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…bearskin rugs look much better on the floor.  And that king crab?

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Sarah Heath Palin, an Outsider Who Charms.

Needless to say, I am not happy with this company.  I had so much hope of creating a working relationship with a local Queen Anne contractor to not only refer, but believe in.  Really.  I gave up referring Savvy Cabinetry to at least ten people because of one lie, and an unpaid invoice. 

Judging from an online review, I am not the only one disappointed with Savvy Cabinetry:  http://seattle-wa.yellowusa.com/reviews/y127125345.html

My friend, Kelley L. Moore recently taped an episode of Rachael Ray’s daytime talk show.  First of all, congrats to you Kelley, and best of luck on your journey!  Follow her story check the site out and leave a comment on her blog.

I recently attended the yearly Hot August Nights event held at the Best Plumbing Kohler Showroom in Seattle to view the new Kallista line as well as experience a Kohler shower system that does everything except shave your legs.  No joke.  And to top it off, I took a tub with my good friend Brent Martin, owner of Muse Coffee Co. on Queen Anne.  Good times.

It is true, lifestyle expert, Kelley L. Moore and I had the recent honor of having American Master, Mary Veronica Sweeney paint our portraits.  Will I hang this over my fireplace?  Probably.  But for now you can see Kelley and I hanging on the walls at Muse Coffee Co. on Queen Anne for the month of August. 

Rococo Swedish Settee / Sweden, 1920 / price: $2,400
Dining Table by Eero Saarinen / US, 1960’s / price: $5,200
Vintage Gas Price Numbers / US, c. 1960 / price: $1,600
6 Harpoons from Nova Scotia / Canada, 1920’s / price: $2,200
Large Waylande Gregory Bowl / US, c. 1940 / price: $750

There is nothing like walking into a space filled with found objects.  I love going for walks, picking up random things that catch my eye, sometimes reminding me of someone special in my life.  I actually send rocks, feathers and twigs to my fellow designer, Shannon Baird every now and then.  She and her daughter send found objects to me as well.  In fact, Lydia (Shannon’s daughter) will even apply a shiny finish coat to her findings, which I appreciate.  These are gifts that I would never think of putting out to a garage sale, unlike all of the “now” trends I see in stores every day.  Try it out, involve the family and see what you come up with.  You might surprise yourself…there is a hidden designer in all of us.

Brooklyn doesn’t disappoint when it comes to design.  Produce Design pot and pan rack: a reclaimed beam is milled for a magnetic knife holder and fins that hang pots below. Trays in the top accommodate the knife magnet, lid storage, and spice storage and display.

…you’re golden.  All new wallpaper designs from graham and brown. 

Presented on April 16th at the Milan Furniture Fair by Philippe Starck and Axor’s Philippe Grohe, this brand-new shower - Axor Starck shower - by global designer brand Hansgrohe is an exciting product aimed at total ‘well-being in the bathroom environment’. A small, perfect square measuring 12 x 12 centimeters is the basic element of the new shower collection developed by Philippe Starck and Axor.

…and they will sing praises for modern homes like these.  Similar birhouses can be purchased at the following Seattle locations:  Velocity, Greener Lifestyles + DWR.