Following her recent venture into the culinary market with the launch of Salad for President Dressing Mixes, which feature crowd-pleasing iterations like an umami-packed Caesar that doubles as an ideal dip for crunchy vegetables and pita, Sherman recently opened up about the domestic items she relies on. From high-performance kitchen investments and under-the-radar craft brands to clever children’s storage solutions and deeply personal design touches, her curated list of home purchases offers a revealing look into the mind of a modern tastemaker who seamlessly balances high-end aesthetics with the chaotic, beautiful reality of family life.
The Last Thing Bought for the Home: Playful Collaboration and Culinary Aspirations
When it comes to recent additions to her living space, Sherman admits to a bit of designer temptation that she simply could not resist: the Claire V. x Staub collaborative Dutch oven. Complete with a charming decorative "kiss" knob on the lid and a custom carrying bag, the piece represents a marriage of heavy-duty French cast-iron craftsmanship and playful, fashion-forward sensibilities.
"I couldn’t help it," Sherman notes, adding with a touch of humor, "I am hoping just owning it will manifest some invites to eat at someone else’s house for once."
Alongside the statement cookware, Sherman’s kitchen infrastructure leans toward tools built for longevity and performance. High on that list is her trusty Vitamix blender, an appliance she considers one of the few high-ticket kitchen investments that is unequivocally worth the price. To take the durability factor even further, she recently upgraded her setup with a stainless steel container, transforming an already essential machine into a virtually indestructible culinary workhorse capable of handling everything from morning smoothies to complex emulsions.
Household Staples and Signature Scents
Sherman’s appreciation for sensory details extends beyond the plate and into the daily rituals of domestic life, such as hand-washing dishes or preparing meals. For ongoing household reorders, she remains fiercely loyal to Sisters body care, specifically keeping the brand’s glass pump dispensers stationed by every bathroom sink and right next to the kitchen faucet.
This year, that routine took on a deeply personal note with the release of the "SALAD" scent, a collaborative hand wash developed alongside Sisters that incorporates nuanced notes of shiso, Sichuan peppercorn, and mimosa, merging her olfactory preferences with her signature branding.
When entertaining larger groups, Sherman relies heavily on her own commercial creations: the Salad for President Dressing Mixes. These instant powdered dressing packets provide a reliable shortcut for last-minute meals that deliver robust, complex flavors without requiring hours of prep work, striking a delicate balance that manages to satisfy both sophisticated adult palates and picky children alike.
Practical Storage and Functional Upgrades
While Sherman’s design eye leans toward high art and striking color palettes, the practical realities of parenting young children and managing a busy household require storage solutions that are grounded entirely in utility. For managing the inevitable accumulation of art supplies and craft materials, she swears by the IKEA Trofast storage combination with boxes. Having previously utilized the modular pine-and-plastic system in her former garage in Pasadena, she has since carried the tradition over to her children’s craft room in New York City.
"It’s not glamorous, but it works," she says of the utilitarian favorite.
That commitment to functional efficiency also extends to structural home modifications that streamline daily kitchen work. Sherman highlights two specific upgrades that she considers game-changers: a reliable garbage disposal that eliminates the dread of sink sludge, and a Tap Master foot-pedal system that allows water to be turned on and off with a gentle tap of the foot. The hands-free faucet operation, she notes, is an absolute genius addition for anyone working with messy hands in the kitchen.
Wind-Down Routines and Under-the-Radar Art Objects
After hours spent standing on her feet in the kitchen, Sherman’s wind-down routine centers on physical recovery. Her nightly ritual relies on a simple yet effective combination: a moderate-density OPTP Silver AXIS foam roller and a durable Manduka yoga mat. A thorough, deep-tissue stretch session on the mat at the end of the day serves as a vital transition from the physical demands of professional cooking back to relaxation.
When it comes to elevating everyday objects into pieces of functional art, Sherman champions under-the-radar creators who prioritize exceptional craftsmanship. Last year, during a trip to Toronto, she discovered Sirius Glassworks, a Canadian studio specializing in exquisite blown-glass tumblers and vases. Owning a couple of their Naked Nassau rock glasses has transformed even a simple glass of water into a special, tactile experience.
Design inspiration, meanwhile, often comes from the pages of contemporary art monographs. Sherman frequently turns to Carol Bove’s exhibition catalog from the Guggenheim Museum, noting that the artist’s fearless, sophisticated handling of color, raw materials, and competing textures serves as an endless well of creative energy. That same passion for bold visual statements fuels a current design crush on butter yellow—a trendy paint shade she loves so intensely that she is willing to overlook whether it proves to be a fleeting interior design fad.
Thoughtful Gifting and Dream Decor Investments
For Sherman, gift-giving is an art form rooted in unexpected delight. She frequently surprises her neighbors with freshly baked homemade cakes for no particular occasion, believing that an unprompted dessert is the ultimate gesture of community. When buying for children, she turns to Makié’s elasticized chiffon bloomers and baby pantaloons, noting that their exceptional stretch allows little ones to wear them for years, helping to offset their premium price tag.
Looking toward future dream purchases, Sherman’s architectural ambitions lean toward high-end modularity. She has long coveted a USM Haller system, expressing a particular fondness for unconventional domestic applications where people transform the sleek, industrial storage framework into bespoke kitchen islands and custom cabinetry. While she jokingly admits she is far too practical a cook to utilize such a pristine system in a working kitchen, she admires its undeniably sharp aesthetic.
Closer to home, Sherman has already mastered the art of mixing high and low price points to achieve a curated look. In her turn-of-the-century brownstone, a clear Murano glass chandelier found on eBay hangs gracefully near the historic crown molding, looking remarkably expensive while remaining relatively small and unpretentious. Down in the living room, an anchor piece that never fails to draw compliments from visitors is a bold green Quilton sofa from HAY. With its cheerful, saturated hue that somehow manages to complement everything else in the space, the sofa encapsulates Sherman’s broader design philosophy: a fearless embrace of color, uncompromising functionality, and a deep appreciation for the art of living well.
