Spring - 2003
DECORATING America’s Hooked On Hearts Collectors can’t get enough of this timeless, romantic shape. 8 Problem Kitchens Get Color Corrected Whether your room is dark and gloomy, or just plain blah, we’ve got the answer! Bye, Bye Clutter! Five great ways to stow bathroom stuff with style. Romance Flows With Vintage Linens These delicate, old-fashioned fabrics never go out of style. Squeeze Lots Of Family Into A Little Space Innovative ways to show off cherished photographs. Every Room Says Welcome! Tips from a Pennsylvania B&B on using yellow to brighten up any interior. So Elegant, So Cheap! The proper use of accessories can dress up any décor. Toddler To Teen In A 9’X 9’ Room! One cheery, colorful room is all a girl needs. On Our Cover: A weathered old work island, perfectly distressed cabinets and fresh garden goodies make stepping into this welcoming country kitchen reminiscent of a visit to Grandma’s house. Photo: Philip Clayton-Thompson; stylist: Donna Pizzi. HOME VIEWS A Look At Classy Country These collectors dress their house in the soft colors of their favorite pottery. She Dreams It, He Builds It! Step inside two furniture designers’ charming Iowa getaway. A 1900s Farmhouse ‘Makeunder’ See how this California antiques dealer took her century-old home back to its roots. An Antidote To Overcast Skies Paint, fabrics and distressed furniture add cheery country color to a romantic Pacific Northwest cottage. Heart-Tugging Memories On Display Cynthia Rutledge’s eclectic Texas house is a testament to personal expression. PEOPLE & PLACES A Message From Mark Twain Take a tour of this famous author’s Connecticut home. Country Pen Pals Make friends the world over. SPECIAL SECTION Decorate With Paint THE GARDEN CLUB Window Gardens Pretty up the outside of your house with charming window boxes. Branching Out Spring comes a little earlier when forced flowering branches come indoors. FOOD FARE A Taste For Spring Greens Perk up any meal with these fresh-from-the-garden salads. YOU-DO-IT COUNTRY What Mom Will Remember Three craft ideas that let mom know how much she means to you. ARMCHAIR SHOPPING Paint Like A Pro New-on-the-market specialty paints and equipment. The Book Nook What you’ll be reading this spring. IN EVERY ISSUE Decorating Helpline The Good Life Reader Home Contest Getting Sentimental