Barley Salad with Walnuts and Beet Ribbons

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April 3, 2024

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Barley’s high fiber and magnesium make it a great grain to get things moving in spring. Often seen in soups, it can also be cooked much like rice and used in our Barley Salad. Its chewy bite and nutty flavor will keep you satiated. In Eastern medicine it is categorized under the element of Wood, beneficial to be eaten in the spring to bring energy to the stomach and liver.

What is Barley?

Barley is one of the oldest cultivated grains in the world, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia. This versatile cereal grain has a rich, nutty flavor and a chewy texture. This adds a contrast to certain recipes, making it a popular ingredient in various cuisines. It comes in several forms, including hulled, pearled, and flaked, each with their own traits. The pearl barley we use in the Barley Salad below has the bran removed. As a result, it cooks faster and has a milder flavor than its counterparts in the grain family.

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Barley Salad with Walnuts and Beet Ribbons

Author: Kristen Palmer
Yield: Serves 4

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A nutritious salad that also happens to be vegan and gluten-free.

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1 1/2 cups dry pearl barley
6 cups water
2 tsp kosher salt
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp walnut oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp agave
1 tsp kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 medium red beet
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
10 oz container of baby bella mushrooms
2 tbsp walnut oil
1/3 cup chopped dill + 1/4 cup for garnish
1 medium parsley bunch, chopped

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Before cooking the barley rinse well with cool water.

In a medium pan, bring 6 cups of water and 2 tsp of kosher salt to a boil, then add barley. Allow water to return to a boil and reduce heat to a light boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes. Barley should still have a light chew or bite. Drain barley, and spread onto a clean baking sheet to cool.

Zest orange and set zest aside.

For the dressing: Juice the orange. Combine all walnut oil, rice vinegar, agave, kosher salt, and ground pepper. Whisk then set aside.

The beets in this recipe can be grated if you do not have a spiralizer. For either method, wash beet, and then remove ends. Using a peeler, peel the outer layer off the beet. If you have a spiralizer, use the thin ribbon attachment, cutting ribbons when they reach a few inches long. Collect ribbons in a bowl and set aside.

Toast walnuts in a dry pan, on the stove until fragrant, and set aside.

Slice baby bella mushrooms and sauté lightly in 2 tablespoons of walnut oil before seasoning the mushrooms with salt and pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of dressing to beets and toss.

Place cooked barley, dill, parsley, orange zest, walnuts, and the rest of the dressing in a large bowl and then toss to combine.

To serve, place barley on a dish and sprinkle with sautéed mushrooms. Top with a mound of beet ribbons and sprinkle with extra dill.

Story and Recipe by Kristen Palmer
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Toasted Caraway Pork Tenderloin

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Abdul Rafay

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April 3, 2024

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A white dish and beige plate both hold slices of toasted caraway pork tenderloin accompanied by greens and silverware all on a green background.

We use cider vinegar in the marinade for our Toasted Caraway Pork Tenderloin. It brings a bright sour flavor to the pork even as it tenderizes this great source of lean protein. Caraway aids with your digestion, detoxification, and even nourishes the respiratory system. Both vinegar and caraway help stimulate release of what winter has left behind. Make this Toasted Caraway Pork Tenderloin for your first dinner as spring chimes in. It will start your season out just right.

Where Does Caraway Come From?

Caraway is a spice that comes with a specific anise-like flavor. This spice actually comes from a biennial plant (Carum carvi) belonging to the Apiaceae family. This plant is native to a wide region in western Asia, Europe, and North Africa. It often thrives in areas with warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil, making these parts of the world perfect for growing. While the plant produces small white or pink flowers, it’s the crescent-shaped fruits, often mistakenly called seeds, that are prized for their culinary and medicinal uses. These fruits contain essential oils, primarily carvone, limonene, and anethole, which give caraway its well known aroma and warm, slightly sharp taste.

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Toasted Caraway Pork Tenderloin

Author: Kristen Palmer
Yield: Serves 6-8 1x

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A delicious way to get your lean protein in for the day.

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3 tbsp caraway seeds, toasted in an iron skillet until fragrant
1 tsp peppercorns
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 lb pork tenderloin
1 tbsp kosher salt

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine toasted caraway seeds and peppercorns in a coffee or spice grinder and pulse to grind. Whisk or blend to combine cider vinegar, ground caraway, peppercorns, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Place pork in marinade, cover, and marinate overnight.
Place marinated pork on a baking sheet or in a shallow pan and sprinkle with additional kosher salt. Roast pork in the center of the oven for 20 minutes or internal temperature reaches 140 degrees. Remove pork from oven.
Turn on oven broiler. Place pork on the top shelf of oven, under the broiler. Broil until browned and internal temperature has reached 145 degrees. Allow pork to rest a few minutes before slicing and serving hot.

Story and Recipe by Kristen Palmer
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Chamomile Ginger Poached Chicken

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Abdul Rafay

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April 3, 2024

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A white plate holds a salad arranged with tomatoes and sliced chamomile ginger poached chicken on top with two gold forks off to the side. It all sits against a green background.

Poaching is an often-overlooked cooking technique. It can actually help retain the chicken’s moisture and nutrients, infusing it with subtle flavor. Chamomile, ginger, agave, salt, and pepper give this broth a savory and sweet appeal. Moving into spring, this cooking technique (and these flavors) are perfect for a light and warm meal.

What is Poaching as a Cooking Technique?

Poaching is a gentle cooking technique where food cooks in a liquid at a relatively low temperature, typically between 140-190°F (60-88°C). This method is ideal for delicate foods like fish, eggs, and fruit, as it prevents overcooking and preserves moisture. The slow, gentle heat allows the food to cook evenly without toughening or drying out. We choose to poach the chicken in this recipe because it produces moist, flavorful chicken that’s infused with the herbs and seasonings.

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Chamomile Ginger Poached Chicken

Author: Kristen Palmer
Yield: Serves 4

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Poaching chicken actually lets it keep its moisture and retain the flavors in your poaching liquid.

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cups water or enough to just cover chicken
3 tbsp kosher salt
8 chamomile tea bags
1 tbsp grated ginger root
2 ½ tbsp agave
1 tbsp peppercorns
1 lemon for zesting

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Combine all ingredients except lemon in a 5-6 quart sauté pan or pot with enough bottom surface area so chicken is not crowded.
Over medium heat bring to a subtle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low or a gentle simmer. Flip chicken after 10 minutes. Continue to cook another 8-11 minutes. Internal temperature should just reach 160 degrees.
Remove chicken and place on a cutting board to rest for 4-5 minutes before slicing. Ideal internal temperature for chicken consumption is 165 degrees. Slice chicken on the diagonal and finish with lemon zest to serve.

Story and Recipe by Kristen Palmer
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Natural Inspiration

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Jordan Snowden

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April 1, 2024

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Experience the beauty of natural inspiration. For many people, home—and the things inside it—have taken on a much more important role over the past year. That primacy tends to mean an increased focus on practical items like comfortable chairs and connected televisions. Items that are simply lovely, however, are equally vital.

“I think, if you buy things you love … they don’t need to be highly functional; they can just be beautiful,” says Susy Korb, founder of Pittsburgh Mercantile. For her business, an online collection of décor, accessories and more, “It’s the hard-to-find, the unusual and the individualistic that are in demand.”

Unique Sculptuture

That description certainly includes the sculpture of Elise Birnbaum. The sculptor and maker is the owner of OATMEAL, a studio practice and store that includes the pieces shown here, photographed inside Korb’s Shadyside home.

Birnbaum says that these works—with deceptively simple names such as “Cloud Catcher Sculpture,” “Bend Sculpture,” and “Mini Two-Tiered Vessel”—were inspired during a two-month residency in Japan.

“I was inspired by niwaki, the cloud-pruned sculptural trees that are common in Japanese gardens,” she says. “[This work is] inspired by nature, [and] nature knows what it’s doing. It’s designed beautifully. There’s just an easiness to it.”

“Elise’s sculpture is quiet––it’s moving, but it’s quiet,” Korb says. “There’s a sort of gravitas [and] a simplicity that really adds presence to a room.” Through Pittsburgh Mercantile, Korb first sold some of Birnbuam’s jewelry. When the artist began working in ceramics, Korb added those pieces to the store’s offerings.

“They were an instant success; people love them,” she says. “They’re very special and very unusual.”

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Making a Home in Pittsburgh

Korb shares her Shadyside home with her husband, Joe McInerny. A Pittsburgh native, she spent 35 years living in New York, London, and Los Angeles; when she returned to Pittsburgh, she looked for a home with character and history.

She found this home, an apartment in a historic mansion, in the heart of Shadyside. “I’ve moved a lot. I’ve never based it on practicalities; I’ve always based it on a deep emotional response to the space. If you have a deep emotional response, you can figure out the functionality.”

The abundance of light in the space highlights the natural feeling evoked by Birnbaum’s works. While Korb says there is a “dialogue … between the pots and our interiors,” she believes there’s a universal quality to Birnbaum’s work. “Her objects carry that presence. The scale is impressive, and they really work in any interior.”

Having seen her pieces in Korb’s home, Birnbaum agrees. “It’s so different from my aesthetic. I think it’s just a reminder that juxtaposing things and having all sorts of variety can work.”

Presenting Atmosphere Through Art

The gentle curves of Birnbaum’s pieces invite comparisons, she says. People often reach out to tell her what images come to mind. “It looks like a shell! Or, it reminds me of a baked good! It reminds me of my body after I had a baby!”

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There’s also something about these pieces that invite touch—not always a typical, or acceptable, response to a work of art. Birnbaum, however, is quick to say that these pieces are up close and personal. “I’m glad when people want to touch them,” she says. “It’s not precious in that way.”

She explains that, through her studio practice, she became accustomed to art that can be handled and carried; she thinks her pieces need not be approached with kid gloves. “It’s odd to feel like most art goes into a home and isn’t touched,” she says. At some shows, she’s even noticed people absent-mindedly running their hands over one of her pieces, almost caressing the work. “I loved it!”

Birnbaum says the pieces will continue to be available for some time; she “loves making” them, and “I’ve had people reacting very positively to them.” While she cites the moment of inspiration in Japan as important to the development of this work, like all art, the creation goes beyond the idea.

“They’re not about the thing they were inspired from, but they are about an exploration of form and good design.” Find more about Elise and her work at oatmeal-shop.com.

To learn more about Elise Birnbaum and OATMEAL: oatmeal-shop.com.

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Story by Sean Collier / Photography by Lithe Studio

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8 Meaty Monday Recipes

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Kylie Thomas

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April 1, 2024

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An aerial view of a sheet pan filled with Sausage and red, orange, and yellow peppers.

Instead of Meatless Monday, we’ve decided to embrace the trend of Meaty Monday. So we’re celebrating all our favorite mouthwatering meats to include in your weeknight dinner. From savory sausages and juicy racks of ribs to slow-cooked oxtail and tender flank steak, we just can’t get enough. Treat yourself and your family to a meal below that’s protein-rich to embrace the Meaty Monday spirit and ditch the Meatless Monday mindset.

Oh and while we have you here, April Fools! We’d never ditch Meatless Monday for more than just a jokester holiday.

Spicy Sausage and Greens Soup

A hearty soup filled with Spicy Sausage and Greens is the perfect way to start your week. Pick out your favorite hot sausage and add it to a slow-cooked broth of tomato sauce, mushroom stock, greens and potatoes. Make it for a weeknight dinner then save the leftovers for lunch the next day.

Babyback Ribs

In the words of the restaurant Chili’s, we want our baby-back-baby-back-baby-back ribs. But there’s no need to leave the house the next time you’re craving these savory handhelds. Learn how to make tender, succulent ribs with a finger-licking delicious glaze. Get ready to impress at the summer barbecues!

Simple Pork Chops and Peaches

You can’t go wrong with a sheet pan dinner. They’re easy to assemble and even easier to cook as long as you have an oven. Start to embrace those spring and summer flavors with Pork Chops and Peaches alongside a balsamic and orange juice dressing. It’s as simple as prepping, roasting, and then serving.

Korean Lamb Burger

Most think of ground beef when it comes to making a burger, but ground lamb actually tends to have a juicer outcome. This Korean Lamb Burger includes ingredients such as an Asian pear, Korean fermented soybean paste and Korean soy sauce. When topped with a seasoned mayonnaise it brings each element together into a balanced bite.

Grilled Flank Steak Tacos with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Tasty flank steak is one of those proteins that can be eaten straight off the grill. But, the flavors and juices only get more tantalizing when made into a taco. Our Grilled Flank Steak Tacos are simple but include a Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde that brings a fresh bite to this tasty dinner recipe.

Jambo Slow Cooked Oxtail

Oxtail is one of the more complex flavored meats that you can cook with. It’s usually slow cooked and bathed in a homemade beef broth. For this Jambo Slow Cooked Oxtail recipe, we recommend you pair it with collard greens and mofongo, a dish of mashed green plantains to enhance each individual flavor.

Balkan Burger with Roasted Pepper Relish

Our Balkan Burger originates from the Balkan region of Europe, full of spices and toppings. We stuff our burgers with a layer of feta cheese to add a gooey, salty touch. You can make these with either ground beef or lamb. Top them with a special homemade Roasted Pepper Relish if you prefer a little extra spice.

Simple Sausage and Peppers

If you’re looking for another simple sheet pan recipe, our Sausage and Peppers are just as delicious as the pork chops. In just 20 minutes you can have a bowl of Italian sausage mixed with roasted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, baby red potatoes, yellow onion, and shallots. Just toss in the oven and your wellness weeknight meal is ready to go.

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Colorful and Playful Designs

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Keith Recker

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A work room with burgundy walls and a blue desk in the middle of the room.

Intense Colors

If the “Soaring ‘20s” are finally launching, what better fuel to put in your rocket than the vivid vibes of a resonant color? Pick one. Let it light up your home or wardrobe. Feel the feelings!

Jeffry Weisman

Weisman chose dramatic Venetian red as his favorite color right now, shown on his Casablanca console. “The glow of the color draws you in and is happy. We love it in paint, in velvet, and in lacquer. It’s classic and modern.” See our article for more designer-favorite colors.

Ozwald Boateng x Poltrona Frau

London-based fashion designer Boateng and Italian home brand Poltrona Frau teamed up to create a complete lifestyle collection. Included is the Chester armchair (shown in radiant yellow), a contemporary take on classic club seating. “For me, the evolution of tradition is imperative. Otherwise, it risks becoming obsolete,” says Boateng.

A living room with a bright blue colored floor and reflective ceiling. A pale couch sits in the corner. — Photo courtesy of Nickolas Sargent Photography

Betsy Wentz

Inspired by a family trip to the West Indies, Pittsburgh-based interior designer Wentz chose YInMn-Blue, discovered in 2009, as her favorite color. “The colors were so vivid–from the sky to the water to the sea turtles–the whole place is really special.” This living room she designed features a breathtakingly blue lacquered ceiling and area rug. See our article for more designer-favorite colors.

Arte

Luxury without excess was the jumping-off point for this wall covering inspired by Japanese minimalism. This pattern’s name, Anicca, means “changeable,” and the uneven lines in its three-dimensional velvety texture are irresistibly tactile. Check out our Déco Off article to see more of what we loved at the recent event.

Schumacher

After a legendary career in fashion and design publishing, former Elle Décor Editor Marian McEvoy retired to her Upstate New York house to center her life on art and craft. Her medium-scale Thistle Vine linen textile, based on her original illustrations, is also available as wallpaper. To the trade.

Playful Designs

We get gorgeous glimpses of that ever-elusive work-life balance when we let ourselves play. The heart leaps, the soul sighs a happy sigh, and we feel refreshed. Design helps us keep our mood aloft in between our R&R sessions.

Shoppe B

Designer Brenda Friday’s Lawrenceville store is a haven for creatives. Read more about the six artists who appears in this photo in our article on Shoppe B.

Various colorful witchy supplies such as books, tarot cards, and crystals sit out on a black tablecloth. — Photo and Styling by Kathleen Fanto

Ceremonial

Connect with all the magic of the complete visual spectrum! Read about it, smell it, taste it, and contemplate it with the wonderful offerings at this Point Breeze boutique.

The Andy Warhol Museum

Did you know that late artist Keith Haring spent some formative years in Pittsburgh in the late ‘70s? Support from local teachers and institutions set the stage for his art-filled life. A bit of his work in jigsaw puzzle form may spur us on to our own next-level creativity. Available in Pittsburgh’s North Side.

House of Nunu

With a simplicity that speaks volumes, this curvy vase in ice blue can house buds or foliage in both ends, a sort of head-to-tail display in borosilicate glass. It can also be used as a candle holder and centerpiece.

A graffiti style wall in dark colored with a dark table in front of it that has three pick books sitting on it. — Photo courtesy of Constance E.T. De Tourniel

Pierre Frey

The Carnet de Voyage print textile by artist Emily Jackson for Pierre Frey fairly beckoned us from the showroom window. It evokes Matisse yet is completely original. Jackson says it’s designed to create a sense of optimism and joy.

Creative and Colorful

Does your heart beat a little faster when you see something fresh and beautiful? Do you love the feeling? Us too. We’re always on the hunt for designs that engage and refresh.

Beginner Ceramics

Jesse Hamerman returned to ceramics after a 21-year hiatus. His re-engagement with clay was a joyous revival of personal creativity. Approaching each piece “like a beginner,” he means to evoke light-hearted, happy, inclusive feelings. His delicious colors recall the dizzy euphoria of the 1980s and we’re absolutely here for that good time!

Fredericks & Mae

Give yourself a few minutes a day to burnish your own creativity with chalk or watercolor. You’ll feel like a kid again, with a little extra vim and vigor for everything else in your life.

Carabella

Designer Lisa Todd loves to layer pattern on pattern and color on color. The happy game she plays brings effervescence to your after-work and weekend wardrobe. Available in Oakmont.

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Sunshine and Fire Themed Designs

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Keith Recker

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April 1, 2024

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A living room with bright yellow and brown patterned walls and large windows. A light colored couch sits against the windows.

The Sunshine Effect

A drop of golden sun. Just thinking about the light and bright way sunshine elevates our mood is, well, elevating! Sunshine is also the best disinfectant, making it doubly beneficial. It’s high time to prescribe ourselves a dose of yellow themed designs.

Zinc Textile

Elegant takes on retro themes were spotted all around town during Déco Off in Paris—and this was the best among them. The Plan B groovy but elevated fabric is named for a term Warhol used for the actors, models, and artists around him. Andy himself might have loved the Magnetite wallpaper.

Benjamin Moore

Not all golds are created equally. Benjamin Moore’s Stuart Gold, says Benjamin Moore’s Andrea Magno, is part of a trend to bring back self-expression and indulgence using bold, saturated hues. “Both large and small spaces benefit from the desire to bring personality and fun into the home,” she says. Check out our article about her 2024 spring paint predictions.

Larrimor’s

Light footwork comes easily when shod in Magnanni’s gently luminous Dried Sage penny loafer. Leather upper and leather sole.

Ceramica Bardelli

Inspired by the effects one sees inside the namesake kaleidoscope, Caleido handmade tiles alternate between glossy and matte surfaces in a series of yellows, off-whites, and browns to create more dimension. Go here for more on what we loved at Bologna, Italy’s tile show, Cersaie.

Heat Seeking

Home fires don’t burn only in the hearth: they kindle in the heart, too. Warm colors, finishes, and materials help get that glow going. Check out these fire themed designs.

Benjamin Moore

Looking to soil and plants for inspiration, Benjamin Moore’s Andrea Magno embraces deep, saturated tones like Terra Mauve. “It takes its cues from rich clay hues with warmth and an understated sense of luxury,” she explains. Read our article for more on Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color trends.

Elitis

From the Forms collection, Wave Flanelle wallpaper captures three-dimensional undulations in wool with sound-dampening properties and wonderfully saturated colors. It’s all at once sensual, sophisticated, and even cozy. To the trade. Visit our article for more on what we saw and loved at Paris’s Déco Off.

Keramik

Shown in the Tech Eden section of Paris’s Maison&Objet show in January, these sustainable 3D-printed stoneware lamps are inspired by serpents, with a twisting form that unites ancient craft with modern tech.

A dark red flower textured wallpaper sits behind a black chair and black table. — Photo courtesy of Michael Paniccia

Cowtan & Tout

Cowtan Tout’s Madagascar wallpaper, printed on natural cork, offers up a warming tropical scene. It’s shown here with a chair upholstered in their Doria fabric. To the trade.

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Blue in Design Trends

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Keith Recker

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April 1, 2024

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A woman leans against a white wall with a baby blue dress and sandals on.

The Soaring ‘20s?

Trend forecasters in the US and Europe are coalescing around a refreshing (and surprising) idea: good times are on the way. They’re touting a renaissance of creativity and invention, and a collective sense of enjoyment. Pack up your troubles and drop them at the curb. The happy train is rounding the bend!

A light blue chair sits in a room with light blue curtains, walls, and flooring. — Photo courtesy of Garrett Rowland

Ghislaine Viñas

Interior designer Ghislaine Viñas is inspired by a highly unusual source: the hue of an unattractive-sounding sea slug in the nudibranch family. “The serene powdery blue they exhibit is swiftly becoming my favorite go-to neutral.” Shown here: Munna Chantal armchair with polished nickel feet covers, upholstered in Creation Baumann. The curtain is Maharam’s Valor in color Alfresco. Read our article for more about the favorite color choices of a wide range of designers.

Blue Design Thinking

Most US economic indicators are steady or trending in the right direction. Employment is high. Inflation is nearly under control. With some of these fundamentals looking good, we can turn creatively to thing things that turn us on.

Dolce & Gabbana x SMEG

In the presence of the Blu Mediterraneo collection, you can almost feel the southern Italian sunshine and smell the nearby lemon groves. This kitchen range is part of a series of appliances with majolica prints, a partnership between the two design companies.

Antiche Fornaci D’Agostino

A hand-painted, modern take on traditional tiles invoking the temperate shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The La Lampara collection tiles from Antiche Fornaci D’Agostino were shown in September at the annual Cersaie tile exhibition in Bologna. Check out our article to read more about the exciting designs seen at Cersaie.

Cowtan & Tout

Am I blue? This Coromandel cotton and viscose upholstery-weight fabric in Cloud Blue says yes—in the most positive way imaginable. An intriguing mix of Southeast Asian floral motifs with a bit of a British accent. To the trade.

Baccarat

Designed by Thomas Bastide, these versatile, ancient Egypt-inspired glasses have diamond-shaped surfaces and interior ruffles to capture the light, giving off a feeling of the sparkling surface of water. Louxor tumblers available in Shadyside at Glassworks and Feathers.

Louis Anthony

Fend off all manner of envy. Repel ill wishes. Make every day a sunny one by encircling your wrist with an ancient symbol of protection. Twenty-karat yellow gold, blue enamel, and white diamonds. Available in Bethel Park.

Larrimor’s

The radiant azure blue of this frayed-edge shell and skirt from Vince is sure to ease your way from morning to quitting time … and then beyond into evening. All you need is a higher heel and sparkling earring and you’re ready to hit the town. Available in Downtown Pittsburgh.

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Greens in 2024 Design Trends

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Keith Recker

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April 1, 2024

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A dark green and mineral colored painting sits above two dark chairs in a living area.

Using Soft Greens

Like a gesture of kindness, soft greens make us settle in and feel comfortable. Representing Mother Nature in her gentlest mood, celadons, celeries, and jades, collaborate perfectly with pale pinks, off-whites, misty neutrals and other considerate hues.

Benjamin Moore

Drawn to colors found in nature, Andrea Magno chose several soft shades of pink, blue, beige, and green … like the shade called October Mist shown here. “The colors of our natural surroundings are familiar and comforting, with an air of stability and reassurance that gives a rooted feel to interiors.” Check out our article about her 2024 spring paint predictions.

Emily Mann

We asked designers to pick their favorite color right now, and hospitality interiors expert Emily Mann chose an off-green, the color of a sweater she bought in the ‘90s. For Mann, this hue represents everything from childhood swims among kelp beds to eating olives in Valencia. She tucked into the sweater’s pocket a few fabrics she’s working into an upcoming hotel project. We’d stay in that palette anytime! For other designers’ fave hues, check out our article on our favorite colors.

Peter Dunham

Famed interior designer Peter Dunham chose a soft green for its association with spring. “After the claustrophobia of winter, I gravitate toward airy colors, particularly pale green. It’s earthy yet fresh, and is the ultimate sign that spring is coming!” For more insight into what colors designers are drawn to check out our favorite colors article. Shown here is Asha indoor/outdoor fabric by Peter Dunham Textiles. To the trade.

Picket Fence

Is there anything more festive than eating outdoors in fine weather? Carry these plates, edged in a lovely green stripe, with confidence! They’re made of durable, BPA-free melamine. Available in Shadyside.

Splash

Splash co-owner Kristen Nicklas was drawn to the irresistible freshness of Orchid, a tile pattern born of a collaboration between homeware and jewelry designer Michael Aram and Artistic Tile. The melding of realistic floral details with polished black or white marble backgrounds is indeed gorgeous. Made in both dimensional or flat versions. Available in Pittsburgh.

Integrating Mineral Tones of Green

Is your home your castle? Of course it is, and a castle sometimes calls for a color that’s resolute, firm, and strong. But also welcoming and supportive. The mineral tones of green marble and weathered turquoise communicate these messages very nicely. You feel steadied and reassured in their presence.

A dull sage green paint on a wall in a bathroom reflecting in the bold mirror above the marble sink. — Photo courtesy of Michal Venera

Suzanne Tucker

Suzanne Tucker’s favorite color is a shagreen green somewhere between jade and sage, inspired by her collection of antique eyeglass cases. “They were the inspiration for the jewel box powder room I recently designed for a San Francisco family home–a little bit Deco, a little bit glam, and a whole lotta chic!” Visit tablemagazine.com for more designer picks.

Weisshouse

A work by Pennsylvania-born artist Michael Kessler completes an office lobby recently created by Ron Reinheimer, member of the interior design team at Shadyside store and design firm Weisshouse. Kessler’s geometric zones of diaphanous color show us how a sophisticated range of mineral greens can interact with ambers, parchments, and dark neutrals. In order not to distract from such an impressive anchor, Ron kept other choices simple with an elegant pair of Verellen armchairs.

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Neutral Design Trends of 2024

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Keith Recker

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April 1, 2024

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A neutral colored kitchen with beige cabinets, a white countertop, and various wicker products hanging above the counter.

The New Neutral Minimalism

With softer angles and tactile, organic textures, the new Minimalism is spare but never severe. It begs you to come closer, to run your hands over it, to pick it up and cuddle it … rather than just standing there in your Jil Sander, looking severe and unapproachable.

Serax

The Flora Vulgaris collection by Roos van de Velde is a study in perfect imperfection. This nature-inspired flatware allows flaws and coincidences that naturally occur during production to have a place in the final product. For more about the tender beauty on display check out our article on the recent Maison&Objet show in Paris.

Refin Ceramiche

Calm yet compelling, the malleability of wax becomes the surface of these ceramic tiles. Cera pattern tiles gain in complexity as you near them, revealing a seemingly translucent surface with the look of cracks, cavities, and surface irregularities. Learn more about the innovation we found at the Cersaie show in Bologna from our article.

Loom Imports

Loom Imports, a fair-trade, sustainable, Certified B Corp US company, offers stunning 100-percent wool rugs, handmade in Mexico, like Rug No. 5, shown here. Natural dye baths, created for each weaving, mean colors shift slightly with different batches, making the pieces even more unique.

Benjamin Moore

For spring, Benjamin Moore’s director of color marketing and development, Andrea Magno, sees neutral tones with Japanese/Scandinavian notes as tranquil and welcoming, drawing connections between exterior landscapes and interior comforts. For more from Andrea, check out her article on Spring 2024 paint trends.

Giobagnara

From designer Francesco Balzano’s series of benches, tables, and seats inspired by the bones used in the ancient Greek and Roman game known as knucklebones. The Ossicle coffee table is primal and monolithic—yet sinuously intertwined—in two-tone leather. For more about the tender beauty on display check out our article on the recent Maison&Objet show in Paris.

Neutrally Sophisticated

The beiges and tans of natural materials continue to reassure us that we can keep our private lives simple, no matter how complex the world outside our door might seem.

Antiquarian Shop

The shape of this wicker and rattan Louis VXI Trellis counter stool from Mainly Baskets recalls the historic luxury of the Bourbon kings. Its materials and craftsmanship ground it in today’s interest in simplicity and nature. Available in Sewickley and Aspinwall.

Today’s Home

A well-conceived coffee table can store books and remotes as well as display treasured objects, support a massive charcuterie board, and host a rousing family boardgame party. Versatility is a virtue! This Burrow tiered coffee table is available in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Glass Center

The Jigsaw collection is a new addition to the Penn/Fairmount line designed by glass artist John Sharvin. Functional as well as beautiful, with its glint of gold and its good grip, the group highlights his passion for both art and engineering. (Photo by Adam Milliron)

Allegheny Millwork & Lumber

In this utility room, Armac Martin Hardware, made in England since 1929, brings a rich tradition of craftsmanship and design to solid brass cabinet pulls, latches, and a clever pot rail. Available in Pittsburgh.

Story by Stephen Treffinger and Keith Recker

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