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Kitchen: Clay Pot Cookware from Bram in Sonoma
Among the many advantages of having friends who are borderline professional chefs: the culinary insights gained from watching them at work. When I recently observed two such friends (Berkeley-based...
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Fabrics & Linens: Fez Embroidered Bed Linens from Morocco
Founded by Lela Barker, From Morocco with Love imports artisan-made goods from Morocco, with a portion of the proceeds going to local schools and charities (read Barker's story here). We especially...
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Architect Visit: AIA 2010 San Francisco Living Home Tour
Attention Bay Area architecture enthusiasts: Next weekend is the AIA 2010 San Francisco Living Home Tour, with tours and events on both Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12. Headquartered...
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Shopper's Diary: DesignStory Launches
Take two Finns from Helsinki, a shared international background as seasoned hi-tech entrepreneurs, combine it with a love of modern design, and you have the genesis for DesignStory, a newly launched...
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Office Visit: Delson or Sherman Architects in Brooklyn
Perla Delson and Jeff Sherman—who met as classmates at the Yale School of Architecture—set up their Brooklyn-based architecture firm in 1997, inspired by the belief that "good architecture makes life...
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Hotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Mill Valley Beerworks in Marin County
Newly opened Mill Valley Beerworks brings Brooklyn brewpub style to Marin County. Owned by brothers Tyler and Justin Catalana (Mill Valley natives and architect and engineer, respectively), who brewed...
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Kitchen: Mis en Place Work Table by Liam Tomlin
We like this alternative to the usual kitchen island: the custom Mise en Place work table from Dublin-born, New Zealand-based chef Liam Tomlin, founder of the Chef's Warehouse & Cookery School....
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Tabletop: Wood-Handled Kitchen Knife Roundup
Spotted recently: kitchen knives with handsome wood handles for a rustic look. Knife enthusiasts would be well advised to pay a visit to Chef Knives to Go, a Madison, Wisconsin-based outfit....
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Shopper's Diary: Bloom in Sag Harbor
As the summer season winds down (and the crowds disperse), it's an opportune time to take a trip to the Hamptons to investigate the shops. Sag Harbor store Bloom is always my first stop; owner Mona...
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Steal This Look: Mill Valley Beerworks
There's a lot to like about the interior of Mill Valley Beerworks, starting with the economical design and the use of low-VOC paints and reclaimed timber flooring. Co-owner Tyler Catalana (who studied...
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Storage: Wire Basket Roundup
An essential household item: the eminently useful, highly durable, aesthetically pleasing wire basket. Here's a roundup of our latest finds. Above: Wire Basket with Handles $24 from Pottery Barn (14...
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Furniture: Another Country Furniture in England
Another Country is a new line of British furniture from Paul de Zwart (the founding publisher of Wallpaper magazine) featuring contemporary craft furniture made by hand in a small workshop in Dorset....
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Kitchen: Michael Hemmer Knives at Heritage Culinary Artifacts in Napa
Last week, I found myself admiring the well-sourced kitchen finds at Heritage Culinary Artifacts in Napa's Oxbow market, in particular owner Lisa Minucci's dazzling array of knives, which includes...
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Required Reading: Japanese Kitchen Knives
Anyone who has spent time in Japan knows that the best sushi is not just about the quality of the fish but also the exacting way in which it is cut. The Japanese chef relies on a battery of...
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10 Easy Pieces: Brew Pub-Style Stools
Inspired by the seating at the Mill Valley Beerworks, we have rounded up a collection of brew pub-style stools. NB: Several of the featured stools are available in both counter height (24 inches) and...
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Outdoors: Recycled Beer Bottle Lantern at Spartan
Spotted at Spartan, in Austin, Texas: Recycled Bottle Tea Light Holder, made from recycled beer bottles; 8.5 inches tall and $32 at Spartan.
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Hardware: Wood Cabinet Pulls at Pottery Barn
Modeled after vintage stable fittings, Pottery Barn's forthcoming line of Equestrian Hardware is made from weathered benchwright-finished wood and black cast iron. Above: A set of four 3.5-inch-wide...
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Faucets & Fixtures: Paola Navone & the Kitchen for Mamoli
Is there anything Paola Navone can't design? The prolific Milan- and Paris-based designer has come out with a line for Italian company Mamoli called Paola & The Kitchen, which includes a modern...
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Outdoors: German Beer Garden Table
A couple of years ago, I came across a German beer garden table at Sonoma Country Antiques and snapped it up. Not long after, I bought another set for larger dinner parties (laid end-to-end, they...
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Kitchen: Open Shelf Storage Roundup
The key to open-shelved pantries lies in the collection of storage vessels; neatly arranged rows of glass jars add a uniform note to open shelving displays of bulk ingredients. Above: The pantry in...
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