J E L L I O S T I M E O U T

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Jellio.com was featured in timeout.com today!! this is some great press with some

wonderful shots of these amazing pieces! congrats boys!

be sure to check it out at newyork.timeout.com.

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F A B T O L I X C H A I R S

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These french chairs and stool have been around the design blog world alot

lately...maybe because they're perfect? Great lines, excellent colors, comfortable,

stackable, indoors or outdoors, rubber feet...if only they weren't so expensive.

Made in france since 1934 though. A bold, bright color would be fun in the

neutral kitchen.

via stephmodo, deisgnwatcher, tolix.com

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T O O C U T E T U E S D A Y !

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we can always count on arnold to get the most use out of a cardboard box...no matter

what size. thanks barbara!

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G R A Y K I T C H E N S 3

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we're contemplating doing gray in some way. i've never seen any gray kitchens in person, it's interesting to see what's been done. (some if these are def not our style)

this first one is ina garten's kitchen in nyc (not her tv show kitchen)

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T O O C U T E T U E S D A Y !

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S P R I N G P R O J E C T

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since it was so nice out this past weekend C decided to start his early-

spring-do-not-extend-into-summer-or-else project. we've got this goofy

little brick wall that separates the deck and the rest of the yard. I like having

it there when we bbq since it's a great place to put stuff and it's extra

seating...plus i like the separation.

So C is just tidying it up in his own special, do it right, way. This will be

topped with a crisply cut slab of bluestone to match the rest of the

backyard/patio stone. stay tuned!

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M O R E G R A Y K I T C H E N S

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here's another amazing gray kitchen from levinson/mcdavid architects

right here in brooklyn. love it!

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K I T C H E N C O L O R 2

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ok i love gray. haven't seen too many grayish kitchens...at least not in person.

i'm diggin' the idea of possible gray cabinets. the first 2 photos are an

amazing kitchen that is my major inspiration right now....with maybe not

such a crazy floor and not so glam & sparkly. the cabs are a very light gray.

photos from newmanandwolen.com.

this last one's nice too...more white then gray and very classic. like the

gray countertops/backsplash. it's something i've been thinking about since

the beginning of our planning.

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S T A I R C A S E B E F O R E & A F T E R

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there was a pretty narly looking staircase to the lower level here before.

looks like the staircase to hell...for a little while it was. we got right to ripping

out everything in the basement that the former 'owner/dirtbag/crazy person'

put in before. i mean, how can you even live like that?

the metal parts of the staircase had to be welded on site. fun!

installed and waiting for beefy maple treads.

then chris got to work on the gorgeous maple treads. nice and thick!

once everything's in place it's pretty freaking cool! an amazing transformation

if i do say so myself. it's funny looking back at these old pictures...how did we

see beyond the grossness and filth to buy this place...and think we'd live in it

as-is for a while? That changed quickly!

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willis love

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K I T C H E N P L A N R E V I S E

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revised plan just showing a more horizontal oven/fridge wall.

no more vertical pantry here but still trying the ol' appliance garage.

also this could work with a dark lower/light upper cab look.

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I N M Y H O O D

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the NYTimes featured an article about this couple who live nearby. what they've done with

their rental apartment is just gorgeous. i'm loving their lamps and window treatments!

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T O O C U T E T U E S D A Y !

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i know this looks like our cat arnold...but it's not. this is a cat that is up

for adoption at the humane society in nyc. last week i donated a box full

of returned comforters, old towels, and samples from the office. they kindly

sent back a photo of this cat enjoying his new digs. how 'bout you? next time

you buy new bedding or are getting rid of some old towels bring 'em on

over to your local shelter where i'm sure they'll make a furry someone

very happy. prrrrr.

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O S C A R S 2 0 1 0

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congrats to 'the cove' for winning the oscar for documentary feature.

this film and 'food inc' feature an issue close to my heart...animal welfare.

'food inc' particularly is a movie (and website) everyone in america should see!!!

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K I T C H E N C O L O R

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my sweet architect/cousin blew my mind by suggesting possibly painting

kitchen cabinets and not doing wood or white. what? you can do that?

i didn't even think of it...and now i can't stop thinking about it!

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G A R D E N B E F O R E & A F T E R

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spring is in the air (wishful thinking perhaps?) and that's got me

thinking about getting back in the garden.

back in the old days of 2004, our house had a pool. doesn't it look

inviting? as tempted as we were to go for a swim and catch a major

bacterial infection we decided to get rid of it. we amended and

balanced the soil, put down some bluestone, planted a tree, shrubs,

and perennials, and each spring we threw in a few veges and annuals.

then 4 years later we replanted the tree, put up a new fence,

replaced the old metal shed with a custom designed masterpiece,

(see patio & shed link to the right) and put in a bluestone patio.

keep in mind all this stuff had to go through our house since we don't

have separate yard access.

what a transformation!

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