Alien Food Pod

It's not really called the Alien Food Pod, but it looks very alien. It's simply the Food Pod, available through A + R, an all-in-one cooker, blancher, drainer made out of silicone. Our good friends at ShelterPop » READ MORE

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March 19, 2010
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8 Must-Have Cookware Essentials

Ask any cook and he or she will tell you they have a favorite pot. And knife. My two faves are an All-Clad 3 quart, lidded saute pan and Wusthof 8"  Bread Knife (which, frankly, scares me a little; let's just say it could star in a slasher film). What others should be on mine (and your) list of essentials? Cathy Erway gives us the breakdown » READ MORE

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March 19, 2010
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Someday, I Will Own an Authentic Eames Lounge...Until Then, This Will Do Just Fine.

The Eames Lounge (670) and Ottoman (671) set by Herman Miller is, to me, not only the most iconic piece of mid-century design, but the most perfect piece of furniture. Ever. And a new one in cherry or walnut start at $3,000, and a 50th anniversary chair in Santos Palisander rosewood starts at about $4,500, with authentic vintage chairs fetching that much or more.

My new-to-me Frank Doerner copy, on the other hand, cost me just over $100. I ju » READ MORE

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March 18, 2010
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Alternative Walls

Local friend and blogger Lesley of The Design File has gathered up 6 alternative wall applications to liven up the dreaded blank wall. Inspired by an episode of Diving Design, » READ MORE

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March 18, 2010
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The Gardener's Color Palette

Reading the title of Tom Fischer's new book, The Gardener's Color Palette, might make you assume it's a book just for gardeners. If you did, you'd be wrong, because it is so much more than that. But before we get to the 'more' part, lets look at what makes it a great gardening book.

First, it's laid out with a picture of each plant under consideration on the right pages and all the pertinent information about the specimen on the pages to the l » READ MORE

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March 17, 2010
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Create a Vanity Stool from Used Parts

Photo Image: The Indianapolis Star

The houndstooth check is the only new material in this stool and it was even a leftover piece I had in my fabric stash. So it turns out that the entire stool was made from used and found materials that came together in this new design. Check out my DIY Journal at

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March 17, 2010
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Universal design for kitchens and bathrooms

We'll all get older, and along the way there may be some setbacks. With most people wishing to remain in their home as they age, or in case of a sudden disability, universal design is an important consideration when building, buying, selling or remodeling.

We've talked about it before, but let's go into some tips on two of the most important and most-used rooms in the house: the kitchen and bathroom. Both are used regularly for basic activities » READ MORE

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March 16, 2010
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Oh Charley!

Loving these Charley Harper dishes, the wonderful artist's work with a distinctive mid century style, has made a recent comeback with the release of a new book and numerous products. Click for more info...

(photo © Piewacket)

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March 10, 2010
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Don't Forget: We're Giving Away a 5-Minute Faucet by TOSCA

Don't forget to enter! Contest ends Wednesday, March 10, at 11:59p CST.

The team at Homewerks just released a new product, the 5-Minute Faucet by TOSCA. It's perfect for home owners looking for a high quality, easy to install faucet that doesn’t require a plumber! The faucet is Italian designed and engineered and is eco-friendly and lead-free.

And Curbly is giving one away! To enter, just head to the contest page and check out all the det » READ MORE

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March 09, 2010
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What goes into a good kitchen makeover?

With a faltering economy and a slow-recovering housing market, more and more homeowners are choosing to upgrade their existing homes rather than make a move to larger or newer home. Whether they’re trying to increase the value or make the home more livable, one sure fix for a homeowner is a new or renovated kitchen.

Your kitchen is the centerpiece of your home. It’s the room that sees the most traffic and, more often than not, becomes the gathe » READ MORE

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March 09, 2010
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