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


                                                                              Angeleno 
                                                                        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!!!

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!!!

                                  Image from Michael S. Smith Inc.


I was soooo excited today to read that the Obama's are using Michael Smith to spruce up their private quarters at the White House!!! He is one of my favorite designers. I can't wait to see what he does. It is sure to be fabulous!!!

Home Swede Home.

                                                Image from Country Home


                                                    Image from karnashus