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Weekend Guide: March 20 & 21

Guest — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:56:22 +0000

Extend your St. Patrick’s Day celebration, gather with your friends for brunch on the Eastside or escape the city for a while—all this weekend. DO Tour of Architects, March 20 & 21 Join Seattle Homes & Lifestyles on the Tour of Architects on Bainbridge Island. The two-day tour features 24 projects from 17 different architects. SIP Hard Liver Barleywine Fest, [...]

News Flash: SH&L News

Angela — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:08:17 +0000

Time for some news from Seattle Homes & Lifestyles: 2010 Bath of the Year Contest Don’t forget! The deadline to enter our 2010 Bath of the Year contest has been extended to Monday, March 22. If you have a gorgeous bathroom, we want to see it! The winner will be published in the July/August issue of Seattle Homes [...]

Q&A: April Pride Allison

Stacy — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:31 +0000

Stacy sits down for a Q&A about lighting with April Pride Allison, founder of Seattle-based kaarskoker—a brand of chic candle covers that can be found at boutiques in the city, such as Great Jones Home, G.R. Hedges, Lit Shades and Revival Home & Garden. Before creating kaarskoker, Allison was devoted exclusively to her interior design business, having [...]

Guest Blogger: From the Right Bank

Guest — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:31 +0000

Please welcome back our fabulous guest blogger, Ally of From the Right Bank! Knoll Platner chair and table I’ve long admired the beautiful curves of the Knoll Platner table and chairs, but I’ve only recently started to appreciate their versatility. They could easily fit in a very modern or traditional space, and best of all, their classic [...]

Scout & About: Stacy Logan

Stacy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:14:17 +0000

Last week, we popped in on Stacy Logan (409 1st Ave. S., (206) 937-3333), to see what was new on the showroom floor. Not your typical carpet store, Logan carries a wide array of stylish designs—see our post on Florence Broadhurst—as well as her own creations, that can be custom made to fit your space. [...]

Weekend Guide: March 13 & 14

Guest — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:47 +0000

It’s daylight savings time, which means we lose an hour this weekend. Take advantage of the last weekend before the big spring forward, and don’t forget to set your clocks ahead! SIP Bags & Bottles, March 14 Join local fashionistas (or fashionmisters) at the fourth annual Bags & Bottles wine tasting event and auction. Enjoy wines from 32 [...]

Angela’s Picks: Submaterial

Angela — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:22:27 +0000

Sometimes working at Seattle Homes & Lifestyles is like being a treasure hunter. There are thousands and thousands of beautiful products in the world, but nothing can beat finding a piece that makes you stop in your tracks. I had just such a eureka moment today when I heard about designer David Hamlin and his Seattle-based [...]

Table Talk: Tom Douglas

Guest — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:52:16 +0000

Does Tom Douglas need an introduction these days? A household name around Seattle for more than 20 years, Douglas now directs a mini culinary empire consisting of five restaurants, a bakery, a catering company and an events venue. Despite the success, it looks like he’s not content to rest on his laurels (as tasty as [...]

Scout and About: Inform Interiors Poltrona Frau and Cassina

Stacy — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:51:49 +0000

Mingling at Inform Interiors We attended an event at Inform Interiors (2032 Eighth Ave., 206-622-1608), celebrating the new collections from Cassina and Poltrona Frau. This dual force of Italian styling excites us with their immaculate designs, long histories and careful constructions. We were lucky enough to tour the showroom with the Vice President of the Poltrona Frau Group, Angelo [...]

Weekend Guide: March 6 & 7

Guest — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:55:41 +0000

The 82nd annual Academy Awards take place this weekend. Give yourself the red-carpet treatment with dinner at one of Seattle’s top restaurants and watch the awards while supporting a good cause. DO Seattle Children’s Hospital Academy Awards Party, March 7 Join Children’s Hospital at Lincoln Square in Bellevue for the Academy Awards viewing party and silent auction. Arrive [...]