Over the weekend, the Anthology team took a field trip to one of the largest antiques markets in our area. We may have picked up a couple of things for ourselves along the way, but we were also productive in sourcing some neat props for the magazine. After hours of hunting and walking, I came home inspired to find more new objects for my tabletop. I was immediately drawn to these beautiful bowls and cups made by Studiomake, a design studio in Thailand. The uneven rim gives each piece its own unique character, and I love how some are highlighted with gold plating. The cups and bowls come in four pretty colors: white, flesh, grey, and olive. But if you like the gold-rimmed versions, they are sold exclusively through Gretel Home.
{All images from Gretel Home}
{Image above: Smoked Salmon and Potato Salad with Dill from Cook Your Dream}
For me, salad is always an afterthought during the winter; during the colder months, it’s a lot more comforting to warm up with a hot bowl of soup or a hearty stew. So usually, salads don’t start to make their way into my meals until the spring. Last weekend, I had the most refreshing and delicious salad at a dinner party and now all I can think about is salad! So I’ve pulled together some recipes that are currently at the top of my lists of dishes to try. A Memorial Day gathering might be the perfect opportunity to test out a recipe or two, don’t you think? Have a great three-day weekend, everyone!
{Image above from left to right: Sicilian-Inspired Blood Orange Salad from theKitchn;
Carrot Salad with Avocado from Food52}
{Image above: Lacinato Kale Salad from Marin Mama Cooks}
{Image above from left: Little Melty Salad Croutons from Smitten Kitchen; Thai Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp from Verses From My Kitchen; Moroccan-Inspired Quinoa Salad from Pickles and Honey}
I always look forward to the trailers for every issue of Anthology. Even though I already know the contents of each issue, it’s still fun to see it all come together with previews and sneak peeks before receiving the full print magazine in the mail. For many of our trailers, we have been fortunate to work with motion and graphic designer Remilla Ty. In collaboration with Meg, our creative director, Remilla’s work on the stop-motion trailer for Issue No. 4 is one of my favorites.
Remilla has started a new blog called The Creative Ty’s which is a photographic journey of her and her husband’s creative adventures together. The blog begins with DIY projects like putting together a wall of inspiration, crocheted bunting flags, and baby booties. I love the little booklet she made as a gift for her mother. It can be made for so many different occasions! And her calligraphy, which has appeared in Anthology, is so beautiful and exquisite.
Here’s a fun tidbit for the day: Remilla started out as an intern for us and like all of our interns, got engaged right after the internship at Anthology!
{All images by Remilla Ty}
One of the most challenging rooms for me to decorate is my kitchen. Let’s face it: some kitchen appliances and accessories are just not that pleasing to the eye. When the space in your cupboards runs out, everything seems to pile up on the countertops. That’s why I love finding items that serves a purpose and are also pretty to look at.
The Utilitarian Ceramic by Ben Fiess perfectly combines function and art. They remind me of the old ceramic jars my grandmother used for sauces and pickled vegetables. Every jar has four components: the container, strainer, lid, and cap—all held together by a rubber band. I can easily see myself using this to store salt and pepper, or even serving soup for guests (wouldn’t that be unexpected?). And when my cupboards are packed with not an inch to spare, there will be no guilt in leaving these beauties on the counter!
{All images by B.Fiess}
I like to keep my treasures—collections that include rings, pendants, coins, and even beautiful buttons—in small containers. Putting these keepsakes in a pretty box not only protects them, but also brings a bit of excitement every time I sneak a peek at them, like opening a present for the first time.
I discovered these cute Pixie faceted ring boxes from Oh Dier while I was browsing around the Internet to find a Mother’s Day gift. Aren’t they perfect for tucking away a little treasure? The wood is cut from salvaged oak stair balusters, and all are handmade in St. Paul, Minnesota, by William Dohman. They come in 15 different colors, which makes it difficult to choose just one! I love the simple geometric shape with a pop of color. You can find these lovely boxes here.
{All images by William Dohman}
