A 5 layer coloured screenprint with hand-finished glitter, 'Human Beinz' by William Blanchard, now available from Print Club London
Review of my IKEA Domsjo french farmhouse ceramic double bowl sink more than one year on. Looks beautiful in my french kitchen
full collection coming soon... My obsession with drawers and collecting began at an early age. As a child I would enjoy riffling through a large bank of watchmakers’ drawers that lined the corridor towards my grandma’s kitchen. Each tiny drawer was full of every useful object that you could ever need: an odd screw, a piece of string, folded plastic bags, buttons, paper and pens. As an adult history is repeating itself as an old drawer unit leads the way to my kitchen with almost everything I could ever need to make something from nothing. Everyone should have a useful drawer. I have been designing and constructing new furniture with the aim of lavishing attention on once discarded, broken and over-looked objects. The main rule I have set myself is to only use objects that no longer fulfil the purpose for which they were originally created, and to make the unwanted wanted again. I collect hundreds of drawers, doors, fittings and fixtures before finding the right combination to construct a new piece. I only use broken, discarded and odd drawers that no longer have a carcass therefore work can often sit unfinished for many months as I search for the elusive, perfect drawer to finish the design. The search can take me far and wide building relationships with second-hand furniture dealers, car boot sellers, market stall holders and waste clearance companies selecting items that would often be disposed of without a second thought. Every item has its own tale to tell as I prolong its history and preserve its future. The main construction material running though the collection is both new and reclaimed plywood salvaged from building site hoardings across London, accompanied by steel bases, which are made locally by a roof-rack manufacturer. Vintage enamelled advertising signs are used as laminates on sideboards. I have only used signs that have been significantly damaged and are no longer appealing to collectors. Some were found patching up holes in leaking barns, others cut into pieces and found in markets & scrap yards. The sideboards are topped off with reclaimed school laboratory teak work tops that are refinished but children’s scribbles and signs of wear from years of use are still evident. Coffee tables are made to house and preserve collections of discarded objects, such as light bulbs, torches and boxes, which are often found when rummaging through an odd drawer. Other pieces utilise vintage screen-printed cardboard boxes found in dusty attics during house clearances and stuffed with unwanted possessions at car boot sales. A small selection from my collection of over 300 boxes have made their way into the new furniture collection. Found objects continue in the form of a 10ft refectory table constructed from decommissioned London Underground signs with an Eames table base, and a new bench made from decommissioned London bus stop signs with upholstered Routemaster bus seat fabric. further photographs of the full collection of 21 pieces follows soon...
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A 5 layer coloured screenprint with hand-finished glitter, 'Human Beinz' by William Blanchard, now available from Print Club London
Monterey Residence - Patinated copper and bronzed iron are richly defined against the subtle uniformity of cream colored plasterwork.
Our client built Architectural Designs House Plan 30081RT reversed on her property in Florida. Ready when you are! Where do YOU Want to build?
Style No. 67711895; Color Code: 014 With two drawers and two spacious shelves, the Lina wooden island provides ample storage and counter space, serving as a centerpiece for your kitchen. Its marble top offers a polished complement to a steam beech frame emphasized by sturdy natural legs. For ordering assistance and more, please contact us. For aesthetic advice and tips to help decorate your space, enjoy our complimentary home styling services. For more information on the materials and techniques of this piece, click here. Steam beech wood kitchen island featuring brass hardware pulls and a marble tabletop Includes two interior shelves and two drawers Slight variation in natural wood and marble texture may occur Sealed with clear lacquer for protection Wipe clean with soft cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners Address spills immediately with a dry, soft cloth. Natural stone is a porous material, and although it has been sealed, spills should be blotted promptly to minimize staining Use trivets, coasters, placemats, and felt pads to help prevent scratches This piece is intended for indoor use No assembly required Imported
If you live in New Orleans and you have knife needs, you go to Coutelier. The artisan shop, which is a darling of restaurant chefs and home cooks alike, sells a
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Recycled crates and pallets make for a must unique kitchen. These kitchen cabinets and counters are an amazing recyclers project! A must-see
Tis the season of Christmas! I am so thankful that your visiting the blog today for a tour of my farmhouse style Christmas decorating in the kitchen and dining room. Hopefully you have already made the
Update your seating with this splendid Safavieh Blanchard side chair set. PRODUCT FEATURES Simple design WHAT'S INCLUDED Two chairs PRODUCT DETAILS 29.9''H x 21.3''W x 20.5''D (each) 17.9-in. seat height Note: not weight tested Rubberwood Assembly required Wipe clean Model no. AMH8512A-SET2 Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may vary from those offered in Kohl's stores.
Gain experience turning spindles, and hollowing end grain and face grain, while creating this indispensable kitchen accessory. Better Homes and Gardens test kitchen director, Lynn Blanchard said this was set was "very sturdy and useful for grinding herbs and crushing seeds such as cumin, fennel, and dill.
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We're kicking off 2014 with a brand new collection! Williams-Sonoma Open Kitchen is inspired by the kitchens of our favorite restaurants: busy, energetic,
Have you checked out the February Issue of Country Living? They have a feature in their "Field Guide" section on decor trends called "Wild for Mushroom". Here's what they say: "Warmer than Gray but cooler than Taupe, this neutral, earthy shade is popping up everywhere." Country Living Magazine Gray and all it's many shades has dominated the homes of Blogland and Magazines for the last 8-10 years or so. I remember when my daughter was decorating her historic St. Louis home that each room was a selection from a wonderful palette of grays, set off with white trim, stairway, and baseboards. At the time I was surprised, but totally hooked. Gray? She was ahead of this huge decorating trend, and suddenly my darker cappuccino rooms looked blah and dirty. I made an effort to start lightening up my spaces, but the standard Grays wouldn't work, because my two giant twin sofas were a khaki/gold. Believe me, I tried to make it work and it just wasn't going to happen. But when we bought our smaller current house, I had a chance for a complete do-over, and I was determined the walls would be GRAY! Country Living Magazine Country Living Magazine I'm a firm believer that we women often choose a wall color that we "look good in". I'm not a fan of blues unless it is a Navy or a Denim. I like it in other peoples' houses, but it just doesn't work for me. Probably because I don't look particularly good in blue. I tend to lean toward warmer colors in clothes and in furnishings and home decor. So when we started looking at Interior Wall Paint, I was having a problem with finding that perfect shade of gray. Neutral Paints with Brown Undertones Country Living Magazine My new Linen-y Chesterfield Sofas were an odd color neutral. Sort of a gray/brown/beige mix with a slight undertone of green. I know... but they are the perfect neutral for me. At a time when white slipcovered sofas were the must-have, this was as close as I could get. So they played a huge part in choosing a wall color. If you were with me at the time, you will remember I brought home can after can of sample paint. My walls looked like a patchwork quilt. I was stumped with the slight variations of all those individual colors of a little gray paint. I was like Goldilocks; "this one's too green, this one's too blue, this one looks like it's purple at night..." I finally had to get "Gray" out of my head and go for something with a little more Brown in the mix. Most of the "Taupe" colors had a bit of a purple cast to them, (or a pink undertone) but we finally settled on "Smokey Taupe" by Benjamin Moore. We used it all throughout the house, even in our garage. It changes with the time of day and amount of lighting, but I love it just as much today as I did over 2 years ago, and would definitely do again. It's the kind of neutral that literally goes with everything. It's kind of like a chameleon, it changes and blends with whatever color you use as a compliment. Now "Mushroom" colors are a little darker than what I chose, but still with the same warm tones with a mix of brown and gray. They will work with most any color decor, and still be a good neutral that will give your room a deep rich warm feel. If you've ever been confused when trying to pick a gray paint, maybe you should try out something with more of a warm brown undertone instead of the blue. There have been many discussions on the Gray Trend in wall paint and decor and I don't think it will go away anytime soon, because I think people have found that gray is such a soothing and versatile backdrop. It's elegant or casual depending on the setting and function of the room. For those of us that saw "Builder's Beige" in every new home on the market for years, grays and taupes have come a long way in an alternative to the ho-hum, and still a great neutral for any and all rooms in a house. For Sources of photos see my Pinterest Board, Paint and Wall Colors So, what do you think... is gray here to stay? what about Mushroom? Joining in Here: Best of the Weekend at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes Sunday at Home at Love of Home Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings The Scoop at Stone Gable Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Share Your Style at 21 Rosemary Lane The Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Foodie Friday and Everything Else at Rattlebridge Farm Best of the Weekend at MsToodyGooShoes
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