SH&L June 2008
All seasons have their charms, but none speak to our creative spirit quite like summer. This season brings new flavors, new fashions and new colors—particularly bright and vibrant orange. We’ve picked out some gems that will bring those rays of sunshine right into your home
Buyer’s remorse doesn’t have to be an issue when stylish and chic meet eco-friendly. More companies we love are turning to products that have been manufactured by recycled materials or that can be recycled themselves. Who says you can’t indulge in that shopping spree? After all—you’re just doing your green duty
Your second-home is your retreat, your sanctuary, your home away from home—a place where stuffy furniture and high maintenance textiles don’t belong. We spoke with some local designers about trends they are seeing in second-home décor
From opposite sides of the country, two of the world’s leading home furnishings trade shows—Westweek in West Hollywood and High Point Market in North Carolina—introduce new designs that will find their way to the Pacific Northwest
Warm months bring about changes in our clothing, our food and our weekend activities—why shouldn’t it transform our interiors as well? Randy Altig shares easy tricks to help you convert your space into an airy and colorful summer abode
A small contemporary island cabin offers familiar comforts and enough panoramic views to make the dwelling seem spacious. This retreat is all comfort, practicality and style with materials and furnishing inside and out that evoke all things rustic
The North Cascades’ Methow Valley is a great location for a second home—no matter what the season. With a roof designed to withstand winter snow and outdoor-friendly features like an airy loft and a sleeping porch, this cabin is a year-round refuge
Seattle architect Greg Bjarko crafts a family-oriented weekend home that can serve as a quiet escape or can host a crowd. With a view of Dabob Bay, the home includes extras such as a third-floor perch and an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven
Growing up in New Jersey, chef and food writer Becky Selengut learned the original meaning of “eating local”—from her grandmother’s half-acre garden where even the backyard sun is a vital ingredient. Selengut proves that when it comes to fresh, organic ingredients, less is more
What to put in that beautiful cellar? Wine that you like to drink, of course. Award-winning sommelier Jake Kosseff answers frequently asked questions about stocking your in-home cellar
For buyers who love a resort destination but don’t want to commit to owning a second (or third) home, fractional ownership offers an alternative. Enjoy all the amenities you love without the fuss over reservations—or the inevitable pressures involved in full-home ownership
A run-down yard obstructing the sight of treasured assets is transformed into a pathway of luminous foliage and renewed views—a much more welcoming entrance