With the busy holiday season now behind us, there is no better time than the present to clear away the clutter and get organized! For me, starting anew means putting away the party platters (if only for the time being!) and getting prepared for the next wave of festivities to come. Here are just some […]
With the holiday season underway, there is a seemingly never-ending list of preparations. From perfecting home décor, to organizing the kitchen, to ensuring the dishware is sparkling, it is the busiest time of year for most. And with so many holiday get-togethers to host, managing it all can be overwhelming. My personal entertaining experiences have […]
As we welcome Thanksgiving, we prepare to celebrate with family and loved ones over a grand holiday feast – making joyous new memories and giving thanks for a year that is soon coming to a close. On my favorite holiday of the year, there is nothing I love more than gathering all who matter to […]
Autumn has officially arrived, and I can’t wait to make the most of the seasonal harvest! From apples to pumpkins, the fall flavors are making their grand entrance, and they can be prepared in an assortment of ways: boiled, baked, steamed, sautéed and beyond. As the precursor to the holiday season, this time of year […]
Every culinary enthusiast has a different cooking and entertaining style, requiring a highly personalized kitchen and thoughtful details throughout the home that will enhance their experience as well as that of their guests. With so many elements of entertaining tied to fresh ingredients, meal preparation and perfectly paired beverages, the right culinary preservation configuration and […]
Where to begin? The large, L-shaped kitchen in this old farmhouse buzzed with activity; Deb and Greg’s five teenage kids, their friends, and their friends’ friends traipsed in and out all day long! Well-used and well-loved, the room suffered a lot of wear and tear and wasn’t functional or efficient. There were only two electrical […]
This week, Thermador and Traditional Home magazine co-hosted 11 incredibly talented designers at the Thermador Experience & Design Center in Irvine, Calif., to engage in open discussion about design that makes for a great kitchen. A highlight of the day was a roundtable discussion with the designers, as well as Beth McDonough, publisher of Traditional […]
