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Richmond Community Kitchens Christmas Potluck 2011
2011-12-23 16:00:00 The Richmond Community Kitchens celebrated Christmas with a potluck at Gilmore Park Church. We are very grateful for the church to allow us to use their facility for this potluck. Old, new and existing members and friends attended this potluck. Some of the members also brought along their kids since the kids are off on winter break.
By: Chow Times
ole999999999 created a new blog: bestseller kitchens
2011-11-12 01:23:00 ole999999999 created a new blog: bestseller kitchens
34 Well-designed Kitchens
2011-10-21 22:57:00 Here are more than just a few (more than 30, to be exact) kitchen designs – very different in style and size, but all are gorgeous and well-designed. All of them are deservedly the heart of these homes. Probably your kitchen is far from many of the ones here (mine is, for sure!), but you can get plenty of inspiration from these photos. I’ve grouped them into 4: The Rustics show you the perfect countryside kitchen. The Farm kitchens have less bling, they are more sane but nonetheless lovely. Traditionally Elegant is just that: timeless elegance, subtlety and lots of great details. Finally, the Modernos: sleek, clean lines and glossy surfaces for you modern-lovers. The Rustics This rustic kitchen would be perfect in a chalet or a mountain cottage. A perfect setting for a countryside family breakfast. (although the neighbouring house in the window seems to be a little close..) … and if you fancy homemade pizza (or really flat bread – don’t l...
IT-IS Kitchens from Euromobil
2011-05-30 00:30:00 Euromobil’s new IT-IS kitchen furniture line embodies the urban kitchen for the modern home. Made in Italy, the kitchens come in different colors and configurations to suit any scheme from the  playful to the elegant or even sharp. The look is quite unique and very urban. What they all have in common are confident, flowing lines, exquisitely rounded corners finely crafted details and state of the art technologies. (however, I’m a bit worried about cleaning those rounded parts…)  The drawer fronts have an oblique edge for easy grip, patented by Euromobil themselves. They are built functionally and strongly and they look amazing. What a joy it would be to work in such a kitchen. Learn more at Euromobil. [Show as slideshow] ...
Yellow Kitchens
2011-05-08 11:39:00 Yellow might be an unusual color for a kitchen, but if you want something punchy and vibrant, there are few other colors that stand out like it. Below are just a few examples for your inspiration. Italian kitchen manufacturer Snaidero has recently released their striking new kitchen concept Venus that will give your kitchen a bold, modern look. Based on the Yellow Venus installation in Long Island, this kitchen offers  several vibrant hues that are very alive and eye catching. Finished in high-gloss Curry Yellow cabinets by Ferrari stylist Pininfarina, Yellow Venus Kitchen Collection has a lot of stylish storage with a totally modern edge. The matching color island completed with stainless steel detail makes a killer focal point. We already know that in modern age, kitchen is not eliminate with preparing food only, but also for eating a meal or entertaining. Also available on Ice White high gloss lacquer. Both offering modern lines, clear-cut and elegant symmetries. Visit Snaid...
Kitchens of India items on sale($7.7 at Amazon.com) - DealsVista.com
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Amazon.com Kitchens of India Sale: Curry Paste, 3.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
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Luxury in Kitchens
2008-07-19 03:54:00 Subdued luxury is the trend for this year in interior design. What is luxury when we are talking about kitchens? For me it is not exactly glitter and precious materials. It can be this gorgeous minimalist look with curved elegant forms - we are not made to work at straight lines. At a time when the kitchen is the new entertainment room where preparing food is a communal activity, it is ultimate luxury to have a well designed ergonomic workspace like this one (left) wich the Pedini Kitchen offers you. Space can be luxury, too.In a Greenwhich Village apartment, designer Thomas Britt melded comfort and exoticism. The kitchen and dining area were made less ?raw and open? to the adjacent livingareasays architectural designer Peter Napolitano. The elongated custom cabinetry plays off the large windows. And the paint of the cupboards bleds with the walls -as a result the room looks much more spacious.Here is a rule for best kitchen design, by Madonna's brother, who designed not only her ...
By: Trendoffice
Mini Chef Complete Toy Kitchens Recall: eStyle Inc. of Los Angeles
2008-06-05 16:48:00 Today Mini Chef Complete Toy Kitchens have been recalled, they are Manufactured by eStyle Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. It affects about 65 units and the hazard is ?The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the ...
By: Product Reviews
Green Kitchens on a Budget
2008-05-29 21:30:00 Remodeling a kitchen is an expensive process, and those who seek environmentally friendly products but are operating under a tight budget may feel they can’t afford to go green. Fortunately,...
By: Green Options
Real Estate LOL - "Separate" Kitchens
2008-05-16 23:09:00 Photos and descriptions on ardorny.com:"Separate Kitchen" in E.91st/Upper Eastside Studio/1.0 Bath $1200"Modular kitchen where you'll be able to do light cooking" in W.64th/Upper Westside Studio/1.0 Bath $1395 (with a 7x7' sleeping area)"Kitchen" in "extra Large Studio with a lot of character" in Lexington Avenue/East Midtown Studio/1.0 Bath $1395"Foyer with Kitchenette. Appx. 4X13" in W.102nd/Upper Westside Studio/1.0 Bath $1650"Unbelieveable Upper East Side value! Soaring Twelve foot high ceiling in main room. LARGE seperate kitchen with washed oak cabinetry (all new, and plenty of it!)" in York Avenue/Upper Eastside Studio/1.0 Bath $1325The sad thing is ... they really aren't stretching the truth ... by Manhattan real estate-standards.Real Estate LOLBecause all you can do is live with it, laugh at it or leave it.
What Everyone Should Know About Italian Kitchens
2008-05-06 07:00:00 The Kitchen has always been the heart of the home. Although the kitchen is often very different in different cultures it shares the common role of being the room in the house where people prepare food. Many kitchens also offer the duel function of providing a space where food can be consumed and the kitchen ...
By: Resources zone
Another Kitchen Weekend For Me
2008-05-03 00:12:00 And, so this is another weekend of total kitchen immersion for me...lots of work to do!!! And, here I sit, with the music cranked WAY up. For a moment, there, we almost got crazy and booked a flight to the jazzfest, but can you imagine, coming back on Monday, leaving at 11 am (the only flight) and arriving at jfk (an hour from home) after 6 pm for a typical 3 hour flight, if that? Not even I am that crazy!But, turn it on and crank it up, that's what I recommend...JAZZFEST LIVE THIS WEEKEND ON WWOZOh, and if the music cuts in and out...that's sort of how it goes down there, stuff happens, you get what you get (hmmm, sort of like kitchens!) No, I'm kidding, really, no one get nervous now! I'm loving this music, enjoy your weekend!The song now is something about needing eyes behind your head. :)
Colleague Convo - Shoe-In Kitchens
2008-05-02 23:21:00 Print ad reads:I don't cook. So I made my eat-in kitchen a fabulous walk-in closet.My coworker Kirsten came across the ad in a magazine and commented, "In Manhattan, we do this because we don't cook and we don't have any closet space."She went on to tell me that one of her friends sublets an apartment from a girl who stored her extra shoes in the oven.
Kitchens - Go Ahead and Vent!
2008-04-21 12:07:00 At KBIS, I took a 1/2 day sort of refresher course on venting. There is not a whole lot new in venting concepts, but, it did reinforce and remind me of the "ick" factor, which I'll explain. Here's what's happening. First, our kitchen floor plans are more OPEN to other rooms. This means that pollutants from cooking have more opportunity to freely move about your home, hanging out in your furnishings, your artwork, your pillows, walls, flooring, you get the idea. Just as an fyi, grease from cooking turns into vapor and floats in the air as particles for as long as 72 hours!ADD TO THAT, the tighter construction of newer homes, which can encourage mold growth and trap pollutants, and your health becomes at risk for allergies, asthma, lung disease, and who knows what else. A very impressive ick factor, yes? AND, if that is not enough, indoor pollution is considered to rank within the top 5 environmental risks to the public, accor...
Blue Kitchens
2008-04-20 21:16:00 Blue has always been a popular color. Do you have a favorite color and want to incorporate in your kitchen without looking overdone, see how blue accents these wonderful kitchens. Elegant carved cabinetry in this Connecticut kitchen take us straight into French chateau country. click here. House Beautiful.Here is the ultimate collector's fantasy, with beautiful blue cabinets to show off pottery, and a hand-carved island from France.As seen in House Beautiful. Click here.The contemporary Quimper dinnerware is still made in the original factory in France. The cabinets were custom-designed by Joanne Hudson and built by Downsview. A collection of tea cozies is tucked on top. Old Italian apothecary jars are lined up on the marble countertop from Vermont Quarries. Featured in House Beautiful January 2007 issue.Kitchen from Electrolux.com
Blue Kitchens
2008-04-20 21:16:00 Blue has always been a popular color. Do you have a favorite color and want to incorporate in your kitchen without looking overdone, see how blue accents these wonderful kitchens. Elegant carved cabinetry in this Connecticut kitchen take us straight into French chateau country. click here. House Beautiful.Here is the ultimate collector's fantasy, with beautiful blue cabinets to show off pottery, and a hand-carved island from France.As seen in House Beautiful. Click here.The contemporary Quimper dinnerware is still made in the original factory in France. The cabinets were custom-designed by Joanne Hudson and built by Downsview. A collection of tea cozies is tucked on top. Old Italian apothecary jars are lined up on the marble countertop from Vermont Quarries. Featured in House Beautiful January 2007 issue.Kitchen from Electrolux.com
Kitchens peoples of the world
2008-04-18 06:10:00 Côte d'Ivoire | Some photos of one of the African restaurants, which are preparing so-called bushmeat - for some traditional African food from the meat of wild and domestic animals.
By: Attuworld
Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly
2008-04-14 02:00:00 Australia's largest, best-selling kitchen and bathroom publication
What Struggle? The Truth About Healthy School Kitchens
2008-04-13 22:58:00 Much of the press surrounding efforts to improve school lunches focuses on resistance from junk food-addled children who like their potatoes with partially-hydrogenated oil and their fruit juice...
By: Green Options
Fun At KBIS
2008-04-12 02:14:00 Fun first, and then products and all the rest of KBIS stuff, ok? Here are some images from my first day at KBIS...as I think of the images, there's not a whole lot that I need to say, the images will say it all! Oh, the first image is the same image from yesterday...only finished!
I'm here in Chicago for KBIS
2008-04-11 04:59:00 Hello kitchen fans! Had a great flight yesterday on JetBlue. JetBlue is either fantastic or horrible. Yesterday, on a week's old plane, it was great. Today, I attended two half day seminars. The first was on kitchen ventilation (use your hood or else all these little particulates will get over everything...heat, vapors, and food particulates, yuck.) Just use it. But, a lot more on this later, I'll expand on what was covered in the seminar (I know you're on the very edge of your seats for this but you'll have to be patient.) ;)And, I attended a seminar on green residential design. As things, products, and philosophies change fairly quickly, it's important to keep up to date. Took tons of notes and will expand on that too. Then, off to a GE press event (LOVE those press events!) More on THAT too. Meanwhile, here's a photo I took of a small spot of the show floor, but trust me, this is what the whole show floor looked like this afternoon, and this was less than 24 hours bef...
Berkeley Mills kitchens
2008-04-08 00:00:00 In addition to their beautiful furniture, Berkeley Mills also brings their blended Japanese / Arts & Crafts aesthetic to kitchen design. The Wabisabi kitchen (pictured) is both minimalist Japanese and Craftsman; the Madera is a deceptively simple design with plenty...
Going to KBIS in Chicago!
2008-04-07 19:25:00 One of my most favorite things to do year after year is to go to KBIS. My husband usually comes with me, I see old friends, attend fabulously fabulous press events (massage event, anyone? IMAC event?) and just love the whole thing. I've been inundated with pre-KBIS emailings, postcards and other good stuff, and I look at everything. I will be spotting trends, perusing kitchen design both good and yawn-worthy, extricating myself from nonstop talking marketing people, and watching those super-bending dancers at the hourly show at the Kohler booth. Please, kitchen Gods, don't bring back the Maxewll smart schtick at a booth I can't remember the name of, I can't deal with that again... I am SO ready to go...leaving Wednesday and coming back on Sunday. I'll be blogging for Glam...more soon!
Home Decorating Tips for Small Kitchens
2008-04-03 18:32:00 Having a small kitchen can seem inconvenient and cramped. By following a few simple home decorating tips, however, you can easily make the kitchen seem larger and more comfortable to work in. In fact, you might find that a small kitchen is better than a large one.In order to maximize the space in your kitchen, you should utilize the space that you used to ignore. For example, you can hang your cooking utensils and your pots and pans. With these home decorating tips, you will find that it is far easier for you to find the items you need, and you can actually create a unique and intriguing look in your kitchen.Hanging your cooking utensils helps make your kitchen easier to use because everything is in one easy to reach space. At the same time, you can hang your pots and pans in a creative way that adds interest to your kitchen. If space allows, you can even throw in some collectibles with the items you hang in your kitchen. When hanging collectibles, however, it is important to implem...
By: Home Design 365
Kitchens of Distinction - Love is hell
2008-03-31 00:58:00 Kitchens of Distinction - Love is HellMas shoegaze del clásico, este disco es del año 1989 mas o menos. Para muchos de nosotros pasaron desapercibidiso (o al menos para mí), yo me enteré de su existencia hace apenas 2 años. Es muy bueno este disquito, In a Cave rockea!
By: Musiteka
Foodie Flashback Dream Kitchens
2008-03-11 18:03:00 The annual International Home and Housewares Show begins next week in Chicago. Each year there are always a lot of interesting gadgets and gizmos ” I’m sure we’ll be hearing about a lot of items for our What Is This game ” as it seems that everyone has something innovative up their sleeves.Every time I ... Related Entries: Foodie Flashback Brad Pitt Has the FeverI was trolling around YouTube looking for a fun foodie flashback, when I struck gold. In a before he was ...Foodie Flashback: Space Food SticksFor some reason I assumed energy bars were an invention of the 90s. However, I just discovered that back in ...Foodie Flashback: Kirsten Dunst Loved Her PillsburyThe other day, when I was looking for vintage Pillsbury Doughboy commercials, I came across one for Pillsbury Microwave Side ...Foodie Flashback: Butterbake Your TurkeyThe only thing better than vintage recipes and cookbooks are vintage-cooking videos. While looking for Thanksgiving ideas, I c...
Sandstone Kitchen Flooring
2008-03-05 18:43:00 Sandstone is a lovely material that often has a gentle look, resembling the waves of a wind swept, color laden dessert landscape. It comes in a variety of colors, and finishes, and it is relatively easy to maintain, even in a kitchen environment, where it is becoming very popular. PORES The most important thing to consider when ...
Simple to Remember Guidelines to Choosing Colors for Kitchens
2008-03-05 17:35:00 How do you choose what colors will work for your kitchen design?It’s easier than you think. Once you eliminate what won’t work, you are left with a simple palette to choose from. So here are a few ways to filter out colors from your kitchen.Color for Small Spaced KitchensDon’t use dark timbers and colors that will make the space appear smaller. So avoid dark reds, purples, dark blues and greens. Look for clear crisp colors or whites with a tint of blue, green or yellow for a subtle background of color. Keep cabinetry simple and unadorned and avoid clutter as it will create chaos in a small kitchen. Color for Large Open Plan Spaced KitchensDon’t make a huge contrast in color to the remainder of the décor in your home unless you want your kitchen to visually dominate the living space. Choose a color that flows with the single open plan space. Generally open plan living uses one color for the walls and has small pockets of color to define specific areas within this. Open plan ...
Our Kitchens are the Heart of our Homes
2008-02-29 05:39:00 My daughter and I have been contemplating whether we shall buy a house, or have one custom built. Either way, we are so looking forward to creating an environment in our living space, which is all our own. If you are like us, and wish to create a unique atmoshpere which expresses your personal tastes, ...
hansen living solid wood kitchens
2008-02-23 01:03:00 The Danish furniture company Hansen Living has just announced three new eco-friendly kitchen designs by the architect Knut Knapper. The Series 100 leans to the more traditional look and feel, and the Series 200 is inspired by Japanese minimalism. The Instant Kitchen is for small spaces, incorporating the cooktop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, mixer (faucet) and ...
By: materialicious
Natural Slate Kitchen Flooring
2008-02-20 18:16:00 Slate is becoming one of the most popular materials to use for kitchen flooring. This is because it is durable, doesn't show stain, it is slip resistant even when wet, and it comes in a variety of unique colors and multicolors.
More on Small Space Kitchens
2008-02-19 10:33:00 Minimalistic Kitchens that have a personality. Here are a few of my current favorites. Enjoy.Edgy, Bold, Bright in such the small space. What a great chandelier!hotson.netGrenich Village LoftDomino Magazine, Feb 2008. Key Features that give this kitchen personality: The play of contrasting materials surprise and delight. The acrylic Philippe Starck chairs for Kartell paired with a deep stained rustic farmhouse table.Medium stained walnut cabinets mixed with white cabinets. The Pagani Quartz and Bronze pendant lamp in contrast to the stainless steel pulls. A reason not to get too neurotic about matching the lights to the hardware to the appliances and so on. An eclectic minimalistic kitchen perfected.
More on Small Space Kitchens
2008-02-19 10:33:00 Minimalistic Kitchens that have a personality. Here are a few of my current favorites. Enjoy.Edgy, Bold, Bright in such the small space. What a great chandelier!hotson.netGrenich Village LoftDomino Magazine, Feb 2008. Key Features that give this kitchen personality: The play of contrasting materials surprise and delight. The acrylic Philippe Starck chairs for Kartell paired with a deep stained rustic farmhouse table.Medium stained walnut cabinets mixed with white cabinets. The Pagani Quartz and Bronze pendant lamp in contrast to the stainless steel pulls. A reason not to get too neurotic about matching the lights to the hardware to the appliances and so on. An eclectic minimalistic kitchen perfected.
Kitchen Blog Anniversary
2008-02-06 23:24:00 Talking about kitchens...does it ever end? It's been a year since I wrote my first post on this blog. I started with a little hesitancy, a bit unsure of where this was going. Somehow I just kept thinking of kitchen related issues to talk about. At this moment, I have so many kitchen focused things to talk about, I don't know what to talk about first! This is such a natural process for me...just to toss out ideas, stir up the pot a bit, and lots more. I love this process. I've also met so many amazing bloggers who have welcomed me into the design blogging community from the very start. I actually didn't know about this whole, well, underworld isn't the best word, but universe of blogging, until I started blogging, and then, what a surprise I found! Cool people, great ideas, interactivity at its best.So, I'm feeling good at this one year mark. I also feel I'm at my prime in life and in my career. I've actually never been more happy, more confident, fully engaged with life in a...
Tone on Tone Kitchens: Which one do you want?
2008-01-27 23:57:00 I get a lot of emails, asking what color goes better with what. Short of actually looking at your selections, its hard to evaluate from a distance. Here are two beautiful kitchens that share a common element, tone on tone. You can't go wrong with layering your colors. Gorgeous. Which one is your favorite?Carbon Beach, Malibu.Tone on Tone White Kitchen. A Beach House in Malilbu, CA(photo by Everett Fenton Gidley) December 3, 2007
Tone on Tone Kitchens: Which one do you want?
2008-01-27 23:57:00 I get a lot of emails, asking what color goes better with what. Short of actually looking at your selections, its hard to evaluate from a distance. Here are two beautiful kitchens that share a common element, tone on tone. You can't go wrong with layering your colors. Gorgeous. Which one is your favorite?Carbon Beach, Malibu.Tone on Tone White Kitchen. A Beach House in Malilbu, CA(photo by Everett Fenton Gidley) December 3, 2007
Exploring New Kitchens
2008-01-24 12:48:00 The wine photos coming up for the next month or so were mostly taken in kitchens other than my own. We consumed A LOT of wine over the Christmas holiday and I am just caught up enough to start writing about it.One of the first was a 2005 De Martino Organic Sauvignon Blanc. It hails from the Maipo Valley of Chile, has a real cork closure, clocked in at 12.5% alcohol by volume and cost about $10 at MV Wine and Spirit in Madison, CT.On the nose I found lemon, flowers, grass, and peach. In the mouth, the wine showed citrus, lemon, and tropical fruit. It was crisp, but not nearly as tart as New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. I think the Chile style is good one for wine drinkers who want a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc but who can't stand the mouth-puckering acidity of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Definitely a good buy at this price point.
By: Wannabe Wino
More With Martha Stewart
2008-01-12 16:44:00 There's more that comes to mind today, as I think about last evening's New York Times' event with Martha Stewart, and I'd like to share it with you!Interesting bits and pieces...As Martha sets out for the drive to the city each morning with her hot water and lemon, she carries the beverage in a paper cup, which she reuses. Martha spoke passionately about sustainable living, wanting her products to last. She talked about towels, or was it sheets, that are from her collections, that have lasted 17 years!In regard to food, Martha was a very early advocate (early 80s) of the locally grown produce movement, a la Alice Waters and Jeremiah Tower, notable chefs of that period. Martha encourages everyone to grow their own produce. As a child, Martha had to do many chores in the garden, on her relatives' farms, where she spent time, and her parents believed in self sufficiency in a big way, teaching tasks to Martha and her siblings with expectations that they would be done properly, inst...
Blogging For Kitchens
2008-01-05 17:32:00 Here is some really great kitchen info found in some of my favorite blogs!An interesting take on working appliances into surrounding storage comes from Materialicious. I can see these pieces in a small second home, a cabin or cottage, when you just need the basics, but you want some style, or, naturally, in an urban apartment setting. Cool!From Janet at Remodelista, something brand new, a 36" wide horizontal access dishwasher from Smeg. I love to see new ways to do the same task, and the innovations just keep coming in recent years. My friend, Kelly, from Kitchen Sync, talks about very practical issues regarding challenges in the remodeling process. We know there must be one or two, right?And, starting the New Year off green, K+BB Green's Friday's links. An interesting selection it is, too.
My Danish Families' Kitchens
2007-12-25 13:18:00 Today is Christmas, I'm the only one up right now. The cold is surrounding me, a candle burns, and I think warm thoughts of my family in and around Copenhagen. I've spoken to a few via email and phone, an uncle who called last night at midnight his time, 7 pm (I think) our time, when he knew our U.S. family was all together. Sweet! I think of my cousin's daughter (my second cousin?) who just had twins in October with her (married) partner, one of the twins who has been hospitalized since then, having several heart operations. They skipped Christmas at my cousin's home, choosing to stay at the hospital. And, at the other end of life's journey, I think of my uncle who just had his 94th birthday and lives alone, and happily, in his apartment, the orange kitchen seen below. Also, of another uncle and his family who will visit and dine today (12, in a very small dining room) at an aunt's small, log cabin home, overlooking the sea.Near or far, family is what life...
Chris’s Kitchens
2007-12-21 05:35:00 Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com In this video we see how I make a very nice chocolaty yummy affordable chocolate milkshake…Enjoy! Author: crundell38 Keywords: How To Make Chocolate Milkshake Milk Ice Cream Nesquick yum Added: December 20, 2007
Italians Dress Up - For Soup Kitchens
2007-12-17 22:59:00 From Vaughn: With salaries on hold, prices for staples such as pasta and bread rising and mortgages soaring, efforts to keep up appearances — “fare la bella figura'’ in Italian — can no longer disguise that thousands of job-holding Italians are failing to make ends meet. They’ve been labeled “The New Poor,'’ the title of a ...
Gray Kitchens For A Gray Day
2007-12-16 20:15:00 This must be the most gray day in history! We're having a nor'easter, and it seems as if everything is gray. Well, not everything. The backdrop of the day is surely gray, but I happen to like this type of day, at this time of year. You have gray skies, then, especially now, there are still trees with beautiful, bright, brown, leaves, peppering the gray skies, that have not fallen yet, the brown tree trunks, some white snow, and green ivy as a ground cover. All this from my window. Gray, brown, white, green. It works for me. Another beautiful color palette by Mother Nature. So, perfect inspiration for, what else, gray kitchens! Neutral, cozy (some), simple, elegant, charming. Lots of different looks in a gray color scheme. What are cold, gray, skies, to some, may be a cozy backdrop to others. Sort of like these kitchens, I presume. Most images have been collected from Desire To Inspire, a favorite blog with endless, absolutely endless, interior design ideas and inspiratio...
Building Outdoor Kitchens: The Hottest Trend In Cool Entertainment
2007-12-13 20:31:00 Building outdoor kitchens is all the rage and if you haven’t already built one, I’m sure you’re cooking up an outdoor kitchen plan for your home. Free Content for BlogsAnd why not upgrade your backyard to be the hot spot on the block for entertaining and relaxing… Outdoor kitchens increase your living space adding tremendous value ...
A Year of Red Kitchens
2007-12-13 14:12:00 This year’s trend colour for kitchens has definitely been red. All kinds of kitchenware and appliances are available in this warm colour. Red is great to brighten up your kitchen, but it is best not to overdo it. Below are some examples of kitchen ware in red that can give some colour to your kitchen. The retro-style fridge is from Smeg, that cute heart shaped dish from Le Creuset, the red toaster from Dualit, the stoneware casserole is from Le Creuset as well, the mixer is from Kitchen Aid, the washing-up bowl and brush are designed by Normann Copenhagen. (top kitchen image is from Marie Claire Maison, second image is from Marie Claire Maison, third image is from Virgile Bertrand) The X-6 espresso machine is available from the Conran Shop as well as the red Macrame tray, the kitchen towels are from Marimekko’s Pienet Kivet range, the red stove is from Boretti’s economy line, CHARM is a set of four measuring cups from IKEA, the canisters are from Le Creuset, oven mitt AMAL...
Green Planet, Green Kitchens
2007-12-11 13:00:00 Yesterday was the ceremony for the award of the Nobel Peace Prize. Of course, since Al Gore is the recipient, it is especially interesting to hear his speech on our planet's climate crisis, including his philosophy, ideas, and solutions. Just as interesting, and compelling, is the speech given by R. K. Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Most likely, one does not hear about this second speech, only Al Gore's, so take a look.I am not a scientist. I am also not a full fledged treehugger, nor do I have an expanse of knowledge in this area. I'd say that I am increasingly making real efforts to become aware of this issue, especially as it relates to my work. This is a very broad issue to sort through. It will take time and it will take a commitment to continually seek out knowledge and learn to apply that knowledge in my work. Take a look at the speeches given yesterday. It did occur to me yesterday, when I put the tv on, that...
Drilling for Kitchens
2007-12-03 21:09:00 So, I'm at the dentist this morning (a whole hour appointment) and I'm happily under the sweet air, and what do I start thinking about, but this blog. First off, I'm very busy these days, so that's the reason for the less frequent posts. So, I'm hearing drilling in my head (mind you, all different whirring sounds, not just one type, the high pitch AND the low pitch) and after that I'm hearing beeping, like a truck backing up, yet, I'm relaxed and focusing on details of the blog and what I want to talk about today. Then, I had to concentrate on acting totally normal after I get up from the chair, as if I feel no lingering effects of the sweet air and am in total control! I'll tell you, this is one, painless, dental practice.But, back to lying down in the chair and thinking of the blog...What came to mind was just a small detail of the dynamics of the remodeling process and the client/designer relationship, or client and builder/contractor/whatever relationship. I wa... |
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