Showing posts with label bespoke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bespoke. Show all posts

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Ranch Renovation Diary # 3

 
The home remodeling process reminds me of a turtle. 
This slow-moving critter has a hard shell on her back, and if she gets frightened, or just needs to think, she can retreat, safe and snug, hidden from the scary world. She can spend renovation dollars in her mind. However, there's a downside: self-preservation can cause delays. The turtle might tuck herself inside the shell and have a pity party. Worse, she might try to make up for lost time, moving uncharacteristically fast, and the reckless speed could result in unwise decisions and more setbacks.
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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Two Bespoke Kitchens

This Sunday we're touring two stunning bespoke kitchens.

Our tour starts in a "cook's kitchen" in Hampshire, England, and the workmanship is a shining example of "bespoke," which is an old English word for custom made or "tailor made." Inspired by unfitted vintage kitchens, bespoke pieces are as individual as thumbprints. The cabinets are often made of different materials, styled a bit differently, and can be painted or stained different colors.

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