tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29547846091956240332024-02-19T01:06:15.230-05:00Consider Yourself At HomeMusings, Stories and Photos from Whitney Interior DesignWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-32089144221860687042012-04-13T06:30:00.000-04:002012-04-13T06:30:01.497-04:00Weird. Scary. Cool. Delightful.<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
The wonderful online antiques resource 1stdibs always brings me joy. Whether I'm salivating over pristine English furniture or Aubusson carpets, I always have a great time on the site. </div>
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But sometimes the joy comes from gawking at the unusual pieces that catch my attention and make me smile wide. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Animal vertebrae. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_560343483"></span>It's a desk lamp<span id="goog_560343484"></span></a>! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circus banner from 1940s. A <a href="http://urbancountry.1stdibs.com/store/furniture_item_detail.php?id=635525">five-legged horse</a>?!?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Life-size monkey sculpture in welded steel. <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=624083">A terrifying conversation piece</a>. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Educational chart of crochet techniques. <a href="http://brown.1stdibs.com/store/furniture_item_detail.php?id=242127">A set of 7</a>.</td></tr>
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Delight yourself sometime by browsing the 'Other Categories' section of the site. 1stdibs presents more than 1,200 dealers' wares. Many of these weird wares get me thinking of a room that I want to design around one item. For example, how awesome would it be to have that huge metal monkey standing in the center of a foyer, greeting homeowners and freaking out guests. Love it!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Hello, Mr. Galley Kitchen. You are perfect for me. I love how your smaller proportions encourage only a single cook in the kitchen.<br />
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I love how your corridor-like layout allows for such well-placed workstations. And I love that everything I need is within reach of only 2-5 small paces.<br />
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You, Mr. Kitchen, are the superior space to those huge, sprawling McMansion kitchens. Those Real Housewives have to take 37 steps to get from the fridge to the sink, plus an extra 14 steps over to the cabinet where the colander is stored, just to wash some darned spinach. But not you, Mr. Galley Kitchen. <br />
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The layout of your cabinetry and appliances are more ergonomically-sound than your counterparts, which inevitably lends to better organization and storage. <br />
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You are the real deal in efficient cooking spaces. I have been dreaming about you all my culinary life. Hello...<br />
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Give galley kitchens the respect and love that they deserve!<br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-43756600446204311512012-03-16T14:37:00.001-04:002012-03-16T14:37:18.440-04:00Shake It UpWhy not come back to the blog today to celebrate & commemorate something oddly special....?<br />
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Apparently, the McDonald's 'Shamrock Shake' is this bizarrely elusive fast-food leprechaun milkshake that only comes out for St. Patrick's Day, and in recent years is even regulated to select McDonald's venues.<br />
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So if you're looking to fill this fix for yourself at home (which I highly suggest), try this surprisingly easy little recipe!<br />
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3 cups high quality vanilla ice cream<br />1 3/4 cups skim milk<br />1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract<br />1-3 drops green food coloring<br />
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Blend all ingredients together until smooth, thick and cr-aaazy delicious. <br />
Top with homemade whipped cream and green sugar sprinkles, if desired.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Whitney<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-15107519021848657162012-01-16T10:25:00.004-05:002012-01-16T10:35:06.908-05:00Stumble... and Fall.At the beginning of Christmas week, I vowed to blog a bunch of personal photos of our Yuletide celebrations; festive tablescapes and succulent meals. But I didn't. My camera was in my purse. Or the food was eaten before I remembered. <br />
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Same for New Years week; I had wanted to blog about the awesomeness of a new start, a fresh canvas, a blank slate, yadda yadda yadda. But I didn't. Instead I went through all the clothes in my closet that I should donate to Housing Works, or I went to bed early. <br />
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Then 2012 was upon us, and for lots of reasons I was not on my blogging game. Between picking up new work and running around with all these Resolutions to achieve, I have wavered in finding my rhythm for CYAH (and Twitter which is even more inexplicable!).<br />
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Am I talking in circles here? Please, allow this gem to serve as a visual interpretation of my blogging stumble:<br />
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You see, once you start stumbling, the momentum of the mistake chases you for a bit until you crash. And even after the crash you're a little wobbly on your upswing. <br />
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I'll be back as soon as I can with pretty pictures, fun stories, and some optimistic humor. Promise.<br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-5700974048343931452011-12-19T06:30:00.000-05:002011-12-19T06:30:00.620-05:00Water for ChristmasWater.org, baby.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-72268086841485600772011-12-16T06:30:00.000-05:002011-12-16T06:30:02.333-05:00The Nutcracker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The holiday season is benchmarked by many things to me. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center - image via <a href="http://www.britannica.com/bps/media-view/17210/1/0/0"><span style="color: #5dd6d6;">Kelly-Mooney Photography</span></a></span></span></td></tr>
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<br />But this classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky's exhilarating score is the most elegant of Christmastime traditions. Many people say it's slow and a bit schmaltzy, but I'm a sucker for 'The Nutcracker.' I've attended countless performances of the ballet by different dance companies in many different venues. No matter if they're local children or world-renowned ballerinas, the performers always tug at my holiday heartstrings through dainty dances and the wonderful plot of this classic story. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is a holiday party at Clara's house. She and all the kids play and dance.</span><br />
image via <a href="http://www.chophotographyblog.com/2009/12/austin-photographer-nutcracker-balle/">Cho Photography</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clara's mysterious godfather brings her a gift, a handsome wooden nutcracker.</span><br />
image via <a href="http://pn.smugmug.com/Dance/Nutcracker-Ballet-2005/1030251_Ettr5/5/47782496_RBH9o#47782496_RBH9o">Peter Norvig Photography</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clara is absolutely smitten with the gift. She falls asleep in the parlour under the Christmas tree with the nutcracker.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clara dreams that the Nutcracker comes to life to defend her against the invading mice army.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Mouse King and his army are really scary, but Clara is saved </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">by the Nutcracker's heroic bravery.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Nutcracker turns into a Prince, who whisks her away to a magic snow kingdom.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">They are greeted by dancing
snowflakes in the enchanted forest.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">The Prince escorts Clara to the Land of Sweets where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> They tell the fairy about their daring
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">and she rewards them with a celebration of dances.</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">image via </span><a href="http://willbrennerphotography.blogspot.com/2011/11/two-weeks-to-nutcracker.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Will Brenner Photography</span></a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mother Ginger, a gingerbread house-like apparition, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">opens her skirt to free dozens of dancing gingerbread cookies.</span><br />
image (and very cute backstory) via <a href="http://www.dumpingmypurse.com/2009/12/nutcracker-again.html">Dumping My Purse</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Land of Sweets send Clara and the Prince off with a stunning parade farewell.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clara awakens from her dream and finds herself by her Christmas tree with her
beloved Nutcracker.</span><br />
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If you have a chance to see this classic Christmas performance (and there's probably one in your area), support the Arts and treat yourself to this magical tale with superb orchestral score.<br />
Cheers,<br />
Whitney<br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-85736058284154383952011-12-15T06:30:00.000-05:002011-12-15T06:30:02.599-05:00Oh Christmas TreeDespite being a major <em>Christmas person,</em> I opted out of getting a tree this year. My husband was shocked that I didn't want one. I'm not completely sure why I'm not feelin' the tree this year, but perhaps this fantastic, <a href="http://www.treevenge.com/">award-winning</a> little film nods to my apprehension. <br />
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How lovely are thy branches.....<br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-64843045197567575872011-12-14T06:30:00.000-05:002011-12-14T06:30:02.318-05:00An Open TrussWhen I was in design school at the New York School, I took a terribly difficult lighting class that challenged my embarrassingly basic mathematics, physics and chemistry knowledge. Through the semester, I learned so much about the science of light, about color temperature, kelvins and electric wattage. But perhaps most importantly, I learned about the importance of <em>lighting placement</em>. Yes, we all know that lighting is more than the basic builder's-grade flushmount popped into the ceiling of a hallway or kitchen. It's about creating zones of light: Overhead, Task and Ambient. <br />
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In a project for that Lighting class, I designed a magnificent beam ceiling for a private club of a racetrack. The room was to resemble the interior of an equine barn, and so I used an open-truss ceiling, with the beams of the structure fully exposed in their structural glory. As it was a lighting class, I devised a system so that the room's overhead lighting would be built into the beams. Man, I love wood beams...<br />
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Of course I have emphasized my love of <a href="http://consideryourselfathome.blogspot.com/2011/05/beam-me-up.html">exposed beams on this blog</a>, as well as the <a href="http://consideryourselfathome.blogspot.com/2011/11/high-mountain-style.html">cozy cool look of the American lodge</a>, but let's take yet another look at extraordinary ceilings. The exposed beam truss ceilings shown here give me goosebumps. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Painted scissor trusses via <a href="http://pacifictruss.net/post/788">Pacific Truss</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've had this photo for years. Anyone know the source?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">via </span><a href="http://style-files.com/2011/11/15/a-lovely-cottage-in-smaland-sweden/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20style-files%20%28style-files.com%29#" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #867339; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Style Files</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">via </span><a href="http://www.micasarevista.com/" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #867339; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Mi Casa Revista</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">via Vermont Timber Works</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">via Yossawat</span></td></tr>
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<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-83252309723190904572011-12-13T10:57:00.001-05:002011-12-13T10:57:22.239-05:00Up In The SeasonI've been caught up in the Season of Christmas, hence my absence from the blog. Between nursing a three-and-a-half-week-long head cold (three and a half weeks, people!) and managing the shopping/wrapping/sending gift mission and, oh yeah, work, I've neglected CYAH for over a week. Shame on me. <br />
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But I come back bearing gifts... FREE printable gift tags for your holiday gifts. There are many artistic, crafty and downright adorable bloggers & artists on the web who have generously provided their art for free download this season. So why buy those tiny sticker tags or pricey cardstock options when you can print them out for free on your own paper at home? Any of these will add an extra crafty panache to your gifts this year.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whitney</span><br />
<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-86137447786029946992011-12-01T06:30:00.000-05:002011-12-02T01:33:21.547-05:00Sleep Much?I've been experiencing some bizarre sleep patterns of late. Some nights brutal insomnia, but some nights college-student sleepiness. Oh well, perhaps thinking about dreamy beds, like the one below, will send me back to the land of usual sleepers.<br />
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WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-33452442238496435262011-11-30T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-30T06:30:01.812-05:00Historic KykuitIn the early 1900s, the John D. Rockefeller family commissioned society architects Delano & Aldrich to complete a country retreat in New York's Hudson Valley. The result is Kykuit in Pocantico Hills, a traditionally designed Beaux-Arts manse in Classical Revival Georgian style. I love this house; you might be able to imagine why...<br />
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A study in symmetry, the 6 storey structure draws inspiration from Italian Renaissance and French Norman houses. Kykuit, pronounced <em>ky-cut</em> and meaning ‘lookout’ in Dutch, was a shining example of Delano & Aldrich's dedication to grandiose scale & form. The structure took six years to complete, then almost immediately underwent a series of renovations for the family to move in during the spring of 1913 The intricate and immaculate gardens were designed by the landscape architect William Welles Bosworth with input from designer Ogden Codman (who also decorated the interiors).<br />
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<span style="color: black;">One of John D. Rockefeller's personal mantras was "Order and Balance." He was an incredibly gifted businessman who thrived in organized and disciplined environments. Perhaps this country home served as a balance between the order he so craved and the natural beauty of riverfront nature.</span><br />
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The last family occupant, Nelson Rockefeller,* bequeathed his one-third interest in the estate to the <em>National Trust for Historic Preservation</em> upon his death in 1979. Tours are available through the Hudson Valley Historic group. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">image via </span><a href="http://hudsonvalley.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">HudsonValley.org</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1433995584"></span><span id="goog_1433995585"></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">image via </span><a href="http://hudsonvalley.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">HudsonValley.org</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">image via </span><a href="http://erbology.com/2010/11/02/somewhere-to-visit-kykuit-a-rockefeller-estate/"><span style="font-size: small;">Erbology</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can spot the Tappan Zee bridge crossing over to Rockland County. image via </span><a href="http://hudsonvalley.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">HudsonValley.org</span></a></td></tr>
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If you have a <a href="http://www.hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/kykuit">chance to visit</a> this gem, do so while the Westchester foliage is still hanging in there! <br />
Cheers,<br />
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<em>* Interesting side note via Wiki:</em> "In late 1946, a portion of the estate was proposed as the site of the <span style="color: black;">UN Headquarters</span>, when New York City was trying to beat off strong opposition from Philadelphia and San Francisco and secure the organization. Two of Junior's sons, <span style="color: black;">John D. 3rd</span> and <span style="color: black;">Laurance</span> both offered their estate residences, <i>Rockwood Hall</i> and <i>Fieldwood Farm</i>, respectively, for the site of the building. Junior -- who was living in Kykuit at the time -- although appreciating the generous gesture, vetoed it on the grounds that the estate was simply too isolated from Manhattan. He subsequently sent his second eldest son, Nelson, to buy a proposed 6.9-hectare (17-acre) development site along the East River which he then donated for the headquarters." Huh.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-45147911094814466922011-11-29T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-29T06:30:01.835-05:00Brass and Glass<br />
Just placed an order for a client for a lovely brass and glass coffee table. I'm so excited about it. She initially balked, thinking glass (or even mirror) would be too modern for her highly traditional living room. No way! I showed her choice photos of brass & glass in comparable settings, and she became a believer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="fn"><span style="font-size: small;">Brass Mastercraft Doe Foot Cocktail Table</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">via <a href="http://www.ninesnyc.com/tables/mastercraft-doe-foot-coffee-table/">Nines</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Antique Maison Bagues Brass Two-Tier coffee Table via </span><a href="http://www.jeanmarcfray.com/products/view/2097"><span style="font-size: small;">Jean-Marc Fray</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ginko Table by vanCollier Designs via <a href="http://eatmansinspired.blogspot.com/2011/02/vancollier-designs.html">Inspire.Me. blog</a> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Worlds Away Robert G table via </span><a href="http://shop.elledecor.com/robert-g-goldleafed-cocktail-table/337969/_"><span style="font-size: small;">ElleDecor Marketplace</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Using a glass table can be tricky for many reasons, foremost being safety. All-glass tables make homeowners nervous about breakage or injuries. Small children can be rough on furniture, and older adults can sometimes bang their legs on a hard-to-see glass table. But, glass encased in a strong, visually-obvious metal frame eases the mind a bit. The strong metal of brass is my favorite for furniture. It can go warm or cool, mod or trad. Obviously, glass allows for more visual circulation around the room, including a better sight line to stunning carpets or floors underneath. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rounded Corner Brass and Glass 1970s low table via <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=487440&cur_tab=">1stdibs</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dominique Coffee Table by Matthews & Parker for <a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/showrooms/brunschwig-fils/product/dominique-coffee-table">Brunschwig & Fils</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brass Ram Heads Coffee Table. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">You might as well punch yourself in the face because this beaut is no longer available from 1stdibs. Argh!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Side Bracket Brass Cocktail Table via Horchow</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Greek Key Brass Low Table via <a href="http://assemblageltd.com/store/furniture_item_detail.php?id=442407">1stdibs</a></span></td></tr>
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And another plus side of a glass coffee table top? No coasters!<br />
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Whitney</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-28510164862494548992011-11-28T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-28T06:30:03.832-05:00The Furnishings of a Diva<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The New York auction house Doyle is hosting an estate auction of one of Old Hollywood's most notorious divas, Ms. Jaon Crawford. On December 7th, her many furs, jewelry and film memorabilia will be up for auction along with a few of her furnishings. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">B</span><span style="font-size: small;">eautiful Silver Fox Stole<b> </b>monogrammed <i>JCS</i> for Joan Crawford Steele, as she was married to Pepsi-Cola Chairman Alfred Steele. </span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vintage photograph of a young Crawford<b> </b>with her mother Anna Le Sueur, <i>circa</i> 1928</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Group of eight scrapbooks for <i>films Rain</i>, 1932; <i>Today we Live</i>, 1933; <i>The Gorgeous Hussy</i>, 1936; an various personal scapbooks including one devoted to Crawford's trip to Spain in 1962</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award presented to Miss Joan
Crawford for Outstanding Contributions to the Entertainment Industry
1969</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </td></tr>
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WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-52623300387372076372011-11-26T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-26T09:17:08.190-05:00I Shop Small! Do you?It's is Small Business Saturday!!! What are you going to do with it? Go pick up bagels for your houseguests at your local bakery? Grab coffee at the town coffehouse? Fetch your dry cleaning from the village launderer? Maybe you'll consider your local businesses as you run errands and begin your Christmas shopping today. Whether it's your local wineshop, bookstore, florist or toystore, your precious dollars have much more oomph spent in small businesses <br />
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Today is the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday<span class="reg"></span> is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses<br />
on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. The day's founder, American Express<span class="reg">®</span>, is asking millions of people to Shop Small at their favorite local stores today to help fuel the economy. <br />
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When we all shop small, it will be huge. <br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-59990393792711608112011-11-25T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-25T06:30:01.190-05:00Black [Room] FridayIt's Black Friday, and instead if acknowledging this rather bizarre celebration of competitive capitalism, I'm reviewing some haute blackness in lovely interiors.<br />
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Enjoy the remainder of your holiday weekend. Please drive safely and try to shop friendly!<br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-79057205130834930112011-11-24T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-24T06:30:01.367-05:00Thanksgiving Time Lapse<br />
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No matter how you celebrate, it's all a big foodie blur in the end, isn't it? Enjoy, and please travel safely!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-73372350057194539572011-11-23T06:30:00.001-05:002011-11-23T06:30:00.538-05:00Festive Fall FavorI recently wrapped up this fun little gift for my bestest gal in the whole world, my Ma, and took some photos as I wrapped up the fun little package. I think it would be a lovely gift for any host, especially this week as many of us are guests in others' home for the Thanksgiving holiday. One of the easiest holiday hostess gifts is a bottle of alcohol or a potted plant, but sometimes it's nice to get out of the expected, ordinary favor train.<br />
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First, find yourself a vintage or antique nutcracker. Not the Christmas soldier type, but a solid metal nutcracker. These can be found vintage on eBay or Etsy or in thrift stores everywhere. They're very clever hostess gifts, as nutcrackers seem to create many handy uses for themselves besides cracking nut shells.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The nutcracker gift I chose for my dog-lovin' recipient. Lift his tail and crack nuts in his mouth! </span></td></tr>
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I found this one, an iron dog, on Etsy; I like that he's a little worn & vintage-y. I had seen a similar one in the Neiman Marcus Holiday Gift catalog many years ago, and have been keeping a subconscious eye out for something similar ever since. <br />
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Depending on how much you spend on the nutcraker, this can be a very, very inexpensive gift with lots of impact. If I was bringing this directly to the home of my hostess, I'd nestle the nutcracker with shelled nuts in a pretty basket, decorated with fabric ribbon and maybe some pretty fresh herbs tucked into the crevices of the nuts. <br />
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Happy cracking!<br />
Cheers,<br />
Whitney<br />
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APPS!<br />
If you're hosting the Turkey feast this week, or if you're a guest, you may need to have some great appetizer recipes at the ready. Even though Thanksgiving dinner is typically huge, many folks make a marathon out of the eating, complete with apps earlier in the day to kick off the celebration.<br />
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For Thanksgiving, especially, I think appetizers should be super easy and nearly idiot-proof. If you're the hostess, your kitchen is packed with all the meal prep and you don't need to be fretting over a platter of high-maintenance hors d'oeuvres. If you're a guest who was told to bring an appetizer, you need something that can travel well and won't need any attention in your hostess' kitchen upon arrival. <br />
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<u>Dates Stacks</u><br />
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Sandwich in beween each halves a piece of walnut and a small slice of your favorite cheese (bleu is great, as is a creamy manchego!)<br />
Stick a toothpick through the stack, or tidily pack on a dish with fresh herbs as garnish. <br />
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<u>Onion Mushroom Gruyere Tartlets</u><br />
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Unfold thawed sheets of puff pastry and cut out circles from the dough, placing them evenly spaced on baking sheet. <br />
Dollop each round with the onion mushroom mixture, leaving a small border around the edge of each round.<br />
Top each round with shredded Gruyere cheese, and brush the edges of the dough rounds with the egg wash.<br />
Bake at 400 until the pastry is golden brown, about 15 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm or room temperature.<br />
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<span class="st"><u>Insalata Caprese On A Stick</u></span><br />
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Arrange all finished sticks on a platter, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve chilled.<br />
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<u>Honey Walnut & Brie Tartlets</u><br />
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Drizzle with honey and top with toasted crumbled walnuts.<br />
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APPS DUEX!<br />
Let's talk about some awesome design-related iPhone applications. For one, the app that Schumacher finally launched! This is helpful app seems to be designed in the same style of the Kravet & Lee Jofa apps. To the point, easy and full of inspiring photos.<br />
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Speaking of inspiring photos, have you downloaded the Remodelista app?! Similar to the ever-popular Houzz app, this site's endless supply of fantastic photos will keep you busy and entertained on your iPhone. via Remodelista.com/app<br />
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Happy App-ing!<br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-88940422370170352082011-11-21T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-21T22:46:54.774-05:00What a Week!It's Thanksgiving Week! A short work week for many... A stressful travel week for some... A frantic cooking week for others. No matter how your week is planned, try to take a minute and enjoy yourself amidst the chaos. Treat yourself to this scrumptious cocktail creation from the stylish brilliance of Leaf:<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/31970995">The Tipsy Turkey Thanksgiving Cocktail</a> <br />
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Cheers! WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-76346516500392489542011-11-15T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-15T06:30:00.230-05:00Simple Living Series: The Unfolding ApartmentWhen I read about this built-in cabinetry piece that creates 4 unique 'rooms' in a studio apartment, I assumed that I would dislike the space. As a humble traditionalist, I tend to lean towards more overt solutions with space management. Many modern space-conscious designs, in my opinion, look cheap, rickety (for more on this, see my thoughts on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1392319876"></span>Convertible Furniture<span id="goog_1392319877"></span></a>), and extremely tacky.<br />
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But, this built-in unit works so well that the functionality of it makes it chic. As if, through an ingenious mixture of geeky engineering and wild creativity, this guy's apartment became the James Bond of apartments. <br />
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It's a long video, but totally worth watching if you're interested in Small Space Living and brilliant space planning. <br />
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Maybe, it would be better nicknamed the <a href="http://youtu.be/e-JHfXVlkik">Inspector Gadget</a> of apartments. "Go, Go, Gadget Bed!"<br />
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Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-55159431274220778472011-11-08T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-09T00:52:40.539-05:00Rocky Mountain HighOne of my favorite real estate blogs, Curbed, <a href="http://curbed.com/archives/2011/11/04/as-winter-looms-some-of-aspens-finest-homes-are-for-sale.php">posted last week</a> about the huge boom in vacant real estate in Aspen. I slobbered over the listings shown, then did some more estate snooping for myself, expanding my search a smidge out of the Aspen territory. Look at these gems. Makes you want to go skiing, doesn't it?<br />
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Brrrrrrrrrr..... Although some of these homes look more like resort hotels than single-family residences, I can't help myself but start to fantasize about decorating them. We often see mountain homes dolled up in overly-kitschy theme decor. You know what I mean; moose antlers for chandeliers, logs for banister railings, and Navajo + plaid fabrics everywhere. Thursday We'll see some mountain homes done right, with a only hint of the kitsch. <br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-691713673121451202011-11-07T09:58:00.000-05:002011-11-07T09:58:16.876-05:00Tick TockWhen we woke up yesterday morning, we had an extra hour. I love 'falling back,' even though the seemingly mid-afternoon darkness takes a bit of time, and psychological coaxing, to accept. <br />
Going around my home and changing all my clocks, I realized that I have many, many clocks. I have at least two clocks in each room. Wall clocks are great and can be sculptural, while table clocks are often lovely little vintage accessories.<br />
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I counted them all yesterday and, in our 1,000 sq ft apartment, we have 9 clocks. Overboard? Sure. The most relied-upon clock in my place is the wall clock in my bathroom. The bathroom!?!? That seems funny to many people, but for a gal like me who can easily spend 15 minutes lazily doing my makeup and hair, the clock keeps me on track. <br />
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I love retro clocks that look very 1940s or 50s. But the selection for cool decor clocks are seemingly endless, no matter your budget or style preference. I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to my favorite timekeeping devices.<br />
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Hope your time-change went well this weekend, and that you spent some time admiring your timepieces. <br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-6359513505928980512011-11-04T06:30:00.000-04:002011-11-04T23:07:46.080-04:00Um, Yum?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRADoBoM8mXlMrDlPpLUBv78CT6aKbkT_4LeIiRt8LrSezicXg7e3-cSw_pJdeJWwVoPdYMyXcGH-b8y-qulMbqT9b0eJRCXV32WiVRkEFcj14sCSwVUxLX0Rt1y47xwcnSxrsvgYH7zy5/s1600/food+spray+1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRADoBoM8mXlMrDlPpLUBv78CT6aKbkT_4LeIiRt8LrSezicXg7e3-cSw_pJdeJWwVoPdYMyXcGH-b8y-qulMbqT9b0eJRCXV32WiVRkEFcj14sCSwVUxLX0Rt1y47xwcnSxrsvgYH7zy5/s640/food+spray+1.bmp" width="640" /></a></div><br />
Sometimes, I think I'd like to make my prized-turkey more prize-like. And I'll bet a golden delicious apple would be better if it was <em>actually</em> golden?<br />
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A team of Germans culinary geeks apparently thought the same thing, and developed edible spay paint in metallic colors. No Joke.<br />
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This is by no means whatsoever an endorsement for this product. I have never tried this product and don't know if the FDA is side-eyeing it or not. But when I saw it I simply had to blog about the bizarreness. It's a concept that is both delightful and terrifying. <br />
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According to reveiws, the spray contains only a few ingredients, including ethyl alcohol and numerous food colorings depending on the color. The spray's producer, <a href="http://www.the-deli-garage.com/shopware.php">The Deli Garage</a>, promises that the paint is completely tasteless, and will do nothing but enhance the appearance of your dish.<br />
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I might foresee using the product in prop-styling or maybe with certain food-specific crafts (like gingerbread houses!). But somehow the idea of drowning a perfectly good food item in a "harmless" chemical spray paint seems a little foodie-sacrilege. I mean, Julia Child would clutch her pearls, no?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cheers,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whitney</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-56475436130558030362011-11-03T06:30:00.000-04:002011-11-03T06:30:03.390-04:00Good Lighting Can Change Everything<br />
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Cool vid from last year's Vimeo Festival in NYC.<br />
Cheers,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954784609195624033.post-78660554172801105982011-11-02T06:30:00.000-04:002011-11-02T10:32:42.956-04:00Beep Beep<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This wacky little home was designed by the German architect <a href="http://www.stadtbaumeister.at/englisch/autowohnhaus/index.html">Markus Voglreiter </a> for an Austrian family living in a suburb of Salzburg. The home was impeccably designed to adhere to strict eco-sustainable restrictions and codes, using energy efficient heating and insulation technology that reduces energy consumption.<br />
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This cool compact house was a remodel of a typical 1970s suburban home of the neighborhood located in Gnigl just near Salzburg, Austria. The modern styling and the obvious nod to the Volkswagen Bug doesn't seem to bother the neighbors, and attracts quite a crowd when night falls and the 'headlights' are turned on. How fun!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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