Bruce and Melanie’s steampunk Victorian home in Sharon, Massachusetts is quite a far cry from the modern, white kitchens we see so much of nowadays. Their 2010 Apartment Therapy House Tour highlighted the couple’s passion for antiquing, history, art, and technology, which you can especially see in their kitchen!
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In college, my roommates and I had spontaneous dance parties where we’d all bust a move (and bust out laughing), but nowadays my dance moves are limited to shimmying slowly to the couch to avoid spilling my glass of wine. To that end, my dinner party playlist is a mostly laid-back affair — mellow enough that everyone can easily talk over it, but not too chill that you feel like falling asleep. But to keep things interesting, I do like a little pep in the midst of my male indie crooners. Give me a syncopated violin line, please, a jazz riff, maybe even a scratchy classic before we go back to Sigur Rose and M. Ward.
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4.8 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by Angel_1988
“I was trying to come up with a way to use up a bunch of apples we had in our fridge. Eventually I decided to just pickle them refrigerator-style. This is the result.”
We’ve always been impressed with this beautiful warm and woody IKEA kitchen remodel. Love the look? Want to emulate some of it in your own kitchen? Here are sources to help you get the look.
A Rich, Warm IKEA Kitchen
Cabinets: IKEA Akurum Adel in medium brown
Cabinet Hardware: VINNA from IKEA
Cooktop: Ceramic Electric cooktop from Eldig
Countertops: Tan Brown Granite from J&V Stone, Stamford, CT
Flooring: Alcorense in Ara G, 12″ x 24″ from Nemo Tile
Lighting: Ceiling: Portfolio from Lowes; Under-cabinet: GE Zenon from Home Depot; Small cabinet overhead spots: GRUNDTAL from IKEA.
Microwave: Framtid
Oven: Whirlpool from P.C. Richards
Paint – Walls: “Sweet Annie” from Benjamin Moore
Refrigerator: Nutid counter-depth
Sink: Main sink – Generic 24″ 18 gauge stainless from J&V Stone; Bar sink – LAGAN sink with HOVSKAR faucet.
Tile: Backsplash tile – Lima Ceramic Tile, Stamford, CT
Trim: Fibra Metal Lev, Listello 1/4″x24″ from AKDO
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Q: I am hosting some lady friends this weekend for cocktails. A few are bringing appetizers or desserts, but I’d like to serve something that’s a little more filling. Thought of doing soup or chili, but I’ve done that before. I’m also intrigued by the polenta party you recently focused on. Suggestions?
Sent by Kelly
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Low-carb Paleo Crackers or Croutons by j3nn on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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This traditional Jamaican dish is a favourite for breakfast, as a side dish and even a main. Ackees are the national fruit of Jamaica but the dish is… by Guest on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
