Country Living - September 2021

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f you ask a dozen people to describe how the ideal country house should be decorated, you’ll get as many different answers. For every person who prefers a period home with primitives, there’s another who favors a farmhouse with flea market finds and a third who craves a cottage with kitschy collectibles. But if you ask the same people how the ideal country house should make you feel, the answers are far more universal. Because that’s what it really all comes down to, isn’t it?

A kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer sort of feeling. At Country Living, we often talk about whether a home passes the “no-coaster test.”

In other words, do you feel like you could put a drink down on the coffee table without scrambling to locate a coaster? Ideally, the answer is an emphatic yes, because the table already features enough nicks and scratches from years gone by that a little ol’ water ring won’t do any harm.

Of course, it’s not really about the coaster.

It’s about a level of comfort—a “go on, make yourself at home”-ness—that a country space should evoke. That’s one thing the houses featured in this issue have in common. When I look at the warm and welcoming kitchen of Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell (page 50), I know it’s the sort of place where guests inevitably gravitate, lingering late into the night because they simply don’t want to leave. One glance at KK McKenzie’s family room (page 65), and I see a space where friendly banter takes place alongside the warm flicker of the fireplace.

(And, for what it’s worth, there’s not a coaster in sight.)

This issue started out as an ode to the most timeless elements of country style, many of which are experiencing a resurgence. [You’ll also notice a few new columns, like Perfectly Imperfect (page 6), all of which are intended to evoke more of that feels-like-home spirit.] But it was quickly apparent that the design staples with the most staying power are classics because they’re comfortable—and humans seem hard-wired to crave sink-into spaces and linger-longer livability.

After all, a home that feels truly timeless is simply the one where you lose all track of time.

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Perfectly Imperfect

There’s a joy that comes with getting lost in your own library—the less organized, the better.

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room without books is like a body without a soul.” While the sentiment behind this phrase (commonly attributed to Roman philosopher Cicero) is some 2,000 years old, the words feel more relevant than ever. In this era of the ephemeral, transitory tidbits of information and decluttering at all costs have fallen into favor at the expense of a happily hoarded home library.

But building a personal collection of books is character-building in the richest, truest sense. As is the case with any well-designed room, the personalities in the pages (Jane Eyre, Mr. Darcy...) invite you to sit and stay awhile. But here’s the plot twist: Perfection has no place here. Like the most memorable and relatable literary characters, the most interesting bookshelves are beautifully messy and a tad unpredictable.

Symmetrical stacks? No, thanks.

We’ll take a few titles that tilt.

Color-coded spines? We prefer a happily mismatched miscellany.

Add a quirky or sentimental object to punctuate a pile, and you’re well on your way to a home that better tells your own story.

And isn’t that, dear reader, the whole point?

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Sherwin-Williams can match this shade, seen on the shutters of author William Faulkner’s Mississippi home.

Poet Robert Frost used this rich red on the floors of his New Hampshire farmhouse.

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A Kitchen That Says “Come On In”

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Leave it to a hospitality industry veteran—restaurateur Keith McNally—to dream up an inviting and refreshingly undesigned-looking spot to gather.

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Wood Beams & Plaster Walls Keith added layers of texture to his personal space, similar to the interiors of the restaurant he’s known for in New York City, Balthazar.

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Makeover Takeover

A Quick Study DIY-loving duo Victoria and Marcus Ford have teamed up with Country Living to breathe new life into their 1970s Dutch Colonial–style home.

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rowing up, Victoria and I were library kids,” says Marcus Ford (@marcsford), referencing the couple’s love of reading. So when it came to overhauling their home’s lackluster living space, having a cozy spot to curl up with a good book was a top priority. “We wanted to have a room that felt like the best library you’ve ever been to,” says Marcus. But the likely spot for this endeavor was the bowling alley– esque 25-by-15-foot living room. Awkward space aside, its underwhelming architecture was far from warm and welcoming— hardly the ideal spot to get lost in literature. But a few smart updates (built-in shelves, a tufted leather sofa) take the space from boring to bookish.

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Add interest with built-ins.

Thanks to their go-to carpenter (joenate.com), Victoria and Marcus’s vision of a wood fireplace surround, open shelves, and striking floor-to-ceiling firewood nooks—“we figured go big or go home,” says Victoria (@prepfordwife)—came beautifully to life. Brass sconces (brookeandlou.com) provide a library-like touch, and a custom frame (decotvframes .com) has the TV looking pictureperfect above the mantel.

Choose a brooding blue.

The room was already blue, but Victoria chose a deeper, dapper shade that lends the room more gravitas.

It’s Marcus, though, who gets credit for the impactful coat-it-all-one-color approach.

Varying finishes (satin on the walls, semigloss on the woodwork) offers more dimension.

Neutral large-scale wing chairs (arhaus.com) are the ideal perches for page-turners.

Bold kilim pillows (resipsausa .com) round out the richness.

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Bring personality to the nearby powder room.

All spiffed up and ready to welcome guests, the petite powder room now features a space-saving pedestal sink.

Brass sconces (paynesgray .com) and a burnished brass rimmed mirror (burkedecor .com) provide polish against the cork wallcovering (serenaandlily.com). A gallery wall shows off a happy assortment of vintage finds, including a “Ford Road” sign spotted at the Raleigh Market.

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With the cozy and casual gathering spot established at one end, the Fords created a secondary sitting area at the opposite, starting with a plush patterned rug (rugs.com) to define the space. Victoria layered the pair of wicker club chairs (paynesgray.com) with salmon lumbar pillows (minna-goods.com) and an heirloom family quilt.

Behind, the wall features a trio of collected vintage favorites: a flea market painting, a framed nautical flag, and a brass bell.

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A perfectly worn leather Chesterfield sofa (Victoria’s all-time best Facebook Marketplace find) welcomes their dog Remus without any worries. “Leather can be wiped off really quickly, and it just gets better as it ages,” says Victoria.

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Bedroom

“I wanted everything to feel wrapped in this vibrant blue.”

Victoria and her husband, Marcus, focused on creating a quiet bedroom retreat by picking a restful palette that includes a light blue for the walls.

Darker blues in the rug and quilt bring the room a tone-on-tone look.

Dutch Tile Blue SW 0031

Oyster White SW 7637

“Soothing without being moody, this wall color is the perfect calm at the end of the day."

Bathroom

Tall blue beadboard wainscoting adds height eight and texture to the he space and is an almost lmost perfect match to the he shower’s tile.

Smoky Azurite SW 9148

Oyster White SW 7637

“These colors are classic and timeless, and coordinate with our home’s exterior color scheme."

Living Room

Painting the walls, new builtins, and trim all the same rich blue turned this large space into a warm and cozy retreat.

Shed

Dard Hunter Green SW 0041

Alabaster SW 7008

A new bespoke, Cape Cod-style shed that’s like a mini version of their house satisfies satisfies a little of Marcus’s longing for life in n New England and adds a touch of whimsy to everyday storage.

The interior accent color, Oyster White SW 7637, is one of Victoria’s favorites— it’s a creamy tone that adds warmth.

Endless Sea SW 9150

Oyster White SW 7637

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Thrill of the Hunt

Hotel Collectibles From swanky silver to humble wooden hangers, these jaunty souvenirs offer a trip back in time.

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Keys & Tags Before suites could be accessed with one simple swipe, hotels secured rooms using materials with a little more personality (and much higher patina potential).

Most commonly made from brass or leather, detailed key tags—and the skeleton keys they accompanied—became their own pieces of travel art.

Keys with embossed leather tags (the precursors to the bright plastic tags popularized by midcentury motels) can be found for $75 to $150 each, while rarer finds, like the green fringed fob shown at left, can go for hundreds of dollars. For something more affordable, stick with round brass tags (top left, bottom right), which served as identifiers for both rooms and luggage.

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Matchbooks Originally distributed by hotels, restaurants, and other businesses at the height of the smoking era, these pocket-size souvenirs have lost some of their fire but none of their flair. The midcentury versions shown here epitomize the bold graphics, fun fonts, and memorable logos that once made these matchbooks a favorite marketing tool. Hunt for local and boutique hotels, which are typically rarer than their big-name chain counterparts. You’ll likely find these bundled for less than $5 each.

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Women Bellhops This luggage-toting occupation was traditionally filled by men—that is, until New York’s Almanac Hotel hired the first known women bellhops in 1929, followed by contemporaries like the Hotel Astor (shown here) and Portland’s Washington Hotel, which cited the shortage of available young men during wartime. Bellhop apparel (particularly hats) makes for coveted collectibles.

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Hotel Silver Used in dining rooms and for room service, most hotel “silver” pieces are actually made from more durable metals that are electroplated (a process that coats them in silver). From flatware to hollowware, many pieces sport a small marking or logo denoting their hotel. Finds from more famous hotels (i.e.

Chicago’s Drake, L.A.’s Beverly Hilton) tend to tout higher asking prices, and some establishments, like the famed Waldorf Astoria, even commissioned custom designs (see: all trays and bottom left and middle right teapots).

The pieces displayed here were generously loaned by Ann Rickards (hotelsilverand more.etsy.com) and Olde Good Things (ogtstore.com).

As with matches, hotel menus are coveted for their retro fonts and graphics. Most are affordable (less than $30), but some from historic hotels can ring up for more than $100.

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Clothes Hangers The primitive wire-only version of this closet staple was invented in the late 1860s but popularized by the Timberlake Wire and Novelty Company starting in 1903. Wooden varieties like these here, however, are credited to Michigan clothier Meyer May, who began pairing his wooden frames with wishboneesque hangers in 1906. As the

clothing and travel industries expanded alongside modern technology and economic growth, hangers became both bona fide necessities and useful advertising tools for hotels throughout the 20th century. Most are similarly stamped or embossed with hotel names, so add variety to your stash by seeking out quirky shapes.

You can rack up an impressive collection for less than $20 apiece.

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Service Bells These brassy beauties are the desk-friendly descendants of the elaborate servant calling systems once used by wealthy households throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Typically used by hotel guests to summon staff (or, more specifically, a bellhop), service bells can sport ornate patterns or showcase more understated elegance. Most shown here are from the early 20th century and can be found for less than $50 each, but expect to spend a little more ($100 plus) on taller types with exposed ringers.

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Add elevator hardware to your list of lobbythemed collectibles.

Reproductions abound, but the real deal, like this button panel from the Drake hotel in Chicago, can garner upwards of $500.

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Meet a Magpie

Crowning Glory Jazz singer, bandleader, and wardrobe consultant Dandy Wellington (@dandywellington) shares his head-turning collection of vintage hats.

THE MAGPIE

Dandy Wellington Harlem, New York SARTORIAL START: There’s a history of fashion in my family. My mother got her wonderful sense of style from my grandmother, an expert tailor who had a business in Jamaica re-creating dresses seen in fashion magazines like Redbook, and she raised me in Harlem surrounded by the art, music, and fashion of Black culture.

ALL THAT JAZZ:

My personal style leans 1930s and was largely inspired by Jazz Age apparel arts drawings from illustrators like Laurence Fellows, though they never featured people of color. So I started Black Apparel Arts (@blackapparelarts), an arts challenge with a mission to expand representation within the canon of the fashion illustrations so many of us in the vintage menswear community love.

I have about 70 hats, including fedoras

by Stetson and handstitched newsboys from Florida-based Cordova Caps. Straw boaters from the early 20th century are my favorites, especially Yeddo straw hats, which were handmade by knotting whole straw stems, as opposed to a standard machine weave.

I travel all over with my jazz band, and I’m always on the hat hunt at vintage menswear shops like Bobby from Boston and Chicago’s Richard’s Fabulous Finds.

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“The hat I’m wearing is called a ‘Duplex,’ a niche vintage style with the unique combo of a straw crown and a felt brim.”

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The Magpie Chart A breakdown of Dandy’s vintage collections Hats

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What Is It? What Is It Worth?

Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.

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Nichols & Stone’s Windsor Chairs WHAT TO KNOW: In 1762, the Nichols brothers opened their Westminster, Massachusetts–based Nichols Brothers Chair Manufactory, employing village craftsmen to hand-build wood chairs, including the Windsor, a style that had been recently brought to the colonies by English settlers.

At the turn of the 20th century, they expanded into a new factory in Gardner (aka “Chair City”) to be near the railroad, and a few years later, Charles Nichols, then at the helm, teamed up with investor Reuben S. Stone to create Nichols & Stone.

As one of the largest manufacturing facilities in New England, they specialized in a wide range of Windsor chair styles (more than 100!) crafted mostly of yellow birch and hard maple woods. In 2008, L. & J.G. Stickley acquired Nichols & Stone, and it’s now recognized as the oldest furniture-building company in the U.S. WHAT IT’S WORTH:

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Classic Windsor Chair Backs While all Windsors are identifiable by their spindled backs, not all of those backs are alike. Here are a few of the most popular styles.

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Comb-Back

Bow-Back

Sack-Back

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Wood Storage Bin SUBMITTED BY:

M.Z., Atlanta, GA

PROVENANCE: purchased for $35 by her parents in the late ’60s–early ’70s

Antiques Roadshow Executive Producer Marsha Bemko shared your piece with appraiser Lisa Ramaci of Lisa Ramaci Appraisals & Consulting Service, who tells us it is a circa-1900 A&P “country store” advertising coffee bin. “A&P is the shortened name of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, the first merchandiser to ever sell its own branded line of foodstuffs,” says Lisa.

“It started in the mid-19th century as an importer of teas and coffees, sugar, and other baking needs, evolving over the years into the largest supermarket chain in America. The corporation declared bankruptcy in 2015, but A&P memorabilia is quite collectible.”

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Letter Opener SUBMITTED BY: PROVENANCE:

S.J., San Antonio, TX

belonged to her aunt

Founded in 1906 by Alfred Fuller, the Fuller Brush Company (which is still in business today!) was well-known for its door-to-door sales of cleaning and personal-care brushes.

“The Fuller Brush Man—coined by the Saturday Evening Post—emerged in the 1920s as an advertising gimmick,” says appraiser Bene Raia of Raia Auctioneers. “Your hard plastic Fuller Brush Man letter opener was made in the 1950s as a novelty giveaway, likely a gift with a purchase, made to reinforce the company’s brand as well as their sales method.”

LETTER OPENER, HECTOR M. SANCHEZ.

WHAT IT IS:

WHAT IT’S WORTH:

$10 to $20

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Rolling Wood Rack SUBMITTED BY: PROVENANCE:

S.A., Des Moines, IA

bought at a garage sale

“This is a fun one,” appraiser James Supp of Coronado Trading Co. tells Antiques Roadshow’s executive producer Marsha Bemko. “It appears to be a yarn winder, of sorts, possibly dating from the late 1800s. Rather than being a stand-alone winder used in the home, it’s likely part of a yarn-winding or yarn-plying system that was used to take up yarn from a spinning wheel.

I’ve seen similar ones, though not exactly like this, in small factories such as in Amish communities.” Unlike the typical tripod base version of a winder, this one has wheels and an odd yoke at the top. It appears some of the apparatus is missing, making it hard to identify completely, so while interesting, without that part, it doesn’t have much value past decorative.

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WHAT IT’S WORTH:

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While Shakers used molds, Taghkanic weavers depended only on sight and experience to make their baskets’ rounded bottoms.

OBJECT:

Handwoven Basket SUBMITTED BY:

L.M., Cohoes, NY

PROVENANCE: inherited from her aunt, who lived in Columbia County, NY WHAT IT IS: “Taghkanic

is a small town in central Columbia County, New York, so it is very likely this is a locally made mid-1900s Taghkanic basket, because your aunt lived and worked in the area,” says appraiser Marsha Dixey of Heritage Auctions. “There were five families who moved to an area in this

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community known as the Hill and, seeking to make a living doing something other than farming, utilized the local wood to make something by hand that could be sold to farmers.”

Your basket is a “friendship basket” and exhibits the typical two-handled woven design used by Taghkanic basket-makers. It does appear that the weave around the handles is incomplete, but Marsha tells us slight damage does not seem to affect the value of these baskets much.

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Blue Bucket SUBMITTED BY:

J.P., Colorado Springs, CO

PROVENANCE: a gift from a friend, who acquired it from her grandparents

Appraiser Marsha Dixey tells us you have a wooden firkin made around 1900. “By 1896, the firkin was in use as a household utilitarian item for storing cheese, butter, or meats overnight before cooking the next day. Firkins were also used to carry a man’s lunch to work with him,” says Marsha. “The blue paint on your cask appears to have been a later addition, but it’s hard to tell how long ago from just the photo. The overlap of the wood on the lid is typical of wooden firkins made around 1900; it would be hard to date it any earlier because of the paint covering the heads of the nails.”

WHAT IT IS:

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$250

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Handmade

Show Your Stripes Inspired by the iconic Hudson Bay “Point” blanket, which dates back to the late 1700s, designer Max Humphrey craftily colors inside the lines.

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produced and styled by MAX HUMPHREY photographs by CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE

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Headboard For a five-minute headboard DIY, attach a French return-style curtain rod to the wall, and simply drape a striped blanket over the rod.

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Fireplace Surround Layers of stripes add interest to a plain white fireplace. Start by taping off brick-width stripes with painters tape. Paint stripes using acrylic or exterior paint. (See color suggestions at left.) Once dry, carefully remove tape.

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Trunk Give your coffee table the arts-and-crafts treatment by first painting a rectangular wood trunk white, then use the same taping and painting technique as the fireplace surround on each end.

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Wall Art Here’s the perfect project for a blanket that’s stained or torn.

Cut sections of the blanket so that each is just slightly larger than the opening of your frame. (For a rustic feel, Max used folk art–style frames.) Using fabric glue, mount directly on frame back or a thin piece of cardboard that can be inserted into frame.

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Lampshade Using double-sided tape, attach lengths of grosgrain ribbon to a drumstyle lampshade to provide a bright update with minimal commitment.

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Tile Wall Wake up a wall of plain white subway tile with a few select stripes using tiles from Daltile’s Color Wheel collection (from $7 per square foot; daltile.com).

More Ideas from Max If you love camp-inspired decor, don’t miss designer Max Humphrey’s new book, Modern Americana, which is full of creative ideas—bandana wallpaper! Cool collectibles!—from his design projects all around the country. $30; bookshop.org

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Bench Cushion Transform a blanket into a box-style cushion for a favorite bench or outdoor lounge chair. Use any leftover blanket remnants to make pillow cases.

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Picnics & Parties

Potluck Palooza

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Bring it on! Contributor Lela Rose dishes out a little friendly competition at her annual lakeside buffet.

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“I TELL COUPLES TO COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS.

INVITATION HANDWRITING, ABBY BOWLIN.

That means both the guests and the grub,” says designer Lela Rose (lelarose.com), who enjoys the casual and carefree nature of a potluck, a communal food tradition that dates all the way back to the 16th century. And while “anything goes” is the guiding principle of these gatherings, Lela has a few guidelines to guarantee shared-dish success.

First: Presentation matters.

This is no place for saucestained Tupperware. Break out your prettiest pottery or most seasoned cast-iron skillet.

Second: Creativity counts.

Lela’s go-to crowd-pleasers include Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey, Flower Focaccia, and a Mixed Berry Pie with Rye Crust embellished with the words “Potluck Palooza” (see recipes, page 91). At the end of the night, the prize potluckers win—what else?—a well deserved night off in the form of a restaurant gift card.

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“To set a low-key tone, I prefer handwritten invites on kraft paper or brown paper lunch bags [at left].”

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“I love having herbs and chic garden scissors [at left, $28; bloomist.com] at people’s place settings so guests can cut a little greenery into their salads if they feel like the flavor needs sprucing up.” Pretty dish-towel napkins serve as functional party favors.

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“You can opt for a big batch of boozy, paloozy punch, or ask everyone to bring wine and describe the bottle on a lighthearted fill-inthe-blank card [top right], like ‘If This Wine Were a Famous Texan, It’d Be....’ ” GIVE OUT PRIZES!

“Nothing ups the ante like a competition,” says Lela, whose Flower Focaccia (bottom right; recipe, page 91) with artfully arranged vegetables is itself awardworthy. (Alas, the host is ineligible.) Gift cards come bundled with oven mitts (above), which provide sufficient padding for all of those celebratory high-fives.

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Creature Comforts

The Pursuit of Happiness Writer Kelly Conaboy’s quest to please her beloved rescue dog, Peter, leads to a pitch-perfect lesson about life.

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eter does not always look like a happy dog.

We crossed the street, I unleashed Peter, and he He’s excited to do anything—go for a drive, broke into bouts of wild, open-mouthed running, take a walk, wake up, go to bed—but even a physical expression of his excitement. When he while he’s spinning and prancing and otherwants to run fast he gallops like a horse, but when he’s wise expressing joy, his face tends to look more like particularly excited his gallop includes a pounce, and that of a despondent mime or sad French clown. he hopped around the field like a giant bunny.

His large, liquid eyes, his sweetly down-turned Seeing his enthusiasm made me wish I’d brought mouth, his fragile disposition. Oh, my poor Pierrot! him a ball. He’s not much of a fetch guy, happier to This veneer of heartache, combined sniff and run on his own, but in this with my overwhelming and admittedly moment I knew he’d enjoy it. While somewhat concerning amount of love for I attempted to think of ways I might him, is what fuels my drive to make him fashion a ball out of objects at hand—my happy. It is a constant quest, full of toys sweatshirt and a hair tie?—I watched him and treats and trips, and it landed us most bounding toward me with something in his recently at a rental cabin in Upstate New mouth. I really hope that isn’t a mouse, “ ‘I really hope York, a bucolic reprieve from our cramped I thought. And it wasn’t. It was a baseball.

Brooklyn apartment. I planned our days that isn’t a mouse,’ We played with it for longer than I around Peter-friendly activities: short I thought.” would have thought possible, me throwing hikes, beautiful sights, special dinners. and laughing and Peter chasing and If this scenic walk past a waterfall won’t make him pouncing. Good etiquette would have been to leave the happy, I thought, nothing will! ball for the next dog in search of one, but I took it The cabin sat across from a large field, which was home. I wanted to remember that night under next to a baseball diamond and surrounded on three the expansive sky when we were both unmistakably sides by mountains and trees, the sky huge and boundhappy, a tooth-marked reminder that the universe less above it all. The field remained surprisingly empty will always provide a ball when you really need one. for most of our stay, and on our last night at the cabin, I decided that if no one else was going to use it, we —Kelly Conaboy is the author of the dog memoir certainly would. (aka “dogoir”), The Particulars of Peter.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Think hip and historic have to be mutually exclusive? Think again!

This newly renovated New York farmhouse pairs classic architecture with a fresh color palette for a seamless mix of old and new.

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When Brent and Josh happened upon on the home, they assumed the sweeping structure was a museum. “It was so grand and elegant, we never imagined it was a house,” says Brent. Over the years, the couple has given it preservationist reverence, laboring to maintain its “wedding cake” bones.

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s cofounders of skin-and-body-care company Beekman 1802 (beekman1802.com), Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell are the ultimate multi-hyphenates: best-selling authors, television personalities, farmers, and artisanal goat-milk purveyors to name just a few. It’s perhaps no surprise then that the couple’s home is as layered and dynamic as they are. “Our design style is a true attraction of opposites,” explains Brent. “We embrace a high-low look and a juxtaposition between the past and the present.” Their expansive Sharon Springs, New York, farmhouse has given them plenty of space to let that aesthetic play out. Located on what is known as Beekman Farm and built in 1802 (hence their company’s name), the Georgian-Federal structure was begging for some TLC when the pair first laid eyes on it more than 20 years ago. Together, Josh and Brent devised a plan to bring the home back to life and put their own spin on it.

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The entry hall’s large zinc table harkens back to the days when spacious hallways also doubled as entertaining spaces. On top is a terrarium made in the shape of the farmhouse that was crafted by a local blacksmith. Canary yellow stair treads give the softly colored space zing, while pops of black on the runner and curved panoramic portrait of the house (below; designed by Vermont artist Tom Mullins) ground the look.

Only the largest mirror in the lightreflecting grouping of Federal-style mirrors is a pricey antique. The others are reproductions found on eBay, some of which were laser-cut to appear as if they are disappearing into the molding.

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“It has such a long history and the architectural lines are so distinct and boxy, we decided to lean into the opposite of that with decor that’s a bit more organic and modern,” says Josh.

And so, while they revived historic elements such as ebonized wide-plank floors, working fireplaces, and fine millwork (including dentil moldings and chair rails), they introduced bold wallpapers, modern-industrial light fixtures, and streamlined furnishings.

“Historically, Americans utilized very bright colors. They had incredible wallpapers and woven rugs that were bright because those were the things that you kept forever. The furniture was plain and more likely to be replaced,” says Brent. “We embraced that approach.”

The push-pull of old and new may have come easily to the couple, but the scale of the home was another story. “The rooms are huge, but there aren’t many of them,” says Brent of the simple four-over-four room floor plan. In turn, he studied hospitality spaces, such as hotel lobbies, that manage to feel cozy with multiple seating areas. “Big spaces like that gave us clues on how to make massive rooms feel welcoming and livable.”

With the luxury of ample privacy (the farm is 60 acres) and stunning views, the couple chose to go sans window treatments, save a few sheer panels in the guest bedrooms, a decision that has become one of the couple’s favorite aspects of the house.

“There are more than 40 windows, and each one of them has a beautiful vista. It’s like living inside a snow globe at times, with the outdoors integral to what’s inside,” says Brent.

While Josh and Brent may reside on a working farm, they’re both adamant that the home’s renovation is very much done. “We did every single bathroom and the cook space at once,” says Brent. “There was an entire year our kitchen was a Coleman cooler in the middle of the hallway and we ‘showered’ in a half bath.” Josh adds: “A farmhouse doesn’t need to be perfect. There’s not an even floor here, and we have flies for days. Wear and tear from here on out only adds to the charm.”

The room’s original dentil molding adds pleasing-tothe-eye depth both up top and as a chair rail.

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Josh and Brent loved the extravagance of the dining room’s preexisting red gilt wallpaper and stately green trim (for similar, try Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball). They juxtaposed the sophisticated scheme with simple furnishings, including mismatched green chairs and a dining table built by Brent as a present for Josh’s 40th birthday.

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Smoke & Mirrors

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COPPER, BRONZE & NICKEL

A hardworking prep area tucked away next to the fireplace houses recessed shelves to keep ingredients within arm’s reach, crocks for corralling everyday utensils, and a modern Miele microwave–convection oven combo.

The hanging collection of copper pots ensures the practical merges with the pretty.

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The previous remodel of the kitchen was completed in the 1990s, and Brent and Josh didn’t feel as beholden to the more recent past as they were to true period details. One 20th-century element that survived their complete redo? The large brick fireplace and its impressive copper hood. They also layered in bronze hardware and nickel fixtures.

“We believe in the rule of three. We wouldn’t have just two metals in the kitchen, but three makes it work,” says Brent.

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The classic country combo takes center stage in the upstairs guest room.

“We love how the modern pattern in the wallpaper [hyggeandwest.com] puts an unexpected spin on the look,” says Brent.

Also unexpected: painting the wall below the chair rail sunny yellow (Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball).

“We made working around the existing millwork a priority,” says Josh.

For a cocoon effect in the main bedroom, the couple painted the frames and interior backings of a gallery of photos the same verdant shade as the walls and woodwork.

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Calke Green Farrow & Ball

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The farm is home to 60 acres and just as many dairy goats, with the original barn as the epicenter for all things Beekman 1802. The skin-and-body-care brand might have never been if not for their neighbor, “Farmer John.” “When we moved in, we found a letter in our mailbox from John asking if his goats could live in our barn,” explains Josh. “That’s how Beekman 1802 started, with a herd of goats and an act of kindness.”

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A gaggle of goats supervises from the barn.

FAR LEFT, TOP: The recently added Moon Garden is named after the many light-colored flowers and foliage that glow in the moonlight, such as lilies, lavender, maples, salvia, petunias, allium, daisies, and mock orange.

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CONTRAST TRIM GILT FRAMES

SMALL-SCALE LIGHTING

WEATHERED WARES

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Colonial Revival DESIGNER LAUREN LIESS ARTFULLY TURNS BACK THE CLOCK ON A NEWISH 1980S HOME

BY EMBRACING THE RELAXED REFINEMENT OF EARLY AMERICAN INTERIORS.

BRASS FINISHES

SEATING WITH SYMMETRY written by KATHRYN O’SHEA-EVANS photographs by HELEN NORMAN

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Restraint is both primitive and modern at the same time.

—DESIGNER LAUREN LIESS

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esign muse” may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a Founding Father of the United States, but designer Lauren Liess (laurenliess .com) looked no further than the plaster walls and painted millwork of George Washington’s Mount Vernon while helping two empty nesters turn back the clock on their own Virginia home. The 1980s Colonial-style house already had a storied feel, thanks to its builder, John L. Hanson, who studded the structure with reclaimed floors and exposed beams. But the features “were a bit more serious,” says Lauren, noting that the homeowners wanted to make the spaces feel more relaxed while staying true to the property’s Colonialinspired design roots. Here, Lauren dusts off those Colonial mainstays in a way that feels completely at home in the here and now.

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White Dove Benjamin Moore

Natural Cream

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PAIR LIGHT WALLS WITH DARK WOODWORK. Early colonists loved their flaxen neutrals, so Lauren painted the entire span of interior walls in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove with a deeper-hued trim in Natural Cream. “When I want to make a home feel older, I paint the woodwork darker than the wall,” says Lauren. “It calls attention to it and, for whatever reason, adds a sense of history to the space, versus when you have those new clean, white moldings that just feel very New World.” The tone-on-tone palette throughout lays the perfect foundation for the home’s furnishings, ranging from primitive Early American antiques to nubby sisal rugs and earthy modern table lamps (wareclay.weebly.com).

EMBRACE BROWN FURNITURE. Antique brown-wood furniture is back in style and adds a touch of refinement even in a casual setting. In the entry (far left), Lauren tucked an English chest by the stairs, while in the living room (above), a curvy chair makes a surprising complement to a modern sofa. And in the dining room (pages 66–67), a Hepplewhite-style sideboard pops against the creamy walls.

“The living room is a touch more formal, so we chose natural linens and other simple tonal fabrics to quiet the space,” says Lauren. To keep the look natural and textural, she opted for a sisal rug.

SCALE DOWN ACCESSORIES. Less is definitely more, whether you’re going for a Colonial-era look, a 2021 one, or both. “Restraint is both primitive and modern at the same time,” says Lauren.

Throughout the house, pared-down lighting and smaller scale accessories also appear very Early American.

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A ceiling-mount pot rack (annmorrislighting.com) displays the homeowner’s horde of French copper cookware. “We were like, ‘We have to show this off!’ ” says Lauren.

Materials and accessories with a throwback to Colonial-era interiors (soapstone countertops, a scrub pine farm table, stoneware jugs) feel modern in a light and bright setting.

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“The family room used to have a really dark brick fireplace, so we stuccoed it to make it lighter and more modern but also, in a way, more primitive,” says Lauren, who got the idea from George Washington’s Mount Vernon home, which features a lot of stucco and plaster.

REACH FOR THE WINDSOR. In both the kitchen and family room (pages 64–65), the iconic seating choice takes center stage. Wanting the family room to have that sit-and-stay-awhile feel, she paired the classic chairs (handmade by the homeowner’s brother!) with a sink-in sofa and English rolled-arm chairs (hickorychair .com). “They make the best reading chairs because they’re just so deep and comfy,” says Lauren. Everything surrounds a generous wood coffee table made from an old door that has a just-right worn finish.

REMEMBER: FADED IS GOOD. Lauren seeks out rugs that are a bit threadbare in all the right spots, such as in the entry and hallway (above). “I suggest actually buying old, because I like the look of a truly worn-through rug and how it adds history to a space,” says Lauren.

GO FOR THE GILT. Throughout, Lauren placed a subtle dose of lively sparkle in the form of hurricanetopped brass candleholders and timeworn gilt mirrors and frames. Juxtaposing them against rough-hewn accessories like matchstick blinds and worn wood tables strengthens the effect.

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In the dining room, Lauren freshened the homeowner’s existing dark cherry chairs with “greeny, greige” paint, then coated them with a sepia glaze.

She layered an unexpected hide over sisal to relax the more formal space.

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In Sulphur Springs, Texas, a family finds that starting from

A New Build

written by RHONDA REINHART

photographs by STEPHEN KARLISCH styling by JIMMIE HENSLEE

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scratch can sometimes cook up the most authentic farmhouse flavor.

with Old Soul

To give their new farmhouse the look of traditional clapboard siding without the maintenance worries, homeowners KK and Ryan McKenzie opted for smooth fiber-cement siding (jameshardie.com).

Matching the color to the windows creates a seamless look, while the double front doors made from cypress provide a warm welcome.

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character builder

Barn Beams

Coconut Milk

Sydney Harbour’s Interno Lime Wash

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Wooden beams salvaged from deconstructed barns and other old buildings add instant age to the living room. Limewashed walls and nubby neutrals add warmth and texture while allowing the rustic architectural accent to remain the visual focus. They also let KK’s collections shine. For example, a simple sisal lays the foundation for a patterned antique Turkish rug, while a large coffee table (rh.com) hosts a revolving arrangement of antique finds.

BELOW: KK gravitates toward old oil paintings in their original chipped frames.

“I think the imperfections are what make our home so comfortable,” she says.

RIGHT: A late-1800s hutch holds old books and passed-down silver.

Sometimes the antiquing bug bites at an early age. Or maybe it’s genetic. Either way, Texas native KK McKenzie has fond memories of going to garage sales with her grandparents when she was a little girl. Every weekend, the trio would load up in her grandfather’s single-cab pickup, ready to hit the roads in search of whatever treasures happened to catch their eye. “It’s a thrill, finding something someone else has loved,” she says. So it’s not surprising that when KK and her husband, Ryan, got the chance to build their forever home last year, the lifelong antiquer insisted on old-time charm inside and out. Set on 50 acres in the northeast Texas town of Sulphur Springs, the ranch-style home, designed by Mark Hoesterey of SHM Architects (shmarchitects.com), takes its architectural cues from the country houses that traditionally populated the area. In addition to its simple rooflines and expansive porches (strategically placed to capture the prevailing breezes), the house forgoes the trendy open floor plan and instead features cozy spaces (think: real enclosed rooms!) throughout. And, of course, the home is filled to the brim with KK’s beloved antiques, from her collection of timeworn books and oil paintings to items passed down from her mother and grandmother.

But when it came to sourcing the reclaimed French oak floors, splendidly aged furnishings, and other character-rich pieces throughout, KK got a major assist from interior designer and “kindred spirit” Sommer Tate of Folkway Design & Wares Co. (folkwayco.com). To get the historic feel KK wanted, the duo hit up antiques stores and thrift shops across Texas, leaving no stone or timber unturned. The dedicated pickers even scoured a lumber salvage yard to hand-select the weathered beams for the living room ceiling and the perfectly patinaed wood for the kitchen’s open shelves. They also chose unlacquered brass (a finish known for aging gracefully) for the home’s hardware, like the large rim lock on the back door that is already showing signs of daily use. “To me, it’s not an imperfection,” says KK, “but a sign of the life lived in the house.”

Homeowners KK and Ryan McKenzie with daughters Michael Anne and Tess and English bulldog, Greta. Not pictured, daughter Lucy

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Vertical V-groove paneling amps up the European countryhouse feel.

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Storied Shelves “Open shelving makes the kitchen feel more like a room,” says Sommer. Here, salvaged wood shelves showcase a mix of antique paintings and crocks alongside cookbooks and everyday plates and bowls.

Brass detailing (on the pot rail, faucet, and Lacanche range) brings warmth and patina, and the oversize island provides plenty of room for buffet-style spreads, as KK is partial to potluck dinners. “It’s just casual and relaxed, and everyone brings a part of who they are,” she says.

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The McKenzies opted out of a formal dining room, so the breakfast nook serves as an all-occasion space, whether it’s a low-key family dinner or a holiday celebration.

“The conversations and the connection are what we value,” says KK. The big antique table flanked by vintage chairs and a spacious window seat ensures there’s always room for one more.

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As far as collectibles go, KK gravitates toward items that are both beautiful and useful, such as copper cookware, wooden caddies, and sturdy stoneware.

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character builder

V-Groove Paneling

In daughter Michael Anne’s room, a painted V-groove half-wall echoes the ceiling and does double duty as both headboard and art ledge.

To give the new pine floors the feel of an old country home, they painted them white and spaced them with nickels to create gaps and imperfections. An old wood dresser repurposed as a nightstand adds contrast against the all-white surroundings.

Wimborne White Farrow & Ball

Agreeable Gray

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ABOVE: Marine-grade paint in a custom gray color protects the wood siding on the built-in bathtub.

A nook of shelves holds towels, toiletries, and antique treasures.

TOP RIGHT: Matching the baseboard (Academy Gray by Valspar) to the wallpaper (borastapeter .com) gives the powder room a monochromatic look. RIGHT: Clean-lined furniture dressed in tactile linen slipcovers creates a serene feel in the main bedroom.

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An antique peg rail at the screened-in porch entrance makes a pretty drop zone after trips to the backyard pool and garden.

The screened-in porch’s outdoor kitchen was designed around Ryan’s number one houserelated request: the custom smoker tucked into the far right corner.

Concrete countertops, ipe flooring, and a mix of wood and wicker show a Mediterranean influence.

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Copper gas lanterns (bevolo .com) give the front porch a justright glow, while a couple of antique wine-tasting tables make for a flexible coffee table.

character builder

Tons of Texture From the decorative (wicker furniture and rattan baskets) to the utilitarian (straw hats and bristled brooms), the outdoor—and outdoor adjacent—spaces feel warmer, thanks to layers upon layers of woven items. Bonus: The durable materials also stand up to the steady stream of kids, friends, and family in and out of the house.

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Cheese. Tacos.

No dinner drama.

© 2019 Kraft Foods

Farmhouse Kitchen

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farmers’ market It’s peak season for produce lovers, with the wonders of late summer and early fall ripe for the picking.

Here’s how to make the best use of a bumper crop.

(Warning: You’re gonna need a bigger tote.) recipes by KATE MERKER photographs by HECTOR M. SANCHEZ food styling by TORIE COX prop styling by MINDI SHAPIRO

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• in

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zucchini TRY IT IN

Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Parmesan-Roasted Summer Squash and Herbs (recipe, pg. 93) SHOPPING TIP

Stock up on smaller zucchini (five to six inches long), which roasts up nicely, as it has fewer seeds and less water than oversize ones.

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• in

season •

mushrooms TRY THEM IN

Grilled Mushroom Panzanella with Tomato Vinaigrette (recipe, pg. 93) SHOPPING TIP

Look for fun varieties like oyster, Hen of the Woods, and chanterelles, which have varying textures and flavors (peppery and earthy for chanterelles and spicy and nutty for Hen of the Woods).

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cauliflower TRY IT IN

Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Green Beans (recipe, pg. 93) SHOPPING TIP

Any cauliflower will do! The green, purple, and yellow varieties all taste the same.

Look for heads that are firm to the touch, as signs of softness can mean spoilage.

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artichokes TRY THEM IN

Steamed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli (recipe, pg. 94) SHOPPING TIP

Look for compact heads that feel heavy for their size.

(A few small brown spots on the leaves are okay.)

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apples TRY THEM IN

Sausage and Apple Pies (recipe, pg. 94) SHOPPING TIP

Gala, Fuji, Cosmic Crisp, or Honeycrisp apples are ideal choices for these pies.

Their sturdy textures stand up well to baking, while sweet flavors add a nice counterbalance to the savory sausage.

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Broccoli TRY IT IN

Broccoli Steaks with Spiced Tomato Jam (recipe, pg. 96) SHOPPING TIP

Look for florets that are compact and bright green.

Any hint of yellowing means the bud is about to flower, which translates to bitterness.

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Sunday Supper

A Sun-Dappled Family Feast

“My mother-in-law is Greek, and this Spanakopita Pie is my four year old’s favorite food!”

Textile designer Heather Taylor keeps mealtime refreshingly casual in her California backyard.

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eather Taylor’s name has become somewhat synonymous with suppertime. Her line of handwoven textiles (heather taylorhome.com) featuring chirpy checks, plaids, and stripes evokes a warmth and nostalgia that feels like the aesthetic equivalent of comfort food. It’s no surprise that Heather’s own Sunday dinner traditions—enjoyed alongside husband Alex and daughters Scarlett (6) and Goldie (4)—serve up the same sort of fresh familiarity, with neighbors casually dropping by for early evening gin and tonics, recipes passed down from both sides of the family, and the harmonies of the Beach Boys humming in the background. Food is typically served family style on simple white ceramic plates (jennikayne.com) embellished with rosemary clipped from the garden.

(Scarlett has been known to practice her penmanship on the placecards.)

Still, despite Heather’s California-casual approach, she says there’s one more formal nonnegotiable: “We always light candles. It instantly feels like a party.”

Recipes, see page 91

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“My mom and her four sisters are all amazing cooks, and this Rice Pilaf is a family recipe.

Now I love making it for my girls.”

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Blackberry and Pear Pie Inspired by: the farmlands of Oregon’s Willamette Valley Local Flavor: Of all the blackberry varieties grown in “the nation’s berry basket,” the most beloved

is the only-in-Oregon cultivar, the marionberry. Its sugary yet tart taste inspired marionberry pie, a local dessert with a thick filling created by the berry’s firm texture. Ours adds the sweetness of pears, another of Oregon’s most abundant crops. Recipe, page 97

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WRITTEN BY LEIGH CRANDALL. RECIPE BY KATE MERKER.

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The Recipe Box Assorted How-Tos and Go-Tos from the CL Farmhouse Kitchen

Potluck Palooza PAGE 42

bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until dough is soft and pliable, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a 10-inch castiron skillet, swirling to coat. Transfer dough to skillet, using fingertips to spread to edges of pan. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with desired toppings, creating flower shapes, and drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt.

4. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled 1/4

cup chopped salted pistachios

4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme Pure honey, for drizzling

1. Heat grill to medium heat.

Once hot, clean and oil grill grates with canola oil.

2. Brush apple slices with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper. Wrap with prosciutto, dividing evenly.

3. Grill over direct heat, uncovered and turning once, just until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer to a platter and top with goat cheese, pistachios, and thyme.

Drizzle with honey.

Flower Focaccia WORKING TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 40 minutes

(including standing and rising)

MAKES 6 to 8 servings

1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon rapid-rise yeast (from one 3/4-ounce package) 2 1/2 cups bread flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for pan Toppings: olives, thinly sliced bell peppers, sliced red and green jalapeño peppers, cilantro leaves, chopped fresh chives

1. Stir together water and sugar in a glass measuring cup. Sprinkle yeast over top and stir to dissolve.

Let stand until bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes (if yeast does not bubble, discard and begin again).

2. Lightly grease a bowl. Whisk together flour and salt in a second

Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey WORKING TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings

Canola oil, for grill grates 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and cut into twenty-four 1/8-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

Bibb Salad with Pickled Onion, Fennel, and Plums WORKING TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour (including cooling and

dressing)

MAKES 6 servings 1/2

cup Champagne vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar 1/2

teaspoon black peppercorns

1 cup thinly sliced red onion

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2 small heads Bibb lettuce or 1 (5-ounce) package butter lettuce hearts 1 small head fennel, thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup fronds 2 plums, pitted and sliced Green Goddess Dressing, see recipe, below

1. Combine vinegar, sugar, and peppercorns in a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat just until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in onion and cook 1 minute.

Remove from heat; cool completely.

2. Arrange lettuce, fennel and fronds, plums, and pickled onion on a platter.

Serve with dressing alongside.

Green Goddess Dressing 1/2

Process 1 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh mint, 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar, 1/2 garlic clove, and 2 anchovy fillets in a blender on high speed until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Makes 1 cup.

1 1/4 cups rye flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3

cup ice-cold water

FOR FILLING:

2 cups (10 ounces) fresh blackberries 2 cups (9 ounces) fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) fresh raspberries 3/4

cup granulated sugar

1/3

cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2

teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 egg white, beaten 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar

1. Make crust: Whisk together allpurpose flour, rye flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter with a two forks or a pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal with several pea-sized pieces remaining. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, using a fork to pull dough together into a crumbly pile (add up to 2 tablespoons more water if needed to bring dough together). Divide

FOR THE BOOKSHELF

Vegetables: A Love Story Mixed Berry Pie with Rye Crust WORKING TIME 45 minutes TOTAL TIME 4 hours, 45 minutes

(including chilling and cooling) MAKES 8 servings FOR CRUST:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface

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dough into two piles and wrap with plastic wrap, using plastic to flatten and press dough together into disks. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or up to 3 days.

2. Make filling: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Stir together blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Let stand, stirring often, 10 minutes.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit in a 9-inch pie plate, leaving a 1 inch overhang.

Roll remaining dough into a 12-inch circle.

4. Transfer berry mixture to pie plate. Dot with butter. Top with second piece of dough. Fold bottom overhang over top piece of dough and crimp edges to seal.

Brush top and edges with egg white and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Cut a few slits in top for steam to escape.

5. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and filling is bubbly, 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes, shielding crust with foil after 45 minutes if needed.

Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool before serving.

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Cook, without stirring, 2 minutes.

Toss and continue cooking until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Fold in zucchini mixture, lemon zest, parsley, mint, and chives.

Cut mushrooms into pieces. Tear bread into chunks.

3. Finely grate remaining garlic clove into a bowl. Add anchovies, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine.

Cut 1/4 inch off top of tomato and finely grate cut side into bowl just until you reach skin; discard skin.

Season with salt and pepper. Add torn bread, arugula, and mushrooms and toss to combine.

4. Arrange arugula mixture on a platter. Top with chicken and any remaining vinaigrette in bowl.

Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Parmesan-Roasted Summer Squash and Herbs WORKING TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings

2 small zucchini (about 4 ounces each), sliced 2 small summer squash (about 4 ounces each), sliced 2 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt

Grilled Mushroom Panzanella with Tomato Vinaigrette WORKING TIME 40 minutes TOTAL TIME 40 minutes MAKES 4 to 6 servings

Canola oil, for grill grates 2 pounds assorted mushrooms 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/2

loaf sourdough bread (about 1 pound), sliced 1-inch thick

2 garlic cloves, divided 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped

1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated or shelf-stable gnocchi

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 bunch arugula, trimmed

1/4 1/4

cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped cup fresh mint, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine zucchini, squash, Parmesan, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Season with salt. Arrange on two rimmed baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer.

1 medium-size beefsteak tomato (about 8 ounces) 1 small rotisserie chicken, carved

1. Heat grill to medium-high.

Once hot, clean and oil grill grates with canola oil.

2. Toss mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Brush bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill mushrooms and bread, covered and turning often, until mushrooms are tender and slightly charred and bread is toasted, 3 to 8 minutes for mushrooms and 1 to 2 minutes for bread.

Transfer to cutting board; rub bread with 1 garlic clove.

Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Green Beans WORKING TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 45 minutes MAKES 4 servings

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon honey 1/8

teaspoon cayenne

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets 6 garlic cloves, smashed 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1/2

pound green beans, trimmed and halved

Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving Cooked rice and lime wedges, for serving

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk together vinegar, tomato paste, garam masala, honey, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Season with salt. Add cauliflower, garlic, and onion and toss to coat.

Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Place a steamer basket in a large pot and add enough water to reach just below basket. Add juice of 1/2 lemon; bring to a boil.

Place artichokes upright in basket and steam, covered, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

2. Bake, tossing once, until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Add green beans and remaining tablespoon oil and toss to combine. Bake until vegetables are tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with cilantro.

Serve with rice and lime wedges alongside.

3. Meanwhile, whisk together 2 teaspoons lemon juice, egg yolks, and mustard in a bowl.

Whisk in both oils a few drops at a time, whisking constantly until all oil is incorporated. Whisk in garlic and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. (If aioli is too thick, whisk in a couple drops of water.) Serve with artichokes.

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1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Pinch fresh grated nutmeg 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed 1 large egg, beaten

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil six 6-ounce ramekins (about 3 1/2 inches round) and place on a baking sheet.

Steamed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli WORKING TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 50 minutes MAKES 4 to 6 servings

4 medium artichokes (about 12 ounces each) 1 lemon, halved 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/3

cup olive oil

6 tablespoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 1/2

teaspoon smoked paprika

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

1. Cut 1 inch off top of each artichoke with a serrated knife; discard. Rub cut sides with lemon. Holding artichoke by stem, use scissors to snip away thorny tips of leaves.

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Sausage and Apple Pies WORKING TIME 45 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 5 minutes MAKES 6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for ramekins 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 fennel bulb, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 Gala apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided 3/4

pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

1/4

cup dry white wine

4 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups chicken stock 1/4

cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and fennel. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add apple and 1/2 teaspoon thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl.

Reserve skillet.

3. Add sausage to skillet and cook, breaking into small pieces, until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine and simmer until nearly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Return vegetable mixture to skillet and stir to combine.

Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock and cook, stirring, until thickened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, vinegar, nutmeg, and remaining teaspoon thyme. Divide mixture among prepared ramekins (about a heaping 1/2 cupful each).

4. Unfold puff pastry and cut out rounds large enough to cover ramekins. Place over ramekins.

Brush with egg. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 22 minutes.

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Greek Salad WORKING TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes

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MAKES 4 to 6 servings

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 small English cucumber, chopped 4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1 cup) 1

Broccoli Steaks with Spiced Tomato Jam WORKING TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1/3

cup sugar

1 teaspoon chili powder 3 1/2 ounces coarsely torn baguette (about 2 heaping cupfuls) 1 1/2 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1/3 cup) 2 broccoli crowns, halved Kosher salt and ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine tomatoes, sugar, chili powder, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until completely broken down and glossy, 35 to 40 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine bread and Parmesan in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely crumbled, 12 to 14 times. Spread on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, cut sides down, and cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Flip and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and bake until just tender, 14 to 16 minutes.

Top broccoli with breadcrumbs and serve with tomato jam alongside.

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1/2

cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2

cups slightly crushed pita chips

1/2

cup pitted halved kalamata olives

Greek Dressing, see recipe, below

Lemony Chicken Thighs WORKING TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 5 hours, 5 minutes

(including chilling)

MAKES 4 to 6 servings

When browning, don’t move the chicken until it easily releases from the pan, otherwise the skin will stick and you’ll lose the crispy goodness.

1/3

cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons), plus 2 lemons, sliced

1/4

cup olive oil

2 teaspoons dried oregano Kosher salt and ground black pepper 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds total) 6 garlic cloves, peeled

1. Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and oregano in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and garlic and toss to coat. Cover and chill 4 hours or up to 8 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.

Cook chicken in two batches, skin sides down, until skin is crispy, 9 to 10 minutes. Pour off excess fat between batches, if necessary.

3. Return all chicken, skin sides up, and any accumulated juices to skillet. Add lemon slices and marinade to skillet. Bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest portion reaches 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.

1. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, onion, pita chips, and olives on a serving platter.

Drizzle with Greek Dressing just before serving.

Greek Dressing Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tsp. lemon zest, 1/4 cup. lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. crumbled feta, 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove, and 2 tsp. dried oregano in a blender. Process on high just until combined, 15 to 20 seconds.

Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Makes 3/4 cup.

Rice Pilaf WORKING TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small sweet onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 1/4 cups chicken stock Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add stock and season with salt; bring to a boil. Add rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook just until rice is tender, 15 to 17 minutes.

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2. Fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Spanakopita Pie WORKING TIME 1 hour TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 10 minutes

4. Brush lattice with milk and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Place pie on prepared baking sheet and bake until bubbly and golden brown, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

If necessary, shield edges of crust with foil about halfway through baking to prevent overbrowning.

(including cooling)

MAKES 10 to 12 servings

2 large eggs 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess liquid 4 scallions, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

5. Transfer pie to a wire rack and cool at least 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature.

8 ounces feta, crumbled, at room temperature (2 cups) Pinch ground nutmeg 1/2

to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Kosher salt and ground black pepper 3/4

cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

16 (9-by-14-inch) sheets frozen phyllo pastry sheets (from one 16-ounce package), thawed

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until combined. Add spinach, scallions, dill, feta, nutmeg, and crushed red pepper and stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper.

2. Butter bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Unwrap phyllo sheets, covering top with a damp kitchen towel. Lay one phyllo sheet in bottom of baking dish and brush with butter.

Repeat with 7 more sheets. Spread spinach mixture evenly over phyllo.

Top with remaining 8 sheets, buttering each layer.

3. Bake until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes, then cut into squares.

Using a pastry wheel (fluted, if desired), pizza wheel, or paring knife, cut dough into ten 1-inchwide strips. Weave pastry strips over filling, trim, and crimp as desired. Use scraps to create leaves, if desired.

Blackberry and Pear Pie

Basic Pie Dough

WORKING TIME 30 minutes

MAKES 1 double- or 2 single-crust pies WORKING TIME 10 minutes TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 4 hours, 40 minutes

(including cooling and pie dough) MAKES 8 to 10 servings

2 (6-ounce) containers blackberries 2/3

cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided

2 1/4 pounds Bartlett pears (about 5 total), cored and sliced 1/4inch thick 1/4

cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/4

teaspoon kosher salt

All-purpose flour, for work surface Basic Pie Dough, see recipe, at left 1 tablespoon whole milk

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coarsely mash blackberries with 2/3 cup sugar in a bowl. Add pears, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt and toss.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit in a 9-inch pie plate.

Trim, leaving a 1-inch overhang.

Top with blackberry mixture.

(including chilling)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/4

to 1/2 cup ice-cold water

1. Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter with two forks or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal with several pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Add 1/4 cup ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, using forks to pull dough together into a shaggy, crumbly pile (add up to 1/4 cup more water if needed to bring dough together).

2. Divide dough into two piles and wrap with plastic wrap, using plastic to flatten and press dough together into disks. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours or up to 3 days.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll second dough disk into a 12-inch circle.

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