Baptism In Brazil

 Alexander Miranda Baumbach  2/26/23

Baptized Dec. 9th 2023

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Baumbach boys...

and Aunt Amy. All so lovely...

Grandpa Mario.

Bleached Butcher Block Counter

The "kitchenette" in Leif's modern house could also be used for flower potting/arranging, crafts or an artists space. Therefore the old sink cabinet will be replaced with a shaker cabinet base (FBM $150) & butcher block (Home Depot $200) counter, deep 16 gauge SS sink (ebay $200) and professional Blanco Meridian all metal faucet Leif bought for his kitchen which looked too tall there. We will whitewash the counter and install everything ourselves including shelves, a small refrigerator & track lights that match the kitchen upstairs in style. Great investment.

Image & instructions via pinterest & blog: jennasuedesign.com. Kraus sink & Koofizo handles below. 

Lovely white pinterest kitchenette & my favorite studio space; Brancusi!

Habitually Chic

Ceramic Stools, Seats & Tables

Bill has made many beautiful pieces for the studio show this Saturday. The first 23" stool is one of a pair, the next two are 17" seats or tables, and following are a pair of the same at 18".

TAKAEZU STUDIO

1177 Croton Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822

Winter Open House   Saturday   Dec. 2nd   12 - 6pm   Beautiful artwork, coffee & snacks!

Above stool is 24" X 13", below is the 23" partner to the first stool shown.

Bedroom Vs. Guestroom

Now that my extra bedrooms have become guestrooms, I am making them better suit our family.  So, the office is now a nursery again (includes a twin bed) while the big bedroom will get a few new items for Alex & Nina visiting with their baby. Having a single dresser and large desk here and in the front bedroom as well, will provide 2 remote work/sleep places. Happy Thanksgiving!

Leif's guestroom is also ready for company with the main bathroom finished.

The bathroom doors painted white & new hinges, a new metal Speakman shower head & and pop-tub drain finished work here. We have paid to snake, clear & camera view the main exit plumbing pipes!

Grandbaby Gear

Norway's "Tripp Trapp" highchair is unbeatable; solid wood and design with a seat & footrest that swap out to serve you through life. I use mine as my desk chair and have a new white one for Alex. 

"A Chair For Life."

We also purchased a Delta Children 4-in-1 White Baby Crib & dual sided mattress from Amazon with white knit sheets. Ready for Thanksgiving!

My initial gift was a "Bjorn Bouncer" for the first 6 mos. & liberating.

Alex has the same crib at home.

Installing A Floating Vanity

The Godmorgon 32" wide Ikea high gloss white floating vanity, Scottviken sink (has backsplash), and Dalskar faucet are designed to hide plumbing behind 2 deep drawers. The key is using Ikea plumbing that fits a 3 1/2" space against the back wall and faucet that fits it. This vanity makes the most of a 5' wide space with its' floating design, high gloss finish and light wood (soft close) drawers. Light & mirror are Pottery Barn.

We moved a mounting bracket to avoid plumbing and wiring here.

Great storage in two drawers and plumbing design. MCM artwork...

A Mid Century Modern Lithograph, signed & numbered; for the bathroom.

6" X 6", California created in 1986, limited edition titled "The Build".

TT At The MFA

This week we attended an opening & receptions held for the world class exhibition of Bill's mentor, Toshiko Takaezu at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Remarkable in that the work is mostly presented nonencased, with two rarely seen large weavings recently acquired by the museum, and accompanied by sounds & films of her work. Many of her past apprentices spoke of their experiences living with Toshiko, and the exhibit will be open for a year.

A "river platform" constructed to openly display most pieces.

One of her extraordinary "Moon Pots".

The exhibit is flanked with seating by George Nakashima (made for the MFA) and overseen by a large white Alexander Calder mobile; both good friend and colleague of Toshiko who shared work. It culminates in ceramics by her contemporaries in Japan whom she visited in the 1950's, which was exceptionally bold at the time.

Bowl by Shoji Hamada (named "A Living National Treasure" in Japan).