Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2015 i Country Living

If I’m going to make one thing this Thanksgiving, it’s this: a promise that my family will keep all phones away from the dinner table. Growing up, I spent almost every Thanksgiving at my aunt and uncle’s home in Lanett, Alabama, and one of my favorite memories of those Thanksgivings past (besides Grandma Z’s cornbread dressing) is the convivial conversation that happened around the table after the meal—and the honest-to-goodness laughing out loud long before there was ever LOL. No, this year that warm post-turkey glow will not be replaced with the glare of a screen, the only apps will involve crostini (page 95), and I will fight all urges to share a photo of the S’mores Galette (page 100) on Instagram (as share-worthy as it is!). I realize that…

#CLRECIPEBOX Assistant Editor Laurren Welch saw this cheerful box at a thrift shop in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Editorial Assistant Rebecca Katzman found this floral recipe holder at a Missouri Goodwill. Executive Editor Laura Kostelny scored this vintage Bisquick tin at a Dallas-area yard sale. Editor-in-chief Rachel Barrett ran across this retro-inspired stove box at a Birmingham shop.…

ADD A POP OF COLOR! Warm up a stone house’s exterior with one of these editor-approved shades. Tip: When choosing a paint color, err on the side of going too light rather than too dark. Even a seemingly subdued hue tends to pop against understated stone. LAKEFRONT BLUE Glidden JEKYLL CLUB VERANDA YELLOW Valspar CAMPAIGN Ralph Lauren Paint REYNARD Sherwin-Williams CAMEROON GREEN Behr…

A PAINT MARKER PLACE MAT Cut an 18-inch-wide piece of kraft paper to desired runner length. In pencil, lightly draw three sides of a 16-inch square, leaving the top side open. Write guest’s name in the center of the open space, extending the lines on either side of the name to complete the square. Trace over the pencil lines with a white paint marker. (Markall 90900 White Pro-Max Paint Marker, $7; toolup.com) and allow to dry. A WIRE LEAF & WHIPSTITCH RUNNER For the Wire Leaf: Download the leaf template from countryliving.com/placesettings. Place template on foam block and insert pushpins along curves of leaf. Cut a 25-inch piece of 16-gauge wire ($9; amazon.com). Starting at the stem, bend wire, using the template as a guide. (Loop wire at the back…

Breakfast Nook The family of four enjoys meals—as well as great views—at an antique table with Windsor-style chairs from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (mgbw home.com). The overhead light is from CB2 (cb2.com). DANA SIMPSON IS A COLLECTOR. But unlike some of us, the interior designer, who also handles the marketing for her mom’s Hammertown retail stores in New York and Massachusetts (ham mertown.com), knows when to say when. Instead of country chaos, she has amassed a nicely edited array of hand-me-down furniture and vintage accessories. So when she and her husband, Jamey, decided to update their 1930s Connecticut farmhouse, she set about creating a streamlined space to showcase her beloved heirlooms as well as a few more modern finds. “I edit as much as possible, taking time each season…

1. “Leftovers!” LAUREN TAYLOR, BRISTOL, PA 2. “Meals enjoyed out in the crisp autumn air.” BECCA SNIDER, CARY, NC 3. “Backyard bonfires, harvest festivals, and decorating my house in fall colors.” KATHY MILLER, SAN ANTONIO, TX 4. “Long, cool walks with my pups.” ALISON HUNT, ELLIJAY, GA 5. “Drinking hot cocoa and wearing comfy, oversize sweats.” NICOLE SIROTA, ST. PAUL, MN 6. “The days are shorter and the sunsets more beautiful.” JANICE COBLE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 7. “Fall flower arrangements!” JOANN HUNT, DARLINGTON, SC 8. “Warm pies cooling in the kitchen window.” CHRIS HAINES, KINGSPORT, TN 9. “Layering up in my favorite plaid pieces.” CAROL HUDGENS, NASHVILLE, TN 10. “Watching my boys play football.” AMBER STIVERS, GREEN, KS 11. “The changing colors on the country road that I travel on my…

1 TRAVEL IN STYLE Get a $1,000 stipend to cover transportation to Music City. 2 LOOK THE PART Rock a pair of $795 cowboy boots from legendary boot manufacturer Lucchese. 3 SLEEP LIKE A STAR. Hang your 10-gallon hat at the world-renowned Gaylord Opryland Resort during a two-night stay. 4 JOIN THE PARTY You and a special guest can see the whole (sold-out!) show live and in-person.…

“I found this weather vane at a garage sale. I think it’s a priceless treasure. My husband thinks it’s junk. Who’s right?” -T.D., STOWE, VT WHAT IT IS: TURKEY WEATHER VANE “The rust here is suspicious,” explains Helaine Fendelman of Appraisers Association of America. “Wind blows irregularly, and the rusted sections seem to be in all the wrong places. Also, an authentic example would probably have been cut from one piece of iron, not from multiples.” If it were really a 19th-century antique, this item would be worth far more–between $5,000 and $7,000. WHAT IT’S WORTH: $200 “This gravy boat helps complete my Thanksgiving table every year. Can you tell me anything about the design?” -M.A., NORFOLK, VA WHAT IT IS: WILLOW WARE SAUCE BOAT AND LINER TRAY Willow Ware…

CREATE A “VIEW.” No above-the-sink window? No problem. In this kitchen, a seascape oil painting provides the makeshift scenery and sets the tone for the remaining palette of golds, blues, and greens. Get the Look: Take your pick of oil landscapes at ateliervintageart.etsy.com. FILL IN THE BLANKS. Use art to play with scale. For instance, these Chippendale chairs felt a little squatty when placed alongside this massive antique hutch, so Lauren filled in some of the negative space with canvas oil portraits. “The muted colors complement the furniture as opposed to competing with it and make for a more eye-pleasing vignette,” she says. Get the Look: Search “oil painting portrait” on art.com. * CL Deal! Get 30% off art.com with code COUNTRYLIVING2015 (valid through November 16) FORGET THE FORMAL GRID. “For…

EXTERIOR Situated on a narrow peninsula, the house boasts three-sided lake views best taken in from the patio surrounding the property’s stone-encased fire pit. The cranberry Adirondack rockers echo the trim on the home’s exterior, a color chosen by cabin architect Keith Summerour to offset the cedar shingles. For Kay Stanley, there was no happier place growing up than her grandparents’ Wisconsin lake home. So when Kay and her husband, Curt Seymour, who own the accessories line Spartina 449 (spartina449.com), decided to build a residence on Lake Keowee outside of Greenville, South Carolina, they set out to echo the look and feel of her grandparents’ circa 1900 cabin. “Visiting their home was the best part of my childhood,” says Kay. “Time stood still there, and I wanted the same for…

COMPLETELY FUN, NO-OBLIGATION WAYS TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY THIS MONTH! 1. SHAKER SET These 4-inch pewter salt-and-pepper shakers are the cream of the tabletop crop. Shakers, $55; vagabondhouse.com 2. RUSTIC LIGHTING Feast your eyes on this mini chandelier adorned with wooden beads and a jute-wrapped frame. 19.5" x 16.25" Light, $450; shadesoflight.com 3. WOOD TABLE Seating additional guests is as easy as pie thanks to this table’s two center extension leaves. Table, $1,250; birchlane.com 4. FLORAL RUNNER Reap a stylish tabletop with an autumnal linen made of 100% cotton. 108"-long Runner, $60; williamssonoma.com 5. AUTUMN COLOR This rich hue is as cozy as its name implies. Spiced Pumpkin Paint; benjamin moore.com 6. RATTAN CHAIR Fall into this berry-hued find made of naturally durable rattan reeds. Chair, $98; anthropologie.com 7. NEUTRAL RUG…

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, AND OTHER ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS 1900s At the start of the 20th century, tourism was the domain of the wealthy who could afford ocean liner voyages—and the hired manpower needed to lug around giant steamer trunks. Luggage during this time was a serious status symbol, and no brand was more coveted than Louis Vuitton. This trunk (1) dates to the early 1900s when the luxury manufacturer introduced its now iconic checkered Damier pattern. VALUE: $21,000 1920s During this decade, train travel started to replace steamship trips. In turn, luggage got smaller and easier to transport. This particular style is called the Pullman (2) and got its name from the railroad cars whose seats it fit snugly beneath. This item is also of note thanks to its impressive assortment of…

INSPIRING IDEAS FOR IN AND AROUND THE HOUSE SIMPLE Grab a white paint marker to create this “place card/place mat” combo on plain kraft paper. (See page 44 for the how-to.) Round out the no-frills setting with a marble charger (shopterrain.com) and an ivory-colored plate (restorationhardware.com), then add a hint of sparkle with silver-flecked linens (canvashomestore.com) and pretty acrylic flatware (anthropologie.com). RUSTIC Put a 12- by 12-inch sheet of birch bark (sold in packs of six; youjustdiy.com) to work as a place mat atop a kraft paper runner with whipstitched edges. (See page 44 for the how-to.) Next, create the wire leaf place card holder. (See page 44.) A gingham napkin (heathceramics.com), ceramic plate (sheldonceramics.com), and wood-accented flatware (blisshomeanddesign.com) complete the look. TEXTURED Create a basket weave pattern in the…

Q I’ve heard alpacas are easy to care for and would love to get one. How much acreage do I need, and is there a type of enclosure that works best? -Y.H., HIGHLANDS, NC A Five to seven alpacas per acre is typical. (They are social animals, so consider adopting a minimum of two.) Alpacas tend to respect fencing, so the goal here is more in keeping predators out rather than keeping alpacas in. Wire fencing supported by a sturdy wood or steel frame is a good choice. You can also add a strand of electric wire on the bottom to prevent dogs from digging into the area. Offer shelter and a source of cool air (such as an industrial fan) in warmer months, and you should have a happy…

1 CORNER SINK The angled placement of the apron sink may be unconventional, but its nook provides the best views of the lake. The toile fabric skirt adds softness to the handsome space. 2 PLANK-FRONT CABINETS The cabinetry found throughout the kitchen, particularly the door design, was inspired by an English cupboard Kay spotted in a local antiques shop. 3 SALVAGED LIGHTING The eye-catching pendants once served as track lighting in an 18th-century French factory. Their industrial heritage inspired the metal barstools and iron casement window above the range. 4 EXPANSIVE ISLAND At 12 feet long, this prep space doubles as the perfect gathering spot. Its rich hue was inspired by the blue stripes in Kay’s collection of earthenware bowls. 5 EXPOSED HINGES Popular in Colonial times, hand-forged iron strap…

CROSTINI 1/BLUEBERRY AND JALAPEÑO 2/BEET HUMMUS AND CHICKPEA 3/PICKLED SHALLOT AND CUCUMBER 4/MANGO AND PEPPER JELLY 5/PIMIENTO CHEESE AND BACON 6/SMOKED TROUT AND APPLE 7/BLUE CHEESE AND DATE 8/SPICY PEA AND FETA 9/MISO BUTTER AND RADISH 10/AVOCADO AND OLIVE 11/ARTICHOKE AND GRUYÈRE 12/PROSCIUTTO AND TOMATO DRINKS 1/SPICY BLOODY MARY 2/WHITE WINE 3/RED WINE 4/KEY LIME GIMLET 5/SPICED CRANBERRY PUNCH 6/BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA 7/GINGERANDAPPLE COOLER 8/BOURBON NEGRONI 9/SLOWCOOKER APPLE CIDER 10/SPARKLING WINE 11/LAMBRUSCO SANGRIA 12/ROSEMARYGRAPEFRUIT FIZZ APPETIZERS ALL CROSTINI RECIPES MAKE 8 SERVINGS WORKING TIME 10 minutes / TOTAL TIME 10 minutes Blueberry and Jalapeño Combine 2/3 cup ricotta, 1 chopped scallion, and kosher salt. Top 16 toasted baguette slices with ricotta, 3 Tbsp. blueberry jam, and sliced jalapeño. Beet Hummus and Chickpea Process 15.5-oz. chickpeas, 1 cooked beet, 1/4 cup…

WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT WORTH? PAGE 34 Weather vane; north2southantiques.rubylane.com. PAGE 36 Saucer and boat; gentlemanlypursuits.etsy.com. PAGE 37 Cameo ring; jewelsbylubeck.etsy.com. Dining chair; trovemarket.etsy.com. PAGE 39 Yarn holder; boxes.rubylane.com. Fire extinguisher; funcollectibles.rubylane.com. ELEGANT (AND EASY!) THANKSGIVING PLACE SETTINGS PAGES 42-43 Sommelier wine glasses, $79; jungleeny.com. Brown glassware, from $6; zarahome.com. Diamond-cut glassware, from $7; pier1.com. Green-footed goblet, $32; juliska.com. Votives and tapers; creativecandles.com. Warsa Linen in Flax; graylinelinen.com. FARMHOUSE 2.0 THROUGHOUT Vintage Persian rugs; hammertown.com. PAGE 59 Kitchen chairs; hammertown.com. PAGE 64 White pot; lecreuset.com THE CABIN WHERE TIME STANDS STILL THROUGHOUT Architect, Keith Summerour, Summerour & Associates, Atlanta, GA; summerour.net. Builder, Craig Carber, The Carver Group, Greenville, SC; carvergroupinc.com. Fabrics and rugs, Susan Bozeman; sbbdesigns.com. PAGE 66 Cranberry windows; loewen.com. Front door light fixtures; Eloise Pickard of Sandy Springs Galleries. PAGE 67 Adirondack chairs; uwharrie chair.com. PAGE 68 Stairwell and living room paint color, Lancaster Whitewash; benjamin moore.com. PAGE 69…