Gerard NL's Profile

I am Dutch (from Amsterdam, Netherlands) and I have never heard of a pot called 'Dutch Oven'. Here in the Netherlands we don't use that word for what seems to be a normal cast iron pot. I thought it was similar to the modern enameled Dutch Oven (I have two of these from Le Creuset, so how Dutch is that?). However, I found out that there IS a difference, the modern enameled pots lose some of the advantages of bare cast iron ovens like the one that is shown in this post: you can't deep fry in them. But you CAN put them in an oven.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_oven

I learned something today ;-)

I am a guy.

Too many pillows, they have to move. Lots of gold stuff, don't like. Too many mirrored stuff. Cheap shine through curtains. Remove the birdcage. My girl can get the bed, too feminine.

I like the coffee table. Couch is ok. Like the newspaper wallpaper in the bathroom and the wine box shelf. The dead cow can stay.

Where's the TV?

I like everything in this place!

I buy flowers every week, but these prices freak me out, is that normal in the USA? Or NY? I am from Amsterdam, Netherlands, and for these two bunches I would pay 10 euro's max (13 dollar).

I like the art work, esp. at photo 31 and 33. Do I understand correctly, is it made by you? Do you sell it? Where?

I'm a guy and this design would be too girly for me, though I know a lot of girly guys. Her guy is in the pictures so I guess he agrees. Nice colors, very cosy apartment. The rocking chair is Eames, isn't it?

You are a lucky guy, having these beautiful windows, giving your place lots of character. This tour is an inspiration, I feel I want to steal all your ideas ;-). Where did you get that big 'tree' on your sideboard?

Wow, thanks, so many useful suggestions! From sea grass to metal and everything in between ;-)

And thank you for loving my floor. It was one of the main reasons I bought the apartment, besides the lovely green view, in the heart of Amsterdam.

To answer the questions about the table, making this table was VERY simple. As I said, it has an IKEA under frame (Vika Moliden), and the top is made of multiplex (also called plywood). I ordered it at a building company, the material is often used to make concrete constructions of buildings, but it's also used as floor parts. I had two multiplex layers glued on top of each other, to get a thick top of 1.4 inches (standard is 0.7). They oiled the sides. It is very strong and water resistant. I has a white epoxy layer, which makes it very smooth, you can get it in many colours. And: it is cheap! If you plan to make this, get somebody to help you getting to under frame attached to the table top. It takes some strength to get the screws in.

To go back to your chair suggestions: I was really thinking about Thonets, they are nice to look at, but ... are they comfortable to sit on a whole dinner evening?

Wishbones are lovely, but don't fit into my budget, as some other design suggestions. Bouroullecs are a great suggestion. Actually now I am thinking about buying the basic dining chairs and painting these in brown, black, white or beige-green, all the same color or different colors, with a shiny finish. But I am still in doubt, so keep them coming!

The plant is an orchid oncidium.

This is just great! The only thing I might want to change is the fireplace, maybe paint the bricks or plaster them.