Seattle Home Design Blog

Ashworth Cottages

Angela — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:16:23 +0000

Ashworth Cottages in Green Lake is Washington’s first LEED Platinum residential development. The Craftsman-style homes feature Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, instantaneous hot water heaters, rainwater cisterns, locally sourced materials and many other energy-efficient and green features. The cottages are back on the market (after an initial appearance in 2007) and are selling for $399,000 to $649,000. [...]

AIA Seattle improv\improve

Angela — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:52:46 +0000

Seattle Homes & Lifestyles congratulates the architecture firms that were recognized at last night’s AIA Seattle improv\improve event. Of the 175 entries, four projects received Honor Awards, five received Merit Awards, three received Commendations and one received a Citation. Congratulations to the winners! Honor Award Recipients Clockwise from top left: Wing Luke Asian Museum by Olson Sundberg Kundig [...]

Inform Interiors 10th Anniversary

Stacy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:59 +0000

Bravo to Inform Interiors! For the past 10 years, the showroom has consistently raised the bar for contemporary furniture and design in the city—and that certainly calls for celebration! Just going to the showroom is inspiring, so join us this Thursday for a cocktail reception at their South Lake Union showroom (2032 Eighth Ave., 206-622-1608), [...]

Tea Party at {Far4}

Stacy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:52:05 +0000

Last week, Seattle’s Far4 (1020 First Ave.) had an event to celebrate their delicious Thé O’Dor loose-leaf teas served avec Theo Chocolate (3400 Phinney Ave. N) and macaroons from Honore Artisan Bakery (1413 N.W. 70th St.)—to die for! We couldn’t help but notice some of the fun things they have in their shop at the moment. Here [...]

Create a Cozy Space

Angela — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:04:00 +0000

The crisp autumn weather has started to give way to Seattle’s characteristic clouds and a drop in temperature. While braving chilly weather is no new feat for Seattleites, it still is nice to have a comfortable, inviting place at home after a wet, blustery day. So we’re embracing the weather by creating our own cozy [...]

Evening of Technology

Angela — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:52:21 +0000

Join Seattle Homes & Lifestyles and Wipliance at Alchemy Collections (2029 Second Avenue) for an Evening of Technology, November 5. The event showcases the latest home technology in contemporary lifestyle vignettes. Learn about everything from music systems to smart home technology, and see how to incorporate it all into your beautiful home design.

Simplicity Decor’s Holiday Open House

Angela — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:19:32 +0000

Simplicity Decor (126 Park Lane, Kirkland, 425-803-0386) hosts its 2009 Holiday Open House, Wednesday, November 4. Stop in to preview the new seasonal gifts and decor items and to view the holiday display. Plus, enter your name to win gift cards worth up to $100. See you there!

Shopping: Halloween Treats

Angela — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:35:08 +0000

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s easy to guess the thoughts that dominate the kid crowd (candy, candy, candy). While most of us won’t be rushing from door to door with wide-open pillowcases, who says Halloween is just for kids? Feel free to indulge in these Halloween goodies for your home. —Rachel Gallaher Pumpkin Candles, $6–$29, and Skull [...]

Carve for a Cause

Angela — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:47:57 +0000

Architects Without Borders Seattle presents its third annual Carve for a Cause pumpkin-carving contest, tomorrow, October 29. Stop by Design Within Reach (1918 First Ave., 206-443-9900) to take a look at the jack-o-lanterns submitted by local firms and designers and vote for your favorite. Get in the Halloween spirit and support AWB on its mission [...]

Bainbridge Blues Textiles Now at The Dixon Group

Stacy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:23 +0000

Bainbridge Blues has been on our radar over the past year, and since we aren’t always able to catch a ferry, we’re excited that we can now access the textile line through The Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center (Suite 162, (206) 767-4454). Designed on Bainbridge Island, but woven in Italy, the company says [...]