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WIFE Kitchen Gadget: Kenwood Cooking Chef Machine

Kenwood Cooking Chef Kitchen Machine

If there ever was a time to splurge on a kitchen gadget, the week before Thanksgiving would be the perfect excuse! Plus this might be the only kitchen appliance you’ll ever need. The four-in-one Kenwood Cooking Chef combines all the best features of a stand mixer, food processor and blender with an induction heating plate that cooks foods directly in the work bowl. Prepare everything from soups to steamed vegetables to sauces—all in one bowl and quicker than ever. Use the included attachments to chop, puree, blend, shred and slice. For the first time it is finally available in North America, exclusively through Williams Sonoma. Other available attachments include: citrus press, mini chopper mill, food grinder and pasta roller, $1,999.95 Available at Williamsonoma.com. Click “Continue Reading” to watch a video to see all the fancy things this little wonder can do. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

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The Domestic WIFE: The Institute of Domestic Technology

The Institute of Domestic Technology

The Institute of Domestic Technology is like enrolling in the ultimate home economics class post High School. A must for the domestic wife who takes pride in achieving the best homemade goods and wants to perfect her skills in the kitchen. The Institute is all about crafting your own food and making your own ingredients. Through classes, workshops, tours and events the Institute  is an amazing resource in discovering and exploring the domestic technologies you already know even further.

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Mrs. Party Planner: Table Planner

Anya Hindmarch Leather Table Planner

The Dunstone Leather Table Planner is the perfect dinner party companion. Ideal for the wife who loves hosting legendary dinner parties. You can freely arrange the seating plans for your guests, swapping things around last minute if someone cancels or requests to bring an extra guest. Also makes for a great housewarming gift. Emboss your family or home name in the centre or place a engraved message hidden on the back. $650.00 at Anyahindmarch.com

Calligrapher: Anne Robin

Calligrapher

Anne Robin is a Los Angeles based Calligrapher primarily working with brides and companies, but also has worked on many projects outside the box including: lettering for children’s books, transcriptions of wedding vows, chalkboard art and much more. So whether your looking for a calligrapher for holiday cards, stationary, invitations, logos or birth announcements, Anne’s ten plus years in the business have you covered. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot Magazine. For more information visit Annerobin.com -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

10 Tips for THE WIFE: Working with a Photographer

vanessa tierney

Perhaps you’re in need of engagement photos or considering the upcoming family Christmas card, Vanessa Tierney’s expertise and insight has you covered on the best tips for working with a photographer. Vanessa is a professional photographer (her work featured above) who has many years working with some of New York’s premiere families, newly engaged couples and brand new bundles of joy. Click “continue reading”  to learn which photographer is right for you to the tiny little details you would never think to consider. For more information about  working with Vanessa Tierney or to view her portfolio visit: Vanessatierney.com

1. Pick the right photographer for you: Picking the right photographer for you might be one of the most crucial pieces to having a successful professional photo session. You might not always get a choice in the matter but if you do then you must do a bit of research! Every photographer has a different style of work. Are you looking for a very traditional approach? Photojournalistic? Modern or very creative and different? Take your time when selecting a photographer – you might be seeing their best 20 images on their website but are they consistent? Are they going to get the shots you want? Also once you contact them do you like their personality? If you believe you aren’t the right fit then chances are you are going to be disappointed with the outcome.
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