Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2016 i Country Living

Check out the new crop of goods designed exclusively for Country Living readers! Find them all at countryliving.com/generalstore. 2017 DESK CALENDAR Time flies with artist Mary Gregory’s country images of birds, feathers, and more. $40 for 12 cards and stand; marygregorystudio.com/countryliving GOD BLESS THE COUNTRY PRINT New artwork by Deann Hebert evokes a patriotic spirit. $65 for 8" by 8" (up to 48" by 48"); deanndesigns.com/countryliving CHEF DOLL Decked out in a limited-edition Thanksgiving dress, chef’s hat, and canvas apron, Gracie Cat is all set to help in the kitchen. $59 for 14" doll (includes mini pie pan and cookie cutter!); hazelvillage.com/countryliving CRAFT KIT This month’s kit is a celebration of the Dresden Plate pattern. $17 for 5" kit (easel $3.50, other supplies available); minibarnquilts.com/countryliving TREE SLICE SERVER Serve holiday…

($240 for a 4-quart churn; churncraft.com) MEET THE FAMILY... DAD HANNES, THE MONEY MAN A former investment banker, the Swiss-born entrepreneur helped bring the sleek contraption to life. DAUGHTER KIKI, THE BUSINESS DEVELOPER Kiki followed her dad’s footsteps into investment banking, and now she balances the duties of motherhood with the demands of achieving butter churn world domination. MOM KRISTIN, THE INSPIRATION Raised on a farm, Kristin hand-churned butter for years. (Shout-out to her childhood cow, Tranquility!) It was her search for a new churn that led to the realization that there was a need in the marketplace DAUGHTER JOJO, THE PR GURU JoJo is happy to spread the word—and the butter—at live demos and events around the country, including the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, New York. (Be sure…

MY KIND OF COUNTRY COLLECTOR OF.... “I can’t resist a cool pair of boots!” Texas Tumbleweed Boots (1), $325; gypsyville.com BEST TURKEY DAY SIDE “Sweet potatoes!” Casserole Dish (2), $100; crateandbarrel.com ROCKER OR PORCH SWING? “I love both, but I’m partial to my ‘Reba’ rocking chair with Cracker Barrel.” Rocking Chair (3), $200; crackerbarrel.com DRESSING ROOM MUST-HAVES “My concert rider is simple: I just need Kleenex, water, a trash can, and a clock.” Wall Clock (4), $33; dotandbo.com WEEKEND UNIFORM “Jeans and a sweater—that’s when I’m home. When I’m working, it’s show clothes!” Fisherman Tunic Sweater (5), $109; llbean.com FAVORITE PASTIMES “My new hobby is fishing, but I also love to travel. I’m going to Italy and France this fall!” Weekend Bag (6), $148; loandsons.com. Gone Fishing Magnets (7), $9;…

WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT WORTH? PAGE 31 Tramp art box; drewpritchard.co.uk. PAGE 34 Watch; krisztiswatches.etsy.com. PAGE 36 Rocking chair; newel.com TRUE GRIT THROUGHOUT Historic restoration expert, Dave Belluscio; 603-835-6264. Antiques, Bowerbird & Friends; 603-924-2550. Stone House Antique Center; 802-875-4477. Windham Antique Center; windhamantiquecenter.com. PAGE 62 Living room paint, Mole’s Breath; farrowandball.com. PAGE 63 Dining room paint, Charleston Gray; farrowandball.com PAGE 66 Kitchen paint, Old White; from farrowandball.com. PAGE 67 California duvet and shams in optic white; libecohomestores.com. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT Interior design by Maya Williams; maya williamsdesign.com. Architect, Charles A. Samson; samsonarchitect.com. PAGE 71 Front deck swing; uwharriechair.com. Wooden bench; abeautifulmesshome.com. PAGE 72 Basket; tumblweedanddandelion.com. Large pillow; pineconehill.com. Sitting room rug; michaelian.com. Coffee table; fourhands.com. Tufted wingback; hickorychair.com. Various books; booksbythefoot.com. PAGES 74-75 Kitchen chairs; thosmoser.com. Yellow pillows; surya.com. Banquette fabric; rosetarlow.com. Tablecloth and napkins; tumbleweedanddandelion.com. Vintage clock, wicker basket, amber jug, and green metal toolbox; agouraantiquemart.com. Amber stem glasses; surlatable.com. Dining room chandelier; paulferrante.com.…

GETTING TO KNOW YOU It wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I learned the details of how my parents met. Of course I knew the broad strokes version—they met at a mutual friend’s wedding— but I hadn’t heard the details: They were both in the bridal party, they were paired up because they were both the tallest of the bunch, my mom’s bridesmaid’s dress was light blue... Suddenly, my parents, the same people who had been there for every major and not-so-major life event seemed strangely…distant. How did I not know such important details of their lives? What else is there to know? That’s partly why The Savor-Every-Moment Guide to Thanksgiving (page 87) is devoted to enjoying the day in ways well beyond the bird. Rest assured: You’ll…

WATCH FROM HOME... Invite friends over for a down-home viewing party, complete with a guitar cheese board and Music City-themed napkins. (Stash toothpicks or cocktail stirs in the water tower!) HELLO, DOLLY PUNCH INSPIRED BY: Nine-time winner Dolly Parton Stir together 2 Tbsp. honey, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and ¼ cup each fresh orange juice and lemon juice until honey is dissolved. In a pitcher or punch bowl combine honey mixture, ½ cup Tennessee whiskey, 1 liter chilled ginger ale, 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine, and orange slices. ...OR SEE IT LIVE! Win two tickets to the show, two nights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, and $1,000 to cover transportation to Music City. Go to countryliving.com/cmaawards2016 to enter. (See page 110 for rules.)…

1900-1919 By the turn of the century, cameras became more portable. 1. The Expo Watch, produced from 1905 to 1935, was designed to look like a pocket watch and is valued at around $600. (A limited number later made in red, black, and blue go for a snappy $1,000.) 2. The non-folding 4x5 field camera, known as the Companion Camera and marked GOC (Greenpoint Optical Company), was introduced in 1889 by E. & H.T. Anthony Company, which had acquired GOC. This 1901 version is valued at around $600. 3. One of the most recognizable box-shaped cameras in American history, the Brownie was introduced by the Eastman Kodak Company in 1900 and quickly soared in popularity. At the time, it sold for a single dollar (plus 15 cents for a sixexposure…

✓ BRING THE OUTSIDE INSIDE Set up camp in a cozy living room inspired by this image. (Turn the page to see how!)…

BUNDLE UP WITH A BLANKET Whether hung from a rung (see above) or shrugged around your shoulders, these throws keep things stylishly cozy.…

“I saw this ‘tramp art’ box online. What is tramp art exactly? And what were these boxes used for? Are they valuable?” —K.D., SPRINGFIELD, MO WHAT IT IS: TRINKET/STORAGE BOX “Tramp art is a style of folk art found throughout the world,” says Marsha Dixey of Heritage Auctions Gallery. Traditionally, the discarded wood from cigar boxes and wooden crates was notch carved with a simple tool like a pocketknife. She says that while some pieces date back to 1870, this one appears to be made closer to the early 20th century, and the small bits of damage to the top and right side might be problematic for some collectors. WHAT IT’S WORTH: $60 “This clip was my father-in-law’s, and I would love to know if there’s any information about The…

THE BATHROOM “I would describe the ‘before’ as bland and terrible,” Holly says. “Everything was old— and not in a charming way.” WHAT THEY DID: CARVED OUT MORE SPACE The team gutted the room, enlarged the window, and elongated the shower, now covered with 3-by-6-inch white subway tile (Lancaster Bianco; tilebar.com). PILED ON THE PATTERN “Holly has a gift of mixing patterns together,” says Page. Case in point: green toile wallpaper + a graphic black-and-white tile. The small scale of the playful toile doesn’t fight with the floor. INSTALLED A CUSTOM VANITY Holly worked with Omega Cabinetry (omegacabinetry.com) to create the perfect base for the Brockway cast-iron sink and Cannock faucets (both from kohler.com). Sleek Gatco Tavern mirrors and clean-lined Sutton sconces (both from lampsplus.com) complete the space. ADDED STORAGE…

 For longtime East Coasters, even a farmhouse on 40 acres in Upstate New York couldn’t compete with 11 grandchildren on the West Coast. So the couple opted to spend their golden years in the Golden State, on a 4-acre property in sunny Ojai, California. And while the house, which served as the area’s first winery in the 1890s, offered plenty of history, it lacked the classic board-and-batten, Cape Cod-inspired character that the couple was accustomed to. So they assembled a dream team of architect Charles Samson, landscape designer Paul Hendershot, contractor Supan Builders, and interior designer Maya Williams and challenged them to design a traditional farmhouse with all the refinement, beauty, and warmth of an old East Coast home. “This house, with its classic, Shaker-style woodwork, is a departure from…

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT The home’s well-worn stair runner is a reminder of the guests who come and go. (Four-legged visitors surely appreciate the dog paintings lining the stairwell.)  Andrew Arrick and Michael Hofemann needed space. In 2006, the couple, along with their German wirehaired pointer, Matilda, were living in a 1,500-square-foot loft in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and they found themselves wanting a little more room and a lot more tranquillity. “I think people get to that stage where the city is just too much,” says Michael. “It gets to you.” So when they found a listing for an 18th-century farmhouse near Hudson, New York, they couldn’t resist. “At the turn of the century, the place was an inn called The Locust Rest and Tea Stop,” Andrew says. “We liked it immediately, and…

THE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT THANKSGIVING TABLE A table set with mismatched plates, linens, and silver collected over time is, quite fittingly, as beautifully hodgepodge as the people who will soon surround it. Stop and Savor... THEHOMETOWN GROCERY STORE RUN The day after Thanksgiving may be known as Black Friday, but shoppers in pursuit of last-minute grocery staples know the evening before Thanksgiving as “Ack! Wednesday”—as in “Ack, I forgot the water chestnuts” or “Ack! We’re out of mini marshmallows.” And while the mad, beat-down-the-doors scramble for that last can of Libby’s canned pumpkin is not particularly glamorous, there is something beautiful about unexpected run-ins with long-lost acquaintances— the childhood friend you haven’t seen in years, the high school English teacher who coached you through Beowulf, or the sweet church organist who…