; amazon.com Go-To Kitchen Tool: A small, serrated paring knife. They’re so versatile, yet inexpensive. You can get the ones with the colored handles for around $10. (2) Wüsthof Knife $8; kitchenkapers.com Beverage of Choice: We’re Team Tea. My mom’s go-to brand is Lipton, and we serve it up half sweet, half un’. (3) Pitcher $36; wayfair.com Supper Staple: Beans! I make a big…

1 CHECK IN: This “mad for plaid” theme features mix-and-match fabrics in warm seasonal shades. Fabric-covered pumpkins lend height and dimension to the assortment. 2 HOOP IT UP: Check marks the spot thanks to 3-inch embroidery hoops framing plaid fabric (orange fabric initials are affixed with fusible webbing; amazon.com). Ivory porcelain plates (virginiasin.com) allow the place cards to pop, while camel-colored chargers (ashblue.com) provide a buttery leather base. Plaid runners placed on the diagonal reinforce the theme. 3 MAKE THE ROUNDS: Trace leaf stencils onto double-stick fusible webbing (amazon.com). Fuse to plaid fabric and cut out leaves. Fuse cutout leaves to felt and cut out. Wrap a foam wreath form with ribbon and attach leaves, mixing plaid and felt sides up, with pushpins or hot-glue; hang with a strip of…

Bookends The classic brass ducks (above) became popular in the 1960s and can be found at flea markets and on vintage sites for anywhere from $50 to $275, depending on age and condition. Birds-in-flight versions (top right) or non-brass variations, like wood-painted ceramic (center), also make for fine complements to your field guides. Most are easily found on Etsy and eBay for around $50 to $75. Calls Patented in the mid-1800s, duck calls have become as much art pieces as they are hunting tools. Styles by notable manufacturers (like Ken Martin, Black Duck, Earl Dennison, and Glynn Scobey) go for $100 to $500; others fall into the $50 to $75 range. (Try dalesdecoyden.com or lavacreek.com for a wide selection.) Look for maker monograms, intricate carvings, and painted designs, which up…

Q I just started working from home, but I don’t have a home office and am having some trouble defining work-life boundaries. Help! Deborah A., San Francisco, CA A Do not overlook the humble closet! I’ve seen underutilized closets transformed into home bars, butler’s pantries, craft “rooms,” and, yes, home offices. (You’ll see the latter idea at work in Tiny Homes, a new compendium of Country Living’s most ingenious ideas for living big in small spaces.) Q Every mudroom built-in I see on Pinterest feels a little same old, same old. Any ideas to make it look more custom? Lyla G., Athens, GA A l’m a big fan of using old lockers to add storage, but there are admittedly many rickety, not-so-steady sets out there. Consider removing the legs and…

Flavors of Fall Featuring ingredients like pumpkin, pepitas, and bourbon, this menu is a true autumn immersion. THE MENU Serves 8 Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Shallots Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake Spicy Oven-Baked Wings with Blue Cheese Dip Cajun Sausage Puffs with Bourbon Mustard Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze THE EXTRA MILE Turn a clean wood slice (amazon.com) into a rustic cake stand. The Setup Turn a pumpkin patch excursion into a full afternoon diversion with this punk-in-the-trunk primer. THE WHEELS Freshly picked pumpkins really pop against a turquoise 1958 GMC truck backdrop. THE DECOR In addition to the prize pickin’s of the day, this tailgate features bold blooms (note the mums in the Orange Kist crate), cozy texture (woven baskets and trays), and plenty of…

BARN PARTY Orange-Thyme Old-Fashioned Place 2 oz. bourbon, 1 Tbsp. Orange-Thyme Simple Syrup (recipe below), and 1 dash Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker; top with ice. Shake vigorously until shaker is cold, 10 to 20 seconds. Strain into a glass with a large ice cube. Serve with a strip of orange zest and a thyme sprig. ORANGE-THYME SIMPLE SYRUP Combine 4 strips orange zest, 3 sprigs thyme, and 1 cup each sugar and water in a small saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool; strain. MOVABLE FEASTS PUMPKIN PICKING Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake WORKING TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 5 minutes MAKES 8 servings ¼ cup olive oil1 sweet onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, seeded and choppedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 cloves garlic,…