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As this expert Seattle interior designer watches the merchandise online and in-store at Pottery Barn for teens, it is clear they see the need and respond. Quickly! Teens eagerly seek and create trends to express themselves.  That’s not difficult with clothing  or hair or shoes. But teen furnishings lagged for a long time. No more. Enter PB Teen.

photo from Bed Bath and Beyond

Yes, teens  follow the pack  from technology to clothing and everything in between, and if their friends have it, they want it.  Sarah Lynam, spokeswoman for PB-teen, says, “consider a gift that will encourage a bit of individuality by turning up the style quotient in their bedroom.  But before choosing decor gifts, Mom and Dad need to consider their hobbies, interests and favorite colors.”

Her gift ideas are the colorful Rockin’ Alarm Clock, which comes with a dock to play and recharge iPods.  Decorative wall items, whether removable decals or wire wall letters and zodiac signs, also are big-sellers, she said.  Images courtesy of PB Teen.

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A recent post in Houzz shared holiday decorations from the Atlanta Holiday House, a very grand estate. This expert Seattle interior designer enjoys restraint in all aspects of design and found a few examples for my readers.

This barebones alternative captures the essence of restraint that I personally appreciate.

More variations on the alternative, simple Christmas tree included tablescapes, dress forms and more.  The dress form was in a laundry room at the Atlanta Holiday House and the charming tablescape in a girl’s room.

Another clever and easily duplicated table decoration is the one shown from the wine room.  The bottle on a foyer table or dining room server is elegant.  Another location might be the powder room.

The  second image is a closer look in case you want to try it for yourself.

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This expert Seattle interior designer lives in urban Seattle in a condo. So adding the holiday touch to my place is different than many of you who live in a single dwelling.  Many of my clients use greens inside and outside for holiday decorations.  As I write this post there are 12 days to Christmas! Here is a beautiful example from my fellow designer and friend, Tobi Fairley.

Photo courtesy of Tobi Fairley

If you live in an apartment or condo, restrictions may limit your decorating. But this simple door hanger or something similar is a solution. Image courtesy of Amazon.

The patio is a grand opportunity for decorations, large or small.  Others will be delighted to see the lights you share. 

image from Coastal Living

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As my readers know, this expert Seattle interior designer, enjoys the Pacific Northwest magazine in the Seattle Times Sunday edition.  This past Sunday a 2,850-square-foot home with one bedroom, two offices and 2 ½ baths offered images of the art collection of David Pollart  in the Millennium Tower condo. My eyes were dazzled with the depth and breadth of the artists mainly from the Northwest. This is a great story and I encourage readers to enjoy the entire article.

I love to design bathrooms and am a winning designer of a master bath on the HGTV Designer’s Challenge series.  When I see a spectacular one I am mesmerized. 

BENJAMIN BENSCHNEIDER/THE SEATTLE TIMES

This is the description, “Clint Brown’s life-size plastic woman, whom Pollart calls “Peggy Sue,” stands in the powder room. Reflected in the mirror is Frida Kahlo painted on glass by Walter Lieberman. Pat Richon crafted the walls: Venetian plaster covered with encaustic embedded with thistle seed and banded in stainless steel.”  For some guys, it’s baseball cards. For Pollart, it’s art writes Rebecca Teagarden.

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As an expert interior designer practicing in Seattle, I don’t see snow (except last year and please no repeats!) on the ground.  But I do have many memories from my Midwest roots and living experiences. Even without snow on the ground, the clear, crisp weather makes the mountains and ranges visible with snow so I am inspired to decorate my fireplace mantel.  Here are some inspirations from Houzz.

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