Danish Design

The Danes really know design.

Not only do they dress superbly, they make beautiful, functional items, too.

But before going any further, let me disclose how biased I am. It has to do with someone I would like to introduce you to: SR. SR is the man who keeps the Kim in the Kitch calm, who knows how to make amazzingly swift and delicious breakfasts but who can also create complex sauces and seduce seared scallops with a special drizzle. He is also the one who is most understanding when the KimKitch is in the midst of a huge storm. The reason I'm slightly biased is that SR is half Danish. So, I've come to learn about and love the Danes. And I'm just a bit smitten with Danish Design.

So when SR and I were searching for new silverware earlier this year it became obvious quite quickly that we were not impressed with options here in the States. No offense, American designers. We just couldn't get our hands around a simple, good-looking fork or knife. And the spoons! Oh my, we were none too pleased.

And so, we thought back to our trips abroad and how we purchased our first set of "silverware" at a yard sale in Denmark. The handles were made of dark teak wood, the design was clean, understated and sturdy with stainless steel balancing the slim handles. The pieces were not overtly masculine or feminine. SR and I fell in love. And, not only with the utensils.

From then on, we continued to search out teak-wooded kitchen items.

But then, we realized, we should get our hands on a set that was easy to take care of, one without wood, so we could serve out of town guests without worry of splinters or stress, with hopes to impress (who am I kidding? ... I just wanted something new and pretty).

So, we found the perfect set. Designed by a Dane. George Jensen, an Art Nouveau creator, too.

The set is beautiful and handsome at the same time. Sturdy and sleek, too.

Feast your eyes on the newest addition to the KimKitch, New York Cutlery.

just look at those spoons!