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Category Archives: In My Kitchen
08.28.13
fauxmica.
I have had a lot of readers ask me about our kitchen countertops over the past year. They are Carrara Marble slabs from Dominion Granite. I love having marble in our kitchen, but I also don’t mind the patina that builds on marble countertops. I like to think of them as my kitchen memoirs. Many people stay away from marble because of 1.) the patina and 2.) the cost. 
Now, take a look at these countertops. What do they all have in common?
Well, if the title of this post was any indication- YES! They are all laminate. Calcutta 180 x Formica to be exact. Don’t they look incredible? At $16/ sq. ft. they are a great alternative to marble. Formica sure has come a long way!
10.02.12
Family Circle.
Last Summer, I was so shocked to get a call from Family Circle Magazine that they wanted to feature our kitchen for the November issue. Well, it’s out now people, and here are the results….
I had no idea of how much time and effort went into every little shot. This was a 9:00-5:30 day, people… And we were a- hustlin’! It was an honor to work with the entire team at Family Circle. I learned so much. What a fun day we had!
See the before picture here. Get your copy in stores now!
Photos by David A. Land
04.25.12
Color Me Cupcakes.
I am not much of a baker, but I came across these instructions for custom cupcake colors and couldn’t help but share. If anyone would like to throw a baker’s dozen my way… feel free!
03.01.12
4 Little Ghosts.
I LUST after these lucite stools from CB2. I hunted them down after seeing them in this kitchen.
That being said, they were a little to big for my kitchen, and my budget.
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We have a small galley between our kitchen island and our refrigerator. But the girls love to cook with me and get tired of standing on step stools.
So, I found the perfect acrylic stools to fit my kitchen and my budget. ($199.95 for two!)
To upholster or not to upholster, that is the question.
12.20.11
Holiday Hor D’Oeuvres
What to serve, what to serve…. That is the question. Here are some delicious ideas that will make your guests think you put in some serious hours in the kitchen. To cut corners (I am all about that during the holidays, by the way) think Trader Joes (pre-made soups, spreads and cooked beets. I really LOVE their frozen d’oeuvres and flatbreads.)
Shrimp Shooters
Proscuitto and Melon Bites
12.15.11
Peppermintlicious.
I think it’s safe to say that we are all tightening our belts this holiday season. One of my favorite things to do with my girls during the holidays is to make Peppermint Bark. It’s so easy and fun, and a great gift for hostesses or co-workers. It has three simple ingredients 1.) Milk Chocolate (I use Ghiradelli, they sell big chunks of it at Trader Joe’s.) 2.) White Chocolate 3.) Crushed Candy Canes.
Recipe here.
If Peppermint Bark is not your thing, here are a few other Peppermintlicious holiday treats to tickle your fancy.
