Looks Like Christmas
December 4, 2024
While I might just be the only one left who prefers whipping things up with a whisk, stirring things up with a wooden spoon or kneading dough by hand, this KitchenAid Artisan Design Series Stand Mixer might have me rethinking my position. I don’t like a cluttered kitchen countertop which is where this machine will surely make it’s home. And the clean-up discussion we’ll save for another day. But, look at it. It just looks like Christmas with it’s matte Evergreen finish and gorgeous walnut bowl. I’m getting a vision of cranking out a big batch of gingerbread in some upstate farmhouse. How bout you?
KitchenAid Artisan Series Evergreen Stand Mixer photo: Crate and Barrel
photo: Crate and Barrel
Photo: Crate and Barrel
Unless otherwise noted photos by gp
Has It Been Fifty Years ?
November 11, 2024
Hard to believe, but yes. Maybe that’s why I keep being drawn back to that 70’s vibe, it’s all seeming fresh if you make your selections carefully. Burlwood furniture is definitely having a moment and some accessories as well. When focused on my favorite simple geometric shapes, there is no reason to get complicated, let the patterned burlwood veneer do all of the talking. Cylinders, cubes or rectangles, in light or dark finishes, can add a vintage modern note to any style interior. You might also want to compliment the burl with something chrome to really drive it home. I can almost hear a little Grace Jones playing in the background.
Corey Round End Table photo: arhaus
Volume Square Side Table photo: west elm
Burl Media console photo: west elm
Eden Burlwood Trays photo: west elm
Papier Burl Wood Table Lamp photo: crate and barrel
Volume Round Side Table photo: west elm
Niche Neutral Burl Wood Console Table photo: cb2
Maybe an Indian Summer
September 21, 2013
An Indian Summer would be nice, now that we’re moving into Fall and this past Summer was…well…odd. Looking back at the gray rainy days and looking forward with hopes for some bright, crisp, dry days ahead. A drive in the country, maybe some baking, switching out the summer T-shirts for a cozy sweater and raking leaves instead of weeding all mark the official end of summer and the beginning of the harvest as the earth takes a big stretch, a yawn and prepares for another long rest. A great time to take a little look back and a glance forward.
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The view from inside most of this last summer.
Not new in white, but sometimes they make the right modern statement, especially in this large flattened shape.
A fall color tour or an impromptu picnic would not be complete without this Woolrich Allegheny Throw. How great is that orange stitching? http://needsupply.com/mens/allegheny-throw-in-oxford.html
A nest of simplequietmodern bowls to help whip up or serve some Autumn inspired eats. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/best-and-buys/best-and-buys-entertaining/5-piece-roscoe-bowl-set/f52751
The last of summers peaches in a simple comforting crostada…I guess apples are next.
A little Merino wool, silk and linen in charcoal worked up into a quick ribbed cap gives the seasons knit projects a kick-start.
A little local color…it’s actually been changing here since the middle of August,
Roasted red grapes, red onion and farro…the start of what is now my new favorite Autumn salad.
The seasons colors and textures captured in a gorgeous hank of handspun yarn by my friend C http://cauchycomplete.wordpress.com/
A bit of Sedum cut for simple long lasting indoor display.
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