Remodelista

25 June 2026

• Kitchen of the Week: A Designer’s Deconstructed Sonoma Kitchen from Reclaimed Parts

  File this under When the Whole Is Greater than the Sum of its Parts: Ever since Julie first took a tour of San Francisco designer Charles de Lisle‘s reclaimed retreat in Sonoma (see: Off the Grid: A Stylish, Low-Impact Retreat in Sonoma by Charles de Lisle), we’ve been admiring how it manages to be simultaneously […]

• A Shelter Island Holiday Rental Where Everything Is for Sale

  Originally built in the 1920s as a boat house serving a larger waterfront estate, a house on Shelter Island was rebuilt and expanded by owner Scott Murphy following Hurricane Sandy. The 2,400-square-foot structure combines a reconstruction of the original boat house with a modern addition, preserving the building’s maritime character while introducing reclaimed white oak […]

• 10 Easy Pieces: Electric Composters for the Kitchen

  When I was living in San Francisco, I took for granted the robust composting program of Recology San Francisco. I became accustomed to composting all food scraps, paper products, cardboard, and even wooden chopsticks via a small kitchen bin lined with a green compostable bag. It was so easy, so simple, so satisfying! Then I […]

• Our Curated Abode: A Hardware to Housewares DIY Store in Kent, England

  If only all towns had a version of Emma Jane Palin’s Our Curated Abode. Trained in graphic design and illustration, Emma is an all-around creative type: she’s worked in digital marketing for brands like Apple and the London Design Festival, blogged about interiors and life in a rental, and is now a stylist and interior […]

• Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Stainless Steel Teapot at a Surprising Price Point

  All of us on the edit team are enamored with the handmade, movable kitchen components by Jennifer June of Loose Parts (see: Kitchen(s) of the Week: Freestanding Cabinetry by Loose Parts in Upstate NY). But something else caught our eye while we were poring over all the details: a great-looking stainless steel teapot (or coffee […]

Retro Renovation

• Formica boomerang now for sale in 3 limited edition colors

  Update: Alas, seems to now be discontinued — “limited time” is up… On the hunt? Check my other stories on where to find vintage and midcentury style laminates for your kitchen or bathroom. I’ll keep this story up for the historical record. (Hey, I came out of retirement for this one!) If you are a…

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• Retro Kohler Triton Bowe kitchen sink faucet – love the look

  Here’s a retro kitchen faucet that may be just the thing for your 1950s (ish) kitchen: The Kohler Triton Bowe. I really love the look of this faucet — a terrific new design to add to our list of mid century and vintage kitchen faucet options. There are several versions of this faucet available. The…

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• 5 authentic 1970s wallpaper designs from Schumacher — still available today

  If you want to add 1970s design flair to your home, no need to reinvent history when iconic designs — like these five 1970s wallpapers from Schumacher’s archives — are available today. Schumacher is a storied company with a rich history, and I’ve featured some of their other historic wallpapers. So, in my continuing quest…

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Ugly Duckling House

25 June 2026

• DIY Gold Foil Star Ornaments

  Easy and fun! These gold leaf ornaments can be made with everyday craft store paper mache.

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• DIY Snowdrift Tree Skirts

  Using simple ingredients you probably already have around the house, you can make these mini tree skirts that look like freshly fallen snow.

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• DIY Paper Pinwheel Ornaments

  With decorative paper and some clever folding, you can make inexpensive ornaments to decorate the whole tree!

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• We Found Our New Home! (Get the Sneak Peek!)

  We found our new home! Come check out the first sneak peek and get the details on when we can show you the full tour.

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• Spotted Moth | Cross Stitch Pattern

  This sunny and spotted moth is your fun stitch release for April, check it out!

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