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Madonna Wants to Re-Create Her Former English Manor in NYC
Since her split with Guy Ritchie, Madonna has parked herself in an Upper East Side apartment, moving on from their shared historic estate in Wiltshire, UK, the Ashcombe House. But, according to the Mirror, she misses the English countryside so much that she's asked her architects to re-create her country home room by room in her NYC digs. Let me add that the Mirror is not always the most reliable source, so this news bit still has rumor status.Apparently, she's hired people "to go out and troll the Upper East Side boutiques for candelabras, side tables, and period chaises" and even had the wood floors of her new Georgian-style townhouse "ripped up and replaced with terracotta tiles, similar to Ashcombe."
Midday Muse: At Home on the Edge of the World
Over Thanksgiving weekend, I spent some time in Joshua Tree, CA, with friends who've built an eco-friendly house there. These friends love their peaceful home and amazing view (which goes on for miles with nary a house in site), but they also miss the comforts of city life. While I sometimes daydream about living in a place as remote as my friends' home, I doubt that I would be able to hack the extremely rural reality of this life for very long.
Open House: Country Style Décor
If you watch Samantha Who?, you may have noticed that Regina Newly, Samantha's mother, is all about the country style décor. Blue gingham? Check!
Dear Poll: Are You a City Girl or a Country Girl?
Whenever I can get away from San Francisco for a weekend, I always take advantage of a few days without the people, cars, and noise. There's nothing like spending time out of town enjoying the mellow nature of California's valleys. But I only need a few days before I'm ready to head home to the people, the cars, and the noise!
Teen Sex and the City — and the Country
If you believe shows like Gossip Girl, you'd think that city-dwelling teens were the randiest and most rebellious. But a recent story on Slate reminds us that teenagers in rural areas are often more sexually active.
According to the article:
Several studies have shown that rural teens are more likely to have sex than their urban counterparts, that they lose their virginity earlier, and that they have more sexual partners.
Do You Prefer the City, Suburb, or Country?
Once you are on your own and living independently from your parents, you get to choose where you live. It has to do with the pace of life that makes you the happiest.
Maybe you're into living in the city.
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Coveted Crib: Country Living's 2008 Home of the Year
Contributing editor Danny Seo isn't the only thing about Country Living magazine that I'm enamored with. Check out the slideshow to see a coveted and classic home from Country Living's senior decorating editor Robin Mayer. I'm in love.
Before and After: A Country Kitchen Lightens Up
I spotted the makeover of this small kitchen in an 1895 house in Dutchess County, NY, in Country Living and felt really inspired. When your room is plagued with dated features like these knotty pine cabinets, sometimes it's hard to see the potential in a space — even more so when you've got only 180 square feet to work with.Home owner Jennifer Vreeland saw beyond this dreary space, and chose to remove the cramped, wall-to-wall cabinetry in favor of two open upper storage units and a hanging pot rack. The change immediately opened up the space, making it feel airier and less claustrophobic.
Are Chicken Fried and Country Fried Steak the Same Thing?
I've always been curious to know myself — so you can imagine my delight when The New York Times and Southern food expert John T. Edge answered my own personal burning question. Find out what the answer is when you read more
Get a Taste of Wine Country For Less in Calistoga
California’s Napa Valley is an ideal spot for a Summer getaway — with wine tasting, delicious food, beautiful scenery, and luxurious hotels and spas, what more could you ask for in a vacation? But all that luxury does typically come at a steep price — unless you know where to look. By skipping the typical tourist spots and spending your wine country getaway somewhere off the beaten path, like the quiet, picturesque town of Calistoga, you’d be surprised by how much fun you can afford.
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