18 Ideabooks by Liren Baker

It's getting warmer and the season's bounty is filling my local farmer's market. Here are some fun ways to gear up for those weekend jaunts and to bring some of the market's style home to your own kitchen. — Liren from Kitchen...

I am newly obsessed with enamelware, especially in the kitchen. Its clean lines, its classic look — everything about it screams vintage and modern all at once. Here are some great pieces of durable enamelware (both vintage and current) to include in...

Right after the new year, I stripped my house of color. Walls were repainted a crisp white, and the serenity that followed has really impacted how I feel about what used to be "boring old white." I love it! Here are a few ways to infuse white and brighten...

It's the time of year when the snow falls in the mountains, and I just want to ski. Once I'm in my beloved Lake Tahoe, sometimes it's the après-ski chic that enchants me just as much as swishing down the slopes. Here are some ways to bring chalet style...

Ever since the holiday season arrived, I have been cooking endlessly with cranberries. They have appeared in muffins, cakes, salads and even savory sauces. I thought I would continue embracing cranberries in and out of the kitchen with these finds. They...

It's harvest season in the Northern California wine regions, and I've been inspired by wine barrels. From functional clocks to elegant chandeliers, these pieces can introduce the graceful charm of wine country all over the home. They are true conversation...

Autumn is here! I'll be crawling into my sweaters and pulling on my long leather boots, but what about giving your home a wardrobe change too? Here are some ways to introduce luxurious leather to warm up the house this season. — Liren from

School is back in session, and it's time to hit the books. From study spaces to storage solutions, here are some ways to help your young ones start the year on the right foot. — Liren from Kitchen Confidante...

Summers are for camping and enjoying the great outdoors. But I have to admit, as I get older, it's harder to leave the luxuries of home. I'm all for "glamping" — glamorous camping. It's definitely a travel trend that I can follow. Here are some nifty...

There's nothing like a quintessential clambake to celebrate summer. Here are some fun ways to bring the seaside tradition to your home and garden. — Liren from Kitchen Confidante

As we gear up for a summer of outdoor cooking and entertaining, there are many ways to create an inviting and welcoming space. I love how these picks can make it fun for both hosts and guests to linger over a delicious meal. — Liren from Kitchen...

Whether you live in an apartment or a small home, there's no reason why you can't enjoy fresh herbs this growing season! Each year I say I'm going to start a garden, and this year, I'm starting with herbs. Here are some solutions, whether you plan on...

These days it's hot to raise your own chickens. If you're like me and can't nurture your own flock, here are some fun ways to bring spring chickens into your kitchen instead. — Liren From Kitchen Confidante...

There's nothing sweeter than starting Valentine's Day with breakfast in bed. Whether simple or elaborate, who doesn't like being surprised with a loving start to the day? I say we all should pamper the special person in our lives (and ourselves) every...