Country style evolves yet endures across borders
The article traces how American country decorating shifts toward lighter, cleaner looks as global styles converge. Scandinavian country mingles bright blues yellows and greens with simple fabrics. contemporary country emphasizes neutral fabrics, bold folk art, and textured mixing. The Mediterranean and folk influences share a sun washed warmth and handmade appeal.
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Rachel Newman
Country Living Magazine
Tres McKinney
San Francisco
Laura Ashley Group
Carl Larsson
Laura Ashley
Hyperion
Larsson
J Larsson
McKinney
Doll artist Terry Stone wins Magic Wand honor at international event
Boonsboro artist Terry Stone earned the Magic Wand from a German doll publication in the Fantasy Dolls category after her Titania's Broken Wing piece won at the American International Toy Fair. She was also nominated for the DOTY Dolls of the Year award, with the ceremony in Duisburg, Germany. Stone, a dairy farmer's wife and mother of two, crafts life like figures from synthetic clays and antique fabrics, creating storytelling scenes for Santa, elves, fairies, and Beatrix Potter pieces.
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Consbcro
Terry B Stone
Doll Reader Magazine
Ms. Stone
Terry
Donya Gardner
Fredericktowne
Frederick
Ms Stone
Santa
St Nick
Ms Gardner
Dctys
Titania
Terry Stone
Boonsboro
Ms. Gardner
New York City
Donya
America
Wendy Froud
Jim Henson
Peter Wolf
Wendy
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Barbara Mayer
Mae
Duisberg
Germany
Hildagarde Gunzel
Frank Wolfhard
Europe
Doty
Rotraut Schrott
Carole Bowling
Pat
Glenn East
Dotys
Beth Diffenderfer
Ms. Diffenderfer
Richmond, Va
Dol Reader
Bill Green