We love kitchen art that also has a practical aspect, and this poster certain falls into that category! More

Placemats and linens are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to add color to your kitchen. Being that they're relatively inexpensive, it's easy to change up the colors depending on your mood and the season. More

Ah, the Eiffel Tower. Perhaps one of the most iconic buildings ever, it was scorned by the French public at the time of its construction as an "odious column built up of riveted iron plates." Could the salt and pepper shakers be far behind? More

After living in Asia for about 6 months, we gathered quite a vibrant chopstick collection. When we got home to Portland, I wasn't sure what to do with our loot — luckily, I have a creative husband. More

Our kitchens say something about ourselves and the world we live in. “Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen,” a new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, presents a history of the last century as told by our kitchens, through everyday objects, short films and even a fully reconstructed German kitchen from the 1920s. More

One of the sure signs of fall is that next year's calendars are starting to appear in the stores. Our favorites are the handmade, hand-pulled calendars in limited editions from artists. Here's an example of one of our top picks from Pie Bird Press in Albany, California. More

Tomorrow Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence, and so we were inspired to round up five favorite sets of fiesta garlands. These are great for an independence day bash, a birthday party, or just everyday kitchen brightness and cheer! More

Terms like organic, heirloom, heritage, and free range may seem like mere buzzwords, but their true and beautiful meaning is the subject of Douglas Gayeton's Lexicon of Sustainability. More

We really love this arrangement of plates — what a lovely, homey way to decorate a kitchen or a dining nook. More

Reader Debbie Carlos just emailed to show us some oversized prints she created — from her CSA box! More