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Oh man, I too collect 20th century kitchen glass (pyrex, mostly) and am agog at how well the kitchen colors set off your collection. Filing this away as an inspiration. Well done!

I had a microwave that used to randomly start beeping in the middle of the night and display a series of "6"s on the digital screen. I'm not superstitious, but it was rather funny. I used to say it had a very uncreative poltergeist. After about 3 months of it happening on and off I replaced it.

It's probably a blessing in disguise that you featured this right after I found out I'm going abroad for a year, and need to store my stuff.
Still, I might treat myself to that USA Tablecloth. What a great resource--best of luck to you Alana.

I love this house! Thanks AT for publishing something so whimsical and yet still stylish!

Last year, I netflixed the entire run of Pee-Wee's playhouse. It was shocking to see how much my decorating sense came from that show.

Razor clams in black bean sauce is one of my all-time favorite meals. http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/2941/stirfried-razor-clams-with-black-bean-and-chilli-sauce

I've been in a surprising amount of homes in Italy---well-appointed or spartan, old or new--that have a forno a legno, or wood-burning oven in them.

In Germany, ovens with a convection as well as a standard setting are pretty standard.

Oh man. I love guava paste and cream cheese turnovers. It's a total cuban-american thing (cream cheese was and remains not a popular food stuff in Havana) my abuelita used to call them tortas de refugiado---refugee cakes.

I find that Lent, unlike the New Year, when I feel like warmed over dog doo, is a good time to focus on self improvement. Generally, I take the model of St. Francis of Assisi, and think of how I can follow his example of gentleness, pacifism and respect for all creation in my life. Last year it was "don't cut people off even if I know what they're going to say." This year I've decided to me more mindful about what I consume.

I have a 1942 edition of "America's Cook Book" (Special Wartime supplement included!) that has the best recipe for devil's food cake in it. Sadly, I've lent the book to a history grad student, so I don't have the recipe at the moment.