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September in the
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I
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 This issue started out as an ode to the most
that’s what it really all comes down to, isn’t it? timeless elements of country style, many of
A kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer sort of which are experiencing a resurgence. [You’ll also
feeling. At Country Living, we often talk about notice a few new columns, like Perfectly Imperfect
whether a home passes the “no-coaster test.” (page 6), all of which are intended to evoke more
In other words, do you feel like you could put a of that feels-like-home spirit.] But it was quickly
drink down on the coffee table without scrambling apparent that the design staples with the
to locate a coaster? Ideally, the answer is an most staying power are classics because they’re
emphatic yes, because the table already features comfortable—and humans seem hard-wired to
enough nicks and scratches from years gone crave sink-into spaces and linger-longer livability.
by that a little ol’ water ring won’t do any harm. After all, a home that feels truly timeless is
Of course, it’s not really about the coaster. simply the one where you lose all track of time.
It’s about a level of comfort—a “go on, make For uninterrupted access to our coziest
yourself at home”-ness—that a country space house tours online and other special perks (more
should evoke. That’s one thing the houses real estate listings, anyone?), be sure to sign
featured in this issue have in common. When I up for the Country Club (countryliving.com/join).
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 Rachel
because they simply don’t want to leave. One Rachel Hardage Barrett
glance at KK McKenzie’s family room (page 65), E D ITO R - I N - C H I E F
@ R AC H E L H A R DAG E B A R R E T T
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.)
PORTRAIT, BRIAN WOODCOCK.
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IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FOR THE GREAT INDOORS
“September days are here,

With summer’s best of weather,
And autumn’s best of cheer.”
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Perfectly Imperfect
Disheveled
Bookshelves
There’s a joy that comes with
getting lost in your own library—the
ERIC PIASECKI/OTTO.
less organized, the better.

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A
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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with Literary Cred this buttery hue.
Let those spines Galapagos Green Crabby Apple

Pantone (PMS 18-5725 TCX) Sherwin-Williams
stand out against an equally
PAUL COSTELLO/OTTO.
bookish backdrop. Sherwin-Williams can match Poet Robert Frost

this shade, seen on the used this rich red on the
shutters of author William floors of his New
Faulkner’s Mississippi home. Hampshire farmhouse.

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3
2
Currently Craving
A Kitchen That Says

“Come On In”
PAUL RAESIDE/OTTO.
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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À
TIMEWORN MATERIALS
Terra-Cotta
The earthy color and
imperfect edges of
handcrafted terra-cotta
floor tiles set an old-
½ world tone.
GET THE LOOK:
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Keith added layers of texture
to his personal space,
similar to the interiors of
Á
STATEMENT-MAKER
the restaurant he’s known for
in New York City, Balthazar. Copper Hood
The ceiling is clad with rough- Keith’s custom copper hood
hewn paneling and hand- by artist Diarmuid Byron-
hewn beams, while the walls O’Connor provides a striking
have three coats of plaster focal point. When combined
(then chalk-style paint and with a stainless fridge, nickel
various waxes), for a look faucet, and hammered
that’s decidedly not drywall. copper countertops, the deft
mix of metallic finishes adds
¾ to the room’s collected feel.
COUNTRY CLASSIC
Plate Rack Â
WORTH-IT SPLURGE
Popular in unfitted European
kitchens, a wall-mounted Cast-Iron
plate rack is an alternative to Cooker
an otherwise monotonous Traditionally, cast-iron ranges
run of cabinetry, plus it keeps were heated every morning
pretty pottery on display. using wood or coal and
(Search Etsy makers such as kept a steady temperature
1766Co for a similar look.) throughout the ovens and
burners. Today’s models, like
6 this cream one by Aga
(agaliving.com), maintain
a vintage look but allow
for modern fuel power.
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STYLISH STORAGE
Basket Bins
Woven baskets with cutout
handles are ideal for storing
linens, root vegetables, and
¿ pantry items.
GET THE LOOK:
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Rattan “Kooboo” Baskets
Wall Sconces (below) from $30 each;
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peppered his kitchen with
single sconces placed
around the perimeter and
a brass double sconce
on the central column.
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Picture Yourself In...
A Classic Colonial
If you have a love of symmetry, classic proportions, and really old houses
(think centuries!), look no further than these Early American beauties.
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$519,000
Townsend, MA
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
A stunning five acres and
a spacious party-ready barn
accompany this restored
Federal-style Colonial.
Throughout, its original
extra-wide, pine-planked
floors, restored millwork,
and multiple cast-iron
and potbelly wood stoves
add to the appeal.
AGENTS: The Tom &
Joanne Team; tomandjoanne 4 B ED S,
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An arched door-
way plus hardwood
floors are an
old-house win-win!
➤
$375,000
Granville, OH
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Who can
resist that cheery yellow
exterior? Inside, this ca.-1836
gem boasts an eating nook with
a wall of double-hung windows
overlooking the backyard and
a family room wrapped with
gorgeous wood paneling honed
from local cherry trees.
AGENT: Mary Paumier; thevillage
4 B ED S,
partners.com 2 B AT H S
2, 68 6
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: This home’s
original ca.-1782 details are
still intact and are fabulously
Federal, like six-over-six
PHOTOGRAPHS BY NOLAN MCCLAIN/COLUMBUS PICS (GRANVILLE, OH); BRYAN MURKAWSKI (MENDHAM, NJ).
windows and—the real knock
out—exposed hand-hewn
beams. The sunshine-yellow
door is just the icing on the
Colonial cake.
AGENT: Kathryn Oram;
godby.com
WORK REQUIRED:
That gorgeous
ceiling may make your
knees wobbly.

3 B ED S,
2 B AT H S
2, 49 4
SQ . FT .
FIELD NOTES
About Divided
Lite Windows
This usually six-over-six
architectural detail emerged
from necessity. Most
glassmakers (or glaziers) of
the 1700s and 1800s
couldn’t produce large panes,
and with horseback a
major means of transport,
panes needed to be small
enough to tuck into a rider’s
saddlebags. On-site, they
were assembled into one
casement frame and held in
place by wood muntins.
Three magic
$349,900 words: original
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hardwood floors
Geneva, NY
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The first
floor is filled with original
details such as glass-paneled
French doors, double-hung
divided lite windows (see Field
Notes, at right), paneled
wainscoting, and a preserved
mantel. Bonus: This picturesque
home sits on six sprawling
acres with five (yes, five!) red S,
3 BEDHS
post-and-beam barns. 3 B AT 1
2 ,2 8 .
AGENT: Kenneth Harris; SQ. FT
century21.com
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Nobleboro, ME
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
Stagecoaches once pulled
right up to the front door of this
ca.-1795 former tavern. Fully
restored wainscoting, moldings,
and trim (painted in a range of
period-appropriate hues!)
bring personality to each room.
AGENT: Dean Jacobs;
mynewcastle.com
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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.
THIS MONTH: upgrading the living room and powder room
G
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
Endless Sea
Sherwin-Williams was a top priority. “We
wanted to have a room that
felt like the best library
Makeover
you’ve ever been to,” says
Marcus. But the likely
TAKE OVE R spot for this endeavor
- 2021-
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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Oyster White
Sherwin-Williams
BEFORE
LIVING ROOM
Here’s how the couple
transformed an outdated
den into a luxe
library–living room hybrid.
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, Bring personality to the
and striking floor-to-ceiling nearby powder room.
firewood nooks—“we figured go All spiffed up and ready to
big or go home,” says welcome guests, the petite
Victoria (@prepfordwife)—came powder room now features a
beautifully to life. Brass space-saving pedestal sink.
sconces (brookeandlou.com) Brass sconces (paynesgray
provide a library-like touch, and a .com) and a burnished brass
custom frame (decotvframes rimmed mirror (burkedecor
.com) has the TV looking picture- .com) provide polish against
perfect above the mantel. the cork wallcovering
(serenaandlily.com). A gallery
Choose a brooding blue. wall shows off a happy
The room was already blue, but assortment of vintage finds,
Victoria chose a deeper, including a “Ford Road” sign
dapper shade that lends the spotted at the Raleigh Market.
room more gravitas.
It’s Marcus, though, who gets
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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.
written by NATALIE SCHUMANN

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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.
Matchbooks
Originally distributed by hotels,
restaurants, and other a brief history of...
businesses at the height of the
smoking era, these pocket-size
Women Bellhops
souvenirs have lost some of This luggage-toting occupation was
their fire but none of their traditionally filled by men—that is, until
flair. The midcentury versions New York’s Almanac Hotel hired the
BELLHOP, BETTMANN ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES.
shown here epitomize the first known women bellhops in 1929,

bold graphics, fun fonts, and followed by contemporaries like the Hotel
memorable logos that once Astor (shown here) and Portland’s
made these matchbooks a Washington Hotel, which cited the short-
favorite marketing tool. Hunt age of available young men during
for local and boutique hotels, wartime. Bellhop apparel (particularly
which are typically rarer hats) makes for coveted collectibles.
than their big-name chain
counterparts. You’ll likely
find these bundled for less
than $5 each.

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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.

Clothes Hangers clothing and travel industries
expanded alongside modern
The primitive wire-only version of
technology and economic growth,
this closet staple was invented
hangers became both bona fide
in the late 1860s but popularized by necessities and useful advertising
the Timberlake Wire and Novelty tools for hotels throughout the
Company starting in 1903. Wooden 20th century. Most are similarly
varieties like these here, however, stamped or embossed with hotel
are credited to Michigan clothier names, so add variety to your
Meyer May, who began pairing stash by seeking out quirky shapes.
his wooden frames with wishbone- You can rack up an impressive
esque hangers in 1906. As the collection for less than $20 apiece.

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19th and early 20th centuries.
Typically used by hotel guests
to summon staff (or, more
Add elevator hardware
specifically, a bellhop), service
to your list of lobby-
bells can sport ornate patterns themed collectibles.
or showcase more understated Reproductions abound,
elegance. Most shown here are but the real deal,
from the early 20th century like this button panel
and can be found for less than from the Drake hotel
$50 each, but expect to spend in Chicago, can garner
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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 “The hat I’m wearing is
illustrations so many of us called a ‘Duplex,’ a niche
in the vintage menswear vintage style with the
community love. unique combo of a straw
crown and a felt brim.”
CAP IT OFF: I have about
70 hats, including fedoras
by Stetson and hand-
stitched newsboys from
Florida-based Cordova
Caps. Straw boaters from
the early 20th century
are my favorites, especially The Magpie Chart
Yeddo straw hats, A breakdown of Dandy’s
which were handmade vintage collections
by knotting whole straw
stems, as opposed to a Hats Luggage
standard machine weave. 78s records Apparel arts
I travel all over with my illustrations
Lapel pins and
jazz band, and I’m always cuff links
on the hat hunt at vintage
menswear shops like
Bobby from Boston
and Chicago’s Richard’s
Fabulous Finds.
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Appraisals
What Is It?
What Is It Worth?
Our team of antiques experts weighs in
on your treasured finds.
OBJECT LESSON:
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:
Up to $900
STYLING BY ALISON ALLSOPP; ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELINDA JOSIE.
FIELD NOTES
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. Comb-Back Bow-Back Sack-Back
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OBJECT:
Wood Storage Bin

SUBMITTED BY: M.Z., Atlanta, GA
PROVENANCE: purchased for $35 by her

parents in the late ’60s–early ’70s
WHAT IT IS: 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
OBJECT:
A&P memorabilia is quite collectible.”
Rolling Wood Rack
WHAT IT’S WORTH:
SUBMITTED BY: S.A., Des Moines, IA
$200
PROVENANCE: bought at a garage sale
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// WHAT IT IS: “This is a fun one,” appraiser

James Supp of Coronado Trading Co.
tells Antiques Roadshow’s executive
did you know... producer Marsha Bemko. “It appears to
Every Fuller Brush salesman be a yarn winder, of sorts, possibly
signed the pledge: “I will be dating from the late 1800s. Rather than
OBJECT: courteous; I will be kind; I will being a stand-alone winder used in the
Letter Opener be sincere; I will be helpful.”
home, it’s likely part of a yarn-winding
or yarn-plying system that was used
SUBMITTED BY: S.J., San Antonio, TX to take up yarn from a spinning wheel.
I’ve seen similar ones, though not
PROVENANCE: belonged to her aunt exactly like this, in small factories such
as in Amish communities.” Unlike the
WHAT IT IS: Founded in 1906 by typical tripod base version of a winder,
Alfred Fuller, the Fuller Brush Company this one has wheels and an odd yoke
(which is still in business today!) was at the top. It appears some of the
well-known for its door-to-door sales of apparatus is missing, making it hard
cleaning and personal-care brushes. to identify completely, so while
“The Fuller Brush Man—coined by the interesting, without that part, it doesn’t
Saturday Evening Post—emerged in have much value past decorative.
the 1920s as an advertising gimmick,”
says appraiser Bene Raia of Raia WHAT IT’S WORTH:
LETTER OPENER, HECTOR M. SANCHEZ.
Auctioneers. “Your hard plastic Fuller $100 to $150

Brush Man letter opener was made
in the 1950s as a novelty giveaway,
likely a gift with a purchase, made
Have something you’re
to reinforce the company’s brand as
convinced is valuable? Send a
well as their sales method.” photo and description to
wiiw@countryliving.com for an
WHAT IT’S WORTH: opportunity to have it appraised.
$10 to $20

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take note...
While Shakers used molds,
Taghkanic weavers
depended only on sight and
experience to make their
MAKE
A PLAN
baskets’ rounded bottoms.
FOR
OBJECT:
Handwoven Basket
community known as the Hill and,
seeking to make a living doing
REAL
SUBMITTED BY: L.M., Cohoes, NY
something other than farming, utilized
the local wood to make something by
hand that could be sold to farmers.”
RELIEF
PROVENANCE: inherited from her aunt, Your basket is a “friendship basket”
who lived in Columbia County, NY and exhibits the typical two-handled
woven design used by Taghkanic
WHAT IT IS: “Taghkanic is a small town basket-makers. It does appear that
in central Columbia County, New York, the weave around the handles is
so it is very likely this is a locally made
mid-1900s Taghkanic basket, because
incomplete, but Marsha tells us slight TAKE THE DRY EYE
damage does not seem to affect
your aunt lived and worked in the the value of these baskets much. QUIZ TO GET:
area,” says appraiser Marsha Dixey of
Heritage Auctions. “There were five WHAT IT’S WORTH: • Personalized product
families who moved to an area in this $125 recommendation
• Tips to help reduce
symptoms and triggers
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
OBJECT:
Blue Bucket
SUBMITTED BY: J.P., Colorado Springs, CO
PROVENANCE: a gift from a friend, who

acquired it from her grandparents
WHAT IT IS: 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 SCAN TO GET
the photo. The overlap of the wood on
the lid is typical of wooden firkins made STARTED
around 1900; it would be hard to date
it any earlier because of the paint covering did you know...
the heads of the nails.” The British used the word
“firkin” for a measure of
WHAT IT’S WORTH: ale or beer equal to about ONE UNSTOPPABLE YOU
$250 11 U.S. gallons.
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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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№4
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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.
№2
Clover Patch
Fireplace
Surround
100 MPH Layers of stripes add
interest to a plain white
fireplace. Start by taping
off brick-width stripes
Black with painters tape. Paint
stripes using acrylic or
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suggestions at left.) Once
Laser Lemon dry, carefully remove tape.
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Trunk
Give your coffee table
«№1 the arts-and-crafts
treatment by first painting
Window Shade a rectangular wood trunk
To add camp charm to a white, then use the
window, sew a channel same taping and painting
FIREPLACE, KAITLIN GREEN.
that is slightly larger than technique as the fireplace

your curtain rod at the surround on each end.
end of a blanket. Thread
the rod through the
channel, and hang. Roll up
blanket, and hold in place
with a length of rope.

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Currant SH17
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Here’s the perfect Mustard 1012
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 Black K111
frame. (For a rustic feel,
Max used folk art–style
frames.) Using fabric №6
glue, mount directly on
frame back or a thin piece Tile Wall
of cardboard that can Wake up a wall of plain
be inserted into frame. white subway tile with
a few select stripes using
tiles from Daltile’s Color
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Using double-sided tape, attach
lengths of grosgrain ribbon to a drum-
style lampshade to provide a bright
update with minimal commitment.

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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
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Transform a blanket into
a box-style cushion for a
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favorite bench or outdoor

lounge chair. Use any
leftover blanket remnants
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Picnics & Parties
Potluck Palooza
Bring it on! Contributor Lela Rose dishes out a little friendly
competition at her annual lakeside buffet.
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DRESSED TO IMPRESS.
That means both the guests
and the grub,” says designer
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enjoys the casual and care-
free 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 sauce-
stained 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
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deserved night off in the form
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if they feel like the flavor
needs sprucing up.” Pretty
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“Nothing ups the ante like
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91) with artfully arranged
vegetables is itself award-
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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.
P
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 other- wants 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 “ ‘I really hope mouth. I really hope that isn’t a mouse,
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
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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.
p œ
----
written by CAROLINE COLLINS M C KENZIE photographs by ANNIE SCHLECHTER

styling by RAINA KATTELSON
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.

Josh Kilmer-Purcell and
Brent Ridge, better
known as the Fabulous
Beekman Boys!
Satin White
Sherwin-Williams
A
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.

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.
“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 With the luxury of ample privacy
floors, working fireplaces, and fine (the farm is 60 acres) and stunning
millwork (including dentil moldings views, the couple chose to go sans
and chair rails), they introduced bold window treatments, save a few sheer
wallpapers, modern-industrial light panels in the guest bedrooms, a
fixtures, and streamlined furnishings. decision that has become one of the
“Historically, Americans utilized very couple’s favorite aspects of the house.
bright colors. They had incredible “There are more than 40 windows,
wallpapers and woven rugs that were and each one of them has a beautiful
bright because those were the things vista. It’s like living inside a snow
that you kept forever. The furniture globe at times, with the outdoors
was plain and more likely to be integral to what’s inside,” says Brent.
replaced,” says Brent. “We embraced While Josh and Brent may reside
that approach.” on a working farm, they’re both
The push-pull of old and new may adamant that the home’s renovation
have come easily to the couple, is very much done. “We did every
but the scale of the home was another single bathroom and the cook space at
story. “The rooms are huge, but there once,” says Brent. “There was an
aren’t many of them,” says Brent of entire year our kitchen was a Coleman
the simple four-over-four room floor cooler in the middle of the hallway
plan. In turn, he studied hospitality and we ‘showered’ in a half bath.” Josh
Only the largest mirror in the light- spaces, such as hotel lobbies, that adds: “A farmhouse doesn’t need to
reflecting grouping of Federal-style mirrors
is a pricey antique. The others are
manage to feel cozy with multiple be perfect. There’s not an even floor
reproductions found on eBay, some of seating areas. “Big spaces like that here, and we have flies for days. Wear
which were laser-cut to appear as if gave us clues on how to make massive and tear from here on out only adds
they are disappearing into the molding. rooms feel welcoming and livable.” to the charm.”

The room’s original dentil
molding adds pleasing-to-
the-eye depth both
up top and as a chair rail.
modern mix
REFINED MEETS
RUSTIC
p œ ----
Josh and Brent loved

the extravagance of the
dining room’s pre-
existing 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. COUNTRYLIVING.COM / SEPTEMBER 2021 53
Smoke & Mirrors
Benjamin Moore
Street Chic
Benjamin Moore
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.
modern mix The hanging collection of copper pots
COPPER, BRONZE ensures the practical merges with the pretty.
& NICKEL
p œ----
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. COUNTRYLIVING.COM / SEPTEMBER 2021 55
modern mix
A BOLD TAKE ON
BLUE & YELLOW
p œ----
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 Calke Green
sunny yellow (Sudbury Farrow & Ball
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.

Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
modern mix
WORK & PLAY
p œ ----
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.”

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.

CONTRAST TRIM
GILT FRAMES
SMALL-SCALE
LIGHTING
WEATHERED
WARES

Colonial Revival
DESIGNER LAUREN LIESS ARTFULLY TURNS BACK
BRASS THE CLOCK ON A NEWISH 1980S HOME
BY EMBRACING THE RELAXED REFINEMENT
FINISHES
OF EARLY AMERICAN INTERIORS.
SEATING WITH
SYMMETRY
written by KATHRYN O’SHEA-EVANS
photographs by HELEN NORMAN

Restraint
is both primitive
and modern
at the same time.
—DESIGNER LAUREN LIESS
D
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 Colonial-
inspired design roots. Here, Lauren dusts
off those Colonial mainstays in a way that
feels completely at home
in the here and now.

White Dove
Benjamin
Moore
Natural
Cream
Benjamin
Moore
PAIR LIGHT WALLS EMBRACE BROWN FURNITURE. “The living room is a

touch more formal, so
WITH DARK WOODWORK. Antique brown-wood furniture is back in we chose natural linens
Early colonists loved their flaxen neutrals, style and adds a touch of refinement even and other simple tonal
so Lauren painted the entire span of in a casual setting. In the entry (far left), fabrics to quiet the
Lauren tucked an English chest by the space,” says Lauren. To
interior walls in Benjamin Moore’s White
keep the look natural
Dove with a deeper-hued trim in Natural stairs, while in the living room (above), a
and textural, she opted
Cream. “When I want to make a home feel curvy chair makes a surprising comple- for a sisal rug.
older, I paint the woodwork darker than ment to a modern sofa. And in the dining
the wall,” says Lauren. “It calls attention room (pages 66–67), a Hepplewhite-style
to it and, for whatever reason, adds a sideboard pops against the creamy walls.
sense of history to the space, versus when
you have those new clean, white moldings SCALE DOWN ACCESSORIES.
that just feel very New World.” The Less is definitely more, whether you’re
tone-on-tone palette throughout lays going for a Colonial-era look, a 2021 one,
the perfect foundation for the home’s or both. “Restraint is both primitive and
furnishings, ranging from primitive modern at the same time,” says Lauren.
Early American antiques to nubby sisal Throughout the house, pared-down
rugs and earthy modern table lamps lighting and smaller scale accessories
(wareclay.weebly.com). also appear very Early American.

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.

“The family room used to
have a really dark brick fire-
place, 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. More Homes
to Inspire
GO FOR THE GILT. In her latest book,
Throughout, Lauren placed a subtle dose Feels Like Home,
of lively sparkle in the form of hurricane- designer Lauren Liess
topped brass candleholders and timeworn invites you inside
gilt mirrors and frames. Juxtaposing them her own beautiful home,
against rough-hewn accessories like as well as other equally
matchstick blinds and worn wood tables inspiring projects.
strengthens the effect. Available October 19, $45;
abramsbooks.com

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.

In Sulphur Springs, Texas, a family finds that starting from
written by RHONDA REINHART

photographs by STEPHEN KARLISCH
styling by JIMMIE HENSLEE

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.

character builder
Barn Beams
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
Coconut Milk
Sydney Harbour’s collections shine. For
Interno Lime Wash 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 grand-
father’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 Homeowners KK and Ryan McKenzie with
timber unturned. The dedicated pickers even scoured a lumber salvage yard to daughters Michael Anne and Tess and English
bulldog, Greta. Not pictured, daughter Lucy
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.”

Vertical V-groove
paneling amps up the
European country-
house feel.
character builder
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 The McKenzies opted out
patina, and the oversize of a formal dining room,
island provides plenty of so the breakfast nook
room for buffet-style serves as an all-occasion
spreads, as KK is partial to space, whether it’s a
potluck dinners. “It’s just low-key family dinner or
casual and relaxed, and a holiday celebration.
everyone brings a part of “The conversations and
who they are,” she says. 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.

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

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 Wimborne White
spaced them with nickels Farrow & Ball
to create gaps and
imperfections. An old
wood dresser repurposed
as a nightstand adds
contrast against the
all-white surroundings.
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams

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.

An antique peg rail at
the screened-in porch
entrance makes a Copper gas lanterns (bevolo
pretty drop zone after .com) give the front porch a just-
trips to the backyard right glow, while a couple of
pool and garden. antique wine-tasting tables make
for a flexible coffee table.
The screened-in porch’s

outdoor kitchen was
designed around Ryan’s
number one house-
related 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.

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.

Cheese. Tacos.
No dinner drama.
© 2019 Kraft Foods

Farmhouse
Kitchen
resh from t he
•f •
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

season •
• in
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.

season •
• in
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).

season •
• in
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.

season •
• in
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.)

season •
• in
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.

season •
• in
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.

Sunday Supper
A Sun-Dappled “My mother-in-law

is Greek, and this
Family Feast
Spanakopita Pie is
my four year old’s
favorite food!”
Textile designer Heather Taylor
keeps mealtime refreshingly casual
in her California backyard.
H
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
recipes by LYDA JONES BURNETTE photographs by REN FULLER

86 COUNTRYLIVING.COM / SEPTEMBER 2021 food styling by MARAH ABEL prop styling by CATE GEIGER KALUS
“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.”

WRITTEN BY LEIGH CRANDALL. RECIPE BY KATE MERKER.
Brake for...
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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The Recipe Box

Assorted How-Tos and Go-Tos from the CL Farmhouse Kitchen
Potluck Palooza bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Transfer 1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese,
to a lightly floured work surface crumbled
and knead until dough is soft and 1/4 cup chopped salted pistachios
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pliable, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to 4 teaspoons chopped fresh
prepared bowl and cover with a thyme
kitchen towel. Let rise until doubled Pure honey, for drizzling
in size, about 1 hour.
1. Heat grill to medium heat.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Add Once hot, clean and oil grill grates
1 tablespoon oil to a 10-inch cast- with canola oil.
iron skillet, swirling to coat. Transfer
2. Brush apple slices with olive oil.
dough to skillet, using fingertips
Season with salt and pepper. Wrap
to spread to edges of pan. Let
with prosciutto, dividing evenly.
stand 10 minutes. Top with desired
3. Grill over direct heat, uncovered
toppings, creating flower shapes,
and turning once, just until
and drizzle with remaining
grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes.
2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt.
Transfer to a platter and top with
4. Bake until golden brown, 20 to
goat cheese, pistachios, and thyme.
25 minutes.
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 Grilled Apples with
Toppings: olives, thinly sliced bell Prosciutto and Honey Bibb Salad with
peppers, sliced red and green Pickled Onion, Fennel,
jalapeño peppers, cilantro WORKING TIME 30 minutes
leaves, chopped fresh chives TOTAL TIME 30 minutes and Plums
MAKES 6 to 8 servings WORKING TIME 20 minutes
1. Stir together water and sugar
TOTAL TIME 1 hour (including cooling and
in a glass measuring cup. Sprinkle Canola oil, for grill grates
dressing)
yeast over top and stir to dissolve. 1 large Honeycrisp apple, MAKES 6 servings
Let stand until bubbly, 4 to cored and cut into
twenty-four 1/8-inch slices 1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
6 minutes (if yeast does not bubble,
discard and begin again). 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2. Lightly grease a bowl. Whisk
together flour and salt in a second 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 cup thinly sliced red onion

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2 small heads Bibb lettuce 1 1/4 cups rye flour, spooned dough into two piles and wrap
or 1 (5-ounce) package butter and leveled with plastic wrap, using plastic to
lettuce hearts 1 teaspoon kosher salt flatten and press dough together
1 small head fennel, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar into disks. Refrigerate until firm,
plus 1/4 cup fronds
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted 2 hours or up to 3 days.
2 plums, pitted and sliced butter, cut into pieces 2. Make filling: Preheat oven to
Green Goddess Dressing, see recipe, 1/3 cup ice-cold water 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet
below
FOR FILLING: with aluminum foil. Stir together
1. Combine vinegar, sugar, and blackberries, blueberries, raspber-
2 cups (10 ounces)
peppercorns in a small saucepan. ries, granulated sugar, cornstarch,
fresh blackberries
Cook over medium heat just until lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Let
2 cups (9 ounces)
sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir stand, stirring often, 10 minutes.
fresh blueberries
in onion and cook 1 minute.
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) 3. On a lightly floured surface,
Remove from heat; cool completely.
fresh raspberries roll one piece of dough into a
2. Arrange lettuce, fennel and fronds, 3/4 cup granulated sugar 12-inch circle. Fit in a 9-inch pie
plums, and pickled onion on a platter.
1/3 cup cornstarch plate, leaving a 1 inch overhang.
Serve with dressing alongside.
Roll remaining dough into a
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12-inch circle.
Green Goddess Dressing 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4. Transfer berry mixture to pie
Process 1 1/2
cups fresh flat-leaf 2 tablespoons cold unsalted
plate. Dot with butter. Top
butter, cut into pieces
parsley, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup with second piece of dough. Fold
plain yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh mint, 1 egg white, beaten
bottom overhang over top piece
2 Tbsp. fresh dill, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar of dough and crimp edges to seal.
1 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar, 1. Make crust: Whisk together all- Brush top and edges with egg
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purpose flour, rye flour, salt, and white and sprinkle with turbinado
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smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Season two forks or a pastry blender until it steam to escape.
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Fresh from the Cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Cut mushrooms into pieces. Tear
Toss and continue cooking until bread into chunks.
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PAGE 79 4 minutes. Fold in zucchini mixture, clove into a bowl. Add anchovies,
lemon zest, parsley, mint, and chives. vinegar, and remaining 2 table-
spoons 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.
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Parmesan-Roasted Grilled Mushroom
Summer Squash and Herbs Panzanella with Tomato
WORKING TIME 25 minutes Vinaigrette
TOTAL TIME 25 minutes
MAKES 4 servings WORKING TIME 40 minutes
2 small zucchini MAKES 4 to 6 servings
(about 4 ounces each), sliced
Canola oil, for grill grates
2 small summer squash
(about 4 ounces each), sliced 2 pounds assorted mushrooms
2 ounces Parmesan, grated 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
(about 1/2 cup) Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Roasted Curried
2 garlic cloves, pressed 1/2 loaf sourdough bread (about
1 pound), sliced 1-inch thick
Cauliflower and Green
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, divided
Beans
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 (16-ounce) package 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar MAKES 4 servings
refrigerated or shelf-stable 1 medium-size beefsteak tomato
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
gnocchi (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 bunch arugula, trimmed
1/4 2 teaspoons garam masala
cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 small rotisserie chicken, carved
chopped 1 teaspoon honey
1. Heat grill to medium-high.
1/4 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
cup fresh mint, chopped Once hot, clean and oil grill grates
2 tablespoons chopped fresh with canola oil. 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
chives Kosher salt
2. Toss mushrooms with 1 table-
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine spoon olive oil. Season with salt and 1 medium head cauliflower (about
zucchini, squash, Parmesan, garlic, pepper. Brush bread with 1 table- 2 pounds), cut into florets
crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoon olive oil. Grill mushrooms and 6 garlic cloves, smashed
spoons oil in a bowl. Season with bread, covered and turning often, 1 onion, cut into
salt. Arrange on two rimmed baking until mushrooms are tender 1/2-inch-thick wedges
sheets. Bake, turning once, until and slightly charred and bread is 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. toasted, 3 to 8 minutes for mush- and halved
2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil rooms and 1 to 2 minutes for bread. Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
in a large skillet over medium-high Transfer to cutting board; rub bread Cooked rice and lime wedges,
heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer. with 1 garlic clove. for serving

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk 2. Place a steamer basket in a

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Serve with rice and lime wedges salt and pepper. (If aioli is too
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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.
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,
Steamed Artichokes with until just starting to soften,
Smoked Paprika Aioli Sausage and Apple Pies
2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
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cook, breaking into small pieces,
2 tablespoons olive oil, until beginning to brown, 5 to
4 medium artichokes
plus more for ramekins
(about 12 ounces each) 7 minutes. Add wine and simmer
1 yellow onion, chopped until nearly evaporated, 1 to 2
1 lemon, halved
1 fennel bulb, cored and cut minutes. Return vegetable mixture
2 egg yolks
into 1/4-inch pieces to skillet and stir to combine.
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and ground black Sprinkle with flour and cook,
1/3 cup olive oil pepper stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock
6 tablespoons canola oil 1 Gala apple, cored and cut into and cook, stirring, until thickened
1/4-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely grated slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, parsley, vinegar, nutmeg, and
Kosher salt and ground divided remaining teaspoon thyme. Divide
black pepper 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, mixture among prepared ramekins
casings removed (about a heaping 1/2 cupful each).
1. Cut 1 inch off top of each
1/4 cup dry white wine
artichoke with a serrated knife; 4. Unfold puff pastry and cut
discard. Rub cut sides with 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour out rounds large enough to cover
lemon. Holding artichoke by 1 1/4 cups chicken stock ramekins. Place over ramekins.
stem, use scissors to snip away 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, Brush with egg. Bake until puffed
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A Sun-Dappled Greek Salad

Family Feast WORKING TIME 25 minutes
PAGE 86 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)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 cups slightly crushed pita chips
1/2 cup pitted halved kalamata
olives
Greek Dressing, see recipe, below
Broccoli Steaks 1. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes,
with Spiced Tomato Jam Lemony Chicken Thighs cucumber, feta, onion, pita chips,
WORKING TIME 30 minutes WORKING TIME 15 minutes and olives on a serving platter.
TOTAL TIME 1 hour, 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 5 hours, 5 minutes Drizzle with Greek Dressing just
MAKES 4 servings (including chilling) before serving.
2 tablespoons olive oil,
plus more for baking sheet When browning, don’t move the Greek Dressing
2 pints cherry tomatoes chicken until it easily releases from the Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tsp.
1/3 pan, otherwise the skin will stick lemon zest, 1/4 cup. lemon juice,
cup sugar
and you’ll lose the crispy goodness. 3 Tbsp. crumbled feta, 1 Tbsp.
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice white wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove,
3 1/2 ounces coarsely torn baguette
(from 2 lemons), plus and 2 tsp. dried oregano in a
(about 2 heaping cupfuls)
2 lemons, sliced blender. Process on high just
1 1/2 ounces grated Parmesan 1/4 cup olive oil until combined, 15 to 20 seconds.
(about 1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons dried oregano Season with kosher salt and
2 broccoli crowns, halved black pepper. Makes 3/4 cup.
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly (about 3 pounds total) Rice Pilaf
grease a baking sheet. Combine 6 garlic cloves, peeled WORKING TIME 15 minutes
tomatoes, sugar, chili powder, and
1. Whisk together lemon juice, oil, TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
1 cup water in a small saucepan. MAKES 6 servings
and oregano in a bowl. Season
Simmer, stirring occasionally,
with salt and pepper. Add chicken 2 tablespoons olive oil
until completely broken down and
and garlic and toss to coat. Cover 1 small sweet onion, chopped
glossy, 35 to 40 minutes.
and chill 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
2. Meanwhile, combine bread and 2 garlic cloves, minced
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat a
Parmesan in a food processor. Pulse 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
large ovenproof skillet over
until coarsely crumbled, 12 to 14 medium heat. Remove chicken from Kosher salt and ground black pepper
times. Spread on prepared baking marinade; reserve marinade. 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice,
sheet. Bake until golden brown, Cook chicken in two batches, skin rinsed until water runs clear
4 to 5 minutes. sides down, until skin is crispy, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh
3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet 9 to 10 minutes. Pour off excess fat flat-leaf parsley
over medium-high heat. Add between batches, if necessary. 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan
broccoli, cut sides down, and cook 3. Return all chicken, skin sides over medium heat. Add onion and
until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. up, and any accumulated juices garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally,
Flip and season with salt and to skillet. Add lemon slices until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add
pepper. Transfer to oven and bake and marinade to skillet. Bake stock and season with salt; bring to
until just tender, 14 to 16 minutes. until an instant read thermometer a boil. Add rice and reduce heat
Top broccoli with breadcrumbs and inserted into thickest portion to low. Cover and cook just until rice
serve with tomato jam alongside. reaches 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes. is tender, 15 to 17 minutes.

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2. Fluff with a fork. Season Brake for... Using a pastry wheel (fluted, if
with salt and pepper. Sprinkle desired), pizza wheel, or paring
with parsley. PAGE 88 knife, cut dough into ten 1-inch-
wide strips. Weave pastry strips
Spanakopita Pie over filling, trim, and crimp
as desired. Use scraps to create
WORKING TIME 1 hour
leaves, if desired.
TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 10 minutes
(including cooling) 4. Brush lattice with milk
MAKES 10 to 12 servings and sprinkle with remaining
2 large eggs tablespoon sugar. Place pie
on prepared baking sheet and
2 (16-ounce) bags frozen
chopped spinach, thawed and bake until bubbly and golden
squeezed of excess liquid brown, 55 minutes to 1 hour.
4 scallions, chopped If necessary, shield edges of crust
with foil about halfway through
3 tablespoons chopped
fresh dill baking to prevent overbrowning.
8 ounces feta, crumbled, at 5. Transfer pie to a wire rack and
room temperature (2 cups) cool at least 1 hour. Serve warm or
Pinch ground nutmeg at room temperature.
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed
red pepper Blackberry and Pear Pie Basic Pie Dough
Kosher salt and ground WORKING TIME 30 minutes MAKES 1 double- or 2 single-crust pies
black pepper TOTAL TIME 4 hours, 40 minutes WORKING TIME 10 minutes
3/4 (including cooling and pie dough) TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 10 minutes
cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted
MAKES 8 to 10 servings (including chilling)
butter, melted and cooled to
room temperature 2 (6-ounce) containers 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,
16 (9-by-14-inch) sheets frozen blackberries spooned and leveled
phyllo pastry sheets 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
(from one 16-ounce package), divided
thawed 1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/4 pounds Bartlett pears (about 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Crack 5 total), cored and sliced 1/4- butter, cut into pieces
eggs into a bowl and whisk until inch thick 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice-cold water
combined. Add spinach, scallions, 1/4 cup cornstarch
dill, feta, nutmeg, and crushed 1. Whisk together flour, salt, and
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter with
red pepper and stir to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon two forks or a pastry blender
zest until mixture resembles coarse
2. Butter bottom and sides of a 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt meal with several pea-sized pieces
9-by-13-inch baking dish. Unwrap
phyllo sheets, covering top with a All-purpose flour, for work surface of butter remaining. Add 1/4 cup
damp kitchen towel. Lay one Basic Pie Dough, see recipe, at left ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at
phyllo sheet in bottom of baking 1 tablespoon whole milk
a time, using forks to pull dough
dish and brush with butter. together into a shaggy, crumbly
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a pile (add up to 1/4 cup more water
Repeat with 7 more sheets. Spread rimmed baking sheet with
spinach mixture evenly over phyllo. if needed to bring dough
aluminum foil. Coarsely mash together).
Top with remaining 8 sheets, blackberries with 2/3 cup sugar in
buttering each layer. 2. Divide dough into two piles and
a bowl. Add pears, cornstarch,
3. Bake until golden brown, 45 to wrap with plastic wrap, using
cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt
50 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes, plastic to flatten and press dough
and toss.
then cut into squares. together into disks. Refrigerate
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll until firm, 2 hours or up to 3 days.
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.
3. On a lightly floured surface,
roll second dough disk into a
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come from his high school days of playing still talked constantly about the lessons learned
PHOTOGRAPH BY SHANA NOVAK/THE HEIRLOOMIST.
football at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. at Loyola. He has continued to decline, and our
It was there that he forged lifelong friendships family has had a very difficult time, but we have
as part of a history-making team that won stuck together and supported each other. These
back-to-back city championships in 1965 and are the things that my dad would have wanted,
1966. He always talked about the life lessons the same principles he learned on the field
he learned from playing: the camaraderie, and instilled in our lives. For us, this sweater
the community, and the support system of his symbolizes the great man he became and the
teammates and coaches. In 2017, my dad was values, learned through football, that he passed
diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, a on through family.”
typical precursor to dementia/Alzheimer’s. Our
family was rocked. In the fall of 2019, he took a –Megan Riley, daughter of Mark Lahey (as told
turn for the worse. He couldn’t recall my mom, to writer and photographer Shana Novak)
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