KayN's Profile

Display Name: KayN
Member Since: 2/7/12

Latest Comments...

I actually really like the little kitchen! Maybe I only like it as a result of your improvements, but it looks airy and open. Nice little place!


Bethany Kay's Penthouse Studio Small Cool Contest
5/23/13 7:19 PM

Recipe looks great, but more importantly, how has no one else commented on the hilarious shadowy kitty face in the background!?


Summer Recipe: Gluten-Free & Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Recipes from The Kitchn
5/22/13 6:52 PM

I love the contrast between the glossy white and warm wood surfaces. For a small space, this looks really lovely and high-end!


Maddalena's Sunny Style Small Cool Contest
5/22/13 1:32 PM

This may be a case of confusing causation with correlation...


Which Wall Color Gives the Best Sleep? The Daily Mail
5/22/13 12:11 PM

What a gorgeous sofa! And I appreciate the lack of a TV - very peaceful, as tiedyeDC said.


Ellen's Thirties Style Small Space Small Cool Contest
5/20/13 6:43 PM

Building on CJ118's idea, bourbon Arnold Palmers would also work well. These were a hit at my last party - just offer the Arnold Palmer mixture and the bourbon separately.


Ideas for an Easy, Crowd-Friendly Cocktail for My Wedding Reception? Good Questions
5/20/13 4:45 PM

Holy cow, WHERE in SF is this? I've lived in a lot of places in SF that I *thought* had character, but this blows them away. Great job!


Myke's Spirit & Creativity Small Cool Contest
5/20/13 1:35 PM

This is great! Very ingenious. This might be odd to say since it's a bathroom, but the aesthetics of the powder room are especially appealing to me.


Daniel's Square Footage Challenged Small Cool Contest
5/16/13 2:11 PM

I can only imagine how much work went into crafting the bed area, and I too love that you used a full-sized sofa - it does make your small space appear larger. If possible, you might consider moving the television - it's not great ergonomically or aesthetically to have it up so high above your seated eye line. Lovely home overall!


Marin's Keep What You Love Close Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 4:45 PM

I love the balance between sophisticated and girly elements - this room can really grow with them. Adorable girls too!


Sophia & Charlotte's Perfectly Balanced Shared Room My Room
5/14/13 4:40 PM

I'm pretty sure that's a photo of lemon balm.


15 Household Uses for Mint Mother Earth Living
4/11/13 12:47 AM

Absolutely lovely room, but as someone who lives in earthquake country, the floating bookshelves above the crib make me nervous!


Matilda + Baby's Shared Room Kids' Room Tour
11/8/12 2:39 PM

That sounds delicious. Do you think adding a bit of cherry vinegar would work to sweeten up a mediocre balsamic, or would the cherry flavor be a misfit?


Fall Salad Recipe: Radicchio Salad with Green Olives & Parmesan Recipes from The Kitchn
10/2/12 7:35 PM

Agree with @AKAY - certain specific photos might be awkward, but there's nothing awkward about having personal photos generally. A home should be decorated with things that make you happy when you look at them, and if photos of family and friends achieve that effect, what's the big deal?


Displaying Personal Photos:
Awesome or Awkward?

9/21/12 2:23 PM

Indian towels fit this description - they're made of thin, soft, woven cotton, not thick terry like the kind we get here in the U.S. Bonus is that they come with great woven-in patterns like the pricey Turkish ones you linked to. You might be able to find some inexpensive Indian towels online or at an import store.


Where Can I Find Non-Fluffy Towels?? Good Questions
9/17/12 5:10 PM

Lovely kitchen, and the owners sound like people I'd love to get to know!

FYI, Rajasthan is in northwest India, so the sentence "Rajasthan and other parts of Southern India" is making me squirm a little...


Sophie and Iain's Elegant Yet Family-Focused Vegetarian Kitchen Kitchen Tour
9/4/12 12:36 PM

What exactly makes it so spicy? In my experience poblano peppers aren't particularly hot.


Spicy Recipe: Hot & Smoky Roasted Poblano Pepper Salsa Recipes from The Kitchn
8/31/12 12:29 PM

Another vote for leather. I have a very sedate cat who didn't scratch even the nubby fabric couch I used to have, but leather has been a godsend in terms of shedding issues. No more need to lint-brush the sofa every single time I want to sit down in dark clothing! The leather does get little scratches on the seat from when she slips and puts her claws out for grip, but these don't bother me and are easy to smooth over with leather conditioner.


Picking The Perfect Couch: A Timeline of Couches That Didn't Last
8/29/12 1:57 PM

My cat is allowed on the couches, but NOT the beds. Fur-covered sheets in my face would not make for restful sleep!


Pets On Furniture: Yay or Nay?
8/27/12 1:36 PM

I love suggestion #2! If I didn't revisit my supposed dislikes every so often, I would never have found out that I actually love avocados, pickles, and beets. Childhood prejudices were holding me back.


7 Ways to Get Your Cooking Mojo Back Cooking for One
8/22/12 12:52 PM