December 9, 2015
Holiday entertaining fills our calendars in December and the setup of your bar is front and center. Don Draper and Madmen gave prominence to bar carts making them stylish, chic and back in demand. I’ve written about them before so you can read about the Madmen Effect here.
Mid Century Modern Barcart
But what if your floor space is more …
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
Put A Wreath On It ~ It’s The Holidays
A wreath on your front door is your ‘hello‘ to greet visitors for the holidays.
from Veranda
Tell a story with your front door
Unique materials make a statement
Make a red and green design statement for your holiday
Your wreath sets the tone for the decor of your holiday …
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2015
How does rearranging furniture relate to your mood and impact creativity? What does this mean for selling your home or a new room design in your home? Our home is a powerful place.
“Designing is an opportunity for artistry and comfort. As you re-arrange your personal space, you also hone your aesthetic and identify what you truly love, want and need.” Carrie Barron
Rearranging at the White House with President Obama
Apartment Therapy provided …
Read MoreAugust 4, 2015
Coffee tables are eye-candy for you and your guests. And they need seasonal “refreshing”. This post is about my favorite tools to create beautiful coffee tables.
TRAYS
West Elm Herringbone Tray
Just last week I stopped at West Elm for a presentation tray (another topic) and saw many in great colors, patterns and sizes. Perfect for an update and affordable too.
FAVORITE BOOKS
Choose some favorite books from your collection and rotate
The …
Read MoreJuly 28, 2015
On the love of life and love of food
Julia Child just knew it ~ that food brings family together. This is certainly true for me. I spent a recent weekend in St. Louis for a ‘Sister’s Weekend’ celebrating all of us (4) along with a new kitchen and found treasure. That treasure was dinnerware from our grandmother uncovered during …
Read MoreMay 20, 2015
Is it time to add comfortable outdoor furniture? To make outdoor entertaining more comfortable and relaxing many of us will shop for new furniture in advance of the upcoming warmer weather.
Outdoor furniture from Lloyd Flanders
Many of us consider Memorial Day the unofficial start to the summer season. So we celebrate the holiday at home with an outdoor barbecue
March 11, 2015
Used to be that this Seattle interior designer groaned when a client mentioned a ‘recliner’. Some years ago manufacturers and PR firms coined the term, motion chair, and voila, the motion chair has interior design status.
Hickory Chair Jules Low Profile Swivel
Taylor King Eli Swivel Glider
Look at the sleekness of these two chairs. When the motion revolution…
Read MoreNovember 23, 2014
Taittinger
What a wonderful event I enjoyed as I sampled champagne last weekend. I do love bubbly, BTW, so this event was perfect for me. And how did this come about?
My friend belongs to La-Chaine Seattle, the local chapter of Chaine des Rotisseurs. I was excited to attend this event not only to sample 15 bubblies but also to …
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May 8, 2014
Whether it’s the Mad Men mania or just a love of entertaining, the presence of bar carts start the party. But when did this bar cart business begin? Some date it to the 40’s when prohibition ended along with WWII and home entertaining was the rage. Front and center was a fully stocked bar cart to move throughout the party. …
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December 6, 2013
Winter Berries for holiday decorating
For this Seattle designer, winter berries bring a festive holiday red into my home. Red equals the holiday season and symbolizes excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, fire, all things intense and passionate. My favorite red is Benjamin Moore Million Dollar Red.
My favorite from Benjamin Moore
In the spirit of holiday colors, I’ve gathered …
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