Last week The New York Times magazine took a peek inside chef Rick Bayless‘ Chicago home. He and his wife and daughter live in a 3,600-square-foot converted tavern that dates back to 1916. Can you imagine?! Among the collectibles you’ll find in his place — including lots of Mexican folk art to go with his spicy cuisine — is an enviable 27-piece Frankoma serving set. Frankoma is a type of ceramic that comes from Oklahoma, made from locally found red clay and glazed in greens and browns. It’s the kind of thing you can find quite easily in thrift stores, and on eBay once you know what you’re looking for. Its earthy hues and hefty weight have a rustic beauty you can enjoy every day — though certainly fans of the style hunt down and treasure its more rare pieces. Read more on collecting Frankoma at this link at about.com.

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