That's what we've been trying to find out and nothing seems to be published on the web? What happened to Country Home Magazine?

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Did they give you a particular reason for ending it? Even though my subscription had expired, I was still buying it on the newsstand at a higher price. I surely will miss it! Some of the best ideas I got for decorating, cooking, and just enjoying life at home came from the pages of Country Home for the last 25 years!

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Does anyone know about antique German Coin silver manufacturer - name of Heinrich Maafs? I have a few pieces and would like more info. on them.

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To update your kitchen inexpensively, well placed color can be painted to tie the elements of this activity hub together. Cabinetry, backsplashes, furniture, lighting, trim and even the floor are fair game.

Cabinetry can take a whole new life when spruced up. Refinishing with stain can lend new life to a tired wood. Whitewashing or distressing woods are great ways to lend a more cottage or relaxed feel to the kitchen. Diverse textures and effects are available depending on the techniques employed. Painting the inlays or individual panels are some other ideas.

Painting the backsplash, whether it be tile or wall, can be a more economical approach to achieve a new face in your kitchen. Hand painted murals, pinstripes or checkers can add individuality to the kitchen. Chalkboard paint can put recipes or shopping lists close at hand while creating a hip café-like atmosphere. Or use the backsplash as a monochromatic reflection of the cabinetry, appliances, countertops and walls.

Don’t forget trim, lighting and the floor as other options for painting. Painted trim can be a lovely contrast to the room making your wall color pop. Painting the chandlier, lighting fixtures, or space above the kitchen lighting can change the mood of the room. Nearly any flooring surface - concrete, wood, ceramic tile, sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, etc. - that is in moderately good shape can be painted. Depending on foot traffic, different paint types and additives may be required.

To ensure easy cleanup, do be sure to have a durable semi-gloss or gloss in the areas where grease is prevalent. Use sites like Remodeleze.com to review projects of interior designers and perform your own color studies to find the color that suits your kitchen. Creatively unify the activities of the kitchen with complimentary or contrasting colors. Painting the kitchen, whether it be the minute details or the whole thing, gives a brand new face to your kitchen.

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This is a juried show and sale of handcrafted wooden furniture items, suitable for home and office. Over 75 incredible pieces showcased, created by top-ranking furniture makers from across Texas. All items are of heirloom quality and crafted from a variety of woods including mesquite, cypress, pine, cherry, walnut, oak and maple. Prices range from $800+. This exhibit opens Oct. 25 and runs through December 5. It is housed at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78028 www.kacckerrville.com Kerrville is in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, 65 miles NW of San Antonio and 100 miles SW of Austin.

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I have two tablespoons that are marked C F Hill Pure Coin. I can't find any information about them. Can anyone help me?

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I hope this helps!

If you are preparing to remodel your bathroom then we have some important tips for you to follow during the process. The first tip for remodeling your bathroom is to turn off the water if you are replacing the sink. This is an obvious action to take but believe it or not, some people will forget to turn off the water when replacing a sink. Replacing a sink is a tough job to perform because you will be pulling it away from the wall or out of a cabinet, which means you need to be careful. Removing a sink can cause holes in the wall or broken cabinets.

The second tip for remodeling a bathroom is to replace the floor tiles along with the sink. If you do replace the floor tiles make sure you measure twice and cut only once. If you measure once, you might make a mistake and waste some of the tiles. Another tip is to put a window into your bathroom if at all possible. Poor ventilation in a bathroom can lead to mold and mildew because of the constant use of water in the shower. If you cannot install a window in the bathroom make sure you install a ventilation fan. Ventilation fans on the market today are quieter, more powerful, and more effective in removing moistness from the room.

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"In the 1830s, a tiny amount of Gothic-inspired decoration appeared."
We have been collecting the Gothic Revival for about 15 years, and while we have many pieces of Gothic Revival flatware from several countries, I have never seen a piece from the 1830s. Can anyone provide further reference, or better yet a picture?

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I have a bust of a unmarked victorian girl reading a book. She is definately chalk. She is wearing a lace hat and lace collar. Cream in color with a brown glaze. Her left elbow is resting on top of two books and she is reading a book. Looks like she may be about 1910-1920. The number 1431 is pressed on the back of the bust on the top book that her elbow is resting on. It looks like the letter "N" is on the bottom. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I haven't had any luck in my research.

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have been unable to get family circle special offer. not happy.

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