Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2022 i Country Living

One of my favorite things about working at Country Living (besides occasionally taste-testing pie; pg. 54) is the community of old souls and antiques lovers that find one another under the banner of the brand. It’s like we all speak a dusty old dialect that others simply don’t comprehend. I’m not entirely sure what it is about old things that draws us in like moths to a wool blanket, but the binding power of patina is not to be ignored. I suspect it’s because every antique comes with a story to be shared—every collection, a recollection. “Oh, this? You’ll never believe where I found it….” (Did you hear about the Texas woman who paid $35 for a marble bust at Goodwill that turned out to be a 2,000-year-old Roman relic?…

Secretary This tall dresser-hutch-desk hybrid typically features a base of wide drawers topped by a writing surface with a hinged top, which is in turn topped by a bookcase enclosed in a cabinet. Pedestal Stacked drawers on each side mark this rectangular flat-top silhouette. (When made of metal, this style is known as a tanker desk.) Rolltop This design features built-in cubbies and shelves covered by a rounded sliding door, which, when made of thin slats, is referred to as a tambour. Davenport Named after an 18th-century ship captain named Josiah Davenport, this compact form features an inclined desktop, elaborate legs, and stealth stacks of drawers.…

Nantucket Lightship Basket Why We Love It: This handcrafted coastal classic adds pretty vintage style to a small space. Top It With: A pretty gathered and patterned shade. (Shown: “Green Trellis;” pennymorrison.com) Glass Demijohn Why We Love It: Whether covered in wooden slats or wrapped in wicker, these European narrow-necked vessels (also called carboys) make a statement on a side table. Top It With: A woven shade for a double hit of texture. (Shown: “Twisted Sea-grass;” theshadeshop.com) Brass Carriage Lantern Why We Love It: For the shiny patina it brings to a desktop. Pair It With: A simple bent-tip chandelier bulb for a warm glow. Ceramic Vase Why We Love It: The classic vase shape (ours is by McCoy) adds sophistication to a living room. Top It With: A colorful…

“HOW CAN ANYONE NOT SMILE at the sight of a big giant sunflower?” asks designer Lela Rose (lelarose.com). “They’re just so happy, and the color is amazing.” An added bonus: They’re edible. “I love it when decor does double-duty,” she says, referencing her recent party menu that makes good use of sunflower seeds in the salad and dip. (Fun fact: The leaves, petals, stalks, and roots of the flower are also suitable for consumption.) For that same early fall get-together in the picturesque Jackson Hole valley, Lela created a casual sun-dappled scene courtesy of a bevy of blooms, petal-patterned attire, and a table set with vintage seed packets and antique majolica “Sunflower” plates by Wedgwood. “I love the unexpected pop of green among all the yellow and how they have…

IN SEASON Black-Eyed Susans From midsummer through early fall, these warm-hued wildflowers effortlessly transition through the seasons, even more so when arranged in a nostalgic peanut butter jar for a back-to-school nod. WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT WORTH? Classroom staples of the 1930s to 1960s, children’s readers like Friends and Neighbors and the Dick and Jane collections can range from $5 to $50 per book, but an Elson-Gray Basic Readers: Pre-Primer recently appraised at $4,275!…

1 The first day of fall (September 22nd), and all of the sweater-wearing, cider-sipping, leaf-peeping potential it brings 2 Giving the gallery-wall treatment to your favorite “gets” (like this plate display in the home of designer Philip Mitchell) 3 Using freshly clipped dahlias as an excuse to break out your bevy of little glass bottles 4 Stocking your own cabinet of curiosities with ironstone, marmalade jars, or whatever you darn well please 5 How antique furniture and timeworn textiles lend soul to any space (Tour three soulful homes beginning on pg. 70.) 6 Perusing the wares of an outdoor antiques fair and finding that thing you didn’t even know you were looking for 7 Porch sittin’ under an heirloom quilt in a rickety old rocker 8 Hauling apples home from…

Ceramic Strikers Also known as pyrogenes, these pretty pieces graced the tables of almost every French bistro around the turn of the 20th century. Filled with matches to light cigarettes—or, occasionally, cigarettes themselves—the graphic pieces featured ridged bases or necks for sparking flames and also served as strategic advertisements for aperitifs and other spirits. Today, they’re a prime find for candle lovers and Francophiles alike. WHAT IT’S WORTH: $125 to $400 Queen Elizabeth II Memorabilia Fervor for these crown jewels surged this year as Britain’s longest-reigning royal celebrated the country’s first-ever Platinum Jubilee. Pieces from her 1953 coronation are highly coveted, and coffee cups, ring dishes, and tea and candy tins are most abundant on the resale market. Rarer finds, such as souvenir programs and teapots (note the unique carriage…

Arrange a Sunny Centerpiece. A variety of sunflower blooms, coneflowers, and baptisia nestled in a faux-bois vase (foundbham.com) makes for a sophisticated floral focal point. Dress the Part. Lela never shies away from a sartorial nod to a theme. Here, it’s a needlepoint midi skirt from her own collection (lelarose.com). Turtleneck lovers, take note: There’s also a corresponding embroidered sweater. Serve Seedy Snacks. “I love how sunflower seeds bring texture and a nutty, creamy flavor to any dish,” says Lela. Two of her crowd-pleasing go-tos include Cilantro and Sunflower Seed Dip and a salad of Squash Ribbons with Sunflower Seeds, Feta, and Thyme (far left). Set a Freshly Picked Table. Atop a printed tablecloth (matchesfashion.com), each place setting features a thoughtful mix of new—woven chargers (myto.com.co), tasseled kitchen towels (chanluu.com)—and…

The scent of woodsmoke from the first fires of fall and the honks of geese returning from their sojourns down south fill the air at Willowbrook Farm in Malvern, Pennsylvania. “September is one of my favorite times of year here,” says Meg Veno, a former elementary schoolteacher who, along with her husband, Chris, and their five children, moved to the farm 16 years ago from a Philly suburb. “We searched for five years, and when we came across Willowbrook, I could instantly see the possibilities,” says Meg. “The old stone bank barn was especially appealing; I imagined using it to start a business.” Meg’s love of vintage and design comes from her parents—“Dad was always loading up our Wagoneer with finds,” she says—and she had the idea for a pop-up…

IF HOMES EMBRACED PUNCTUATION, designer Erick Espinoza’s would be peppered with exclamation points—and, perhaps, the occasional question mark. Take, for example, the over-the-top ottoman he designed that graces the living room. Outfitted in a circus-like pattern, it is hardly the expected choice. “I wanted people to question it, to say, ‘What the heck is that?’ ” he says. “It recalls folk art, which can be a little wacky and fun and weird.” Such is the case for many pieces in Erick’s house, where nothing is too serious yet is nevertheless rooted in classic architecture and homages to Americana pieced together as skillfully as the colorfully patterned quilts that he also happens to collect. As creative director for the design firm Anthony Baratta (anthonybaratta.com), Erick had been living in New York…

CL’s junkin’ expert, Mary Randolph Carter (@carterjunk), shares her passion for squirrels of the non-furry variety. “Squirrels have always been part of our country life, scampering around our yard and hanging upside down from trees like furry acrobats to nibble at seed in feeders meant for our feathered friends. We even have a little garden shed named ‘Squirrel Cottage,’ where this painted cement squirrel replica lives. I got him for $5 off a cluttered flea market table years ago! His patina has seen better days, but a little touch of gold paint could restore his luster easily. However, I prefer him imperfectly perfect, like most of the things I love.”…

Country Classic PAGE 19 Antlers; foundbham.com. Hickory Chair wingback chair; birminghamwholesale.com. In With the Old PAGE 25 Pyrogenes: Watson Kennedy, watsonkennedy.com; The Flipping Vintage, theflippingvintage.etsy.com; Thrifty Folk, thriftyfolk.etsy.com. PAGES 26-27 Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia: Madcap Cottage, madcapcottage.com; P.O.S.H., poshchicago.com; Design Cottage Vintage, designcottagevintage.etsy.com; Lilibet Design, shoplilibet.etsy.com; Christy Bailey. Hatstands: Juliet Jones Vintage, julietjonesvintage.etsy.com. Pheasant plates: Trove Magpie, trovemagpie.etsy.com; Girl Friday Finds Store, girlfridayfindsstore.etsy.com; Objets Humains, objetshumains.etsy.com; Pink Nose Vintage, Ltd., pinknosevintageltd.etsy.com; For Repeats Sake, forrepeatssake.etsy.com; Great Lakes Modern, greatlakesmodern.etsy.com; Mamie and Papas Attic, mamieandpapasattic.etsy.com. Apothecary cabinets: Lloyd’s Treasures, lloydstreasures.etsy.com; The Interior South, chairish.com/shop/interiorsouth; Farmhouse Eclectics, farmhouseeclectics.etsy.com; Genesee River Trading Company, geneseeriver.com; The Art of Antiquing, theartofantiquing.com; The Eclectic Collective, eclecticcollective.com/countryliving. PAGES 28-29 Cowboy blankets: Cisco’s Gallery, ciscosgallery.com; Classy Mod, classymod.etsy.com; High Cotton Vintage, highcottonvintage.etsy.com; Museum L-A, museumla.org. Beadwork: Grant W. Jonathan, @skarooreh. Secondhandmade PAGES 30-31 Lamp wiring; elenasantiquerestoration.com. Demijohn…

Remember when all of your desk necessities—sharpened yellow No. 2s, an orange-tipped bottle of glue—fit neatly in a rectangular box? With those Pythagorean theorem days in the rear view, our desks can get decidedly more disheveled courtesy of piles of to-be-read books and magazines, paperwork that needs attention, erratically placed sticky notes, and assorted odds and ends. Productivity experts often champion the merits of a neatly maintained work space, but studies (ones likely buried under a pile of more studies) have shown that a messy desk can actually foster creative thinking. Sure, others may scoff at your seemingly nonsensical stacks, but if you’re the sort who finds comfort in the chaos, know that you are in good clutter-loving company: Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein are all said to…

Object Lesson The Way, Way Back: The first wingback chairs appeared in England at the end of the 17th century. Designed out of necessity, their iconic “wings” protected chair inhabitants from fireplace smoke and pesky (and sometimes deadly) manor drafts. Made completely of wood, these earliest chairs weren’t the most inviting, but wingbacks have evolved to become one of the most desired—and coziest—chair silhouettes, with examples to complement any design style. Spreading Their Wings: During the 1700s, wingbacks were popularized by American colonists who wanted to compete with the high-class style of their across-the-pond counterparts. Chairs from this period featured turned legs, which were cheaper and easier to make than the hand-carved ball-and-claw styles seen in Europe. Craftsmen began adding upholstery and plush cushioning in the early 18th century, helping…

WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT WORTH? A staple of fruit farm life, this primitive style orchard ladder—often around 12 feet tall—can be picked up for between $125 and $600. (Notice the tapered top that fits better between branches!) Prices for harder-to-find tripod styles from the 1800s can reach as high as $2,000. Bites by the Bushel From pizza to cider, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better first taste of fall. Recipes, pg. 102…

Around the Table: Longtime friends Stacy Williams (left) and Monica Lokkesmoe (right), who opened their Nashville antiques business, Patina + Co (patinaandco.com), about six years ago out of Monica’s garage. (They’ve since moved on to a 2,700-square-foot store in the city’s Berry Hill/Melrose neighborhood.) They’re joined by family and friends, including Monica’s husband, Erik, and kids Kolton, Skylar, and Sydney, plus Stacy’s husband, Zach, and kids Loretta, Betty, Hazel, and Harlan. Menu Mainstays: Monica swears by the low-key ease of Slow Cooker Beef Tacos, which come served with all the fixin’s, including chips with homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa, Dressed Up Black Beans with mushrooms and flavorful spices, and scallion-cilantro rice. Table Talk: “Using heirloom pieces for entertaining not only pays homage to the ones who passed them down to us, but…

“Sift through vintage treasures in a former rail depot… ”…and 15 more immersed-in-the-old ways to welcome the arrival of fall. Make it Grain: Early risers head to Bob’s Well Bread Bakery for a hearty pre-antiquing breakfast of perfectly flaky pastries and inventive egg dishes served up in a converted gas station. Scour the Shelves: Junkers will want to devote an entire morning to wandering the aisles of the 28,000-square-foot Los Alamos Depot Mall, a former rail depot where the occasional movie prop may be found amongst the ephemera. Then, it’s off to Sisters Gifts and Home to explore even more antiques artfully arranged in the rooms of an old cottage. Kick Up Your Feet: Pause your search for a bit at Bodega, an open-air wine and beer garden where guests…

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Sherwin-Williams makes choosing the right paint color easy with 2" x 3" color chips available in all their colors. The 10 (free!) chips of our above fall palette are already added to your shopping cart at s-w.com/cl-fall, or pick from their more than 1,700 colors. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT COLORS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Jadite SW 6459 2. Bakelite Gold SW 6368 3. Lantern Light SW 6687 4. Majolica Green SW 0013 5. Basket Beige SW 6143 6. Pewter Tankard SW 0023 7. Fallen Leaves SW 9114 8. Delft SW 9134 9. Autumn Orchid SW 9157 10. Indigo Batik SW 7602…

Woodchuck Warmer Apple Cider WORKING TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 50 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings This hot cocktail gets its name from an old nickname for Vermonters—Woodchucks—where they really take their apples seriously. If you don’t have an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, the cider can also be made in a 6-quart slow cooker set to high for 4 to 4 ½ hours or on low for 8 to 9 hours. 6 large or 8 medium apples, chopped, plus slices for garnish1 lemon, halved3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish1 teaspoon whole cloves2 star anise, plus more for garnish1 (2 ½-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced¼ to ½ cup pure maple syrup1 ½ cups apple brandy (such as Laird’s) or bourbon 1. Place apples, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and ginger…