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Downton Abbey Earthenware Mixing Bowls

Katy Elliott — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:38:58 +0000

Are those Mason Cash bowls I spy in the Downton Abbey kitchen? Mason Cash debuted its first collection of earthenware in Derbyshire, England, in 1800. Traditionally the bowls have a white interior with a light brown exterior glaze with a distinctive embossed pattern. The traditional bowls are making a bit of a comeback stateside. Dishwasher safe, affordable and available in a range of sizes from 1 1/2 cup to 9-quart. What’s not to love?

I purchased three in different sizes through amazon.com. The 6-quart style is large to make a big batch of biscuits. I’ve always had a problem with smaller bowls when I incorporated the buttermilk. Small pieces would fly out of the bowl making the process quite frustrating and messy. Finally a bowl that’s big enough! Below traditional mixing bowls and pudding pots from Mason Cash available through amazon.com and williams-sonoma.com.

Mason Cash mixing bowls in traditional white with light brown exterior available through amazon.com.

Mason Cash pudding bowl in off-white through amazon.com.

Mason Cash mixing bowl set available in white interior and exterior glaze exclusive to williams-sonoma.com.

Mason Cash white pudding bowl set available through williams-sonoma.com.

New! Martha Stewart Kitchens

Katy Elliott — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:15:34 +0000

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the launch of Martha Stewart’s new line of kitchen cabinets at Home Depot. I’m a huge fan of her personal style. The new line features cabinets inspired by each of Martha’s own kitchens. Her new Bedford kitchen is my favorite did you see it in the recent issue of Living? Click here to check out detailed shots—the organized drawers will wow you!

I’m about a year off from renovating my kitchen. I have to take down a wall first. But I can still dream, right? I imagine cabinets in a putty color or maybe just a creamy white? I’m not sure on anything really. I know I want an island so I can pull up chairs and a big beautiful wood farm style table on the other side. I’m hoping I have a fireplace behind a wall but that’s still left to be discovered. But all this is tentative of course and I’m still in the daydreaming phase…

Martha’s new cabinet collection is available through special order at Home Depot. Eleven different door styles are available as well as hardware and Corian countertop options. I have to go and check it out in person but I think it has serious potential! Above and below inspiration shots from the new collection.

p.s. I saw sample cabinet at Home Depot over the weekend. They seemed nice. Prices range from $2,500-$3,000 for 10 x 10. Not really what that includes but hopefully it gives you some idea.

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Dreaming of a Fancy Girl Kitchen (inspiration photos)
Stone Cottage Kitchen Floors
Plain English Kitchens

Stone Cottage Kitchen Floors

Katy Elliott — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:35:49 +0000

Recently I’ve been really inspired by English cottages. Their unfussy charm is great inspiration for my renovation. The other night I came across these beautiful kitchens on UK site Border Oak featuring stone floors. The floors in my someday kitchen are not wide plank like the rest of the house but wood floors from the 1950′s. Do I keep the floors, paint them, or rip them out and put in something different? Merry from Border Oak was sweet enough to send over a few inspiration photos as well as some suggestions.

Popular stone options for floors are limestone, travertine, or natural slate. Merry also suggested reconstituted concrete ‘flagstone’ made in molds of original flagstone but out of a new mixed concrete formulation to give the appearance of traditional old flagstones (easier to lay, to actually find and cheaper). Try Classical Flagstones in the UK for more information.

I do have some hesitation about using stone in my kitchen. I hear from stateside friends that stone can be killer on a cook’s back. The other issue is weight. The beams below my kitchen need to be replaced but if I use a stone I assume they will be need to be additionally reinforced? If I choose stone I should probably use under floor radiant heat? Hmm a lot to think about. Above and below a few photos from Border Oak’s website.

Dreaming of a Fancy Girl Kitchen

Katy Elliott — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:55:27 +0000

I met with an architect this morning. Greg wasn’t able to make the meeting because he had an unexpected meeting in Boston. I was on my own trying to field questions about heating and insulation—normally Greg’s area of expertise. I think overall I sounded kinda like I knew what I was talking about—actually I probably sounded like an idiot—did Greg say we wanted radiant or wanted to keep the forced hot air? I can’t wait to move forward with the project and hopefully get a real plan to work with.

I of course forgot all about leaky roofs, heating, insulation, and important things I should be researching so I don’t sound like such an idiot in our next meeting. Instead my mind wandered to my someday kitchen. I really can’t believe that someday I will have a real kitchen that I can cook in. Neighbors could come over for afternoon tea and cookies at my kitchen table. I could host Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner without apologizing for the mess or lack of seating. How lucky would I be? Above and below more photos from my ‘kitchen’ inspiration folder.

Image Credits: 1-2 plain english kitchens, 3 unknown, 4 domino, 5 new york times, 6-7 domino, 8 plain english kitchens, 9 unknown.

Country English Kitchen

Katy Elliott — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:50:41 +0000

I love simple kitchens in soft earthy shades. An English kitchen is utilitarian but remains homey with interjections of antique tables and objects. Exposed beams and butcher block counter tops further warm up the space. Below built in cabinets line a wall next to a large kitchen table. A work surface can be added or removed based on your needs. The open storage below the cabinet allows for storage and easy clean up. Check out more of the home on lightlocations.com.

Plain English Kitchens

Katy Elliott — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:11:00 +0000

I love a simple kitchen in creamy whites and grays. To me a kitchen should be utilitarian. I love walking into a airy kitchen that is organized and clean. I would take any of these dream kitchens designed by Plain English Cupboardmakers. Totally gorgeous and perfect.

Leather Drawer Pulls from Turnstyle Designs

Katy Elliott — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Gorgeous leather drawer pulls, knobs, and handles from Turnstyle Designs in England. The leather has a great equestrian feel. I would love these on my kitchen drawers or even on a dresser. Click over to Turnstyle’s website to check out many more variations and color options. (Thanks Lizzie for the tip!)

p.s. see more leather drawer pulls by clicking here.

Leather Pulls for Kitchen Drawers

Katy Elliott — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:15:00 +0000

I love this leather pull resource via one of my favorite blogs, Remodelista. Spinneybeck is an instant bookmark. Check out a great kitchen featuring these drawer pulls on remodelista.com.

p.s. check out another great knob source here.

Earthy Ceramics and Kitchens

Katy Elliott — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:37:00 +0000

I love the simple lines and glazes in these tabletop pieces from Simon Pierce and Heath Ceramics. I’ve been gathering some kitchen inspiration for our house renovation. I’m eyeing kitchens with earthy hueded cabinets, butcher block and dark slate accents. Cleaned lined tabletop pieces would be gorgeous in any of these kitchens. A few of my kitchens favorites below.

A New Greek Revival Home in the Hudson Valley

Katy Elliott — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:28:00 +0000

This interior comes to us via The New York Times. Designed by architect Gil Schafer the home is actually new but made to reassemble historic greek revival architecture. I fell in love with the interior paint colors, textiles, and feminine wallcoverings in the home. Just the right mix of country charm and sophiscation. The kitchen is to die for. I love white cabinets paired with butcher block and brass knobs. To view more image from the home check out: nytimes.com.