Oh My Gourd: 8 Fabulous Fall Pieces to Welcome Pumpkin Season

With September speeding by, now is the time to embrace all things fall. That means it’s time to dust off the Halloween decorations, pick up a pumpkin or two, and watch from your window as the leaves change color each day at a time. But there’s no reaso…

With September speeding by, now is the time to embrace all things fall. That means it’s time to dust off the Halloween decorations, pick up a pumpkin or two, and watch from your window as the leaves change color each day at a time. But there’s no reason why you can’t bring the season into your kitchen and onto your dining room table, too: Our Shop is stocked with so many fall favorites, from the newly arrived, autumn-themed baking pans from Nordic Ware to pumpkin-shaped cocottes from brands like Staub and Le Creuset. Not sure where to start? Here are eight festive pieces of cookware and decor to bring all the fall feels to your home.

1. Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan

To make this year’s pumpkin loaves extra festive, bake them in this Harvest Bounty Pan from Nordic Ware: It’s decorated with pinecones, pumpkins, and acorns, and will make any loaf cake or quickbread you bake look instantly fall-ready, with no extra effort on your part.

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The One Detail That Can Make or Break a Chef Movie

In a restaurant kitchen, a towel never goes on your shoulder. I learned this the hard way. Two months into my first cooking job—and somewhere in the middle of what I thought was an impressive shift—I tossed a towel over my shoulder.

The chef noticed, …

In a restaurant kitchen, a towel never goes on your shoulder. I learned this the hard way. Two months into my first cooking job—and somewhere in the middle of what I thought was an impressive shift—I tossed a towel over my shoulder.

The chef noticed, looked me in the eyes, and plainly said, “You know this isn’t your movie, right?”

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10 Perfect Gifts for the Design Lover in Your Life

Finding the perfect gift for anyone can be a daunting task—and finding the perfect gift for someone who also has impeccable taste only adds to the challenge. Whether they’re a designer by trade or simply obsessed with cultivating their space, our Shop …

Finding the perfect gift for anyone can be a daunting task—and finding the perfect gift for someone who also has impeccable taste only adds to the challenge. Whether they’re a designer by trade or simply obsessed with cultivating their space, our Shop has options to match pretty much any style, from mid-century modern to bold and contemporary. To help you gift with confidence this year, we’ve narrowed our selection down to 10 of our favorite design-forward picks.

1. Dansk Wood Classics Vivianna Cheese Board with Knife

This is a piece that feels much more luxurious than its $40 price tag, making it a great option for gifters on a budget. Designed for Dansk in 1988 by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, a Swedish silversmith and master jeweler, it’s made of gorgeous, stained acacia wood and comes with a striking, stainless steel cheese knife.

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9 Fall Cookware Favorites That Bring the Modern Farmhouse Look Home

As we discussed last week, there are many ways to set a farmhouse-inspired dinner table. Whether you lean traditional or modern, the underlying feel of the design aesthetic tends to encapsulate a simple, chic, and cozy feel.

Typically, the modern farm…

As we discussed last week, there are many ways to set a farmhouse-inspired dinner table. Whether you lean traditional or modern, the underlying feel of the design aesthetic tends to encapsulate a simple, chic, and cozy feel.

Typically, the modern farmhouse style is a combination of traditional farmhouse characteristics—brass accents, exposed woods, and antique pieces—with more modern touches, like glossy finishes, darker industrial metals, and soft, clean lines. From there, you can have even more fun by adding intentional pops of color, textures, or patterns—even with your cookware.

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Save $230 on This Ultra-Functional Staub Pan *Right Now*

If you’re a fan of multi-purpose cookware, you’ve come to the right place. Staub—the famous French cookware brand—has a two-in-one grill pan and cocotte and it’s on sale right now.

If you’re unfamiliar with what a piece like this could do for you and …

If you’re a fan of multi-purpose cookware, you've come to the right place. Staub—the famous French cookware brand—has a two-in-one grill pan and cocotte and it’s on sale right now.

If you’re unfamiliar with what a piece like this could do for you and your kitchen, this tried-and-tested review of its smaller 3.4-quart twin will help paint the picture. Essentially, if you’re looking for something that can cook soup, stew, or pasta while you simultaneously grill bread, vegetables, or anything your heart desires without having to reach for a new pan, this larger, 6.4-quart take on our first 2-in-1 collaboration with French maker Staub was made for you. It might look like just another dish perfect for your one-pot dinner, but its lid doubles as a grill pan, which we think is pretty cool.

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