I have an artisanal noodle bowl (yay functional art!) that I adore. It was more than I would normally pay for everyday dishes, but I use it regularly for all kinds of one-serving meals. It makes whatever I am eating feel more special. I also have a water glass and pitcher that are so pretty on my desk and encourage me to drink water throughout the day.
One year I had my husband install a fairly large "handle on a doorframe so I could use it to steady myself as I did squats. Well, I no longer exercise in that room but the handle has become invaluable for when I put on or take off my slippers. I have balance issues and it is so easy to reach up and hold it while I slip my feet in and out of my cozy fleece-lined slippers. No more trying to keep myself upright!
I guess one more thing could lead to one more thing. I already have too many things that it just gets a little complicated. I will have to ponder if one more thing would actually help or lead to other things.
I grew up in a household in which my dad, brother, and I were not required to do anything in the kitchen. My mom and two sisters did all the work related to our meals. Never prepared a meal or even had to clean up. Never washed a dish or did any food shopping. When my mother asked, I gladly ran to the store to get what she wanted. Or when asked to hold the portable mixer when making mashed potatoes I never complained. After marrying, this lifestyle basically continued with no responsibility for anything related to the kitchen.
Then several years ago we decided to subscribe to one of these meal deals where the ingredients are shipped to you along with directions for proper preparation. We now receive three meals each week, and I am totally in charge. My wife orders the meals, but I do everything else. I've learned all the ins and outs of cooking, do the additional food shopping, and actually have become the family cook for all three meals, snacks, etc. In additional, I have gotten into baking - from cookies to bread to cakes - you name it. And now I'm into making jam. (Jim Jam it is called by our family & friends). I only wish I had had the same culinaary interest while my mom was still available to give her excellent advice.
I have an artisanal noodle bowl (yay functional art!) that I adore. It was more than I would normally pay for everyday dishes, but I use it regularly for all kinds of one-serving meals. It makes whatever I am eating feel more special. I also have a water glass and pitcher that are so pretty on my desk and encourage me to drink water throughout the day.
How delightful! I love how your special objects elevate some ordinary experiences. Fun!
One year I had my husband install a fairly large "handle on a doorframe so I could use it to steady myself as I did squats. Well, I no longer exercise in that room but the handle has become invaluable for when I put on or take off my slippers. I have balance issues and it is so easy to reach up and hold it while I slip my feet in and out of my cozy fleece-lined slippers. No more trying to keep myself upright!
Oh, what a genius idea! And you got two different uses out of it, which is even better.
Necessity is the "mother" if you remember that saying. LOL
I guess one more thing could lead to one more thing. I already have too many things that it just gets a little complicated. I will have to ponder if one more thing would actually help or lead to other things.
Right! It has to be truly unique. And maybe you have everything you need.
I grew up in a household in which my dad, brother, and I were not required to do anything in the kitchen. My mom and two sisters did all the work related to our meals. Never prepared a meal or even had to clean up. Never washed a dish or did any food shopping. When my mother asked, I gladly ran to the store to get what she wanted. Or when asked to hold the portable mixer when making mashed potatoes I never complained. After marrying, this lifestyle basically continued with no responsibility for anything related to the kitchen.
Then several years ago we decided to subscribe to one of these meal deals where the ingredients are shipped to you along with directions for proper preparation. We now receive three meals each week, and I am totally in charge. My wife orders the meals, but I do everything else. I've learned all the ins and outs of cooking, do the additional food shopping, and actually have become the family cook for all three meals, snacks, etc. In additional, I have gotten into baking - from cookies to bread to cakes - you name it. And now I'm into making jam. (Jim Jam it is called by our family & friends). I only wish I had had the same culinaary interest while my mom was still available to give her excellent advice.
Look at you! That's impressive, to learn a whole new field of creativity.