These genius Japanese knives leave their steel counterparts in the dust, with a ceramic blade that is both longer-lasting and easier to clean. Most importantly, they make for chopping that’s smoother and easier than ever seemed possible, speeding up the cooking process in a huge way and making chopping, normally the territory of the sous-chef, unexpectedly fun.
Candles have always been a great way to add instant ambiance to a space, whether it’s a dinner party or a last-minute, wine-fueled rooftop party, and none fit the bill as well as Diptyque.
Lets face it, your pad might not be as well decorated as you’d like. Maybe you’re still rocking a coffee table you got for twenty bucks on Craigslist, or using that free set of crappy kitchen knives that came with the All American Meat Pile from that mail order steak company in Nebraska; you know the one I’m talking about.
I do love to make a cup o Joe with my stove-top Bialetti coffee maker. The coffee is “strong like bull” and I doubt if you’ll need another cup, like you do when you’re drinking drip.
I would recommend selecting a futon that doesn’t look like a futon at first glance – a convertible. They look a bit more grown up and won’t scare off the fairer sex. These days the style of the western futon is evolving at a surprising rate. Choose wisely grasshopper and you can find something both stylish and functional.
Proceed with extreme caution as leather sofas are often found on porno sets. No need to freak out your valentine when you bring her over with something that looks like it was used in Boob Lovers 9. Steer clear of the infamous black leather sofa. It screams Florida Panhandle and college! Keep it simple. For [...]
A barstool shouldn’t be a mid-century complication. It should be functional, easy to get into, and above all have somewhere to rest your dogs. You’re decorating your man cave, not Ian Schrager’s latest boutique hotel. Super simple, with a hint of style
When it comes to cookware, I keep it dead simple and high quality. I mean, let’s say you whip up some morning eggs or a a late-night steak au poivre for your lady friend, producing a busted up Ikea pan of questionable metal origins just ain’t a good look. I am fortunate enough to own an All Clad Stainless Steel 10” frying pan.