A version of this post originally appeared on Houzz. Truth be told, I may be a bit of a mason jar junkie. I have soooo many of them floating around and in regular use in my kitchen, though not used for what most people would think. Sure, I’ve made my share of preserves and jams […]
Kitchen Inspiration With The Pantone 2016 Color Of The Year
This post first appeared on Houzz. In a decision of epic color-of-the-year proportions, PANTONE has decided to choose the blending of two shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity, as the Color(s) of the Year for 2016. The choice is meant to be soothing. The colors, when blended have a calming effect. They explain, “Rose Quartz and […]
Clever And Modern Ways To Store Spices
My spices are a mess. They’ve taken over half of a shelf in my pantry cabinet, and I can never read any of the labels, except for one or two bottles right in front. Outside of that cabinet, I have a few that live haphazardly on the counter right by the stove—where it’s convenient to […]
A Kitchen Inspired by a New England Shore Cottage
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This post may contain affiliate links. I grew up spending August at my grandparents’ New England shore cottage in Groton Long Point (GLP), […]
Vintage Floral Charm In Your Modern Kitchen
I’m a practical person in so many ways, and that carries over to my [mostly] timeless design style. If I even have a definable style to my home decor, that is… The base style of my kitchen is kind of a traditional modern, if there is such a thing in that oxymoronic statement. It’s plain, but not […]
Downton Abbey Inspired Kitchen
This post was inspired by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon. Learn more about the family who lived in Highclere Castle, where the popular British series Downton Abbey is filmed. Join From Left to Write on Dec. 17, when we discuss Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real […]
20 Ideas for a ’50s Diner Kitchen
From my latest Ideabook for Houzz.com: My sister and her boyfriend recently moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. They totally lucked out and found a cute, affordable two-bedroom apartment near Park Slope, in a little neighborhood complete with shops and a pub, and right around the corner from some amazing brownstones. They’re living the life I’d […]
Modernizing Outdated Kitchens on a Budget
My husband and I have owned two houses together. The first one was built in 1953 and had all of the age and none of the charm from that era in terms of the kitchen: old wooden cabinets, cheap linoleum over-top old original flooring, rusting metal sink…you get the picture. Our second house was built […]