SH&L November 2008
From a porcelain dahlia blossom to a clear candelabra, SH&L hand-picks seasonal surprises that radiate light, indulge wit and bloom with the beauty of flowers.
Everywhere we look this season, we’re seeing prints. Not the zebra and leopard patterns you might imagine but beautiful screen prints, and we’re willing to bet there’s much more to come.
Whether quiet with clean lines or bold like the life of the party, the right sofa makes living—and lounging—easier and, often, more entertaining. We share some of our favorite new models along with insights from those in the know.
At the New York International Gift Fair this August, old trends appeared in new ways and hot-off-the-market items made their debut. We asked local design store owners to give us the dish.
This season, set a table that reflects your own personal style. From choosing tablecloths to table-toppers, Randy Altig’s tips will help you select complementary accents for an impressive holiday display.
A Laurelhurst lake house—opened up and reconfigured with help from JAS Design-Build and the landscape architects of Allworth Nussbaum—is Seattle Homes & Lifestyles’ 2008 Home of the Year.
An interior designer and architect hit it off with a Laurelhurst family in the process of redesigning a second home for five.
Constructed with a hodgepodge of 43 glass windows and doors, Jennie Hammill's sparkling garden house in Ballard is the perfect place to take tea and observe the plants and resident birdlife.
Seattle cooking instructor Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen takes Thai cuisine from “intimidating” to “Thursday-night dinner.” Online exclusive: Pranee shares recipes for the complete meal as well as Thai cocktails for before dinner.
You'll be cooking Thai food in no time with this list of essential ingredients. Stop by one of these stores to pick up your groceries, then go ahead and Thai it out!
Seattle-area second-home buyers are either looking nearby or far away for property that promises tranquility and rest.
A cramped, outdated Port Orchard kitchen is transformed into an efficient, streamlined space after a floor-to-counter top remodel.
















