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DIY: Dutch-Style Knit Throw
Something must be in the air: in the last month, two of us at Remodelista have knit our own Dutch-inspired wool throws. This DIY throw blanket can be knit up over a short weekend if you're determined...
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Canal House in Amsterdam
The architects behind newly renovated Canal House in Amsterdam looked to Dutch Master paintings for inspiration. Comprised of three adjoining 17th-century houses in the culturally happening Jordaan...
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Easter in the Garden with Diane Keaton
Forget the holiday hype and keep the Easter table simple, à la Diane Keaton. For our annual spring table setting, we asked Keaton for her views on Easter: "The whole point of celebrating is to take it...
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Checkered Tea Spoons
New from Anthropologie: gingham-printed tea spoons, a cheery addition to your next spring picnic. Above: The Checkered Tea Spoons (shown here in lime) are made of cotton and acrylic; $24 for a set of...
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Consider the Lilac
What I remember about the year my mother was a Girl Scout leader was that she went to the yard and cut armloads of lilacs after she got roped into making the centerpieces for the troop's thank-you...
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Steal This Look: James Huniford's Hamptons Kitchen
NYC-based James Huniford is known for his work for high-end clients; we prefer his own simple kitchen in the Hamptons, featuring quirky antiques and reclaimed objects. For Huniford, concrete...
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A Disappearing Act: Microwave Drawers
Tired of the visual blight and bulk of your microwave? Consider the microwave drawer. Microwave drawers can be built into your under-counter cabinetry or placed underneath wall ovens, freeing up...
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Design Sleuth: Seltzer Bottle as Soap Dispenser
We like this idea from design firm Workstead in Brooklyn: Decant your dish soap into an antique seltzer bottle for a little glimmer in the kitchen. Above: Look carefully; a vintage seltzer bottle...
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5 Quick Fixes: Kitchen Sponge Storage
Five ideas for solving one of life's mysteries: where to stash the dreaded sink sponge. Above: A vintage bowl holds a trio of scrubbing implements in a Maine house by architect Sheila Narusawa; image...
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Noda Horo Casserole
Another great find from our friends at Analogue Life: the Noda Horo Nomaku Series pots, from Japanese product designer Koji Yamada. Made from enameled steels, the pots heat up quickly and retain heat...
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Steal This Look: Edible Gardens from Agrarian
SPONSORED POST The thing you realize, after the very first time you raise something that grows up to become dinner, is how much better it tastes than anything else you've ever eaten. With its new...
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5 Favorites: Penny-Round Tile Backsplash
Not just for the bath: Classic hex and penny-round tiles have a surprisingly fresh look when used as kitchen backsplashes. Here's a roundup of a few favorites. Above: White penny-round tiles contrast...
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Eco Dish Soap Roundup
For a while now, we've been gravitating to eco dish soaps; they're better for the environment, obviously, but they also smell better and, in our opinion, work just as well as their harsh...
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5 Quick Fixes: Spice Rack Solutions
There is something undeniably pleasing about a well-designed spice rack. When I moved into my first apartment, my top priority when stocking the kitchen was to buy little glass jars for all the...
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The Portable Kitchen
This summer there’s no need to be chained to the kitchen sink: A portable kitchen allows you to take your sink with you. As the weather warms up and we approach summer, make up for lost time and...
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Bread Bin from West Elm
As a Brit, I am partial to bread bins, so when I spotted West Elm's new storage facility for baked goods, I immediately added it to my shopping list. Above: The Bread Bin is made from enamel and is...
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Redd Wood in Yountville
A new pizzeria in Napa Valley channels a rustic industrial vibe, thanks to designer Erin Martin. Redd Wood, which opened earlier this year in Yountville, is the latest venture from chef-owner Richard...
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A Brit in Milwaukee
British designer and creative director Richard Ostell is the man behind one of our all-time favorite houses (see House Call: Richard Ostell in Westchester). When a new job brought him to Milwaukee, we...
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High/Low Wood Top Ceramic Containers
Vincent Van Duysen's ceramic bowls with wooden lids are hands-down one of my favorite table-top pieces. As much as I covet a stack of them, they come at a price. A good stand-in? Entite jars from the...
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Ceramica Bianca Tiles from Mutina
Italian tile company Mutina is based in Modena and draws on the country's long tradition of tile making. The company's strength lies in commissioning design luminaries such as Patricia Urquiola and...
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