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On December 29, 2011, Seattleites found themselves with a new Toll Bridge. While the bridge itself wasn’t new, the toll was. For those not familiar with the Seattle area, we have two bridges that span Lake Washington – connecting the city, itself, with the suburbs and outlying areas. I think it’s sa...

In my FREE Offer “7 Ways to Create Harmony in Your Home”, I discuss the need to honor the architectural style of your home. I also emphasize the need to keep in mind the century in which you live!  What do I mean by this? This past weekend, I realized I had the perfect example [...]

“They are architects of furniture who designed comfortable, livable pieces that define space in a dynamic way….They built temples for your body.” David Jameson, Architect                                            The above quote was in reference to Hans Wegner and Poul Kjaerholm, two remarkabl...

Are you familiar with the term trompe l’oeil, French for ‘fool the eye’? At some point, you’ve probably seen a painting, or wall finish, which looks so realistic you’d swear it was the real thing. Except that it isn’t. Paintings can be especially deceiving. You might find yourself looking at a still...

As many of you know, April 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s legendary sinking. It’s almost hard to believe. Visions of this world famous disaster seem fresh in our minds – made all the more tragic by an award-winning film that brought it so vividly to life. In commemoration of t...

Ikat is all the rage these days.  It seems that every furniture catalogue I pick up, boasts ikat fabric in one form or another – either on the upholstery, throw pillows, or other decorative accessories for the home. What is this fascination with ikat? Well, I’m not sure I know the answer. However, a...

Interior designers and therapists have a lot in common. Of course, in the case of a designer, the ‘patient’ is someone’s home. Did you know that homes, just like people, can have a story to tell? If we’re lucky, it will be a very good story, especially if the home is relatively new. Older homes, [.....

Earlier this week, many of us observed the arrival of the Spring Equinox. Yes, Spring is here! And while the temperatures in my area are still hovering in the low to mid 40’s, other parts of the country have experienced a heat wave. If that’s the case where you live, you’ve probably tossed aside you...

As any well-seasoned traveler can attest, navigating airports these days is often a challenge. We may encounter any number of inconveniences from long wait times to erupting volcanoes. Have you ever noticed, while traveling, what your level of comfort might be at any given point during your trip? In...

We all have our favorite colors. The ones we’re drawn to instinctively in the way we dress and what we surround ourselves with in our homes. Me, I like blue, especially a faded blue, one that leans toward blue-grey. Other days I might be more in the mood for yellow. Speaking of moods, who among [......