Wednesday, December 16, 2009

One Week and Counting...




I have to say that I cannot wait for this movie!!! Meryl, Alec and Steve. What a treat! 

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

                                    Photo Courtesy of Matthew Mead.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Domino Website Down

 Matt Albiani with Kate Maloney and Shawn Buchanan  at Domino book launch     Image:Guest of a Guest

I was disappointed tonight when I noticed that Domino's site is down. I loved perusing their videos of some of the homes featured in the magazine. I especially loved the peak inside photographer Matt Albiani's nyc apartment. His guided tour can still be found here. So long Domino...I will miss you! 

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Coastal Living Comes to Seabrook!

The people from Coastal Living were here on Tuesday scouting locations for their 2010 Idea House.  I am keeping my fingers crossed!!! Our little slice of heaven on the Washington coast is headed for the big time!

Happy Sailing...

                                                          

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Blue and White Love

                                                    Image: Absolutely Beautiful Things

Or Here...

                                                            and here
                                             Images: Frank Greenwald Architect

Wish I Lived Here...

Here...
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                                                    here...
                                                 here...
                                                   here...
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                                                                        ...or here
                                                   Images: Frank Greenwald Architect

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

City Bakery in Brentwood

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My friend Pam over at Red Ticking posted about some of her favorite bakeries on her blog.  It reminded me of one of my favorites in LaLa land: The City Bakery. This cool NY outpost can be found in the charming red building known as the Country Mart (I love this historic building!) Great for a snack after an afternoon of shopping! Love their yummy cookies.  Other great finds: Joan's on Third and Figaro Bistrot.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

They Call It Mellow Yellow...



                                       Image from Design Sponge

It was a beautiful day here in Seattle yesterday...63 balmy degrees! So far the beginning of 2009 has been COLD and GRAY, so yesterday was a welcome surprise.  I immediately thought of this room in Night Owl Paper Goods partner Alan Henderson's Birmingham, Alabama home. I love the clean lines and the natural light!  Lovvvve the rug and table! To take a peak of the rest of the house just click here. Enjoy!

Friday, January 16, 2009

A Sad Goodbye

Great Stuff Launches Website.




















One of my most favorite stores in Seattle is Great Stuff, located in the cool up-and-coming Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle. Owner Kirk Albert has currated an amazing collection of eclectic vintage finds from all over the country, ranging from furniture, art, found objects, lighting, and decorative pieces. Everything is a one-of-a-kind piece. The focus is on bold, often whimsical pieces. So if you see something you just can't live without (trust me there will be MANY) , make sure you don't leave it behind. Every piece here is a treasure! The collection spans the 19th century through to the 1960's. Don't miss a trip to Great Stuff. 

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Grant K. Gibson







As I was posting the other day about Michael Smith I started to think about some of my other favorite designers. One of my absolute favorites has always been Grant K. Gibson out of San Francisco.  His style is very similar to the style that I have always loved.  Classic, traditional, with the use of black and white, seagrass, antiques such as silver trophys and blue and white asian ceramics, and a touch of color from lemons placed in a glass vessel. 

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!!! (Part 2)



                                                    Architectural Digest 
                                                             June 2006


                                                            House Beautiful 
                                                              October 2006


                                                                   House & Garden 
                                                                    February 2005


                                                                Architectural Digest 
                                                                        March 2005


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                                                                        December 2005





                                             Images from Michael S. Smith Inc.


Hearing about the Obama's selection of Michael S. Smith to spruce up their private living spaces made me think of some of my favorites of the designer's. Enjoy!!!