Fine Living at Seattle Dream Homes

1921 Armstrong Kitchen - Sanitary Style

2010-03-22T00:03:00.001-07:00

1921 Armstrong Kitchen - Sanitary Style, originally uploaded by American Vintage Home.

What an awesome vintage kitchen!

If you decide to remodel your kitchen in your vintage home, make sure it has some design elements from the past. If it looks like it has always been there, it will never go out of style!

One hallmark of the 'teens and early 20s was the sanitary style in kitchens. Easy maintenance with particular attention to cleanliness as well as improved efficiency were the order of the day. This Armstrong kitchen ad was offered in conjunction with a publication by their interior advisor, Frank Alvah Parsons (after whom Parsons School of Design is named).

Angela Adams: New Hand-Woven Rugs

2010-03-21T23:05:00.000-07:00

I love these new rugs by Angela Adams. There are 3 in this collection and they're a lovely fine-colored flat weave to go with almost any decor.

Angela Adams: New Hand-Woven Rugs

Topsy-Turvy Lamps - The Rubik Table Lighting by Ender YOLCU of Paratoner (GALLERY)

2010-03-21T01:28:00.000-07:00

Topsy-Turvy Lamps - The Rubik Table Lighting by Ender YOLCU of Paratoner (GALLERY)

If you’re looking to add a bit of chaotic character to your home decor, I suggest you take a quick peek at the Rubik table lighting. A bit quirky, yet all kinds of stylish, it’s a simple deign that will complement any home.
Designed by Ender YOLCU of Paratoner, the Rubik table lighting is available in two colors. If you have a more rustic, organic home you can go for the natural oak. If you’re looking for a more sophisticated option, however, the epoxy lacquer one is just for you.

A day of real estate weirdness | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

2010-03-19T15:06:00.001-07:00

A day of real estate weirdness | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

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Cherry blossoms in the Arboretum

2010-03-18T02:21:00.000-07:00

Arboretum, Seattle, WA, originally uploaded by djwudi.

Cherry blossom time is always so beautiful in the Arboretum. The Japanese have a cherry blossom festival to remind themselves how beautiful and fleeting life is.

Cupcakes from West Seattle's Sugar Rush Bakery

2010-03-04T01:37:00.001-08:00

Cupcakes from West Seattle's Sugar Rush Bakery, originally uploaded by Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake.

I found this lovely photo of cupcakes from a bakery in West Seattle called "Sugar Rush". It led to a link by the very fabulous cupcake blog http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/ If this doesn't make your mouth water, I don't know what will!

Painted Lady

2010-01-26T10:09:00.001-08:00

Painted Lady, originally uploaded by derickcarss.

This is a beautiful architectural detail from a Painted Lady Victorian home. So lovely!

Seattle Modern Home

2010-01-18T02:01:00.001-08:00

Seattle Regional Modern, originally uploaded by dalylab.

This North Capitol Hill home, located at 727 13th Ave. E. was designed by Brad Koure and built by Saltaire Construction.

Seward Park sunrise

2010-01-02T02:23:00.000-08:00

Seward Park, originally uploaded by Dougerino.

What a beautiful photo overlooking Lake Washington.

Nob Hill House

2009-12-16T02:16:00.000-08:00

Nob Hill House, originally uploaded by Ursula Haigh.

This is such an incredible home, located in a gracious Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. I've heard the inside looks as great as the outside!

Mid-Century Modern in Seattle

2009-12-05T02:00:00.000-08:00

5049 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD, Seattle, WA - Built: 1959, originally uploaded by MidCentArc.

This home is located at 5049 Lake Washington Blvd. in Seattle, near Seward Park. It is perfect mid-century architecture and this unique interior shot shows off the central sandstone fireplace and the amazing lake views.

Vegan Cookies N' Cream Cupcakes

2009-11-28T01:54:00.000-08:00

Vegan Cookies N' Cream Cupcakes, originally uploaded by Deirdre Jean.

These vegan cupcakes look delicious. Some of the best chocolate cake and cupcakes I've had have been either vegan or flourless. Who knew they could be so delicious?

Pike Place Market in Winter

2009-11-18T01:44:00.000-08:00

Pike Place Market, originally uploaded by feekner.

This is a great shot of the Pike Place Market on a cold night in December. But even in winter, there are plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood, and Beacher's makes a beautiful macaroni and cheese.

Open House & Tours of Historic Sacred Places

2009-10-20T08:45:00.000-07:00

Tacoma's Historic Sacred Places: Open House & Tours

Sunday, Oct 25, 1-5pm

At 1pm, bells will toll across the city, opening 15 historic churches and synagogues for tours and programs. This free event, sponsored by Historic Tacoma, celebrates Tacoma's diverse collection of religious architecture, as well as the contributions each congregation has made to the development and vitality of the City. Participants will enjoy building tours, exhibits and music ranging from organ to traditional Slovak to gospel, while viewing soaring architectural spaces, stunning stained glass, and hand-carved detailing.

Pick up a free tour guide & map at one of three locations:

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3615 N. Gove (bus routes 11 & 51)

Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J Street (bus route 11)

Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 434 S. 30th Street (bus route 3)

Other participating congregations include Center for Spiritual Living; Christ Episcopal, Church of St. Patrick; First Church of Christ, Scientist; Northwest Baptist Seminary; Old St. Peter's; Peace Lutheran; St. Joseph's Catholic Church; St. Paul Lutheran; St. Rita of Cascia Catholic; Temple Beth El; and Urban Grace.

Seattle Home Show 2

2009-10-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Seattle Home Show 2, Oct. 22-25; autumn spinoff of February's big show; home and garden products and services, furnished and landscaped model homes, "Meet the Experts" seminars, Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle. 425-467-0960.

A full-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine will be included in Seattle Home Show 2 paid admissions.

Incredible Craftsman built on the site of the old Swedish consulate

2009-10-14T02:04:00.000-07:00

Incredible views overlooking Interlaken Park and Lake Washington are the hallmarks of this Craftsman home built on the site of the Swedish consulate on Capitol Hill.

The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths and has been built with an incredible attention to detail, with no expense spared.

This home is built high above Interlaken, and near Volunteer Park. The open floor plan is great for entertaining and provides an ease to everyday living. Two sets of French doors open onto a large deck.

For those that appreciate the difference between truly custom construction and standard builder fare; the home's artisan construction and exquisite materials are evident immediately. A rich espresso stain brings out the amazing grain of the wide plank, riff cut, and quarter sawn white oak floors. Hand troweled plaster walls add warmth and texture that drywall will never be able to achieve. These are just a few of the many details not to be over looked. Offered at $3,385,000

Call Corey Patt for an appointment to view. 206-322-8711

Exciting furnishings in at Neiman Marcus in Bellevue

2009-10-10T01:30:00.000-07:00

Seattle and Bellevue has waited and Neiman Marcus delivers with there new store at the Bravern. Fabulous style, deluxe materials, marvelous decor, the style does not disappoint.

The iconic style has come to the Northwest and all is well with the world.

While some pundits have questioned whether or not the Seattle area can support these luxury stores, there is no

question that residents of the
Pacific Northwest have the quality of taste. But will they open their pocketbooks to make the purchase?

Luxury velvets, plush fabrics embrace classic designs. These would look fabulous in anyones home. But will New York glamor translate and move well to this soggy corner of the country?

When I was growing up, ostentatious displays of wealth were frowned upon here, and there was nary a BMW or Mercedes on the road. Now luxury autos, diamond jewelry and trophy mansions are the mode of the day, and no one blinks when someone shows up in designer clothes.

So Neiman Marcus may indeed find an audience in the nueuvo riche suburbs of Bellevue, Medina and Kirkland. And maybe a few Seattleites will even cross the bridge to take a peek!

Design Salon: Next Style?

2009-10-05T00:37:00.000-07:00

Part of this year's AIA Design Salon series, a year

long exploration of the place of style in architectural discourse.

Date
October 28, 6:30-8:30p

Location
Architecture Hall Room 147
UW College of the Built Environment

Cost
Free for AIAS Members
$5 AIA Member, Associate or Student
Cost includes appetizers.

The $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax-Credit Explained

2009-10-01T23:48:00.000-07:00

Historic Seattle Bungalow Fair

2009-09-17T20:59:00.000-07:00

Historic Seattle Bungalow Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; admission $5 to $10; see antique and new works of metal, tile, glass, textiles, ceramics and lighting; speak to antique dealers, architects and interior designers; 206-622-6952

AIA Home of the Month: A Mercer Island Remodel

2009-09-07T19:44:00.000-07:00

The public is invited to tour this month’s featured home, designed by David Foster of David Foster Architects, located on Mercer Island at 7404 91st Ave. SE, on Sunday, September 20, between noon and 3 p.m. To see the floor plans for this home, please visit nwhome.com. For more info on the Open House program, visit aiaseattle.org or call 206.448.4938.

The home was originally a 1950's home that the owners wanted to "modernize", which they did with dramatic results. The interesting thing is the owner served as his own construction manager. The price for the remodel worked out to $166 a square foot, which is pretty reasonable.

You can read more about this home in Seattle Magazine.

Open House at Method Pre-Fab Green Modular Homes

2009-09-01T23:35:00.000-07:00

Open Houses Sunday September 20th

Method is having open houses at both of their Model Home located near Mt Baker and their shop in Ferndale Washington on Sunday, September 20th. They are about an hour apart so it will be possible for people to see both and make a day of it.

The model home will be open from 11am to 2pm and is located at 7476 Olsen Drive, Deming WA 98244. Directions from Bellingham can be found here: Directions to Cabin

The shop will be open from 1pm to 4pm. It is located at 6819 Northgate Way Unit D, Ferndale Wa 98248. It doesn’t always show up on a map so:

From I-5 North, take the Grandview Exit, Left onto Grandview, Go through a light and over tracks and make the first left onto Northgate. We are the last building on the right and there will be signs.

New DWELL Color Palette with Ralph Lauren paint

2009-08-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

If you love DWELL Magazine, then you're going to love this new color palette featuring Ralph Lauren Paint created by DWELL Magazine founder Lara Hedberg Deam.

You can revitalize your home with simplicity and style using this new palette an the 100% acrylic latex, low-VOC paint is rated EXCELLENT by independent testing.

View VIDEOS of the new color palette on the DWELL Magazine website.

Paul Kirk house remodel

2009-08-15T23:15:00.000-07:00

In this months Seattle Metropolitan Magazine you'll see this incredible remodel of an original Paul Kirk split-level home built in 1952 in Seward Park.

The remodel was designed by Bjarko Serra architect Chris Serra and his partner Valerie Wersinger and you can see more photos and read about the remodel on the Seattle Met website.

Amazing artist-created rooms at City Hostel Seattle

2009-08-02T22:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a chance to see 47 different hotel rooms painted and decorated by 47 different artists.

City Hostel Seattle a new Hostel, in Seattle’s vibrant Belltown neighborhood, is featuring 47 Seattle Artists that will paint a wall mural in each room to showcase Seattle’s talented artists. The grand opening will be on Belltown’s Second Friday Artwalk August 14, 6pm-9pm, open and free to the public.

This Open House will be a great way to view each of the different rooms decorated by these talented artists.