OOMPAH-PAH Nostalgia
I love my old red accordion. I used to haul it up a flight of stairs to the music room where I took lessons after school. Now, after just a few decades—or more—I can play only a couple chords. But I can’t part with the pretty little squeezebox. Our antiques expert took a look at it, along with a band of other antique musical instruments, in the story “High Notes” beginning on page 32. I’d love to hear your stories or see photos about your favorite keepsake—musical or otherwise. Send them to us at submissions@countrywomanmagazine.com. In this issue, we’ll also take you into an old farm kitchen that’s been painted and polished to take on new life. Owner KariAnne Wood of Grand Rivers, Kentucky, uses rummage sale finds, including platters, plates and…