Jesse's favorite design pieces in her house
The stove was my (=Jesse) grandmother's. It's the only stove she ever owned, and I'm (=Jesse) guessing that it must be about 60 years old now. Made of solid cast iron, moving it takes 4 grown men (or one rather small and determined woman, armed with rugs and towels to slide it along on). It still works perfectly, but unfortunately doesn't fit into my kitchen, being wider than most modern stoves. So for now it's in my bedroom, storing socks and hats and scarves. But even if I couldn't find a use for it, I can't imagine ever getting rid of it.
The vase is by Cornelius Lemmer, a maker of quirky, thoughtful, and beautiful furniture and objects. It was given to me by a friend, and sits on my studio mantelpiece, keeping company with a collection of interesting bottles, broken bits of ceramics, and odd photos I've found on walks.

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Comments

[erinn johnson]

I have a stove just like yours. I spotted it in my in-laws basement when I first starting dating my husband (twenty years ago, when I was fifteen). When we bought our first house in the city we took the stove, I was so happy to have it. Right now it does not have a proper home in our house. I am waiting to set up some sort of studio for myself and my stove will be the center piece.

[TIKA]

love your blog, your stove, your vase... and the way you arrange your space.

you must have pretty sunlights where you are because your pics are wonderful.

well... greetings from accross the oceans.

[Little Jane St]

What a great blog Bloesem! - I really enjoy the private museum..
and I am in LOVE with Jesse's stove, the pictures look particularly great with all the natural light streaming in... I immediately got in contact with my own grandma after remembering she just installed a fancy new contraption and was trying to get rid of the old one - but alas it has been sold from under me!

[Maria]

oh that stove is just adorable!! i don't blame her for keeping it. there's certain pieces i would never part with either.

[heather moore]

Such lovely pics of Jesse's interesting home.

[lindsay]

That is one beautiful stove! I never seen one like it. Lucky you.

[Tina]

I totally love the stove! Great way to use it!