back to the basics

my Mor-Mor & Mor-far had these in use at their hem (for spreading ooodles of butter) and they've been a staple in my parent's house and now in mine.  love the simplicity of design and how functional they are



http://www.hemslojd.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=2649&Category_Code=kitchen_gadgets&Store_Code=HEM

these stools (i took from my mom, who i think took them from her mom, my "Mor-Mor") and will try hard to keep my daughter from absconding with them one day.  i'm the 3rd generation to keep these Alva Aalto stools in the house.  we love them for how versatile they are.  they stack easily (i've got 3) and in a pinch use them next to the sofa to keep a glass of wine or cup of tea in close reach.  (great extra seating too)

http://hivemodern.com/pages/products.php?view=sub_product&sid=3330