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What a great post - THANK YOU for showing us that a well-appointed kitchen doesn't necessarily make one a good cook. My family and I chuckle whenever we watch one of those home improvement or real estate shows where someone swears they "need" a huge kitchen w/granite, etc. so they can cook. I know I can pump out some seriously tasty vittles in my tiny kitchen, as I'm sure many others who visit this site can as well. Yay to small spaces! Yay to creative cooks!


Avery's Small & Soulful Pickling Wonderland
Kitchen Tour

2/7/12 12:46 PM

OK, this is a fun (and painful) post. I love reading that I'm not the only one...

For me, it was a stunning art deco vanity - complete with walnut and mother of pearl inlay, a voluptuously-round mirror, and the sweetest tufted matching stool. All in perfect condition. It was $85 (1989) and while it was probably negotiable down to about $75 since art deco really wasn't the "thing" in Southern Indiana at the time, there were two problems:
1. I was a student (read: broke)
2. I owned a scooter as my sole means of transport. I didn't know a soul with a truck.
3. See reason #1 (repeat aloud, with ramen noodles in hand)

It sat there for a year while I slowly saved my change (really) and debated whether it was worth buying a piece of furniture I'd have to store somewhere since it wouldn't fit in my dorm. It disappeared soon after. I still dream about that piece.


Object Lust: What's Your Gem That Got Away?
2/3/12 2:29 PM

Bonus points = this is not your shiny, '80s brass. That stuff sucks. I don't mind the matte, brushed look.


In This Kitchen, It's All About the Brass
Workstead

1/31/12 5:04 PM

Thanks for the update!


Kenley's Brave Green Room
My Room

1/31/12 1:02 PM

(no)


Buffalo Wing Cupcakes: A Savory Super Bowl Snack
1/31/12 1:01 PM

Hi, I thought for sure I'd find the name/brand of that beautiful green paint in the "sources"... and I don't see it on the blog. (or, I'm completely blind... which is entirely possible on a Friday afternoon.) Can you let us know? It's a great color.


Kenley's Brave Green Room
My Room

1/27/12 2:57 PM

* Cetaphil lotion
* Dr. Bronner's soap
* MAC makeup
* 3M tape (painters, scotch... you name it. always kick myself when I don't buy it)
* Viva paper towels
* Excellence haircolor (I'm getting old)
* Goody hairclips

On another note: I'm still laughing at the "Loblaws (Canada)" comment above because; 1) I wasn't aware of a chain with that name; and 2) now I can only think of Bob Loblaw.


No Substitute: Which Products Inspire Brand Loyalty?
1/26/12 4:01 PM

I not only clean as I go, I try to consolidate duties to as few cooking implements as possible (veggies go into the pasta water to blanch during the last minute or two, make a pan sauce/deglaze vs. using a separate pot, etc.). My kitchen is small - so it drives me nuts to have a sink full of dishes before my family even sits down to dinner. This way, the Husba9000(TM) can clean up quickly and we can spend some time chilling out w/the kids.


Clean Up! Do You Clean As You Go?
1/26/12 3:02 PM

I had to surrender my son's veggie & fruit purees. Nasty, processed stuff in a jar? Sure, you can take that with you... homemade food for my child? Nope. Even though I'd done it before... it honestly depends on how little a particular agent pays attention to or cares about the written rules. You're supposed to be able to take food/drink/formula/breastmilk for kids on board, but I didn't have time to argue and our flight was getting close to boarding time. Thank goodness it was a fairly short flight.


I Am Not a Gel: Share Your Air Travel Food Stories
1/20/12 4:29 PM

I'm thinking about the vinyl plank flooring I keep seeing installed in basements (hello, Income Property I'm talking to you, Scott)... I think they're made by Armstrong. My kitchen is wet all the time since our side door is the closest to the driveway... sounds like a good compromise between wood and lino. You know, except for the noxious fumes and all. :)


Easy Clean Kitchen Flooring Choices
1/20/12 10:52 AM

Aha... the original link: http://www.thenoughtcollective.com/


Thinking About a TV Above the Fireplace? Pro Tips to Consider
1/20/12 10:15 AM

@tonshouse - a quick google image search brought up this site for the rug. Seems it's all about transport: school bus and excavator/tractor... even a station wagon are options!


Thinking About a TV Above the Fireplace? Pro Tips to Consider
1/20/12 10:14 AM

Milwaukee continues its Winter Farmer's Market each fall... indoors (thank you!). It's really nice to have so many delicious items available throughout the winter - it's easy to eat locally/in season when there's a variety of products (even in a cold climate like ours).


Where Do You Shop for Fruits and Vegetables in the Wintertime?
Reader Survey

1/19/12 5:03 PM

What fun!


Block Party: Window-Worthy Birthday Wishes
1/19/12 3:56 PM

Personally, when I think mincemeat, I think PA Dutch... Teri's Kitchen has a wonderful collection of recipes, including one for mincemeat pie.


Looking for a Good Recipe for Mincemeat That Includes Meat
Good Questions

1/19/12 3:52 PM

When I read the headline, I was honestly expecting to see birch bark. IMO, the most attractive part...


A Textured Wall Made of Birch
Martha Stewart

1/19/12 3:47 PM

I bit the bullet and just did it so my (very tiny) kitchen could be a lot more functional and less "closed in" with upper cabinets. Best decision ever. It forced me to purge a lot of unnecessary items and keep things relatively neat. It's not difficult keeping things stacked neatly - plus, now that I have fewer items on the shelves (enough for a family of 4, plus guests) we rotate through plates, bowls, glasses, etc. much more frequently to keep things dust/grease-free. Occasionally, I have to wash a seldom used item (soup tureen anyone?), but I'm already thinking about how much I *really* need to have that tureen as a unitasker...


How To Know if You're Ready for Open Kitchen Shelving
1/19/12 12:31 PM

I know you snuck someone into my house for this post. I'm sure of it.

This week, the family gets "the pantry treatment"... say hello to all that meat we've been hoarding in the freezer!


5 Questions to Help You Clear Out Unused Goods in Your Pantry
1/11/12 2:22 PM

I love our Boston Acoustics soundbar - I got this one as a refurbished model for $100 and it's great.


Sound Bar Solutions for a Small Space (and Small Budget)?
Good Questions

1/11/12 12:04 PM

A mid-tone grey/charcoal.


Bathroom Colors That Work with Original Stained Glass?
Good Questions

1/6/12 3:32 PM