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We are busier than ever. More time on the road commuting and increased office time are part of the issue. How to slow our fast paced lives, leave the frenzy and relax? and really stop and smell the roses?

I have a few ideas to add relaxation and to make our homes more harmonious and peaceful at the end of a busy day.

• Take a walk if you can… with your family, dog or neighbor. Breathe.
• Sit in your favorite chair even for a short time (and plan to return later).
• Change into comfortable clothes.
• Check in with your famiy about their day, listen and support.
• Hopefully dinner isn’t an afterthought or is easily prepared and your family can pitch in. Enjoy some table talk and share stories.
• Clear the clutter. Clutter distracts, adds a feeling of disorder and uneasiness.
• Add freshly cut flowers to your weekly grocery list.
• Surround yourself with books, throw pillows and blankets.Create a space that looks and feels softer, calmer and more relaxing.
• Add a swing!

Aren’t you feeling relaxed already? Do you need help creating a relaxing home to ease you from the stress? We’re here to help you do just that. Call us today 206.973.3743.

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Console sink

Loving my new bathroom.. so much so that it’s hard to recall my old one (maybe). The design concept brings me all the important elements: ease of use, visually appealing, plenty of lighting, abundant storage and luxuries that make it a pleasure. The narrow tall pullouts next to the tub add 84″ of storage from toilet paper to cleaning supplies and more.

Hidden storage shelves

What’s my favorite?

The thermostatic valve from #Brizo. The constant temperature is heavenly! Say no more.

Yes, my participation as a #Blogger19 with Brizo afforded me an opportunity to use their products throughout my bathroom. Drumroll: So the vendors used included Brizo, Maax tub and shower panel, Kohler sink and custom cabinets by Rainer Woodworking. An awesome team who work on all my projects included my plumber, JD Stollwerck, Maple Valley Electric, Tile Specialties, Shearer Painting and Paul Grupp. Always a pleasure to work with them.

Shower with Brizo fixtures

I’ve nearly forgotten about the dirt, dust and typical bumps in the remodeling road. So much so, I’m ready to start on my kitchen in about a month. So stay tuned for my adventure in personal remodeling at my downtown condo in Seattle! As a top Seattle designer, I specialize in condo design and renovation.

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This past Saturday, I participated in the 22nd Annual Spring Rebuilding Day organized by Rebuilding Together Seattle. Every year, on the last Saturday in April, Rebuilding Together Seattle partners with corporate sponsors and over 1,500 volunteers to repair 25 homes in one day. Rebuilding Together Seattle brings volunteers and communities together to help low income homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence.

Along with the Junior League of Seattle (the Junior League helped establish Rebuilding Together Seattle back in 1989) and nearly 100 other volunteers, I spent the day working on the home of a lovely gentleman named Clarence.

Early start for volunteers

Creating a safe bathroom

Lots of yard debris to clear

Lots of teamwork

The enthusiasm was high and the effort intense on this all day project. I enjoyed the smiles and teamwork. And I recognize and respect the planning that takes place over many meetings. Volunteers ask for donations to support the project and drive all over the city in search of supplies and food. It all comes together on this ONE day.

If you’re interested in volunteering with Rebuilding Together Seattle or want more information on this worthy organization, click here.

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Celebrate Earth Day April 22nd

My celebration of Earth Day started nearly one month ago with a guest invitation to Seattle International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Leadership Breakfast. And how fitting that the honoree, from Seattle, is Denis Hayes. He rose to national prominence in 1970 as the coordinator of the first Earth Day. Hayes founded the Earth Day Network and expanded it to more than 180 nations.

Adding perspective, the keynote speaker, Vincent Stanley of Patagonia, emphasized that of the 4 R’s - Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Restore, the most important is to REDUCE. Vincent is the author of “The Responsible Company,” a gem of a book.

The messages of these two leaders were inspirational as both truly “walk their talk.” Denis as leader of the Bullitt Center, “The Greenest Commercial Building in the World,” envisions this building as a living organism.

Vincent, with passion and eloquence, implored guests to “understand what we’re doing when we make things” as we cannot solve the problems of climate change until we reduce.

For more information on Earth Day 2013, click here.

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Is there anything more elegant than the chaise longue? Even the name evokes images of ancient Egyptian pharoahs being fanned and fed grapes! As a matter of fact, it is believed that the chaise longue (or long chair) originated in ancient Egypt as a combination daybed and chair.

I love working with the chaise and its cousin the settee (a small couch or loveseat). Chaises and settees are the perfect small space alternative to the larger sofas and couches.

I’m especially enamored of the Leigh Chaise by Hickory Chair and specify it often. Not only is it incredibly comfy, but the lines are quite elegant, too. This style comes in right arm or left arm depending on where you want to place it in a room.

This chaise from West Elm combines comfort and clean, modern lines.

One of my favorite settees from Hickory Chair is the Elza. It’s versatile, with or without nails, so it can be used in a variety of ways.

This Jonathan Adler settee comes in a variety of fabrics. Imagine how elegant this would be in your office or library.

If you need help picking out just the right furniture for you, let us help. Contact us for a consultation.

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