Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i Country Living

A Welcome from the Editor I recently asked Country Living Homes Editor Jennifer Kopf (see pg. 3) to share her favorite antiquing town. Her answer: “Any town I’m in.” And isn’t that the truth? The joy of this quirky passion is that the promise of discovery—of finding that next one-of-a-kind, delight-inducing thing—is not hundreds of miles away, but rather, just around the bend and, usually, in the places you least expect it. That’s what lures us off, say, U.S. Highway 412 (see below) in the name of unearthing those items just sitting on shelves, waiting for you to discover them. While every issue of Country Living features a fair share of antique finds, this one has true treasure troves, including the antiques-packed loft of Mike Wolfe (pg. 46), the casually…

OBJECT LESSON: The Good Humor Ice-Cream Truck WHAT TO KNOW: In 1920, Youngstown, Ohio, confectioner Harry Burt paired vanilla ice cream with his newly created chocolate coating, added a stick handle, and behold: The Good Humor bar was born. Soon, his first fleet of bell-ringing vending trucks and their accompanying Good Humor men hit the streets, peddling the tasty treats to curbsides around town and eventually across the country. The trucks became such an icon that throughout the mid-1900s, several companies created toy versions—including Louis Marx (left) and, later, Playskool and even Hot Wheels—that are still very collectible today. Good Humor sold its fleet of trucks in 1976 to focus on grocery store sales, but you can still occasionally spot one today as a coveted auto or even repurposed as…

AREA RUGS Textile coverings in various shapes and sizes bring color, warmth, and definition to any part of your home. Considerations when shopping include the dimensions of your space, the level of traffic, and the primary purpose of the room (eating, relaxing, entering and exiting). BAMBOO As durable as traditional hardwood, bamboo flooring is a renewable resource that cleans easily and can be refinished. Choose from a variety of on-trend colors and vivid textures. CARPET Even the largest area rugs cover only part of the floor, whereas carpet is installed wall-to-wall and on stairs for a completely seamless look. As with area rugs, different styles, materials, and pile lengths serve different needs. DECORATIVE CEILING TILES A timeless and sophisticated detail, ceiling tiles draw the eye upward and add instant “wow”…

Monticello, GA $365,000 The Greek Revival style (hello, columns!) is alive and well at the Jordan-Bellew House, which dates back to the mid-19th century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The wow factor doesn’t stop with the wraparound porch—the floating, spiral staircase inside is a showstopper. Agent: June Hyde; kw.com Holly Springs, MS $235,000 A poster child for the Gothic Revival style—note the medieval cathedral-inspired pointed windows and vergeboard (aka ornamental woodwork)—Cedarhurst is gracefully set back on a 10-acre lot. Other hints of the 1857 build date include tall ceilings and multiple sets of pocket doors. Agent: Stephanie Lawson; rentdesoto.com Monroe, ME $375,000 Boasting a mansard roof and double front doors, this 1860 estate is a hybrid of the Italianate and Second Empire styles. As the new…

PIE SENSATIONS Launched by a West Point graduate, an infantry officer, and an Army football player, this bakery serves up dozens of delicious pies daily. piesensations.com MULETOWN ROASTED COFFEE Start your morning at this charming coffee shop with a Mule Kicker, a 12-ounce drip coffee with a double shot of espresso. muletowncoffee.com VARIETY RECORD SHOP Music lovers, rejoice! This shop has hundreds of new and used vinyl records, as well as CDs (remember those?). varietyrecords.com…

Bentwood Chairs These graceful chairs are so named for their bent shape, made possible through the steaming of the wood. Caned—originally called “Viennese mesh”—seats and backs are an added bonus. NAMES TO KNOW The No. 811 “Prague” or “Hoffmann” dining chair (below) was designed in the 1920s by Josef Hoff man and Josef Frank for the Austrian manufacturer THONET, who is credited with inventing the bentwood technique. Its popularity grew through the decades and remains today. WHAT IT’S WORTH: $15 - $3,000 (from single chairs to complete sets) Sputnik Chandeliers An iconic design stemming from the Atomic Age, these ceiling fixtures are instantly recognizable for their multiple arms radiating from a central (usually brass) nucleus. Those arms are most often rod-like or of a softer, globe design. NAMES TO KNOW…

A WINNING DERBY DAY PAGE 37 Benedictine Spread WORKING TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 15 minutes MAKES 1 ½ cups 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 small English cucumber (about 8 ounces), peeled, halved, seeds removed, and roughly chopped⅓ cup fresh dill, plus more for garnish2 scallions, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons mayonnaiseKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperCarrot sticks, celery sticks, sliced bell pepper, radishes, and crostini, for serving 1. Process cream cheese, cucumber, dill, scallions, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a food processor until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill. 2. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper, radishes, and crostini alongside. Caramel-Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprint Cookies WORKING TIME 40 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour (includes chilling) MAKES about 28 cookies 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus…

HUE FINDER Let the store’s curb appeal inspire a color palette. Red Gumball PPG Paints Charismatic Sky Behr Courtyard Green Benjamin Moore FIELD NOTES How to Win at Checkers You’d be hard-pressed to find an all-American mercantile without the game outside. If you’re in it to win it, control the center of the board (maintain a pyramid pattern by moving exterior pieces), keep your back row in place as long as possible, and try to “king” as many pieces as you can. The player who has the most kings usually wins.…

Antiques Dealers We’re talking real-deal, one-of-a-kind finds and other treasures from the antiquing trail—think faded seascapes, vintage trophies… (okay, full disclosure: CL Editor-in-Chief Rachel Barrett collects these, and she’s ready to shop). Have a mix of old and not-repro new? That’s fine. Just tell us what you’ve got. Crafters & Makers Calling all quilters, cross-stitchers, painters, hand-letterers, and other crafty kindred spirits. The Country Living Fair is a chance to get your products in front of 15,000-plus like-minded shoppers! Clothing & Accessories Designers From cotton sundresses and leather handbags to silk bandanas and jewelry, we’re on the hunt for the country’s most stylish finds. (Kids’ and gents’ apparel, too!) Food Artisans Bring on the small-batch moonshine and secret recipes, along with beautifully handcrafted cutting boards and kitchen wares. *Vendors will…

the pickers Paul Havel and Jackie Greaney @pjhavel @jackiegreaney what they designed A nautical-inspired living room haul highlights FIRST AID KIT “We hung the first aid kit (1) with “L” brackets. It came with some old supplies inside, but we liked how graphic it is. It’s a great little perch for a ship.” MINI LIFE JACKET “I have never seen a mini life jacket (2) like this one. It was $35 at Lucky Finds, and the minute I saw it, I knew it would be a great 3-D element for a gallery wall,” says Jackie. TRAPPER BASKET “It’s pretty rare to find a trapper basket with navy straps (3). They’re usually green, brown, or white. It’s a nice vessel for a fern.” INDIGO CLOTHS “I bought two indigo cloths (4)…

Culpepper’s Otto Depot Otto, North Carolina; ottodepot.com David Culpepper created a 16,000-square-foot space that’s an homage to an abandoned railway line and filled to the brim with a vast collection of British Colonial antiques, bead-board, vintage doors, and other rustic treasures collected from the abundant stock of local historic farmhouses. Second Use Building Materials Seattle, WA; seconduse.com An old copper manufacturing warehouse is home to locally sourced Victorian, Tudor, Craftsman, and midcentury modern pieces, styles popular during the building boom of the Pacific Northwest. Gear up for the store’s workshop series, where you can learn how to install your “new to me” salvaged kitchen cabinets. Zaborski Emporium Kingston, NY; 845-338-6465 Family owned and operated, this warehouse has four floors of inventory, all of it salvaged from local building stock. You’ll…

HUNTING GROUND Spot the Difference! Antiques-lovers Jackie Greaney and Paul Havel styled this dog display to help you train your eye. Can you identify the eight differences between these photos? (Want a larger version? Print them out at countryliving.com/eye-spy.) ANSWERS TOP: 1. Blue bow tie has disappeared. 2. Small tan dog has been exchanged for a small Scottie dog. 3. Dog dish is now red. 4. Top left dog is no longer standing on tin canister. BOTTOM: 5. Yellow retriever is facing different direction. 6. Books have switched places. 7. Blue mat has appeared under sleeping dog. 8. Bulldog in lower right corner has disappeared MERIT BADGE Remove Musty Odors from Vintage Apparel If you can’t resist decades-old clothes but could live without that telltale “old” scent, give the item…

Selling Antiques Since 2012 First Score An original Jieldé sconce, unpainted and rust free Buying Rule Every item in my store has to be something I would take home. I Can Never Resist a… …landscape painting Estate-Sale Advice Start with the basement. I find it’s where most people have put away the really old stuff, like grandma’s watercolors or cigarette cases. Best Trick of the Trade I start a negotiation by expressing my understanding that each of us, as spokes in the antiques-selling wheel, need to make our piece, and I’m not out to crush someone’s hard-earned profit, but I am looking for a price that works for everyone. This understanding tends to yield a lot of good will. Store I Wish I Owned The curation at New York City’s…

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED Homeowners Matt Albiani and Ron Brand talk finds and favorites. Good Spot for “East Coast Vintage” Rhode Island Antiques Mall (riantiquesmall.com) in Pawtucket, RI Most Memorable Score Vintage Disney Polynesian Village Resort banana leaf wallpaper panel Can’t Resist a… …tag sale, especially in a wealthy town The First Room We’d Go to in an Estate Sale is… …the basement Treasure Detector There’s an app called Yard Sale Treasure Map. It tells you where all the sales are that weekend. On the Lookout for… …a good ship in a bottle. They’re getting harder to find these days. FRESH CATCH RATTAN The all-weather material finds its way to the small galley kitchen via a pair of sconces that the couple scored at a roadside stand in Coba, Mexico. (Try…

SO YOU WANT TO ADOPT A…. …new best friend? You’re not alone. According to the ASPCA, more than three million dogs enter shelters each year—and only about half are adopted. Here, CL country vet Dr. Tricia Earley offers advice for adoption day and beyond. PUPPY Youngsters (8 weeks to 1 year) are adorable but require a big time commitment and a healthy dose of patience. PREP FOR… House training. Stock up on puppy pads, and expect accidents along the way. Make sure your home is puppy-proofed. Hide any items you don’t want chewed or played with. MAKE TIME TO TRAIN Puppies are in their peak learning stage. If you can spend time every day playing and teaching basic obedience skills, you will create a strong bond with a well-behaved dog…

MARSHA BEMKO ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Executive producer for the Emmy Award–nominated TV program MARSHA DIXEY HERITAGE AUCTIONS Manager of the world’s largest online auction house; expert in Americana collectibles HELAINE FENDELMAN Certified member of the Appraisers Association of America, Inc.; specialist in fine and decorative arts BENE RAIA RAIA AUCTIONEERS, INC. Owner of the Auction Marketplace; a generalist auctioneer and expert in dolls and toys PLUS Have something you’re convinced is valuable? Send a photo and description to wiiw@countryliving.com.…

FIELD NOTES Derby Glass History In 1938, the Kentucky Derby had decorative water glasses made for the Churchill Downs dining hall, but the track’s management noticed that people were pocketing them as souvenirs. In 1939, they started producing patterned glasses for profit and have continued since. While this year’s 146th-Derby glass will set you back $6, a circa-1939 sipper can now fetch as much as $5,000 at auction.…

The Kitchen The kitchen is outfitted with new appliances and cabinets topped with marble. Mike scored the crusty “City Cafe” sign in Alabama, and he bought the portrait of a lady when a museum closed down and began liquidating its collection. Mike Wolfe caught his first glimpse of Columbia, Tennessee (population 38,000), from the seat of his motorcycle five years ago. The professional junker and television personality had just finished his restoration efforts in LeClaire, Iowa, and he was looking for a reprieve. But, sometimes, love happens when you least expect it. After observing the community’s efforts to bring the downtown back to life, he says, “I knew I needed the town as much as it needed me.” So he quickly put his money where his mouth was, investing in…

FIELD NOTES Camera Keepsakes Shutterbugs, keep your eyes peeled for colorful Kodak film canisters from the 1930s–’70s. Color-coded screw tops identified the type of film inside, while the bright yellow body represented the brand’s signature color. Start your own collection by scouting vintage canisters on Etsy for around $3 each. See page 64 for more collectibles worth coveting.…

KEEP, HOARD, DIG OUT OF THE ATTIC EQUESTRIAN paintings Equestrian and hunting paintings reached mainstream popularity in 19th-century England, but horses and their riders have added proper flair to gallery walls for hundreds of years. From formal jockey portraits to action-filled depictions of traditional fox-hunting excursions, the category boasts options for casual horse lovers and experts alike. Large oil paintings with original ornate frames garner much higher values, while smaller, more primitive frames make for more affordable finds. WHAT IT’S WORTH: $200 - $10,000 BLUE & WHITE Cornishware Named after Cornwall, the English coastal region whose seascape is believed to inspire its defining paring of “e-blue” (electric blue) and white, Cornish Kitchen Ware (as it was first called) was launched by pottery company T.G. Green & Co. in 1924. It…

currently craving SALT BOXES Back in colonial days, these practical vessels—in wood, enamel, or earthenware—were hung near the stove so that ambient heat could prevent salt from clumping. Through the years, they’ve become more decorative than practical, embraced as a symbol of hospitality in Europe. Find them on sites like Etsy and eBay at prices that range from $30 to $100.…

COLLECT IT WOODEN BREADBOARDS Often crafted from maple or pine, these kitchen staples have transferred loaves to and from ovens for hundreds of years. Vintage boards come in a variety of shapes and sizes: large rounds made to handle up to 12 loaves at once; smaller rounds ideal for serving and slicing at the dinner table; rectangular pieces with small handles designed for boulangeries (French bakeries that specialize in bread); and 24-inch-long models specific to baguettes. Depending on size and condition, breadboards can be found in the $50 to $300 range. COLLECT IT COPPER COOKWARE Copper cookware, known for its excellent heat conductivity, offers far more than just a pretty patina. Famed Normandy cookware maker Mauviel began manufacturing pots and pans for hotels and restaurants in 1830. While the family-owned…