Earlier this week in the chat, I asked about the lessons you’ve learned from past renovations, and reader Laura Bohdan weighed in to say, “Live in a Tesla, on a sailboat or in a tent while backpacking. Develop a portable high-paying skill then go see the world.” I love that Laura still reads a reno substack despite her views on home ownership. Tad and I have occasionally wondered if we would have been better off spending our Ojai house investment on travel instead. We have friends who are selling their house and buying a boat to live and travel on; I’m paying close attention to how things go for them.
In the meantime, I have further house-outfitting to do!
Justine Menard (left) and Kimura.
First, some glassware decisions. Our dinnerware is clean-cut, so I’d like more organically shaped glassware. For months, I’ve had the Kimura Crumple Glass in mind. But then I came across these mouth-blown goblets by Justine Menard, and I think I might need … both.
The Secret Strategistasked me for my favorite trash cans, a product category with a lot of opportunity for design. That is my nice way of saying that most waste baskets are godawful. I shared a few that I recommend, and so did some other design-minded people with good taste, like Kelsey Keithand Wendy Goodman. Check out the full list here.
Breaking News: this is the best peeler in the business and it’s back in stock. I have one and have been on the waitlist for months to order another. The peeler’s handle has soft curves so it rests comfortably in your palm, and the blade’s angle and sharpness are perfect. Even better, I got us all a discount. Get 20% off using this code: ...
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