Mini indoor architectural planters are terrific accessories. Rarely are indoor architectural planters as unique and memorable as these cement containers. They look like parts of modernist outdoor gardens but actually they are miniatures, each about 7-inches square. Usually planters are bland and … Continue Reading
Kitchens
Gold Tile Kitchen Backsplash
The idea of a gold tile kitchen backsplash may sound a bit Dubai — but no! Combined with glossy black cabinets and white counters this gold … Continue Reading
Dark Green Kitchens
Will dark green kitchens slowly replace black for those who favor intense inky hues? Green is coming into its own in the kitchen and dark green … Continue Reading
Houses
A Chicken Story
I never thought of chickens as pets. Heck, I never thought of chickens, period. And then a whole flock of them fell into my lap. I have my friend and neighbor, Elektra, to thank for that. Elektra Buhalis is an … Continue Reading
Dining Room China Cabinet, Repurposed
Using a dining room china cabinet for storing clothes in my bedroom is practical and economical. Unlike good quality vintage armoires, dining room china cabinets are abundant and inexpensive right now. Thrift … Continue Reading
Bathrooms
Open Plan Showers
Open plan showers are designed to occupy areas without enclosures. A main feature of open plan showers is maximum exposure of surfaces such as walls and floors. That’s why there is a strong emphasis on texture and … [Continue Reading]
Double Freestanding Showers
Freestanding showers are constructed against glass partitions, making the enclosures nearly invisible. With freestanding showers, finished shower piping becomes a skeleton that performs. The idea is radical to most … [Continue Reading]
Home Cooking
Summer Pizza
Classic pizza, without cheese, is perfect for summer. What makes a summer pizza? Nothing new! It's simply pizza without cheese though it goes by the Niçoise name — pizza pissaladière. Stay with me for … [Continue Reading]
Cucumbers in Sweet Lime Vinegar
A dear friend of mine, Donna Gelb, has co-authored a wonderful book called Saladish (Artisan, $24.95) and I couldn't resist this close up of a cucumber salad that I recently made from the book. Not only is … [Continue Reading]