Home of fashion designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka, from the September 2009 issue of Elle Decor via High Street Market.
Via Amy Howard’s blog (she also collects laurel wreaths).
Quentin Bacon for Southern Accents via Stylecourt.
We love collections. Any everyday object can look chic when you gather it in multiples, and right now we’re loving vintage trophies. They don’t have to be expensive heirlooms—in fact, it’s the quirky ones that catch our eye. Maybe you will look for a certain type like dogs or tennis, or a metal-like silver or bronze (we mix them). What a triumph it will be when you come across one in your genre at a flea market!
Whether polished or patinated, a trophy or two on the shelf will always be a winning addition:
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18th c. loving cup, collection of large silverplate antique trophies, 1stdibs
And a trophy for the modern age:
Ceramic trophy by Yellow Owl Workshop, available at Far4.
January 18th, 2010
It’s 2010, and doesn’t it just feel fabulous? It’s a new decade, year, month and day—we’re already scheming for this year’s projects, and we’d like to approach them with a fresh perspective. White is wonderfully clean looking, so be inspired to create your own new look!
Harriet Lamp, Jayson Home & Garden; Massive Photograph of a Sea Urchin, Seattle’s Galen & Lowe Antiques, via 1stdibs
Niche 3-Drawer Dresser, West Elm; Clyde Mirror, Oly Studio
Staub La Cocotte Set, Anthropologie; 3-Piece Lotus Candleholder, cb2
January 5th, 2010
Far4
We digress from the usual gift guide suggestions today, to encourage you to attend a wonderful event to support the Seattle Art Museum. Porcelain and design boutique, Far4, and its neighbor, stylish living mecca, Watson Kennedy, are offering special shopping days—now through Dec. 6, where 15% of purchases made will be donated to the SAM. Both stores are fabulous places to buy special gifts, so we’re planning to attend the champagne reception that Far4 will be having tonight from 5-7p.m., featuring Theo Chocolate and macaroons from Honore Bakery ((206) 706-4035). Cheers to great gift giving, and to supporting the arts!
Far4
1020 1st. Ave
(206) 621-8831
Watson Kennedy Fine Home
1022 1st. Ave
(206) 652-8350
December 4th, 2009
New this year from Artemide, the classic Tolomeo task lamp has been miniaturized and rainbow-fied—giving bright color-lovers the chance to accessorize in a signature shade. Each is $250. We think it’s brilliant!
Image from Artemide
Artemide
310 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA
(206) 903-1511
December 2nd, 2009
We’re all familiar with the saying "One man’s trash is another man’s treasure." This phrase couldn’t be more fitting for Sit+Sip, Saturday, November 21, at Phinney Neighborhood Center.
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During the event, participants bring at least three of their unwanted home accessories to add to the pile (click HERE for a list of approved goods). Swappers take turns picking out new products, and any remaining items are donated to Children’s Hospital Thrift Stores.
Space is limited, so RSVP to reserve a spot. Stacy and I will be on hand to participate in the fun. See you there!
November 17th, 2009
In 1879, the first successful test of Edison’s filament bulb was carried out, and we couldn’t be more thankful for that event! Now, not only do we rely on lights to illuminate our spaces, we look to them for design inspiration. Here are some of my all-time favorites:
—Stacy Kendall
Atlantis Chandelier, We Are All Made of Stars Chandelier
Tolomeo Lamp, Random Light
Bocci Pendants, Potence Lamp
November 12th, 2009
With Seattle’s famous gray days upon us, aren’t you craving some warm, comfort food and a cozy atmosphere? Outfit your kitchen and table for fall with these inviting kitchen and dining accessories:
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From Top Left: Le Creuset Heritage Collection Flame 3-Piece Pâté Terrine, Revol Carmel-Colored Lion’s Head Bowl, Antique Hotel du Louvre Silver Teapot, Dubost French Olive Wood Flatware, available through Sur la Table (Seattle and two Eastside Locations)
From Top Left: Foglia Print Dishtowel, Chocolate Mug, Bodum Bean Coffee Press, 90th Anniversary Edition KitchenAid Stand Mixer, available at Crate and Barrel (Seattle and Bellevue locations)
Comfort Food Cookbook, Set of 4 Melamine Bowls, Essential Oils Candle in Spiced Chestnut, Peugeot Olivier Roellinger Pepper Mill, available at Williams-Sonoma (Seattle and Eastside Locations)
October 22nd, 2009
Local company Kaarskoker has introduced a fun new design to their line of chic candle sleeves—perfect for some scary and stylish Halloween decor!
on display at Great Jones Home
You can buy them online at the web site, at Nordstrom stores or at the following Seattle boutiques:
G.R. Hedges, Seattle Design Center, Ste. 262, (206) 763-4884
Great Jones Home, 1921 Second Ave., (206) 448-9405
For our readers to the north, you can also find them at:
Mary David Lighting, 402 Morris St., La Conner, (360) 466-3495
October 20th, 2009
To continue our posts on Bellevue’s new Bravern shopping center, here is a roundup of some stylish accessories offered by Neiman Marcus. Like Barney’s and Nordstrom, they have a home division, and we’re excited to use them as a new source for fabulous things for the home!
From Top Left: Trousdale Dinnerware by Kelly Wearstler, Mangrove Serving Set by Grant Dawson, Triple Wick Candles by Michael Aram, Tivoli Audio Attn: Networks Global Music System, Blue Stationery Wardrobe, Pemberton Rug
October 8th, 2009
Who doesn’t love custom designing? And who can possibly resist the groovy designs of Jonathan Adler? Put them together, and you have the new "design your own" section of Jonathan Adler online— a to-die-for opportunity to be your own designer, with a little help from the inimitable Adler. Choose among pillows, rugs and tote bags, and go wild by adding color combinations with the click of the mouse.
Here are some of our creations:
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Gift giving season is coming up—wouldn’t creating something especially for a design-loving friend be fabulous?
September 17th, 2009
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