SH&L October 2008
Benefits, auctions and firefighters—the hot end to this year’s summer was full of charitable events
For the sixth consecutive year, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles and Seattle Design Center are pleased to present the Design Achievement Awards, honoring four local designers who are defining (or redefining) their industry and creating a legacy for up-and-coming designers
SH&L sings the praises of circular sensations. From pendants and couches to fantastic home décor items, round designs stand the test of time
Just when you thought modern design had taken over all of your traditional loves, we’re here to show you that fancy favorites like trimmings are much more modern than you thought
SH&L beats a path to three of the area’s newest stores. Ranging from hand-crafted natural contemporary to ultra-urban luxury to modern organic, these retail shops offer design enthusiasts even more ways to feather their nests
Interior designer Doug Rasar creates a sophisticated urban space for his clients in downtown Seattle featuring Rasar originals, a soothing color palette and an impressive free-standing fireplace
African Gombara-wood floors, rich as a strong latte, set the stage for Carl Schaber and Christine Christensen’s condo remodel, where updating and simplifying the interior bestowed prominence to a worldly art collection
With the help of architect David DiMarco, these Capitol Hill residents transformed a once-disorganized urban space into a sprawling rooftop garden with room for vegetables, flowers and art
A private chef and culinary instructor shares tips on making a kitchen cook-friendly with stylish and practical suggestions about layout, organization and more
New Northwest cookbooks from local publishers hit bookstore shelves this month with several recipes from Seattle Dames, details on organic farming and personal stories from local chefs
Passionate winemakers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley craft quality wines with real character at Belle Pente Vineyard and Winery, Boedecker Cellars and Soter Vineyards—all dedicated to high-quality over mass quantity
Finding a property that has future selling power can be daunting in a buyers’ market, but these tips on location, universal design, green-living and upkeep will have you looking at a great return on your investment
An 8-year-old girl’s bedroom is remade as a royal abode, proving that elegance and sophistication look great at any age