Green Chile Mac and Cheese

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September 18, 2024

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If you’re craving a comforting, creamy dish with a kick, look no further than this Green Chile Mac and Cheese. Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison’s vibrant take on the classic comes from their book American Home Cooking. It combines the rich, velvety texture of traditional mac and cheese with the bold, smoky heat of New Mexican green chiles. Each bite delivers a perfect harmony of sharp cheddar and zingy roasted green chiles, creating a dish that’s both familiar and excitingly new. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or as a standout side at your next gathering, this green chile mac and cheese is sure to delight your taste buds and elevate your comfort food game.

Tips for Cooking with Green Chiles

Green chiles can vary in heat, so handle them carefully. Use gloves if you have sensitive skin, and avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, after handling chiles. If you’re using them fresh, wash your hands thoroughly afterward. If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the chiles before cooking. The seeds and membranes contain most of the heat. Conversely, leave them in if you want more heat in your dish. As always…be sure to remove the skins, which are a bit undigestible, prior to adding them to your preparation.

Green Chile Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Author: Cheryl Alters Jamison

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup packed fresh bread crumbs or ¾ cup dried panko bread crumbs
¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons minced onion
1 cup chopped roasted mild to medium New Mexican green chile, fresh or thawed frozen
1 cup whole milk
½ cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
¾ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
6 ounces creamy fresh goat cheese, crumbled
4 ounces Havarti or Fontina cheese, grated
6 ounces aged Cheddar cheese, grated
¾ pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º F. Butter a shallow medium to large baking dish.
Prepare bread crumbs, first melting butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs and toast them until golden, stirring occasionally. Scrape bread crumbs out of skillet and reserve them.
Prepare cheese sauce, first melting butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir flour into butter gradually. When flour is incorporated, mix in onion and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add green chile and any juice and cook until heated through. Raise heat to medium-high and gradually whisk in milk and buttermilk and salt.
Bring mixture to a boil and continue to cooking until lightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Stir in goat cheese until melted into sauce. Remove sauce from heat and immediately mix in remaining cheeses, stirring until melted.
Toss macaroni with cheese sauce and spoon into prepared baking dish.
Scatter bread crumbs over the macaroni and cheese sauce. Bake about 30 minutes, until heated through and golden brown and crunchy on top.

Adapted from American Home Cooking © Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison (HarperCollins).

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Baked Mac and Cheese by Aunt Cheryl

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September 18, 2024

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A white baking dish holds a baked Mac and Cheese with a small white plate of the mac and cheese nearby.

Recipes are more than ingredients, they are memories of the past, hope for the future and bring back the joys of family, fun and love. This baked mac and cheese recipe brings back memories of, family, special dinners, Christmas, Thanksgiving, celebrations, holidays and the joy of eating together, and enjoying time with loved ones. This dish is for celebrations!

Tips for Making Baked Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort dish that’s hard to mess up, but there are definitely some tips to elevate it from good to great. You can customize this dish a lot based on the crowd you’re serving. If they like spices, don’t skimp on the seasoning. Paprika, black pepper, and even a pinch of red pepper flakes all go well with mac and cheese. If the mac and cheese seems too thick after baking, you can drizzle in a very small amount of milk while the dish is still piping hot and let it absorb before serving.

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Baked Mac and Cheese by Aunt Cheryl

Author: Cheryl Johnson

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Ingredients

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One box of macaroni noodles
4 Cups of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups of Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Stick of Butter
3 Cups of milk
Salt and pepper to taste

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Boil macaroni noodles as directed on package, drain in colander and rinse well.
There will be three layers to the dish. Spoon 1/3 of the Macaroni noodles into the baking pan, salt and pepper to taste. Cut butter into 8 tablespoons as mark on stick of butter, add 3 tablespoons to bottom layer.
Add 2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese, be sure to cover all the noodles with cheese.
Cover with a second layer of macaroni noodles , salt, pepper and butter and add 2 cups of mild cheddar cheese.
Repeat top third layer with macaroni cheese noodles, salt, pepper, butter and top with 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese. Be sure to cover all noodles with cheese.
Add 3 cups of milk, pour slowly and evenly over macaroni and cheese layers.
Bake at 365 degrees for 60 minutes, macaroni should be brown on top, if milk is still present let cook for additional 30 minutes. Insert knife until the center of knife comes out clean and all of the milk is baked into the macaroni and cheese.
Don’t be fooled by the browning of the top! True test is when the center has no more milk. The final baked mac and cheese dish serves a crowd of at least 10 hungry friends and family.

Recipe by Cheryl Johnson
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Parsons School of Design Encourages Healthier Material Choices

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September 18, 2024

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The Healthy Materials Lab, housed at Parsons School of Design, provides the tools to help make our living and working environments healthier through better material choices. Launched in 2015 by Jonsara Ruth and Alison Mears, the program began by addressing the materials used in affordable housing. It has since expanded, and has an attained an international reputation, defining the field of material health within the architecture and design spheres.

Parsons School of Design Encourages Healthier Material Choices

“The chemicals in the products we live with are now inside us. Products off-gas or release particles as dust and are taken into our bodies, either by being absorbed through the skin, inhaled as dust, or even ingested when particles latch onto food,” says Ms. Ruth. She adds that according to medical science that ninety percent of disease in humans is linked to the exposure to our environments, and only ten percent is genetic.

But it’s not all gloom and doom. “We can choose healthier materials,” says Ms. Ruth, “We can choose not to expose people throughout their lifecycle by our purchasing choices, and then we can choose to make healthier homes through what we put in our own homes and our families will be healthier.”

Earth and Human Wellness Through the Healthy Materials Lab

HML provides information to architects, designers, and individuals so they can prioritize both human and planet health in their decisions. There are courses, lectures, and podcasts available both in New York and online, as well as a resources, including a healthy materials collection.

Diligence is importance as even “healthy” choices such as low-VOC or zero-VOC paints can still contain a long list of other toxins. Some latex-free, mineral-based paints not only use fewer toxic materials, they can absorb toxins—and are breathable and able to absorb moisture, releasing it back into the environment when it gets too dry. Swapping out paint is one of the easiest ways to detox your home.

On the construction side, alternatives to foam insulation and standard wall materials can help create energy efficient, healthier homes using materials such as straw and hemp. These have the added benefit of absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere when they grow, so they’re a win win for everyone.

“There are many reasons we need to stop relying on oil-based and plastic materials and shift to plant- and mineral-based materials. There’s some great innovation happening, and one of the things we do at the lab is collect the innovation and share it with other people,” asserts Ms. Ruth.

An interior hallway with MushLume lamps on the ceiling and framed photos on the walls. — MushLume Lighting deploys mushroom fibers to create eco-friendly fixtures. Interior by Valarie Britz Interiors. Photo by Galina Coada.

Tips for Making Healthier Design Choices

The resources section at Healthy Materials Lab provides a list of alternative material choices. For everything from flooring and tile to wall boards and insulation, information is also provided about why these innovative items are better for us and the environment.

Floors

Marmoleum, Various Products

Insulation

New Frameworks, Straw Bale Panels

Wall and Ceiling Panels

Armstrong, Tectum Direct-Attach Wall Panels

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Pick the Best Wall Organizer with These Mounted Shelves

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September 18, 2024

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Wall-mounted shelf systems differ from regular shelves in that they are (typically) modular, with removable parts that adapt to your changing needs. These are great wall organizer systems that begin with an anchor that is attached directly to the wall. (Depending on the system, size, and weight, you might need to locate studs to supply adequate support. Always make sure to check how much weight each panel can safely hold.) Different arrangements of shelves, bins, hooks, and more can then be attached to grooves or holes in the anchor.

These systems can be really basic, starting with a simple pegboard and a few hooks. The more complex or upscale versions begin with metal or wood slat panels, onto which you can hang all manor of shelf, drawer, etc. Where they will live will ultimately dictate the model you choose. The garage doesn’t need something as wonderful as the living room, for example.

Pick the Best Wall Organizers with These Mounted Shelves

Vitsoe

The Rolls Royce of wall organizer shelving is so attractive and strong it will look great anywhere—and do almost anything. It was designed by Dieter Rams in 1960, and offers sleek shelves, drawers, desks, and more. For those who don’t want to (or can’t) drill into the wall, there is an alternate support pole system.

WoodUpp

The Create Collection starts with natural or black oak slats with a black felt backing, onto which you can add shelves, hangers/hooks, and special picture hangers in almost any configuration. You don’t need any tools to place the modular pieces, so it’s easy to rearrange them. The Akupanel takes it a step further, adding sound absorption.

Proslat

Great for the garage, basement, or other temperature- or moisture-challenged areas of the house. This wall organizer system is made from high density PVC (made from 90% recycled materials) and each panel can hold up to 75 lbs. per square foot. Comes in three sizes and several colors. Accessories include hooks, shelves, and baskets.

Skadis (IKEA)

French chef Julia Child famously had a pegboard on her kitchen wall outfitted with hooks onto which she hung various pots and pans. This IKEA version allows you to do the same thing. The advantage is that it allows you to hang all sorts of differently-shaped items without fuss. Various hooks and other accessories also available.

Wall Control

Perfect for over a desk, the white, powder-coated steel panels make a clean backdrop for shelves that can hold books, a small printer/scanner, and other supplies and equipment on shelves of various widths and hooks. To add a little something extra, the accessory pieces come in white, black, blue, and red.

Learn a New Craft at These Classes Around the U.S.

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September 18, 2024

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Looking for a getaway that goes beyond sightseeing, shopping, and fine dining? Several excellent craft schools around the U.S. offer immersive experiences and instructions on how to do everything from blowing glass to building your own canoe. Many are in beautiful settings far from the hustle of major cities. Plan ahead and gift yourself personal enrichment and satisfaction ford years to come.

Learn a New Craft at These Classes Around the U.S.

A woman with craft safety gear on carefully smooths out a wooden bowl on a machine. — Photo Courtesy of Snow Farm

Snow Farm

Williamsburg, MA

This non-profit residential craft school’s mission is to provide exceptional studio craft and fine art instruction for people of all ages in an inspiring setting. (That’d be the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, where the school is nestled in a 50-acre property surrounded by trees, pastures, and woodland.) They offer 200 adult programs—including workshops, residencies, and retreats) each year, and host a group of 80 teens (14-18 years old) each July for an intensive summer art camp lasting two weeks.

The offerings at Snow Farm take place in 9 studios: Glassblowing, Flameworking, Flat Glass; Ceramics; Fiber & Baskets; Metalsmithing & Jewelry; Woodworking; 3D & Mixed Media; and 2D & Mixed Media (including painting, drawing, printmaking, and paper/book arts). Classes are small and generally have no prerequisites. Housing is available on site. For people with limited time, they also offer 2- to 5-day workshops.

A person in all white helps a man in all black at a woodworking craft table. — Photo Courtesy of Dan Ratjer

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

Deer Isle, ME

An international craft school on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle, Maine, about a three-hour drive from Portland. It was founded in 1950 as a research and studio program in the arts, and their mission is to provide the freedom for students to engage with materials and develop new ideas in a supportive and inclusive community. The current campus, designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes—whose other projects include the IBM Building in NYC and the Dallas Museum of Art) opened in 1961.

The campus consists of a series of driftwood-colored barn-like buildings in a dramatic setting.) Haystack offers one- and two-week studio workshops in blacksmithing, ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, metal, and wood, to students of all levels. There is also an Open Studio Residency program. For Maine residents and high school students, there are also shorter programs available.

A man strikes an iron nail while a young boy in a hoodie watches. — Photo Courtesy of Adirondack Folk School

Adirondack Folk School

Lake Luzerne, NY

The Adirondack Folk School, located in Lake Luzerne NY, about an hour drive from Albany, was founded in 2010 by Jim Mandle, who envisioned a folk school with a unique mission: to celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage of the Adirondacks and promote creativity and self-reliance by teaching the arts, crafts, and traditions that define the region—everything from survival skills to basketry.

At the main location, they offer classes including fiber arts, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry making, blacksmithing, herbalism, soap making, and more —and they have an outdoor wood-fired oven for cooking classes. At a satellite location in Lake George, they hold larger classes such as canoe building. They can provide pop-up classes for private groups who can design their own special curriculum. Every summer, they hold a Folk School Summer Festival with artisan demonstrations, food trucks, live music, and children’s activities.

Folk School

Brasstown, NC

The goal of Folk School is to give students the opportunity to explore their creativity and learn new skills or expand existing ones in a non-competitive atmosphere: “A community that awakens, enlivens, and enlightens the world.” The campus is located in the mountains North Carolina, about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Knoxville, TN. They offer over 800 weeklong and weekend classes in areas such as blacksmithing, pottery, woodworking, jewelry making, dance, cooking, weaving, writing, and photography.

The school was founded was founded in the early 1900s by missionaries John C. and Olive Campbell, who were inspired by rural Scandinavia’s non-competitive folk schools and dreamed of opening such a place in the U.S. John passed away before he could realize their vision, but Olive carried on. The first classes were offered in 1925. A funny and affectionate story about Folk School can be found here.

A woman holds up a piece of fabric she has crafted in a blue naturla dye color. — Photo Courtesy of Botanical Colors

Botanical Colors

Seattle, WA

This unique place offers natural dyes and education to textile and fiber arts artisans around the world. But, Botanical Colors goes way beyond workshops and classes. They also support regional farmers, organic farming, regenerative soil, and create new plant-based colors in their Seattle studio. Kathy Hattori found the establishment in 2010. She’s an expert in natural dyes and pigments who has also advised brands and retailers on implementation strategies.

“I wanted to change the textile industry by offering a safe alternative to petrochemical based synthetic colors. My solution was natural dyes: colors that were beautiful, regenerative and non-toxic.” Classes are inventive, with topics including (at the moment) “The Nerd’s Guide to Mordants” and “Block Printing with Indigo Overdye” as well as a trip to Oaxaca to learn Zapotec traditions. The site includes, recipes, instructions, and an archive of informative “Feedback Friday” videos. There’s even a Feedback Friday video featuring TABLE’s Editor in Chief, Keith Recker, and his book on natural color, True Colors.

More Places to Get Your Craft On

Cranbrook

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Penland School of Craft

Penland, NC

Phipps Botanical Garden

Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh, PA

DD Ranch Events

San Marcos, NM

Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts 

Luclow, VT

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Fall Fashion Trends for the Most Stylish 2024

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September 18, 2024

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A woman in a red fall jumpsuit and red leather trench coat walks with a hand in her pocket.

As the weather cools down, 2024’s fall fashion trends are ready to take over the streets with turtlenecks, blazers, and plenty of fun accessories. Get a peak into what will keep you on-trend this season with warm, rich colors, unique jacket designs, and plenty of other ways to express yourself.

Colors

Deep olive tones, Italian plums, smoldering reds, hunter-greens, and moody shades of burgundy lead the way. One look at the cherry red pantsuits seen on the Jil Sander runway or Bottega Veneta’s draped leather trench in a roasted tomato shade illustrates the evocative, nuanced jewel tones we are seeing everywhere this season.

Leather

Speaking of leather…designers definitely embraced it as an important material this fall. For example, Mango, a mainstream but fashion-forward European brand, offers a very feminine combination of a long boxy leather jacket paired with a full skirt.

Animal Prints

Love it or hate it, the designers paid homage to animal prints of the 1960s and 1970s this season, as well. Brands like Mango and Sèzane have great affordable faux-leopard (like the outfit below) you will keep for a long time. Local boutiques like Reb + Roon boutique also went animal with items like a cool pair of leopard denim pants.

Turtlenecks

Turtlenecks in a variety different shapes are also in view. Oversized or minimal, draped necks or funnel necks, cropped or long… the turtleneck is a must have this fall season.

Apres Boutique in Sewickley suggests that you wrap yourself in a soft, oversized turtleneck sweater (above) to shield you against the chill. At nearby Bellwether Boutique, you can find a cool funnel neck (left). In brushed cashmere, COS also gives us a perfect fall turtleneck, this one in burgundy (right).

Blazer

A blazer will always elevate and upgrade your look. As with the turtleneck, the variety of silhouettes is endless this season. We have a Helmut Lang hourglass shaped blazer as seen at Moda Pittsburgh.

The Double Breasted Blazer with a broad shoulder and oversized silhouette in dark olive green is also on fwrd.com.

Accessories

Both men and women need some cool accessories this season. Start with an oversized slouchy bag like the Japan Vegan Leather bag by Maison Margiela as seen at Moda Pittsburgh.

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5 Books to Transport You to the South of France

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September 18, 2024

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A woman beside the Mediterranean sea eats oranges off a plate — Photo by Joann Pai for Le Sud

Watching the Paris Olympics this summer in the intense New York heat, my thoughts wandered to the sparkling waters found in the south of France. Places like Nice, St. Tropez, Marseille—the whole of Provence, really—offer an abundance of seafood, rosé (the region is swimming in it), and (once upon a time) the evocative smell of Bain de Soleil. Even if you can’t get there, you can take an armchair trip with a collection of books dedicated to the region. Or, use them to help plan your next excursion.

5 Books to Transport You to the South of France

Le Sud

Rebekah Peppler has distilled the essences of the area of The South of France into a cookbook that goes far beyond recipes. Rebekah Peppler’s book shares photographs, stories, and—yes—recipes from the diverse region. There are recipes for typical fare including pissaladière, tapenade, ratatouille, cleverly named dishes such as Market Day Roast Chicken and The Pasta I Crave Every Time I’m Near the Sea.

There are also sidebars detailing the unique ways of eating and drinking in the region. It includes tips from information on local wines or how to assemble a modern cheese plate.

A Year Abroad: Marseille

The “A Week Abroad” series’ mission is to reconnect travelers with local cultures by highlighting the expertise of passionate and committed personalities.

In the book dedicated to Marseille, the storied town is seen through the eyes of seven local personalities. It interviews a jeweler, fisherman, chef, artistic director, environmental activist, curator, and perfumer. They reveal their secret addresses, including where to find local products, great restaurants, and nearby must-see secret spots. The book even includes a detachable map to accompany should you eventually make your way there.

French Seaside Style

Difficult (or very expensive) to find new, but available used and well worth the effort to find it. Nautical style can be a bit twee. But, add a French twist and it becomes a relaxed but upbeat style. French Seaside Style celebrates the vibe of towns along the coasts of France. Sure, there are sand dollars, miniature sailboats, and driftwood. But, there’s also natural wood finishes and crisp fabrics in white with blue accents.

It’s like a holiday by the sea without ever leaving home. And who couldn’t use a little bit of that?

Provence: The Cookbook

Provence is based on recipes and lore of its author, Caroline Rimbert Craig. Craig’s family has lived, farmed, foraged, and cooked there for generations.

Seasonal and local are terms that get thrown around a lot. But here these terms reflect a passion for sun-dried herbs, abundant fruit, and delicious wines made from grapes grown down the road. A must for anyone who wants to eat well, follow the seasons, and do it with Mediterranean flair.

St. Tropez Soleil / Provence Glory

The publisher Assouline has a series of enticing, graphically striking books on places around the world, including St. Tropez and Provence.

St. Tropez has long been the playground for movie stars, artists, and writers, set on the French Riviera. Everyone from Colette and Matisse to Bianca and Mick Jagger has enjoyed its beauty. St. Tropez Soleil takes the reader on a journey from past to present, celebrating the joie de vivre that keeps everyone coming back.

Provence Glory shares the regions charming towns and bustling cities, with excellent swimming, lavender fields, local cuisine including the herb-stuffed bread fougasse. It takes readers on a trip through Roman ruins from the 1st Century and Medieval chateaux, connected by long roads flanked by cypress trees.

Story by Stephen Treffinger / Main photo by Joann Pai

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5 Hot Cleveland Design Stores

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September 18, 2024

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The interior of Cleveland design store All Things For You

Next time you find yourself in the Forest City (yes, that is its nickname!), take time to explore its many sources for furniture. Most of the Cleveland design stores on this list offer vintage pieces, but new, bespoke, and salvage items are included in the mix. (There’s even a fabulous ceramicist you definitely need to check out.)

5 Hot Cleveland Design Stores

VNTG Home

1235 Marquette Street

More than just a store, VNTG is also a realtor, restorer, upcycler, auction house, staging service, consignment shop, and design consultancy. Their website also explains the finer points of what they offer, as well as helpful information about environmental practices. Open Thursday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm

Gina DeSantis Ceramics

13000 Athens Avenue, Suite C323 & C328 (Lakewood)

Operating in an old car factory, DeSantis makes earthy pieces that have a primordial vibe, and they are carried by many online and brick-and-mortar retailers. The palette is mostly browns, black, grays, and a deep berry color, so it can all mix and match. Saturday noon – 4pm

Rook Modern

2415 Tremont Ave

There are lots of places out there offering furniture with a Midcentury vibe, but Rook Modern stands out from the pack. Vintage Norwegian leather chairs rub armrests with a Knoll executive chair from the 1960s near an Adrian Pearsall glass and walnut cocktail table. Wednesday 12pm – 4pm & daily by appointment

All Things For You

3136 West 14th

Well, maybe not “all”, but certainly a lot, housed on four floors of a house in Tremont that offers a curated selection of vintage furniture, lighting, art, and accessories. (There’s even clothing and estate jewelry.) The displays are organized by dealers, who bring their individual style. Open Wednesday— Sunday, 11am — 5pm.

Reincarnation Vintage Design

7810 Lorain Avenue

Another wonderful emporium for unique (and locally sourced) architectural pieces, salvage, vintage furniture, and lighting—as well as their own original designs. They offer a bespoke design service that can make you pretty much whatever you want. Open Saturdays from 11am – 4pm, or by appointment.

Story by Stephen Treffinger

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“From Italy, With Love” at Bloomingdale’s in New York

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September 17, 2024

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Starting September 5th, Italy has been invading the Big Apple—in the best way possible. The famous department store will be hosting an installation called “Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary.” It will feature Italian furniture, design, and culture, organized by mega-influential design fair Salone del Mobile, which takes place in Milan.

Italian Design at Bloomingdale’s New York

The display will be housed on the store’s sixth floors in the Home/Furnishing department, and was inspired by Italian painter and sculptor Giorgio de Chirico. The show mixes reality and fantasy, and juxtaposes contrasting designs against a backdrop of wooden screens. The displayed objects will be a Who’s Who of Italian design, including Artemide, Foscarini, Kartell, Molteni&C, Scavolini, and Technogym.

Along with the installation, there will be a series of talks entitled “Conversations about Italian Design.” In addition to luminaries from Salone and Bloomingdale’s, presenters will include Ingrid Abramovitch, Executive Editor of Elle Decor, who will moderate a dialogue about Italian design as an international reference. Artist Francesco Simeti and Stefano Giussani, Partner and COO of Lissoni Architecture New York, will discuss “the relationship between contemporary design and classical Italian culture.”

In addition to the above collaboration, Bloomingdale’s will host a two-month-long series of events and sales. This will including complimentary tastings at the De’Longhi Espresso Bar, Kitchen Demo’s on Saturdays, and a redesigning of a space on the 7th floor by Ginori 1735 with its wallpaper and furniture.

Details of the Collaboration

September 5^th – 29^th, 2024
10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Bloomingdale’s
1000 Third Ave @ 59th Street
Level 6
New York, NY

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As Seen During Paris Design Week, Humble Ceramics

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September 16, 2024

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Black and white ceramics on a table, with a man in black stooping to look at them.

Walking through large design events like Paris Design Week, it’s easy to be drawn to bright colors and intriguing patterns, especially while jet-lagged and being overloaded with visual information.

This September, though, during Paris Design Week / Maison et Objet, there were many fine examples of decidedly humble pottery, made with out tricky shapes or trendy glazes.

As always, the best spots in town to find treasures like this are Merci, Empreintes, and Astier de Villate. The latter is quite expensive, but you can find more reasonable options at the other venues. Most are available directly through vendors in the US.

Humble Ceramics Take the Stage at Paris Design Week

Jiseungmin Ceramics

ARJ Los Angeles

The Seoul-based company produces exquisitely simple wares with perfect proportions and muted, neutral off-whites, beiges, and browns. The shapes are basic but perfect. They feel great in the hand and have a timeless vibe. Everything is made by ceramic artist Seungmin Ji in his studio, which he founded in 2014.

Cecile Preziosa

Flora and Henri

With glazes made from natural minerals and oxides, Cécile Preziosa’s ceramics have a matte, subtly textured finish that reflects light beautifully and is sensual in the hand. She trained in a workshop in the Alsace region, and opened her own business in 2013. Preziosa uses the jiggering technique—in a sort of press mold that prevents warping—or hand thrown.

Benoît Audureau

Merci, Paris

Celebrating natural imperfections is part of the beauty of the humble ceramics work of Benoît Audureau, who works with raw clay from local brickworks. His glazes likewise range from earthy and highly textured to a more serene, matte off-white, using a white magnesian glaze. In addition to plates, tea pots, and bowls, his vessels are also sold as re-fillable.

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Tips for Cooking with Green Chiles

Green Chile Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

Tips for Making Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Instructions

Parsons School of Design Encourages Healthier Material Choices

Earth and Human Wellness Through the Healthy Materials Lab

Tips for Making Healthier Design Choices

Floors

Wall and Ceiling Panels

Pick the Best Wall Organizers with These Mounted Shelves

Learn a New Craft at These Classes Around the U.S.

More Places to Get Your Craft On

Colors

Leather

Animal Prints

Turtlenecks

Blazer

Accessories

5 Books to Transport You to the South of France

St. Tropez Soleil / Provence Glory

5 Hot Cleveland Design Stores

Italian Design at Bloomingdale’s New York

Details of the Collaboration

Humble Ceramics Take the Stage at Paris Design Week

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