So all these colors are Benjamin Moore? Did I miss that in the post?
I'm looking for paint inspiration for a room and love Mr. Chamberlain's idea of mixing warm White Dove and cool De...
I'm interested in the painting/print (#6 in the photos) but can't find it on the VandM.com site and there is NO identifying info in this post.
Does anyone have any info on this piece?
That is one fabulous chair. I would look into repairing or at least stablizing the damaged veneer rather than painting. The patina on the veneer is lovely.
Great find!
I found a fabulous 50's Formica table on the sidewalk a few years ago. It was in great condition and the perfect size for my small place. Two tiers, round with 3 hairpin legs. I stuffed it into ...
Two words: Baked Alaska
I think this is probably 1960's era (in the US, anyway) but could be pushed back to the 1950's due to it's European origins.
You've got me thinkin...
I had an elementary school teacher that lived on Frolic Lane, which made me like her even more.
I grew up on Whispering Lane and the backyard backed into protected woods. I associated...
I haven't tried the oven method for cooking dried beans but have had great results with a pressure cooker. The beans don't split or get mushy, although I'm sure they'd turn to a mushy mess if left...
Thanks for this post! I loved Roald Dahl's books as a kid and loved reading them to my kids, too.
But what's with the random photos? I can visualize the color yellow, orchids and cand...
The San Francisco Symphony hosts a Black and White Ball every few years. The event takes over not just Davies Symphony Hall, but the neighboring Opera House, Veterans Building and City Hall, and s...
I'm an Eva Zeisel collector and I have no trouble with the Target vase. It doesn't pretend to be a Zeisel sauceboat or even a sauceboat.
Frankly, it's nice to see new design being i...
This isn't a 'victorian-style knockoff chandelier', it is a victorian chandelier!
There are so many crappy, new chandeliers available for painting, why ruin the real thing?
To each their own. In my house, Ikea furniture = family harmony.
I have a sofa, chair and rug from Ikea in the living room. I also have a teenage son. At least a couple of times a wee...
Stephanie has managed to make this lovely abode look bigger than 900 sf. Great job and very homey.
I'm interested in the coffee table, too. Where can I find it?
This is excellent advice for all aspects of my life! Change can happen one step at a time.
But what about bananas? Are they not green? I'd feel bad keeping them from my toddler even ...
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Pasta pot on back right burner, rice pot on left back burner - always. Hubby must comply!
So all these colors are Benjamin Moore? Did I miss that in the post? I'm looking for paint inspiration for a room and love Mr. Chamberlain's idea of mixing warm White Dove and cool De...
I'm interested in the painting/print (#6 in the photos) but can't find it on the VandM.com site and there is NO identifying info in this post. Does anyone have any info on this piece?
That is one fabulous chair. I would look into repairing or at least stablizing the damaged veneer rather than painting. The patina on the veneer is lovely. Great find!
I found a fabulous 50's Formica table on the sidewalk a few years ago. It was in great condition and the perfect size for my small place. Two tiers, round with 3 hairpin legs. I stuffed it into ...
Two words: Baked Alaska I think this is probably 1960's era (in the US, anyway) but could be pushed back to the 1950's due to it's European origins. You've got me thinkin...
I had an elementary school teacher that lived on Frolic Lane, which made me like her even more. I grew up on Whispering Lane and the backyard backed into protected woods. I associated...
Even better, try this link for the Thonet Museum in Germany: http://www.thonet.de/en/the-thonet-museum.html
Why not contact Thonet? Here's a link to their history page: http://www.thonet.com/history.htm Thonet manufactures mostly commeri...
Waffles topped with fried chicken, smothered in gravy. It's already a hit in SF Bay Area. No kidding.
I haven't tried the oven method for cooking dried beans but have had great results with a pressure cooker. The beans don't split or get mushy, although I'm sure they'd turn to a mushy mess if left...
Thanks for this post! I loved Roald Dahl's books as a kid and loved reading them to my kids, too. But what's with the random photos? I can visualize the color yellow, orchids and cand...
The San Francisco Symphony hosts a Black and White Ball every few years. The event takes over not just Davies Symphony Hall, but the neighboring Opera House, Veterans Building and City Hall, and s...
I'm an Eva Zeisel collector and I have no trouble with the Target vase. It doesn't pretend to be a Zeisel sauceboat or even a sauceboat. Frankly, it's nice to see new design being i...
I wonder if some of Metopolitan Homes' ad revenue went to Apartment Therapy?
You could send the photo to Knoll. I'm sure they'd be happy to help you.
This isn't a 'victorian-style knockoff chandelier', it is a victorian chandelier! There are so many crappy, new chandeliers available for painting, why ruin the real thing?
To each their own. In my house, Ikea furniture = family harmony. I have a sofa, chair and rug from Ikea in the living room. I also have a teenage son. At least a couple of times a wee...
Stephanie has managed to make this lovely abode look bigger than 900 sf. Great job and very homey. I'm interested in the coffee table, too. Where can I find it?
This is excellent advice for all aspects of my life! Change can happen one step at a time. But what about bananas? Are they not green? I'd feel bad keeping them from my toddler even ...