Country Swiss the Decorating article

Ideas for a charming decor using natural materials, fabrics, and accessories to create a cozy interior.

The Image Of Switzerland the Hearth article

Ideas and instructions for creating simple images using the traditional art of paper cutting. Includes a brief history of paper cutting and ideas for gift cards and a wedding guest book.

Better Than Any Food the Kitchen article

Recipes for traditional Swiss breads including whole wheat rolls, rye bread rolls, bread from Basel, corn and raisin mini-breads and Swiss Independence Day rolls. Includes instructions for cutting rolls in a Swiss flag pattern.

Mountain Stillness the Music article

Fakebook-style sheet music for voice and guitar of a traditional Swiss song. Includes guitar chords.

A Citadel To Climb the Garden article

Using climbing vines in the home gardens. Includes instructions for creating a wooden garden tuteur as a support for climbing vines.

Turning A Corner the Workshop article

Ideas and suggestions for creating a family room remodel with a traditional Swiss eckbank seating arrangement with wainscoting.

The Boys Of Summer the Bookshelf article

Summer reading list of adventure books according to age and level of difficulty.

Horizons Belong To Youth the Lead article

Life and living are renewed by places of sanctuary and retreat.

Some Things That May Be Useful the Looking Glass article

Discussion of 19th c tools and equipment for mountaineering in the Golden Age of mountain climbing.

Living Richly Without Being Rich the Attic article

The Lane the Veranda article

Reader Janice Hayes writes about the beauty of nature, and about gratitude in connection with her experiences growing up on a farm.

A Judgment Call the Writer's Garret article

A wilderness trek emergency reveals a father's confidence in his son and inspires the boy to think and act for himself.