To celebrate the launch of Etsy’s Registry, we invited a few of our favorite tastemakers to share items they would choose for their own registry. Today, we are pleased to welcome Nathan Williams, founding editor of Kinfolk.
Our focus at Kinfolk often leads us to look back on traditions, holidays and other memories, when good food and company were the only priorities. With those ideas in mind, I’ve put together a collection of older kitchen and home goods which are practical and functional, with a clean, minimal design to reflect the simple aesthetic of the good old days.
There are textures and colors that match a morning meal when the light is still soft and warm. I’d fill the table with white enamelware, cotton linens without patterns, thick glass bottles for milk, juice, or water and a wooden tabletop.
Lunches are usually enjoyed midday during the peak of daylight and activity. It makes sense to prepare food that feels appropriate for the time of day (light, fresh, energizing) and a table that looks similar, with pale tones, fresh herbs, and white dishware. My wife and I have a collection of aprons that we keep on hand for when friends are around to help.
We don’t have a tableware collection with every color scheme under the sun, but I recommend following the lighting of the day (warm morning sun, bright white midday, dark and shadowy afternoon). Darken the colors you use for an evening meal with wooden serveware, candles, and colored linens.
For more information on Kinfolk’s traveling dinner series, visit Kinfolk.
Most of the desserts we make around our place are baked, and I’d recommend saving some of the finishing touches (whipped cream, sliced fruit, sauces) as something to do with your friends, instead of timing everything to come out of the oven the minute you finish dinner. It’s nice to have something to do while you talk. Work up another appetite, as well as your sweet tooth.
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Sign in to add your ownKate Lewis from ameliespaperie says:
wonderful ideas and beautiful pictures!
11 years ago
Eliza from floweryourself says:
Nate, it's Eliza. I love what you put together here. I need one of those conversion towels!
11 years ago
Anna Kikute from fantasygarden says:
That's what happening after wedding you need nice house :)
11 years ago
IKA PARIS from ikabags says:
How beautiful !
11 years ago
L2Country from L2Country says:
wonderful things here. TXS
11 years ago
PoetryofObjects from PoetryofObjects says:
kinfolk has been so lovely to arrive in our home...full of good things to talk about, savor over...thank you so much!
11 years ago
Mimi from aTreasureInStore says:
Love it! Never thought to consider the light at meal times to go with food and accessories.
11 years ago
Cecilia Paez from ceciliandaughter says:
We are fans of Kinfolk magazine. There is such a big connection between the magazine's style, which is also a reflection of our values (relationships, warmth, and excellence in craftsmanship) and Etsy. It's fantastic to see you being posted here.
11 years ago
linda Tinfena from TinfenaStudio says:
what a great post, thank you for featuring beautiful and functional vintage finds , I love the look of Kinfold . It reminds me of those amazing Scandinavian home blogs I am so addicted to.
11 years ago
Teresa from shopgoodgrace says:
So wonderful... I've never thought of the table settings following the light of the day. A beautiful concept - with really lovely imagery to accompany.
11 years ago
Cynna from colorada says:
Lovely
11 years ago
elisa rathje from appleturnovershop says:
so lovely. that cutter looks hand-smithed, such a beautiful shape. i like to cook with friends and regularly invite them to come earlier to help with the really fun stuff - pulling mozzarella and kneading the dough, rolling out the flatbread. the best. x
11 years ago
FERUZA from SilkRoadCaravans says:
I like simplicity, but where is colors? A bit -:)
11 years ago