the island also gives extra storage.
red cannisters found by michelle in connecticut.
pig print on the fireplace is from an art class in college.
i also love the recessed lighting in the pantry.
jars: if you can see whats in the pantry, its less likely to go bad.
the exposed shelving can look messy, so these baskets help keep it tidy.
tags help keep things where they ought to be.
a grid of clippings on the side of the refrigerator.
stock pot from my mama, tea pot from his.
the sponge holder is actually a napkin holder,
from an armenian ceramicist in israel.
and all of our cookbooks,
which seam to have magically ended up sorted by color.
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