SH&L July 2008
Your garden is your sanctuary, so it should be just as stylish as your home. This summer, playful and vibrant gardening tools and accessories make a well-received appearance
A Bellevue couple had no qualms about the location of their home—but their dull and inconvenient kitchen layout simply had to go. Well-thought design blends the outdoors and indoors, producing serene and classy new digs
New stories mean new ideas, new looks and new approaches to design—not to mention new places for us to spend all of our free summer time. Here, we show you four of our favorites
For urban dwellers purchasing vacation and retirement property, eastern Washington is an attractive choice. With the weather predictable and the populations manageable, it seems a prime choice to get away to—bunking up next to a vineyard just comes with the territory
Long a staple of natural history museums, country estates and private sporting clubs, animal trophies are reimagined for the new millennium. New colors and textures make these traditional—and sometimes stuffy—pieces into dazzling highlights for any room
Virginie Bourgue crafts wines with the intense fruit flavors of Washington and the restraint of her native France. Becoming well versed in Bourgue’s creations is one goal you’d be glad you achieved
If you grew up thinking that “Chinese food” means Mandarin or Cantonese,
discovering the spicy richness of Sichuan cooking is a revelation. Fiery and robust, these flavors are sure to leave their mark on your palette in a very bold way
This summer, designers sweep us off our feet with an ode to summer romance. Clean lines may flourish indoors, but soft and curvy transforms the outdoors with innovative pieces expressing comfort, warmth—and sometimes even a little humor
The Chinese have mastered the art of ancient antiques and priceless classics—all while remaining completely contemporary. These items won’t clash with your everyday home décor, though they’ll be sure to enhance your home’s sophistication.
Our 2008 winner shows off a sleekness and warmth that caught our judges' eyes. Contemporary and efficient, this kitchen has it all—from a prepping, cleaning and serving station to a hand-made wood-burning pizza oven. How could we resist?
Traditional design took a back seat to this unique kitchen set in the heart of a forest. A remodel made the kitchen the center of this Edmonds home and gave it the feel of a tree house in a forest
A suburban Renton kitchen remodel channels the Big Apple with convenient fixtures and designs perfect for a busy city—or a busy family. Unique brands and ideas along with the use of metal, steel and glass give this kitchen an industrial and city-savvy look
Architect Joseph Greif and interior designer Kathy Merrill Kelley create a home with the flavor of Tuscany for a couple in Burien. Who knew Puget Sound would make such a fitting backdrop for a villa where the outdoors fit in just as well as the indoors?
Local retailers, designers and distributors share their favorite finds from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. We got the dish on the best faucets, ranges and hoods that are bound to hit the market and make a splash
Opera galas, gallery parties, runway shows—the spring was full of charitable events as well as art-filled ones
Choosing the right wine to serve with spicy cuisines such as Creole, Sichuan, Mexican or even Southern barbecue doesn’t need to be daunting. We asked several Seattle-area food and wine experts for their tips on pairing wine with spice