Pretty Christmas decor displayed in a rustic case looks so cute! It's so much fun to decorate your home for the holidays. And don't hesitate to decorate if your home is for sale. The lovelier it looks the more likely a buyer will see your property as their new home.
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Tuesday
Monday
Pilgrim & Native American Thanksgiving
How did they get these animals to participate in this? What a great photo. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
Seattle House Boat
Beautiful photo of a houseboat that looks as if it's located in the Westlake area on Lake Union. There are under 500 existing houseboats in Seattle and almost impossible to find dock space for new ones, though there is a new development in Eastlake.
Sunday
Building with plastic bottles
The U.S. discards 13 million tons of plastic annually — more than 12% of our overall waste — and barely 7% of the plastic we discard is recycled. The biggest proportion of that plastic waste comes in the form of plastic bottles (beverages as well as personal care products, cleansers and the like) and packaging. How about a plastic bottle greenhouse? Or a colorful outdoor wall? That’s what this sewage treatment plant in Scotland tried, to great effect:
Via Flickr:
I wish I had come across this idea years ago when I was more involved in schools and community art projects.
I have done a lot of strange things with recycling plastic drinks bottles, but why did I never think of building walls?
These were used to screen off a natural sewage treatment area for the Fife Earthship where plants were used , but I also saw a large greenhouse built with these.........which got me thinking...................
The trouble is I don't really drink fizzy pop to get the bottles!
MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT | The Living Room
What a cool art installation! I love this kind of whimsy. Looks like the taggers like it too.
Via Flickr:
Photo by Rocco S. Cetera
Art installation by Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt. North Miami Avenue and 40th Street Design District Miami, Florida May 31, 2011 8:30 AM
Monday
Michael Jackson pillow!
Incredibly lush, yet sleek modern interior with velvet chairs and MJ pillows. Super-cool!
Sunday
Duvall Views
Here's a beautiful photo by Lorenzo Pasqualis of the river in the lovely town of Duvall, WA, about 20 miles North East of Seattle.
Monday
Inspired by anthropologie
There's a whole 1800+ photo set on Flickr of Anthropologie-inspired decor, some from the stores, other photos from people's homes. Check out the retro TV on the dresser. Cool.
Saturday
Please Say Hello to the Most Patterned Apartment in the World
They say that like this is a BAD thing. I love this place!
Please Say Hello to the Most Patterned Apartment in the World - Designer Homes - Curbed National
Sunday
Prettiest Cottage in the World!
The was a sweet home for sale in San Clemente, California. Kitschy and sweet as pie, this home is a confection of chintz, china and collectables.
Looks like the owner found a good use for some old vintage table cloths when she tacked them over the cabinets to hide the contents under the sink.
I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm guessing the owner of the house is a single lady with cats.
More photos of this cute, cute cottage on Orange County Register.
Glamor room decor
I am swooning over this Diane von Furstenburg that was on the City Sage blog. My favorite furniture style is Louis the XIV, even if it's not very comfortable. It just always looks so swell, with brocade or with leather, it really makes a room
Tuesday
"Butter" at Melrose Market
Katie Ormsby on the Seattle Met Blog writes about Butter, that cute little shop in the upper garret of the Melrose Market. She writes that owner Claire Corley tries to stock as many sustainable, local, handmade, and vintage pieces as the space allows, and I can attest that it's full of things you would really like!
View the cool slideshow on the Seattle Met Blog.
Monday
Funky Unique Furniture - OpulentItems.com
This unique funky furniture securely hangs from your ceiling with a 6 foot steel chain. It is a futuristic design that is height adjustable and includes a full-body leather cushion. Cushions are available in silver or white.
An indoor model is also available. The only difference between the indoor and outdoor chairs is the circular ring that outlines the edges. The indoor model's ring is chrome while the outdoor model's ring is stainless steel.
It costs $3750, but it's so awesome and comes with the cushions too! Wouldn't it be fun to have these in your family room?
An indoor model is also available. The only difference between the indoor and outdoor chairs is the circular ring that outlines the edges. The indoor model's ring is chrome while the outdoor model's ring is stainless steel.
It costs $3750, but it's so awesome and comes with the cushions too! Wouldn't it be fun to have these in your family room?
- Made of clear acrylic glass, stainless steel rim, leather cushion
Whidbey Island
This is a beautiful photo of a Whidbey Island scene from Mt Eerie.
I have a friend, Lana Sundberg, who built the most beautiful Asian-inspired home on Whidbey. It didn't have a water view, but it was located in the sweetest dell, and she had llamas. I loved visiting her there!
Thursday
Handmade Home- doily curtain
Here's a cute idea for reusing old doilies and adding a bit of whimsy to your home. And it's a perfect way to showcase Grandma's handiwork.
Monday
Yellow
The interior of this home is very neutral, with a few yellow accents popping out and giving each room personality and a lively drama. This would work with any accent color, but yellow is rarely used in this way with such an exciting effect.
Wednesday
Nob Hill House
This is the most beautiful home on Queen Anne Hill. There are a lot of homes for sale on Queen Anne, starting at around $500K, but this home is unique and I think the price would be well over $1M, if it were for sale.
I love these kind of whimsical homes and have often photographed them for posterity, as you never know when the owner will change their mind and re-paint.
You can see some other photos of bright and colorful homes on my page "The Painted House".
I love these kind of whimsical homes and have often photographed them for posterity, as you never know when the owner will change their mind and re-paint.
You can see some other photos of bright and colorful homes on my page "The Painted House".
Saturday
Downtown Fremont
Here's a great exterior shot of the Fremont Tower, which are apartments above the PCC in Fremont. What a fun place to live! Always something to do and just steps to shops, restaurants and night life. There are a number of interesting condominiums for sale in Fremont at any given time, and it's possible to even buy a little house, starting around $400K for an older bungalow or townhome.
Pink accents
You rarely see design interiors with visible televisions, but there it is, at the end of the room, a big flat screen TV. Doesn't look too bad, though. I really like how the pink accents add drama and punch to this interior. Makes you forget the tv at the end of the room.
Monday
Heart-Shaped Post
Look what I got in the mail! It's so cute -- it's a Post-it Brand note dispenser designed to deliver "notes from the heart", just in time for Valentines Day. This makes it easy to keep love notes that "stick", eh?
This is much more practical than a box of chocolates and something that I'll use every day. Plus, I'm always dieting -- who needs chocolates to tempt?
Also to note, February is Heart Health Awareness month. What better way to spread the word than by leaving heart-healthy tips and reminders for yourself and your loved ones on notes from the heart?
Stylish 70s Interior
What a beautifully composed photo! I helped an interior designer sell her home on Capitol Hill and she had these same chairs that she placed around a huge antique table and it worked perfectly.
If you have a vintage home, it's hard to go all modern. An eclectic mix of old and new often works better, and too many antiques in an older home can tend to look dreary if the interior design isn't broken up by some modern pieces here and there.
Wednesday
Arboretum View
What a lovely photo taken at the Japanese Garden in the Washington Park Arboretum. It is a 3 1/2 acre formal Japanese Garden that has huge koi and you can buy a little bag of food for $1 and they'll eat right out of your hand!
Tuesday
Shades of purple!
Here are some interesting photos showing purple and pink in furniture and design elements. What could come off looking kitschy, looks elegant and regal in these architecturally significant homes.
While some Realtors may ask you to repaint if selling your home, I enjoy and am able to sell the brightly colored home. I maintain a data base of artists and creative types and am able to market to that segment of population. So before you repaint, please call me for a consultation.
While some Realtors may ask you to repaint if selling your home, I enjoy and am able to sell the brightly colored home. I maintain a data base of artists and creative types and am able to market to that segment of population. So before you repaint, please call me for a consultation.
Classic Seattle Box-Style
Here's a picture of a classic Seattle style, the four-square Box. It's located in the Greenlake neighborhood, and appears to be in original condition.
There was a home that was in completely original condition a few blocks from here that just sold for $800K, so homes in Greenlake can be a bit pricey. It's possible to find a smaller bungalow in the $500K price range or even $400 if you don't mind living on the other side of Aurora. Seattle real estate has not been hit as hard as other cities around the country, and prices till remain strong in the city.
Olympic Sculpture Park Slideshow
Olympic Sculpture Park Slideshows
Read more on Dwell Magazine site.
Here is a great slideshow of Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi and completed in January 2007, the park mitigates the 40-vertical-foot difference between the residential neighborhood along Western Avenue and the waterfront below. There are condo's for sale on Western Avenue which give a great view of the Sculpture Garden below. Expect to spend at least $300K for a downtown condo. If you'd like to buy a condo in Seattle, please give me a call at 206-329-3795
Read more on Dwell Magazine site.
Monday
Stimson-Green Mansion, Seattle WA
Here's a great image using HDR and photoshop to create a digital painting of the beautiful Stimson-Green Mansion. While this home is not for sale, it is similar to other homes on Capitol Hill and Queen Anne that would be in the $1M+ price range.
I actually have a search for Seattle luxury homes priced $1M+ and I'll add this link here:
Luxury real estate in Seattle for Sale
I actually have a search for Seattle luxury homes priced $1M+ and I'll add this link here:
Luxury real estate in Seattle for Sale
Tuesday
Janet's Winter Wonderland
A set of charming photos of artist and Seattle Book Arts President, Janet Fryberger's home decorated for the holidays, taken by photographer Mark Sullo.
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