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 […]
Matkins Reusable Placemats
You guys. I’ve been holding onto a kid-related kitchen accessory secret for two years. It wasn’t intentional on my part, but I do feel bad that it’s taken me this long to espouse how cool this local (for my Maryland and Delaware foodies) online shop is. Matkins sent us two of their reusable placemats to try—which included […]
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 […]
White Dishes
These white dishes from Williams-Sonoma are my very favorite — affordable, sturdy and clean. Just the right thing for plating the perfect dish! Let me start by saying this is not a sponsored post. I simply feel it’s fair to share two things: 1) my love of this particular make of white dishes and 2) […]
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 […]
Kitchen Disasters: A Simple Guide to Learning from My Mistakes
This is a wonderfully humorous guest post from a fellow foodie and mom! Kitchen disasters, we’ve all been there at some point in our lives, right? I hope you enjoy Mary’s reflections as much as I did. – Liza When I was seventeen, my mother decided she was done cooking dinner for the family […]