I recently read that preparing a meal for another person is an intimate expression of love. But then, we knew that already. Perhaps you have a magical evening of coq au vin and candlelight that you have filed away in the emotional archives. (I really hope you do!) One need only smell the aroma of a favorite childhood dish wafting through the kitchen to bring memories flooding back of mom or a special holiday. A big part of my efforts in cooking have been to provide my children with just such memories. My daughter has gone out a few times with an Italian friend and it wasn't long before the requisite inquiry regarding her cooking skills ensued. Italian men do have their priorities. But I certainly wouldn't out her on my blog! I don't think it by chance that the heart of the home has changed over the years to become a natural extension of the living space replete with furniture meant for hanging out. It is best said by the writer, Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher in her words "When I write of hunger, I am really writing about love and the hunger for it, and warmth and the love of it and it is all one."
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I absolutely love your blog. Every post speaks to me and your photos are so inspiring. Thank you!
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn | April 27, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Ohhhh Ursula, that 1st image has the most amazingly simple wine rack which immediately caught my eye. So charming, so practical, and I've never seen one like this.
Marsha
Posted by: Marsha@Splenderosa | April 27, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Ursula, the picture's of the kitchens are fantastic and fit your post. I love to cook, and even though my son is 35 yrs. old, when he stops by even for a few minutes, where does he go? To the kitchen of course. Just looking to see what mom has been cooking or baking. He also has to do a little of sampling while he's out there. Makes a mom feel good.
Posted by: Paula Jo @ Outdoors Garden Decor | April 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I love this post and all these kitchens but you hit it right on the head. My husband loves to come into the kitchen and pour wine and we talk while I cook. I enjoy the closeness we feel while doing something so simple.
Posted by: Acquired Objects | April 27, 2011 at 02:24 PM
That 1st kitchen TOTALLY has me!!
xx's
Posted by: Marsha@Splenderosa | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing Ursula.
Posted by: julie at BV | May 19, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Most of the people will decide that this is an old style and look ugly. But, if you are focusing more on the details, the truth will appear.
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