A Cut Above: Handmade Knife Storage
We discovered Canadian designer Geoffrey Lilge and his company OnOurTable via the cutting boards he created for Luce restaurant in Portland. Recently, we were happy to learn that OnOurTable has...
View ArticleRemodeling 101: Butcher Block Countertops
Warm and accommodating, butcher block is an affordable countertop material with a lot going for it. Maintain it regularly and your butcher block will reward you by aging gracefully. But without proper...
View ArticleRediscovering the Warming Drawer
Whenever we have dinner parties, we find ourselves resorting to last-minute plate-warming techniques (running dishes under hot water or heating them in the microwave, for instance). Lately we've been...
View ArticleCooking with Heart at the Hart and the Hunter
Tucked inside of Palihotel on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles is a new restaurant from Brian Dunsmoor and Kris Tominaga, who first made their mark with pop-up canteen A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The two...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Entertaining Essentials
With the holiday season suddenly upon us, it's time to think about stocking up on entertaining essentials. In the long run, it's more economical to buy than rent if you entertain frequently. We've...
View ArticleDesign Sleuth: Oversized Cabinet Pulls
British interiors phenom Faye Toogood likes to play with scale in her furniture and room designs; case in point, her serene London kitchen, which features unexpectedly oversized oak cabinet pulls....
View ArticleSpotlight: Dining Rooms for the 21st Century
Whether formal or casual, single focused or multipurpose, a well-used dining area is all about sharing and merriment. As these rooms are readied for the holidays, we turned to the Remodelista...
View ArticleHandmade in LA: Atelier de Troupe's New Torche Sconce
The truth is: we can't say enough good things about Los Angeles-based lighting designers Atelier de Troupe. And friends of mine feel the same way—they swear by Atelier's Potence Jib Lamp as, "an...
View ArticleDIY: An Old-Meets-New Dining Table (For Under $125)
We like this magically reimagined dining table from Los Angeles based interior designer Faye McAuliffe of You Are the River, created from a vintage walnut table sourced from Craigslist and a pair of...
View ArticleA Napa Valley Winery with a Sense of Whimsy
Living in the Napa Valley, as my family and I do, means hosting a steady stream of visitors who come for the local wineries. Whenever I notice our guests' enthusiasm waning from all the heady...
View ArticleThe Center of Attention Scandi Kitchen
Commissioned to remodel a 1901 Brooklyn brownstone for a Swedish-American family of four, architects Solveig Fernlund and Neil Logan transformed the first floor into the beating heart of the house....
View ArticleDIY: How Do You Make an Extension Cord Beautiful? You Bead It.
Whether your quarters are tiny or expansive, chances are you're living with more extension cords than you'd like—and the holiday season is about to add to the tangle. I've complained about the cord...
View ArticleDesign Sleuth: Retro Wood Accordion Sconce
Spotted a while back in a Danish modern kitchen in Adelaide, Australia: a vintage wooden accordion sconce that we have been coveting ever since. To find one like it, we expected to make late-night 1st...
View ArticleTrending on Gardenista: Top 5 Posts This Week
This week, the Gardenista crew tackled practical matters—gutter cleaning, garden plotting, spring bulb orders, and impatiens alternatives—while also fitting in some world-class field trips. And Erin...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Simple Gravy Boats
At my grandmother's Thanksgiving table, gravy issued forth from the mouth of a Dansk fish. It was perfect for her, but I'm in the market for something a little more traditional (and less "animalian")....
View ArticleThe Modern Farm Table, Sydney-Style
One table, 20 seats, four courses, no nonsense. That's the concept behind Farmhouse, a restaurant in Sydney's Kings Cross neighborhood with a pared-down modern rustic interior and menu to match. The...
View ArticleRemodelista + Gilt: Shop the Sale
When Tom Delavan, creative director of home at Gilt.com, asked us to curate a Remodelista Picks sale of essential everyday objects, we said yes, of course. First, though, we subjected the dashing...
View ArticleLeft Coast Luxury, Table Linen Edition
We've had our eye on Los Angeles-based designer Heather Taylor (also a writer and gallerist) for a while now; her table linens have a distinctive West Coast vibe (not too fancy, but luxurious...
View ArticleDIY: French Grain Sack Pillows with Rope Ties
Spotted on La Source d'Angèle: French blogger Elvezia's DIY cushion covers made from cotton bags tied with hemp cord. It's a project simple enough to pull off in a matter of minutes, if you have the...
View ArticleSteal This Look: GE Monogram Appliances in the Kitchen
At Remodelista, our kind of kitchen is one that's easy to clean, void of fussiness, and arranged so that appliances, sink, and counters are all within easy reach of the cook. We found a GE Monogram...
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