Kate Spade's New Kitchen Collection

A while back, I did a post on Kate Spade's home collection, which I absolutely loved. I was cruising the Kate Spade website last week and they've just launch a new kitchen collection that is absolutely adorable!

Naturally, the colors are classic Kate Spade, bright and cheery, which is a nice change from most stainless steel kitchen items. Has anyone purchased anything from the new collection? I'd love to hear some feedback about the quality of the pots and bakeware.

Tea Kettle // Green Pot // Glass Canister // Cookie Cutters // Pancake Set
Blue Pot // Blue Loaf Pan // Big Striped Canister // Skinny Striped Canister // Pitcher

Room of the Week: A Reclaimed Wood Kitchen

Design and Photograph from Reclaimed Design Works via Rue Daily

I stumbled across this kitchen when I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Rue Daily. They had featured Reclaimed Design Works in a post on using reclaimed wood for construction and remodels, which is great because it is environmentally-friendly and takes away that "new house" look that so many of us try to avoid.

To be honest, I didn't even realize that the kitchen was made up of reclaimed wood until I went back to the article to use the photo for this post. I had pinned it and saved it to my Kitchen's Board because I thought the layout was fantastic. The fact that it's also environmentally friendly is a lovely added bonus. 

I love that there is a big open space within the room for a large breakfast table or maybe even a small sitting area. Elements like that are what make a kitchen the heart of the home where everyone gathers. Growing up, we had a breakfast table in my kitchen and my siblings and I would be gathered around it waiting for the next batch of pancakes my Mom was cooking up at the stove. This kitchen has a similar feel to it, but with even more storage and counter space than my Mom's. 

Has anyone used reclaimed wood for building or remodeling their home? I would love to hear your thoughts on it.