fabric friday: 05-20-11: fun drying mats

so i've been on the hunt for a REALLY REALLY small sink dish drainer ever since we found out the fun one we got from our shower was way too big. turns out our sink is too good for normal-sized strainers and is not quite a square, causing it not allow anything larger than 11X11 to fit inside.

because we have a dishwasher, we don't wash dishes THAT often, but you've got your knives, metal bowls, cutting boards, utensils etc that are used almost daily and can't be thrown in the dishwasher. we also run our DW maybe every 4 days (max), so certain things need hand washing.

i've gotten into the habit of using a dishtowel on the counter to set everything on, but i don't really like it. it gets super wet, takes up counter space and isn't that great looking.

while discussing other options with kc, i did a search for fabric patterned dish drying mats.

i found these fun ones on etsy:

 images/mats from etsy: sistersofthewildwest

i think i love them. such fun patterns! free shipping plus machine washable. and maybe i could customize my fabric? not sure if Josh will okay another item to go on the kitchen counter...but we'll see. anyone see anything [fun] like this at any stores?

CSN Store Review

so, i'd say it's about time i do a review of the products i received courtesy of CSN Stores! back in January i was asked if i wanted to do a review of CSN and of course i said yes!

i had a hard time deciding what i was going to spend my $35 gift card on - something for myself (shoes, purse...) or something for the house (wall art, rug, sheets...) or something for the kitchen (rachael ray goodies, kitchen gadgets, etc). i had my sights set on this cute pair of boots, but unfortunately they are out of stock and have been for several months. in fear of forgetting about my gift card and it expiring (3/31) while waiting for the boots to become available, i decided to look for something else to get.

back in December i broke my french press coffee pot, so i realized this was the perfect opportunity to get a new one! the cost was under $30 so i was able to get a Rachael Ray gadget and shipping all for under $35!

new bodum french press. love it!

i haven't been able to use the french press yet - it needs course ground coffee, which i don't have, or it can clog up the filter - so i'm waiting to get some of that. but, until then, i get to look at how fun it is sitting on my counter!

i also got this veggie peeler. used it tonight - it's great! (i figured it would be - i love all of my Rachael Ray kitchen goodies).

all in all the experience was mostly pleasant, other than the items i first wanted being out of stock or unavailable. the french press came within two or three days of ordering whereas the kitchen gadget took more time (it came from California). thanks, CSN Stores! definitely will keep them in mind for future purchases!

mr & mrs muse

these are SO CUTE! i think josh and i totally need them. not only are they fun and funky in every way, the product name "mr & mrs muse" just makes me happy.

mr + mrs muse

salt + pepper

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i would also like to point out i love everything else on this site. also, you can post your adler designed home/room or check out the homes of other adler fans! this is one of my favorites:

 please note the Saarinen Tulip chair and Breuer Wassily Chair

just another reason why i love this picture: KNOLL!

show your style image link: http://jonathanadler.com/showyourstyle/2010/09/voltaire/