Aaron and John’s Chelsea, New York kitchen was dingy and cramped, with rickety appliances and sad cabinets. There wasn’t even room for the fridge which, along with the microwave, had to sit outside the kitchen. Desperate for help and a serious redesign, the couple called upon Susan Hughes of Modify Interiors to transform the kitchen into a beautiful, usable space. See what this kitchen looks like now:
The angle: Curious or blissful, nutty or nostalgic, heartbroken or a bit tipsy — you pick your mood and Ample Hills has an ice cream to match.
Recipes for right now: Sweet as Honey, Vegan Coconut Fudge, Strawberries and Cream, Bananamon, Butter Pecan Brittle, Peanut Butter Munchies, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Salted Crack Caramel, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Who would enjoy this book? Ice cream lovers knee-height and tall-sized, young or old.
For the budget-minded shopper, Swedish superstore IKEA offers a treasure hoard of inexpensive basics. I’ll admit to seduction by cinnamon roll, drifting starry-eyed through aisles of glassware, piling my delightfully maneuverable cart high with kitchen goods… then coming to earth with a bump, realizing I brought home a few too many $3.99 goodies. When it comes to IKEA, inexpensive doesn’t always mean a smart buy.
I still consider IKEA one of my top sources for quality kitchenware; you just need to know what they do best. Today we have 15 picks for you — kitchen goods that have stood the test of time, or are best found at IKEA — all things that are both smart and inexpensive.
Need another reason to attend Wednesday’s Maker Talk? Our Headliner, Andrew Corrie of Canvas Home Store, will bring 2 chairs to give away to 2 lucky audience members! Check out a pic below! Each chair is valued at $425. Wowza! Get your tickets NOW for your chance to win! Come early, stay late, mingle with our fabulous Pitch Presenters, and enjoy wine and design. What could be better?
When: April 23. Doors open 6pm, Event begins 7pm
Where: Subculture, 45 Bleecker Street (right by the 6, B, D, F and M trains)
Attending: 115 tickets sold, 55 tickets available
From Apartment Therapy → 7 Things About Your Home You Should Stop Worrying About
“There are plenty of things to worry about when it comes to your home, but these 7 things aren’t them…”
Most commonly, we think of backsplashes as finished in tile, generally installed in individual pieces or, in the case of mosaics, in 12×12 mesh-backed squares. The installation can be daunting for DIY installers, what with the adhesive, grout, spacers, and sealant to consider. (Hire someone to do it for you and the expense can really add up.) As an alternative, check out these ideas for using sheet goods on backsplashes:
This past week, an exciting culinary and cultural event happened: I attended my first Passover Seder. With only lackluster common knowledge to inform any expectations, I went into the experience with a bouquet of flowers and at least a zillion questions. At the end, what resulted was surprise and delight at such rich cultural and culinary traditions.
Spring break used to mean relaxation, with only the occasional fleeting thought about homework, or tests I would need to take the following week. When I finished school and had children of my own, it became something entirely different. These days? Spring break means stealing a few days at the beach, maybe a long weekend, and spending the rest of the week trying to keep the kids out of the way so I can catch up on work. Fun times!
In recent years, I’ve had plenty of help, and I didn’t even have to interview anyone for the job.
A trip to the Korean market is always fun when I’m getting ready to entertain or simply preparing a weeknight meal. We love Korean food at our house, and pork belly lettuce wraps are always a fun and active way to serve delicious, flavorful food, no matter the occasion.
