In a recent installment of Domino’s ongoing "Shopping Buddy" series, Sherman pulled back the curtain on her domestic sanctuary, sharing the coveted home purchases, kitchen essentials, and design objects that define her daily routine. Moving effortlessly between her former life on the West Coast and her current base in a turn-of-the-century New York City brownstone, Sherman offers a masterclass in blending high-function utility with distinctive artistic flair.
The Last Thing I Bought For Home
When it comes to recent additions to her living space, Sherman admits to a bit of playful manifestation. Her latest purchase is the limited-edition Staub x Clare V. Le Dutch Tote, a collaboration featuring a distinctive decorative kiss knob on the lid and a custom carrying bag. Retailing at $195, the charming piece proved irresistible. "I couldn’t help it," Sherman confesses, noting her tongue-in-cheek motivation for the acquisition: "I am hoping just owning it will manifest some invites to eat at someone else’s house for once."
Alongside the Dutch oven sits an upgrade to her most relied-upon kitchen appliance. Sherman considers her Vitamix blender to be one of the rare culinary tools that is unequivocally worth its elevated price tag. Recently, she elevated the heavy-duty machine by swapping out the standard pitcher for the $250 Vitamix Stainless Steel Container, transforming an already essential piece of her kitchen arsenal into something that feels practically indestructible.
The Household Item I Keep Reordering
When asked about the domestic product she purchases on a continuous loop, Sherman points directly to her collaboration with Sisters Body. Having installed the brand’s glass pump bottles in every bathroom and beside her kitchen sink, she recently re-upped on the custom "SALAD" scent developed jointly this year. Retailing at $36, the formulation relies on a sophisticated blend of shiso, Sichuan peppercorn, and mimosa, bringing an artisanal, olfactory layer to mundane household chores.
Storage Solutions and Entertaining Essentials
Practicality is never far behind aesthetic ambition in Sherman’s household, particularly when it comes to managing the chaotic energy of children. For toy and art-supply storage, she swears by the IKEA Trofast storage combination with boxes, priced at around $180. The light white-stained pine frame with its durable plastic bins migrated with her family from a garage in Pasadena to a dedicated kids’ craft room in New York City. "It’s not glamorous, but it works," she says of the utilitarian classic.
Naturally, her own entrepreneurial output takes center stage in her entertaining toolkit. The Salad for President Dressing Mix Variety Trio, priced at $15, serves as her secret weapon for spontaneous gatherings. These instant powdered dressing mixes allow her to whip up vibrant, flavor-forward salads on short notice, striking a rare balance that satisfies both sophisticated adult palates and picky young eaters.
Subtle Upgrades and Wind-Down Routines
Sherman identifies two modest home alterations that deliver outsized daily returns. First is the garbage disposal, which she views as an absolute line in the sand—once you have lived with one, returning to the sludge of a manual sink is unthinkable. Second is a Tap Master installation, which allows her to toggle the kitchen faucet on and off by tapping a discreet foot pedal, keeping the fixture pristine even when her hands are covered in food preparation mess.
To decompress from hours spent standing and cooking in the kitchen, Sherman relies on a straightforward physical wind-down routine anchored by a $40 OPTP Silver AXIS Foam Roller and a durable Manduka yoga mat. A thorough stretching session serves as her daily punctuation mark, easing muscle tension before bed.
Under-the-Radar Brands and Design Inspirations
For those looking to discover new talent, Sherman champions Sirius Glassworks, a Canadian studio specializing in exquisite blown-glass tumblers and vases. Having picked up a few of their Naked Nassau Rock Glasses at $60 apiece during a trip to Toronto last year, she notes that the handmade drinkware elevates even a simple glass of water into a special ritual.
Design inspiration often comes from unexpected visual sources. Sherman turns repeatedly to the exhibition catalog from Carol Bove’s Guggenheim show, priced at $75, praising the artist’s fearless command of color, material, and texture. This appetite for vibrant hues extends to her current paint obsession: butter yellow. Though she harbors a slight reservation that the sunny shade might prove to be a passing interior trend, her desire for it overrides any hesitation.
Thoughtful Gifting and Dream Acquisitions
Gift-giving in Sherman’s world often leans toward the ephemeral or the enduringly tactile. She frequently surprises her neighbors with homemade cakes for no particular occasion, arguing that an unexpected baked good is the ultimate gift. For infants, she recommends Makié’s elasticized chiffon bloomer shorts, which stretch to fit children for years, helping offset their premium price point.
When daydreaming about high-end furniture, Sherman confesses a long-standing desire for a modular USM Haller system, such as a bookshelf configuration priced near $4,728. While she acknowledges she is far too functional a cook to utilize such sleek, industrial components for traditional kitchen storage, she loves the sharp visual impact when homeowners repurpose the Swiss-designed units into custom islands and sideboards.
High-Impact Budget Finds and Statement Pieces
Balancing high-end dreams with budget-conscious resourcefulness, Sherman managed to secure a centerpiece that punches well above its weight: a clear Murano glass chandelier found on Etsy for approximately $1,030. Relatively small and surprisingly feminine, the fixture feels as though it was originally crafted to complement the historical crown molding of her turn-of-the-century brownstone.
Finally, the item that draws the most frequent praise from visitors is the bold green Quilton 3-seat sofa from HAY. Offering a vibrant pop of cheerful color that anchors the entire living room, the sofa manages to be both visually striking and surprisingly versatile, tying Sherman’s eclectic, thoughtfully curated home together.
