Stories


My favorite apple peeler

My favorite apple peeler
I'm discovering just how many tools I use in the kitchen. This one may be the most fun of all.

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What are you making time for?

What are you making time for?
When I started writing about my family a few months ago, I thought I'd start with my great-grandparents, who were both artists and who inspired the project. But I quickly made some disturbing discoveries that led me several generations further back.

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My artist great-grandparents

My artist great-grandparents

My great-grandparents are the first artists that I know of in my family.

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Potato masher collection

Potato masher collection
Continuing with the show and tell of old kitchen tools, here is my beloved potato masher collection. 

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Vintage spatula

Vintage spatula
It's becoming apparent how much affection I have for slightly gnarly old kitchen tools.

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"Many of Estyn's pieces feel like wearable sculpture and ALL are works of art. Anytime I wear something she has designed I am bound to receive compliments on my jewelry — it’s just that worthy of praise and admiration (and I feel rewarded for my fine taste!)."

- Kate Wechsler, Psychotherapist