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  • The Safi Stoneware Collection

    The Safi Stoneware Collection

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    I want to introduce to you the most recent dining collection to Birch Press Design: the Safi Stoneware Collection! The collection includes bowls, pitchers, and spoons each available in the colors oyster and cream.

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    The Safi Stoneware Collection is crafted from hand-thrown stoneware in soft-lined, modern sizes and shapes. The bowls include a set of 5 and can be used in a variety of ways including as your set of everyday bowls, or containing nuts and chips for parties, or spices and other seasonings for when you are cooking.  A set some with 5 spoons and includes a leather tie at the end of the handle. These chic spoons can be used in conjunction with the bowls so guests can serve them some treats. Last in the collection, but certainly not least, are the pitchers. A set contains 3 pitchers that are ideal for creamer to add to your coffee or tea, milk for oatmeal, and so much more!

    These unique pieces will make for a gorgeous, sophisticated addition to your dinning set! As well as the earthy, neutral tones will surely compliment your kitchen!

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  • Appetizer Makeover

    Appetizer Makeover

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    I’ve been getting tired of my go-to salad and want to switch it up a bit and try something new. So I turned to my best friends: Pinterest and Google. Of course I was flooded with different recipes and they all look so delicious!

    I want to share two recipes I found. One is for all my vegans out there who miss ceasar dressing. This vegan ceasar salad is the perfect substitute! I also am dying to try the fennel salad with walnuts and avocado! Who doesn’t love avocado?!

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    Birch Press Design recently got in utensils and bowls that will be perfect for serving up your new yummy salads! The maku bowls are perfect for those tasty seasonings. Flax seeds, red pepper flakes, himalayan sea salt, parmesan, you name it, these bowls are the ideal size! The teak wood spoons and scoops will be great – just the right size and shape for serving up your scrumptious creation. Get to chopping!

  • Especially For You

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    I think we may be getting our first glimpse of spring here in the Pacific Northwest and the mood is wonderful. The clouds are parting and the sun may be peeking through a bit over the next couple days and I can’t wait to head for the mountains and hike a bit. My go to trail is Annette Lake – it isn’t too far from Seattle (just a 45 minute drive) – but provides a nice steep, escape to a beautiful hidden lake at the top of the mountain.

    Hiking has always been a perfect way to collect my thoughts – there’s nothing like a long, peaceful hike to clear out the cobwebs and re-organize all of my mental to-do lists. It is a chance to prioritize whats important – for instance, making sure that you are recognizing the important people in your lives. I keep a little stash of gift wrapping supplies at hand for birthdays and “just because” gifts, and these little laser engraved wood tags are just the cutest little addons for packages.

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    And the best part about hiking? When you are done!

    Annette Trail is a 7 and 1/2 mile in and out hike, most of which is super steep – so by the end of it, you really feel like you’ve accomplished something! Then it’s time to refuel back at home – so I keep a constant supply of dried fruit, spiced almonds and cashews in these beautiful bowls on our countertop and snack on them throughout the day.

    The size is perfect – the nested bowls come in a range of sizes, so I choose the smaller ones for this task. And their shapes are unique to each set – I just love these beautiful, handmade bowls -and their colors are dreamy. They make whatever you put in them look classy and thoughtful.

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    But seriously, if you are going to hike for 7 1/2 miles, the reward should be fitting. So I say serious hiking calls for a serious reward. And my go-to for a serious reward is Twice Baked Chocolate Croissants from Bakery Nouveau. Just place 2 or 3 of these on one of our cake stands before you head out in the morning and you’ll return to a delightfully decadent display.

    After you wind down with one of these and a cup of tea, all you’ll be thinking is life is sweet.