A family friend recently asked me to help him make decisions about some things he had inherited from his mother. His mother, as were many…
Just down the street from the 295 5th Ave Textile building is what was formerly called the Chelsea Flea Market between 5th and 6th avenues…
Likely much cheaper and more satisfying way to change up your table with fabric is a quick trip to a fabric outlet or craft store….
I went into Whole Foods the other day and they were selling banana Leaves! So why is that so cool? Last week’’s post about the…
So, why are we so drawn to leave home, drive somewhere, rain or shine, hot or cold to eat out? One of the main reasons…
Throw-away tableware doesn’t have to be a throw-away experience. There are lots of interesting materials entering the US market that have long been used as…
This is the first of a few posts on the opportunities and challenges of accommodating enough friends for dinner in relatively small spaces. When we…
Whether it’s fine china or casual any meal can feel stuffy if you feel you already know what’s coming next. In particular, though, the overall…
Say you’ve just conned a bunch of your friends into helping you paint and want to thank them for spending their Saturday doing something they…