Designer's Blog — Exquisite Insights

I am excited to introduce you to my new recipe box! With the aid of an American wood company, I was able to keep the important features and give it a cleaner look. Here's a look at the key differences: Recipe Card Holder: Like my previous box, there is a place to set your recipe card to keep it clean, dry and propped up while cooking. When you open the box, there is a ledge that sticks out a little bit where you can place the card and lean it against the lid.  Material: Instead of bamboo, this box is...

Have you ever used chalk paint before? It has a different consistency than latex paint and has more of a stiffness to it when it dries. It is very versatile and doesn't require sanding or priming before applying. The biggest selling point for me was the dark wax that you can apply afterwards to get a rustic & antiqued look. Before heading to the store, my hubby and I watched tons of videos on using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. The most helpful videos I found were on Simply Reinvented's YouTube channel. She showed us how to paint, apply the clear...

  A few weeks ago, my mom and I attended a wedding down in Los Angeles. While we were there, we visited LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). From the moment we arrived on campus, I loved it! The layout of the buildings was inviting and I liked the mix of white building materials with red pipes and green palm trees. I also liked Urban Light (Chris Burden), an outdoor sculpture consisting of 202 antique street lamps. My favorite art period is modern art. I especially like artists that use over-sized canvases, organic shapes and bold, contrasting colors. I...

I LOVE it when a customer makes a suggestion for a new design! Suzanne contacted me a few weeks ago requesting some recipe cards with an apple design to go along with a bridal shower that she hosted. This was the result, and I turned it into a recipe box as well.    Thanks for the suggestion, Suzanne!