Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2021 i Country Living

Rachel Hardage Barrett EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @RACHELHARDAGEBARRETT A A Welcome from the Editor During a trip to the lake on a recent Sunday, I sat back in an Adirondack chair as my husband, Brian, taught our children how to skip a rock. I admired his patience as he coached our 6-year-old son on slinging a stone across the water. Maybe it was the morning fog or hazy light, but the moment, even as it happened, felt like a memory I needed to soak up. While I watched, I couldn’t help but reflect on the assorted father figures in my life—my husband, dad, father-in-law, grandfather, and other mentors—who’ve patiently coached me (knowingly or not) through similar moments, whether driving a stick or raising children. This June issue is full of ideas for enjoying…

Create a Pass Though Window Better connect the space you already have to the outdoors by switching out a standard window with an enlarged accordion-style or French version that opens wide to the outside (as seen in this California kitchen by Kim Dempster and Erin Martin). Add an exterior counter and outdoor bar stools (galvanized “Tolix Marais”; dwr.com) for a transportive hangout that’ll feel more “New England shrimp shack” than suburban backyard. Carry Indoor Style Outside This dreamy open-air kitchen looks nice enough for any indoor setting, which just goes to show that weather-resistant materials have come a long way. Here, beadboard-fronted cabinetry and butcher block and Dekton countertops offer up plenty of work space and storage. Above, bronze lighting (that chandelier!) that carries a damp UL-Listed rating reinforces the…

№ 1 Door Wreath Cover a 14-inch biodegradable craft ring with a peel-and-stick moss mat ($16; michaels.com). Remove the handles from about 16 croquet mallets. Hot-glue heads to wreath, offsetting every other one slightly (reserve handles for another DIY). Carefully turn over wreath, and use a nail gun to permanently attach heads. № 2 Tiered Stand Drill 1-inch holes in the center of one 9- and one 12-inch wood round or cutting board. Stain rounds and paint edges desired color. Using a saw, cut a mallet handle to desired length, slip through the holes, then glue in place. Drill a 1-inch hole in a croquet ball and glue to the top. № 3 Candleholders Drill holes in croquet balls that are the same diameter as bottom of a taper candle.…

Badminton This lawn-friendly favorite (a more accessible version of its court-requiring, racket-sport relative, tennis) became popular in 1870s England but boasts even older ties to ancient Greece and Asia. Offcial tournaments began in England at the turn of the century (including a rare women’s championship), and the game eventually earned a slot at the 1992 Olympic Games. Seek out vintage equipment like feathered shuttlecocks ($10–$20), midcentury starter kits ($30–$50), and antique rackets by makers like Blue Ribbon, Spalding, and Sportcraft ($20–$50 each). Bocce Some form of this backyard classic dates all the way to ancient Egypt. (No, really—we’re talking 5200 B.C.) The game as we know it was popularized by Italian general and politician Giuseppe Garibaldi in the mid-1800s, before the first Bocce Olympiad was held in 1896. Vintage sets…

Habitats PAGE 12 Designers Kim Dempster, @freehand studiosf, and Erin Martin; @erinmartindesign, erinmartin.com. PAGE 13 BOTTOM Landscape designer Peter Falkner, Peter Falkner Gardens; @falkner_gardens, falknergardens.com. Residential Designer Douglas C. Davis; @douglascdavisand associates, douglascdavis.com PAGES 14–15 Landscape Designer Scott Shrader; shraderdesign.com. PAGE 16 TOP Designer Nathan Turner; @nturnerdesign, nathanturner.com. BOTTOM Homeowners Lee Rhodes and Peter Seligman. PAGE 17 Designer Brian Patrick Flynn; @bpatrick flynn, flynnsideout.com. Wild For… Scalloped Edges PAGE 19 GARDEN SHED Designer Leslie Clapp. PAGES 20–21 KITCHEN Designer and Artist Katie Sarokhanian; @KatieSaro, katiesarostudio.com. PAGE 21 BATHROOM Designer Katie Davis; @katiedavis design; katiedavisdesign.com. Thrill of the Hunt PAGE 43 Vintage badminton rackets from Hilary Martin; @housemadebyhilary. PAGES 44–45 Vintage Henselite bocce set; theowlandthecrow.etsy.com. Vintage croquet set; junkettelove.etsy.com. Vintage St. Pierre horseshoes; vintify1.etsy.com Initial baseball cap; reytoz.com. “Brandt Point Blues” throw blanket; chappywrap.com. Izipizi Round sunglasses; izipizi.com. Pismo sneakers…

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Curve Appeal Victorian-style scallop-shaped shingle siding is often referred to as fish-scale siding (foundrysiding.com). Pretty in Pink Designer Katie Sarokhanian gave this kitchen playful personality with a border of semicircles. Get a similar look using a cereal bowl as your template. Making Waves In a Katie Davis–designed powder room, a graceful vanity (oomphhome.com) of blue curves evokes coastal calm.…

Grown in 86 percent of home gardens, tomatoes are by far the most popular summer fruit to plant. Whether you are a master gardener with years of crop experience or an optimistic newbie putting your first plants in the ground, brush up on these editor-favorite varieties. (Word to the wise: Tomato sandwich enthusiasts should opt for ‘Cherokee Purple’ or ‘Brandywines’.) And, as always, be sure to check with your local cooperative extension to find out what grows best in your area. Cherokee Dusty pink to purple on the outside with a deep red interior, these large slicers have a sweet and rich, almost smoky, flavor. Brandywine One of the most popular home cultivars, these can grow up to 1.5 pounds and are cherished for their sweet taste and acidity. Roma…

FIELD NOTES The Dog Days of Summer, Explained During the season’s hottest days, the sun occupies the same part of the sky as Sirius A, aka the Dog Star, part of the constellation Canis Major, the Great Dog. Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth, and ancient astronomers believed its shine contributed to the sun’s heat, leading to the stretch of especially warm weather. The period was dubbed dies caniculares, Latin for “dog days,” and the name’s stuck ever since.…

“My dad reminded my brothers and me to stand up straight and walk with confidence, which has come in handy now that I get my picture taken more often. And always be prepared! So I keep tools in the car and never leave the house without a knife and handkerchief in my pocket.”—Ben Napier, host of Home Town and owner of Scotsman Co. Woodshop “When I was five years old, my father bought a small farm where we raised a menagerie of creatures. ‘Learn how to treat animals well, and you will treat people well,’ he’d say. Living with animals taught us kindness, respect, dignity, and made us aware of how precious little time we have here, so fill it with pats on the head and belly rubs.”—Dr. Tricia Earley,…

CONTAINER OF THE MONTH Greet guests with a vintage woven basket (like this French boulangerie basket) filled with bright seasonal blooms. To create this one, garden designer Carmen Johnston (see more, far right) lined the basket with a plastic bag poked with holes and used a mix of geraniums, phlox, petunias, delphinium, and variegated ivy.…

OBJECT LESSON: Surf ’n Sand’s Aloha Shirt WHAT TO KNOW: It may surprise you that one of the designers credited for popularizing the Aloha shirt was an aeronautical engineer born in New Jersey. Alfred Shaheen’s parents were garment industry pioneers who relocated to Hawaii. After Alfred returned from flying missions in WWII, he joined them in their business. He soon branched out on his own, using factory parts from Honolulu junkyards to engineer his textileprinting machinery, which ultimately led to printing 60,000 yards of Hawaii-inspired fabric each month under his label, Surf ’n Sand. His designs were featured in Harper’s Bazaar and even on the cover of Elvis Presley’s Blue Hawaii album. Alfred found himself back in the spotlight in 2012, when the USPS released a set of stamps featuring his…

ON THE WATER A dog life jacket is essential while on or near any body of water. Short-legged breeds aren’t made for swimming, and even the best water dogs are no match for a current. Make sure the jacket has the four essentials: a handle, belly buckles, chest strap, and bright color for visibility. Fit should allow for stability and freedom of movement. Ruffwear (ruffwear.com) and Outward Hound (outwardhound.com) make some of my favorites. ON THE GRASS As your pooch enjoys a summer day in the yard, be mindful of protecting his paws. Inspect your grass for metal landscape edging, as this is one of the most common sources of cuts. Check paws frequently during long playtimes for abrasions or blisters. Extended play on hot grass can also be irritating,…

currently craving Potato Chip Tins In the early- to mid-1900s, hundreds of mom-and-pop snack makers across the country could be found selling their salty sustenance in colorful canisters boasting fun and graphic logos, often with regional flair. Today, most of these vessels can be found in the $20 to $50 range, with early examples from better-known brands such as Mrs. Japp’s (Jays original name) and Lay’s selling for up to $500.…

WATERMELON SOCIAL PAGE 26 Spicy Watermelon Cocktail WORKING TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 15 minutes (including standing) MAKES 4 to 6 servings 1 cup blanco tequila½ cup mezcal1 jalapeño pepper, halved, plus slices for garnish3 cups cubed seedless watermelon (preferably from small watermelons)6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish6 tablespoons simple syrup 1. Combine tequila, mezcal, and jalapeño in a jar or bowl. Let stand at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour. Discard jalapeño. 2. Place watermelon in a pitcher and muddle until broken down. Add tequila mixture, lime juice, and simple syrup. Serve chilled in pitcher or a hollowed-out watermelon over ice garnished with jalapeño slices and lime wedges. Feta, Zucchini, and Oregano Flatbread WORKING TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 35 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings Cornmeal, for…