Strawberry Cheesecake
The smooth and creamy cheesecake topped with strawberry is a great treat for special occasions. This dessert recipe is easy to make and is tasty to eat!
Planning a Kitchen or Bath and the Importance of Good Design
Good design can have a positive influence on how we live. I’m not talking about extravagance, I’m talking about the simplicity of something beautiful and functional that brings you pleasure in your everyday life. Good design is inspirational. If you look...
Best Kitchen Layouts – The Island Sink and Cooking Zone
Kitchen Layouts: Over the course of your lifetime, you’ll spend in a lot of time in front of your sink. Where you place that sink and its size is quite important. If you have a spectacular view out your kitchen window and enjoy looking at nature, you might prefer your...
A Passion for Perfection: Blanco at IMM Cologne
BLANCO at IMM Cologne/Living Kitchen Ken and I look forward to joining fellow Blanco Design Council members at the IMM Cologne Living Kitchen Trade Show 2013 in Germany this month. The big names from all segments of the kitchen sector will be represented at...
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Chrison and Bellina of Oyster Bay
Ken and I wish you all a glorious holiday and thought we’d share what has become one of our favorite Christmas Eve traditions, a hot chocolate and morning stop at Chrison and Bellina of Oyster Bay. Like Oleson’s Mercantile from the Little House on the...
Traditional Style High End Kitchen in Great Neck Long Island
The owners of this meticulously maintained Great Neck, Long Island NY home wanted us to enlarge their kitchen and create a timeless, elegant, and functional space. This kitchen renovation turned a confining series of boxy spaces into a large high end kitchen with a...
Everyone Wants My Happily Dying of Chocolate Cookie Jar
At the New York International Gift Fair I bought this unique Happily Dying of Chocolate cookie jar for one of the kitchen displays in our showroom. Even in our most sophisticated kitchens, it’s always fun to add a little whimsy. What I didn’t...
Organizing The Kitchen Gadget Drawer
Things are easier to find if they have their own special storage place in your kitchen. If you arrange your kitchen with storage solutions that work for you, your efficiency and enjoyment during the cooking process will increase dramatically. There are a...
How to Get Kids and Teens Cooking in the Kitchen Gift Ideas
The kitchen is a fascinating place for adults and children. It is where a family’s secret recipes are passed from generation to generation. Making it fun for kids and teens and getting them involved at a young age is probably one of the best gifts you can give...
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Our blog is a record of useful and inspirational kitchen and home remodeling tips. We showcase the work of talented designers, kitchen contractors, architects, interior designers, and builders. We are dedicated to keeping you up to date with new products and technology, providing “real living” solutions for your home, and helping you create your dream house. We even throw in a few favorite cooking recipes every now and then. The beauty of good design is in the details, and we are so glad you chose to journey with us!