Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i Country Living

A A Welcome from the Editor Every year, usually in late fall, my dad thumbs through his Colorblends catalog and orders an assortment of bulbs—hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips—that he and my children will plant during a future visit from Papa. Watching my son and daughter dig in the dirt with my dad is one of those moments I wish I could bottle and revisit in the future when I crave the curious innocence of these elementary school days (“look, Mama, a worm!”) or the reassuring calm of my dad’s drawl as he patiently teaches two budding gardeners how to maneuver a long-handled bulb planter. But even though I can’t bottle it, I do get to revisit it, whenever the first of those blooms peeks out of the soil and my…

No 1 Headboard Update any open-frame headboard (here, “Alresford” by Joss & Main, $390; wayfair.com) by cutting pieces of cane webbing just larger than the openings you wish to embellish, then attach to the back with a staple gun. Caning can be found at caneandbasket.com. No 2 Lamp Shade Cut a piece of caning to the height and circumference of a drum-shaped lamp shade. Spray the back of the caning with adhesive spray, such as Super 77; attach to shade. Cut two pieces of flat reed to the diameter of the shade; paint desired color. Once dry, attach with hot-glue. No 3 Bookshelf Trim a piece of caning just larger than the opening on the shelf (Brightmaison’s floating bookshelf; amazon.com). Use a foam brush to spread glue (we used Aleene’s…

HUNT & GATHER Charlotte’s find: Vintage apothecary jars from France in a striking cobalt blue Charlotte’s flowers: Cosmos, an ideal bloom for cutting gardens. Part of the sunflower family, this annual comes in an array of colors, including shades of pink, and attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden. IN THE DIRT WITH… Charlotte Moss @CHARMOSSNY In her latest book, Charlotte Moss Flowers, the famed interior designer talks style among the stems. Early Bloomer: Clover flowers, daisies, dandelions, and buttercups made great necklaces when I was seven. I loved spending hours with my cousins painstakingly threading them, with the reward of feeling dressed up and bejeweled. Letting Loose: Arranging should be joyous, something to look forward to. The flowers will tell you how they want to be arranged, so relax, have…

You might say Phoebe Cole-Smith was born to own her Martha’s Vineyard cottage. She did, after all, first visit the island when she was two weeks old. “My grandparents lived in Ohio but owned houses in Martha’s Vineyard that have been passed down for 75 years. It was a way to curb my grandmother’s homesickness for her native Boston,” says Phoebe, a farmer-chef and founder of Dirt Road Farm (dirtroadfarm.com). She and her children, Walker and Sophie Cole, shared countless summer days at the family home in the island’s village of Edgartown. In 2014, Phoebe, her children (now grown), and her husband, Mike Smith, decided they were ready to dip their toes into purchasing something of their own on the beloved island. “We settled on Chappaquiddick because it’s a bit…

LET LOOSE “I love arrangements that echo the look of my garden,” says rose farmer Gracie Poulson (far right). She swears by Felco pruners (amazon.com) and recommends four varieties per vessel, like English shrub and floribunda (pictured here, at Grace Rose Farm), with greenery. PRETTY UP A POTTING STATION Consider these the spring equivalent of new school supplies. PICK YOUR PETALS When it comes rose recommendations, trust Gracie, a gardener with 30,000 rose bushes. (Psst: Jubilee Celebration wins the stop-and-smell showdown.) All Dressed Up “This new rose is by far the hardiest bright pink rose we’ve ever grown, and it has a vase life of 10 to 12 days.” Jubilee Celebration “The beautiful citrus, candy-like fragrance—the best of any rose, in my opinion—is what makes this one so incredible.” Carding…

SPRING PARTY SEASON PAGE 83 mothers day brunch Ham and Cheese Pinwheels WORKING TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 45 minutes (including freezing) MAKES 8 to 10 servings Similar to ham and cheese croissants, these pinwheels are also perfect for breakfast. Cooking spray All-purpose flour, for work surface1 sheet puffpastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed3 tablespoons Dijon4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)Freshly ground black pepperChopped fresh chives, for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a large, parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet. 2. On a floured work surface, roll puffpastry into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle. Top with mustard, spreading to edges. Top with ham then cheese. Season with pepper. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up into a log. Trim and discard ends, then cut log…

A HONEY OF A HOBBY So, You Wanna Be a Beekeeper Backyard beekeeping has never been buzzier. If you’re considering joining the swarm, start with this advice from two expert apiarists. First, Study Up. “The best beekeepers understand how a colony behaves, so read as much as you can before you begin,” says Girl Next Door Honey’s Hilary Kearney. Jay Williams of Williams Honey Farm LLC suggests taking a local class, too. “The advice will be specific to your area, and you’ll have a mentor nearby if questions come up.” Then Get the Local Buzz. “The best bees are native to your area because they know the local flora,” says Jay. “Your state’s beekeeping association can point you to local clubs, where bees can be purchased. Start with two colonies,…

THE MAGPIE Emily Tieman Holland, MI BRIGHT BEGINNINGS: My town of Holland began as a Dutch settlement. My Oma and Opa (grandma and grandpa) moved here from the Netherlands, and their house was filled with charming Dutch knickknacks. I’ve been trying to re-create that look ever since. PERFECT TIN: I have more than 100 antique tins, and I like to display them alongside colorful midcentury ephemera, like cards from old board games or vintage stationery. I find the rainbow arrangement helps it all look cohesive. I’m also drawn to the retro illustrations of Little Golden Books and Betty Crocker cookbooks. I’m a fan of vintage vibes, not vintage values. FLOWER POWER: If there’s one through line to the items I collect, it’s floral details. I have a black thumb, so…

Tea Strainers While the first strainers were bamboo, porcelain and sterling silver rose to popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries as teatime became a treasured part of the day. Ceramic strainers go for $25 to $50, and silver-plated or mesh options are fairly affordable. Sterling silver versions range from $150 to $650 and beyond. Strainers were once key to brewing an individual cup, until the rise of tea bags in the 1900s. (Legend has it Thomas Sullivan sent customers tea packaged in silk bags, and they thought he intended for them to use the bags for steeping!) Sugar Cubes These sweet accessories were common advertising tools used by hotels, restaurants, and bars in the 1950s and ’60s. The custom wrappers often sported hotel names or manufacturer logos, but some…

SPRING PREENING Five Ways to Gussy Up a Garden Shed Before you get your hands in the dirt, transform your work space into a lovely spot to linger. These simple spruce-ups are inspired by the cottage-style shed of Cape Cod gardener Dana Paradis (@thisold capehouse). EDITORS’ PICKS GARDEN SHEDS BY MAIL No garden shed? No problem. You can order either a build-it-yourself kit or a shed that comes to you fully assembled.…

step 1 Swing open the windows. Every vacation house needs a “we’ve arrived” ritual. “We open the windows to let those sea breezes in, then run to the beach with the dogs and jump in the water,” says Phoebe. step 2 Play a seaside soundtrack. “Anything goes,” says Phoebe, although she’s partial to Chet Baker, James Taylor, and the Four Tops. step 3 Mix up a house cocktail. Phoebe’s go-to is a gin and tonic, with some tweaks: locally crafted Barr Hill gin (caledoniaspirits.com), equal parts Saratoga Springs mineral water and Fever-Tree tonic (fever-tree.com), a slice of cucumber, and a sprig of in-season fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, or lemon verbena). step 4 Take in the local flavor. “We are breakfast regulars at Dock Street Coffee Shop in Edgartown and are…

PULL UP A SEAT The grandmillennial trend has paved a floral-filled pathway for modern-day furnituremakers. Light a Fragrant Candle Introducing what may be the only scented candle that could win over scented-candle skeptics. Pleasant without being overwhelming or powdery, it’s like a breezy stroll through an effortlessly overgrown garden in the English countryside. Diptyque Roses Candle $38; diptyqueparis.com The World’s Most Famous Botanical Artist Known for his botanical paintings, Belgium-born Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), aka “the Raphael of Flowers,” produced more than 2,000 paintings depicting 1,800 species. His rose-themed works (published in Les Roses) are considered his finest, and now you can enjoy them in print form (from $15; art.com). Fun fact: Redouté was Marie Antoinette’s art tutor PLAY WITH PATTERN From the lush and large-scale to the dainty and ditsy,…

FIELD NOTES Contemporary Takes on Toile Here, a few fresh versions that are as coveted as the classics Pastoral 2.0 Log cabins and friendly foxes give a rustic edge to this country landscape. “Through the Woods” $175 per double roll; luluandgeorgia.com Personalities This girl-power pattern features female figures in city and country settings. “Toile de Femmes” to the trade; fschumacher.com Pastimes York offers toile-esque odes to everything from ballet to hunting to deep-sea diving. “Ballet Toile” $96 per double roll; yorkwallcoverings.com…

1 Before you Go Dogs are social animals and need daily attention, so make sure you’re truly ready to provide enough play, walk, and snuggle time. Ensure you have the financial resources to take care of your dog’s needs and a means of providing healthcare for the unexpected, such as pet health insurance or a pet savings account. Establish expectations with your family members by agreeing on who is responsible for daily food and water, walking, poop scooping, etc. 2 At the Shelter Keep an open mind but be realistic. If you have a small apartment, you may not want a young, energetic dog. If you live an active lifestyle and want a running buddy, maybe an elderly basset hound is not for you (though sometimes one look from a…

OBJECT LESSON: W. Atlee Burpee’s Annual Catalogs WHAT TO KNOW: In 1876, fueled by his passion for science, 18-year-old Washington Atlee Burpee started a mail-order livestock company in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that is still known 145 years later as W. Atlee Burpee & Co. His focus quickly transitioned from breeding animals to developing quality seed varieties. By the turn of the century, his beautifully illustrated catalog (then called “Burpee’s Farm Annual”) had become a revered resource for the agriculture community. In the early 1900s, black-and-white photography began to fill the pages, followed by color images by 1950. Today, more than three million catalogs are still mailed out annually, with flowers now accounting for half of sales. WHAT IT’S WORTH: $20 to $125…

THIS MONTH: the bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room Intentional. That’s describe the things he and his wife, Victoria, bring into their home. Not just “stuff,” but “items that reflect us,” adds Victoria (@prep fordwife). Recently, they applied that filter to their home’s bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room, focusing on favorite colors, regional nods (to satisfy Marcus’s longing for a life in New England), nostalgic furniture pieces that have followed them from home to home, and an assemblage of collected and passed-down knickknacks that bring a smile with every look. The end result feels both highly livable and lived. “It’s nice to see those old things bring soul into our rooms,” says Marcus. THE BEDROOM With only surface changes needed, the Fords focused on creating a quiet retreat that checked the…

DESIGN A BOUQUET OF A BEDROOM Featuring a vintage Sanderson floral wallcovering from the 1950s, this beautifully bold accent wall is smartly tempered by ticking stripes in coordinating colors. (For more contemporary wallcovering options, see pg. 71.)…

LAY A BLANKET AMONG THE BLOOMS Turn a trip to the park into a feast full of petals and pastels. A hand-painted bow basket ($142; bowsandblue.com) and pretty checked pillows (prices vary; heathertaylorhome.com) atop a reversible quilted blanket ($295; loveshackfancy.com) make for a sweet and seasonal picnic at Grace Rose Farm. ALSO SHOWN: “French Country” Farmers Cart $623; mainlybaskets.com. French Stripe Linen Napkin $25; roughlinen.com Dreamy Rose Gardens Worth a Visit Berkeley, CA Two hundred and fifty varieties of roses peak in mid May in Berkeley’s Historic Rose Garden, with photo-worthy views of San Francisco Bay. San Jose, CA Pack a picnic, and enjoy the 5.5 acres of blooms—most fragrant in May—at San Jose’s award-winning Municipal Rose Garden. Hartford, CT The Helen S Kaman Rose Garden in Elizabeth Park was…

bring the outdoors in Bifold Windows, Pulledfrom-the-Garden Hues To give the small cottage a large, airy feel, Raili looked up, knowing potentially charming trusses were hiding in the attic. After some engineering muscle to remove the drop ceiling and reinforce the vaulted ceiling, Raili brightened up the dark wood with white paint (Pure White by Sherwin-Williams). She then introduced more cabin-conjuring moments like pine-plank walls and cabinets in a color reminiscent of vintage Coleman lanterns. Meanwhile, a couple of wood chairs left as trash in an alleyway put her on the hunt for more mismatched pairs, all which she gave a uniform look with a very California appropriate hue: Avocado by Sherwin-Williams. It seems like a lifetime ago (24 years, in fact) since Raili Clasen purchased her first home: a…

Wild for… PAGE 15 BEDROOM Designer Amy Berry; @amylberry, amyberryhome.com. “Aviary Toile” fabric and wallpaper; fabricut.com. PAGE 16 BEDROOM Manuel Canovas “La Musardiere” in Saumon fabric and wallpaper; cowtan.com. PAGE 17 BATHROOM Designer Emily Henderson; @em_hender son, stylebyemilyhenderson.com. “Gable” wallpaper; farrow-ball.com. Makeover Takeover PAGES 49–50 “Dutch Tile Blue” satin Emerald wall paint, “Oyster White” semigloss Emerald trim paint, and “Courtyard” dresser paint; sherwin-williams.com. Waterfall natural woven wood window shade in Sutra/Blended; smithand noble.com. Reproduction ABC flash cards (framed); meowkapowshop.etsy.com. “The Wide Organic” gallery wall in Light; framebridge.com. “Tilden” metal bed; target.com. Country Living Welcome Home collection mattress; countryliving.com/welcomehome. Country Living “Big Patch” quilt and shams; hsn.com. Country Living “Gingham Embossed” down alternative comforter and pillows and Country Living “Vintage Washed” sheet set; overstock.com. “Kennedy” rug; rugs.com. “Portland” ceramic lamp; llbean.com. “Harlem Toile” pillow (in chair); theinside.com. Vintage tennis rackets; cabinantiques.com. Vintage state fair…