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Newer is not necessarily always better, especially when it comes to appliances. Sure, advances in technology have made some old appliances obsolete. But others have only gotten better with age, and some homeowners love the character vintage appliances add to their homes. I recently began using a vintage Wedgewood stove, and feel like I may never go back to an updated version! It has tons of Read more
Santa likes his cookies, so maybe, just maybe he's leaving your tot a red-hot retro kitchen under the tree! The set will occupy your offspring's time while they make inedible eats. Lucky for St. Nick they come at two price points to accommodate the wad of cash he has in his sack. Simple: The KidCraft Vintage Kitchen Play Center ($110) is made of sturdy wood and offers ample storage, oven knobs Read more
The burners don't work, but pink retro play kitchens are hot! Aspiring Rachael Rays and, Bobby Flays can get their cook on with either of these pastel versions. Simple: KidKraft Pink Retro 2-piece Kitchen Set ($180) has high gloss pink and silver accented refrigerator and stove/sink units featuring a see-thru oven door, removable sink and swiveling faucet. Ample storage, a buzzing timer and Read more
Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more
Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anais: A recent top designer tip was to give your kitchen personality. A lovely idea and well done here with the stars, red accents, and geometric patterns. If only I can come up with a similar theme that does well the kitchen of my rental house with medium brown units, dark green marble-effect countertops, yellow walls, and light bamboo floors. I love Read more
Each year Pantone, the global authority on color, reveals its choice for the color of the year, signaling the color direction for interior design, fashion, cosmetics, and graphic design. This year, the color is Tangerine Tango, a vibrant shade that will breathe new life into 2012's color palettes. I recently chatted with Pantone's resident color guru, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Read more
I've never been a big fan of vintage advertising posters — particularly the reproductions. But after coming across this adorable kitchen corner, I realized maybe it's not so much the poster I have a problem with but the way they're displayed. The sprightly yellow paint and striped and botanical textiles pull out all of the colors from the poster in a sweet and peppy fashion. The scale of the Read more
