Be it ever so humble.

Paul Anater has set up shop on Houzz, & it is every bit as entertaining & wonderfully visual as his home site.

Recently he posted about the return of the kitchen table, & the roles it plays, all of which hold true for our table:

• conversation starter, especially a narrow width
• present wrapping platform
• paperwork tornado holder
• meeting spot
• cooking prep surface
• meals (duh)

In my case, ours also doubled as a paint helper, since I dragged it all over our living space to paint the ceilings. It was the perfect length for me, the paint tray and the paint roller extension. With 14′ ceilings, I needed all the help I could get.

The favorite pair of jeans: forgiving, welcoming, reliable.

Back to Paul’s post. He’s got a nice array of table shots, but I have to say my favorite is the one below.  It looks like an inviting place to sit down & talk to the cook.