Get the Scoop on Dish Screen

Do you have that one plate that you never use since you can’t endure to view pasta sauce smeared all over it? Or have you eyed a fairly dish at a shop and wished you had a use for this? Rather than relegating it into the dark of your cabinet, show it off. After all, integrating plates into your decoration — whether they’re heirloom bits or mismatched vintage flea market finds — can be a playful, inexpensive way to liven up your home.

Shirley Meisels

1. Produce wall artwork. A brilliant montage of dishes is a great way to add interest and whimsy to any wall without needing to invest huge bucks. It’s possible to locate plate hangers at most craft and home shops.

Step-by-Step: How to Hang Plates

Shirley Meisels

Tired of fundamental paintings or artwork prints over the couch? Start looking for musicians, for example Piero Fornasetti, who use ceramics as their moderate.

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2. Show off your collection. A cube shelf along one wall is an excellent way to store and display favorite kitchenware.

3. Have fun! Pick a motif and play with this. Grouping similar plates in a variety of sizes causes an eye catching montage. Or, if you’ve plates of different colours and designs, pick similar-size ones to hang together to get a more ordered but visually intriguing appearance.

Leslie Goodwin Photography

4. Accentuate a motif. Punctuate a room by displaying corresponding plate artwork. Here, the playful arrangement of white plates on a gray wall perfectly offsets this black and white dining area. Why don’t you display white and blue china within an Asian-theme space or Talavera plates at a Spanish colonial revival house?

Kati Curtis Design

5. Fill a little space. Pep an otherwise insignificant corner of your house by closely grouping a set that incorporates a variety of shapes and dimensions.

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6. Ditch the cabinets. Allow your taste in kitchenware to glow by adopting open shelving. Neat piles and artful arrangements would be the trick to fairly screens.

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7. Rack them up. An open cottage-style plate rack is a great space saver which also permits you to showcase your collection. While a monochromatic set of dishes will achieve a clean appearance, an eclectic assortment such as the one pictured adds a welcoming pattern of colour.

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8. Create unforgettable table settings. Like the perfect fashion accessory, the right dishes can set a table off beautifully. Invest in china which will accentuate the decor of your dining area. Breathe life into a normal table setting by mixing and matching — pair your grandma’s china with modern pieces, for instance.

Artisan Books

For further inspiration, check out Shax Riegler’s stunning book Dish: 813 Colorful, Beautiful Dinner Plates (Artisan, $35).

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Guest Picks: Coffee Service

Since investing in a coffee press, I have been carrying my morning beverage pretty seriously. Starting off the day with a fantastic cup of coffee is absolutely worth the additional effort. Here’s a collection of my favorite coffee accessory finds from around the internet. Why not make an everyday ritual a little more special with a few pretty tools? — Kathryne from Cookie and Kate

Amazon

Bodum Chambord 8-cup French Press Coffee Maker – $53.50

I purchased the 12-cup Bodum coffee press so I could make enough for guests whenever they encounter. They state”12-cup” however, it actually makes enough for 4 to 6 cups’ worth.

UncommonGoods

Hidden Animal Mugs With Tails – $25

Would these small cups be any cuter? Each has a surprise small critter coming from the base.

UncommonGoods

Heart Coffee Scoop – $24

These fun heart coffee grinds would make a great gift for a love affair or a good friend.

West Elm

Sugar + Creamer Set on Bamboo Tray – $14

This sugar and creamer pair from West Elm comes with its own small bamboo tray for easy support. I really like the simple, modern lines of this set.

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Smell The Coffee Tea towels – GBP 9

Wake up and smell the coffee! This is an enjoyable tea towel to get a coffee enthusiast.

Alessi

hot.it, Electric Kettle

Electric kettles heat up water super quickly for tea, coffee, oatmeal and more. This modern, stainless steel electric kettle is actually slick.

Amazon

Krups Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel Blades – $24

I have been meaning to buy a coffee grinder for grinding freshly roasted coffee beans in the home. You can also use it for grinding spices. This one is cheap and highly rated.

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Pantone Bone China Mug Set – $78

These Pantone mugs are minimal and pretty. They are a fantastic gift for a graphic designer or colour fan!

Micro porcelain spoons set of three – $1.95

I love these little porcelain spoons. They’re perfect for stirring cream into coffee and serving little scoops of a dip.

Amazon

Jonathan Adler Carnaby Talitha Tray – $68

I love this patterned tray by Jonathan Adler. It’s little and seems just the right size for serving a few of cups of coffee.

Amazon

Jonathan Adler Utopia Elephant Mug Cup – $30

I might need to give these fitting Jonathan Adler elephant Presents as a marriage gift this summer. They’d be perfect for the quirky couple.

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Ceramic French Press – $35

I’d happily leave one of these colorful French presses out on my kitchen countertop daily long.

Double Coffee Measuring Spoon – $5.95

This sleek, easy and affordable coffee scoop from Crate and Barrel makes measuring coffee a cinch.

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Bodum® Pavina Tumbler – $9.95

This double-walled glass mug by Bodum is like magic: The contents remain hot and the exterior stays cool.

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Merchant no. 4 – Honey Jar + Stick – All

This beautiful honey jar would be ideal for drizzling honey to coffee. I love the acacia wood and clean layout.

Amazon

Bodum Double-Wall Stainless Steel Travel Coffee and Tea Press – $40

This journey coffee press is neat. Brew your coffee directly in the mug and move!

Amazon

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 2-Quart Tea Kettle, Stainless Steel – $80

I made the mistake of buying a super-cheap teakettle, and I think I’ll need to update to the KitchenAid kettle shortly. I really like the brushed metal outside.

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Bright round marble top coffee table – $349

Great coffee deserves a fantastic coffee table. This little, round marble-top table is beautiful. The photographer in me can’t help but think it would would make a lovely background for food and beverage photos.

Williams-Sonoma

Chemex 6-Cup Glass Coffee Maker – $36

The Chemex coffeemaker appears to be getting quite a lot of focus recently. I am perfectly happy with my coffee press, but the Chemex is an alternative that allegedly yields a full-flavored, clean-tasting brew.

Crate&Barrel

Thermal Mirror Carafe – $39.95

I usually drink freshly brewed coffee right away, but this pretty thermal carafe are able to keep drinks hot for hours.

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Handmade Home: Construct a Simple Flower Box

This DIY blossom box adds charm and curb appeal. And once you’ve obtained the basic steps down, you can easily personalize yours by producing your own mounts, including decorative molding, angling the endings of the box, creating a curved edge or adding any other unique details that make it feel like your own.

Materials:

1-by-8-by-10-foot plank in #2 pine (that is what I used)
Pair of saw horses (I used two old chairs)
Tape step, T square and hammer
Drill with large bit
Nails (I used #6 penny-finish nails)
Circular or hand saw
Primer, paint and brushes
Metal or wood mounts (available at home improvement stores)

Step by Step

1. Measure your window and then decide the period of your flower box. Mine was 30 inches. Measure and mark with a pencil.

This tier pine is the least expensive, but it’s a couple of knots in the wood — with a little paint they may be camouflaged. You can always use the superior pine, but the cost for the identical size board is about three times as much.

Use the square to make sure your line is directly, and mark it in pencil.

2. Saw the line across.

The regional lumber yard or Home Depot may be able to make direct cuts for you. In case you’ve got the measurements, a pencil, tape measure and square, all you’ve got to do is make all of your markings and have someone cut the wood.

Utilize the first bit as your template to the subsequent two. You should end up with three pieces of the desired length, one for each long side and one to the floor.

3. Nail the sides. It is much simpler if you begin the nails prior to placing the pieces completely together. This way, you have to hold the pieces together only while hammering them and you do not have to worry about holding the nail in place.

The nails I used have heads. When they’re hammered in they aren’t too noticeable.

That is what you’ll have after attaching two of the boards you cut.

Do the identical thing to attach the side.

4. Together with the leftover bit, mark and measure the short end pieces.

Again, use the T to make sure the line is even. Draw your line and use the piece as a template to the other end.

5. Begin your nails as you did before and nail in every end.

6. Drill drain holes. Using a ⅜-inch drill bit, drill three holes in the base of the box for surplus water to drain out.

7. Insert finish. If desirable, prime and paint the box in the color of your choice.

Optional: If you want to Create Your own mounts, then you’ll want:
Added woodScroll sawTo create a more detailed box, then you’ll want:
RouterDecorative molding

8. Line the box with transparent plastic. Staple lining into position to prolong the life span of the box.

9. Fill out your box. Choose a loose soil, the identical type you’d use for a marijuana or alternative planter, from any home improvement store or nursery.

Susan Duane

10. Hang it! Here is my finished box. I did this project. Come spring it’ll be full of beautiful and bright blooms.

Tell us have you got a window box or a location for one? Please share a photo below.

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