Returning to the Hearth
On a chilly Saturday, we gathered 'round to discuss the kitchen as heart of the home.
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Journal
Mind of the Maker: Lara Gillett
We met Lara socially before we knew her work, but once we saw her ceramics it all made sense. We sat down to talk process, origin, and inspiration.
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Spray Foam is Not Structural: A Restoration Story
When we received these two 100 year old lantern sconces from an interior designer whose client was intent on retaining them in the project, they were held together by spray foam and a prayer.
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Dessert for Breakfast: Fall Tart Tatin
Chef Adam Byatt relies heavily on time, patience, and technique. It's a triad that I love in the kitchen.
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Burning Peat: A close look at buckets for the Magazine ANTIQUES
These buckets were function-first, somewhere to store the long-burning fuel harvested from peat bogs, while embracing the opportunity for tasteful ornament.
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Discovering Wilderstein: Victorian, Frozen in Time
Toward the end of her life in Wilderstein, Miss Margaret “Daisy” Suckley had shrunk her domain down to one room of the Queen Anne-style mansion above the Hudson River. We got to explore the whole t...
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The Mind of the Maker: Sam Tannenbaum
"I have a strong opinion that if you love an item, it belongs."
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A Bit of Midcentury Never Hurt - Cassina
Sixty years after its production, the sofa serves as a reminder of Cassina’s enduring design and impeccable craftsmanship through thoughtful proportions, excellent materials, and admirable design l...
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