Queen Anne Condo

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I was so disappointed when I first toured this little condo. The original molding from the 70's was still hanging around. We encouraged the owner to paint all the brown out and what a difference it made. The brown doors, trim, beams all disappear and your eye goes right to the view. 


After we staged, we all thought whoever purchased this little gem was lucky. A complete transformation in our attitude for sure.







Happy Thanksgiving!

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I give thanks for creative people.
Cool Stores.
Great Neighborhoods
and
People who are nice.







Three knit turkeys all in a row! (I wish you could see the other 2.) This is such a sweet store front. The window displays are always amazing. Created by Zoe Sherman-super star window designer for Hilltop Yarn on Queen Anne in Seattle. Rumor has it she's for hire....

Add to your contacts

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My friend Lisa is an amazing woman. She has an eye for treasures. Her story of finding a beautiful diamond ring in a pile of costume jewelery is just one of her many adventures. Phone her to view the ever-changing collection she has set up in her garage. I have also attended the Estate sales Lisa has conducted. Below are some of the things I saw today while I was picking up a mirror for my sweet salon.



I thought of my stylist friend Kamie. She would love this!


This pretty mirror sits on the porch waiting for a friend of mine. How lucky.






The "mirror" against the wall is going in my studio. I am painting it a high gloss white and using it for my idea board. It's almost as tall as me.






Lisa found this mirror for me. I had to paint it and add glass but even with that it was a steal!


My dining chairs and table came from Lisa.



This summer I picked up this pretty little canvas from her. I'm telling you she has treasures galore!


Call her to fancy up your home.

Fabulous food in a glorious space

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A party at Mike and Dena's is a welcome treat!  They have taken their Queen Anne home and turned it into a place one does not want to leave. Mike and Dena have created spaces in their vertical garden that are over the top. This is their outdoor living and dining room. Image dining al fresco in Seattle year round... 

Mike is at the built-in pizza oven preparing our next course. Both Mike and Dena are accomplished cooks. Their cookbook collection is the largest I've seen. Mike says together they create something new each week.



This is at the top of their terraced garden. Lovely views of Puget Sound.


Cocktails beginning at the top.


Lovely Natelie who co-hosted the amazing evening with her husband Bob.



I am with my wonderful friend Annie. We rarely get to have a social evening together without all of our children. It's that that makes us happy in this photo-not the alcohol.