My siblings and I used to have heart-shaped cakes for our birthdays when we were growing up, and there was nothing that said “I love you” like a double-decker French vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting and raspberries! There is something special about heart-shaped confections, like heart-shaped waffles for a perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed! The VillaWare V3100 Heart Waffle Maker shows your true feelings, topped with whipped cream and strawberries of course!

These kitchens are great examples of effortless beauty (but I am sure the homeowners stressed for months over several file folders of decision making).  And there are plenty of things to love about this black and white farmhouse couture kitchen look; the black leaded glass on the creamy upper kitchen cabinets, the large scale black light fixtures, the black French doors leading to the patio, and the warmth of the heritage wooden table in the center.  This kitchen wouldn’t be nearly as striking without the painted black French doors, what an easy way to add visual interest.  Just like the comfort you get from warm bowl of potato and leek soup with crusty freshly baked bread, you would feel right at home in this kitchen.

If you have an expansive wrap around kitchen that serves enough space for a casual dining room table, then you might have room for this! Upgrade to a little showpiece where you can still sit and dine if you wish, but also use for a prep area (regular table heights can be straining on your back), and use for much needed storage space as well!  I’d like to see your current table do all of that and still look this delightfully handsome at the end of the day.  I like the heavy turned-legs, rubbed black finish, and double doors on either side for ease of access. The island on the right has a stainless steel top, which is a fantastic prep surface.

I love the vintage vibe coming from this Marble Farmhouse Table!  It actually reminds me of a vintage Singer sewing machine my mom had when I was little, but without all the moving metal and churning parts (trust me, it was beautiful but scary).  The sturdy black base and marble top make for a fun contrast and also makes it a perfect little spot for a desk, or kitchen prep table. 30” h x 50”w x 28”d.