Bon appétit, My Stylish Domestic Bitches


Friday May 23  2025

Cookware Hotter Than Your Ex.



Cookware can be camp. Cookware can be chic. Cookware can be the one thing that makes you feel like you have your life together.
 And if nothing else, it makes takeout look really good in a ceramic bowl.

Look, I might not be the next Top Chef, but I am the girl who will make a single fried egg in a gold rimmed bright fluorescent sauté pan and feel like I’m hosting a Vogue sponsored cooking show in their New York studio.

In my world, stylish cookware isn’t just about cooking, it’s about curating a vibe. It’s about catching a glimpse of your pastel  Dutch oven and feeling like someone who definitely remembers to rinse their quinoa. It’s aesthetic inspirationin its highest, most nonstick form.
Stylish cookware is my version of adult jewelry. It sits out on the stove like a statement piece, whispering, “I make roasted carrots and own linen napkins.” (I didn’t until recently... And that’s okay)
Also, nothing makes me feel more powerful than whisking something in a vintage-inspired mixing bowl with a podcast playing while I pretend I’m not just making boxed mac and cheese (again). It's not about the food,
—it's about the energy.
So yes, Ive decided I am going to collect cookware like it’s couture.
 Will I ever use that tiny butter warmer? Debatable.
Are there dishes I’ve maybe only used once? No shit yea.  
Will I lovingly admire it every morning like a tiny piece of kitchen art? Absolutely. 


Maturing is realizing that one of the biggest adult joy’s is making your personal space *actually* feel like your brain &  intrusive thoughts threw up all over the place. Not just a place where laundry goes to die. Half ass put together bar stools and only having your bar cart completely stocked. Suddenly, picking out cute dishes and stylish cookwear feels like a legit hobby, a new high to experience. Because hey, if I’m gonna adult this hard, I might as well look semi good and know what I’m doing while doing it. Cooking in an apron that screams “I’m not sure how much wine I’ve had but can sauté” turns basic meal prep into a whole mood. Who knew growing up meant obsessing over whether your spatula matches your aesthetic? Adulting might be tough, but at least your kitchen can be an extension of comfort and style.

Gone are the days of hiding your scratched-up pans in the back of the cabinet like kitchen shame. Now, your pot is giving you serotonin, I’m not saying stylish cookware will fix your life. But I am saying that making eggs in a pink non-stick skillet feels like self-care. There’s something about simmering bone broth in a designer-adjacent Dutch oven that makes me believe I have a skincare routine, an organized spice rack, and a therapist. 


Lynnee- A hot pink fry pan that gives Barbie, but grown. The kind of cookware that knows it’s Hot.

Sabre Paris- French brand that combines classic craftsmanship with playful, modern design in its chic, bistro-inspired tableware.

Our Place- The cult Always Pan that’s more photogenic than I’ve ever been on vacation.

Great Jones- Retro, joyful cookware that’s basically Le Creuset’s cool niece.

Material Kitchen- Minimalist cookware and utensils that say “I’m emotionally available.”

East Fork- Handmade ceramics that make reheated pizza feel like a five-star experience.




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