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A Special Free Offer For My Readers

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how to design your perfect interior book

We are so excited to be able to share with you a very SPECIAL offer…and it’s absolutely FREE!!!

Through this Friday, April 19, you can download on Amazon the FREE Kindle book by Gail Doby, “How to Design Your Perfect Interior.”  Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the Kindle App on any smart phone, laptop or tablet computer, i.e., iPad, etc. and start reading immediately.

To download your complimentary copy of this information-packed, 200-page book NOW, click here.

A few of the things you will discover include:
•    The most common and costly design mistakes to avoid
•    What to watch for when buying online
•    Questions you must answer before making any design decisions
•    When the job needs the help of a professional
•    And so much more!

I just need to ask two favors – AFTER you download the book – FREE offer ends this Friday, April 19:

1.    Tell all of your friends and family to download the book, AND,
2.    Be sure to post a review on Amazon!!

Thank you so much for your continued interest in Faith Sheridan Interior Design. And, please let me know if I can assist you with your design needs.

High Altitude Luxury

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I’m getting ready for my trip tomorrow to New York City where I’ll join an elite group of interior designer bloggers invited by Brizo* to meet the fabulous designer, Jason Wu.  I am so excited!  I’ll be updating you as I experience each event, so be sure to check Facebook and Twitter.

In the meantime, I thought it might be fun (since I’ll be up in the air tomorrow) to show you some really luxurious and beautiful high altitude homes and resorts.

Peter Zumthor home

Leis Houses by Peter Zumthor, Leis, Switzerland

Mineral Lodge

Mineral Lodge, Villaroger, France

Alta Lakes Observatory

The Alta Lakes Observatory, Telluride, Colorado

Songtsam Resort, Shangri-La

Songtsam Resort, Shangri-La

I hope you enjoy looking at these images as much as I do….they’re peaceful and visually stunning. If I could, I would travel to them all, but for now, I’ll keep them in my “to do” file!  Tomorrow, THIS is what I’ll be seeing!

New york city skyline

New York City Skyline

* As a guest of the Brizo brand, my airfare and travel expenses have been paid for by Brizo.

 

‘Click’ With Your Clients

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A few weeks ago, Halie Rosenberg, a Growers guest contributing writer, contacted me. As an interior designer in Seattle, I was intrigued with her story concept for the blog, http://www.growersandnomads.com. After some conversation with Halie, I shared the story of ‘clicking’ with a client around a mutual love of cooking and the story unfolded.

A Kitchen for the Whole Family

The outcome of the conversation, Halie’s article,  related the essence of a successful client and designer relationship: listening carefully.  In this instance, I learned about the importance of family gatherings, large and small, and how the kitchen was a central feature. When I listened to my client, I immediately saw the kitchen and it’s design with two islands ( many cooks), lot of seats and  the necessary appliances.

Images Roger Turk, Northlight Photography

To Halie’s question, “What element(s) turn a space into a happy home?” I answered, “A comfortable home is all about you—your lifestyle and personality that you want to express.”

If you want that perfect home for entertaining your friends and family, the team at Faith Sheridan Design Group is here to help.  206.437.8000.

All images by Roger Turk, Northlight Photography.

Loving Landscape Color in the Northwest

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This expert Seattle interior designer is delighted to see Tina Dixon acknowledged this past Sunday in the Pacific Northwest insert of the Seattle Times.  Tina is engaging, authentic and brings her own personal style to a project and I am pleased to be co-designing with her on a 900 square foot roof deck facing Lake Washington in Madison Park.

Tina’s signature is color.. not just in her plantings but in her containers.  My clients on this project embrace color as well and thus it’s a great fit and team for everyone.  At at meeting today, the team from Prestige Custom Builders, Matt and Seth, shared their vision for the ‘hardscape’.  I am eager to share this project once we get it moving.  So look for photos as construction gets started.. It will be quick as summer in Seattle will soon beckon us outdoors.

In the meantime, enjoy some of the images from Tina’s story in the Pacific Northwest Magazine.

Need a friend in the design business right now? We’re here to help.. Ask Faith First and call 206.437.8000 or send us an email – design@faithsheridan.com.

Day 14 Design Inspirations – Majolica

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Recently, when I visited another designer’s home, I was reminded of my affection for Majolica in general and plates in particular. She displays them in her kitchen but Majolica can be art on a wall in almost any room.  As an expert Seattle interior designer I keep my eyes alert for vintage pieces and also like mugs and pitchers.

The Majolica I refer to is, “Victorian Majolica, earthenware pottery made in 19th century Britain, Europe and the USA with molded surfaces and colorful clear lead glazes.” You can recognize Majolica by “its naturalistic plant and animal motifs molded in relief and splashed with bold color and clear glazes.”

image http://www.marys-antiques.com/

http://www.marys-antiques.com/

image belgraviaauctions.com

image glassandpotterysellers.org

The colors and motifs are varied as the photos indicate.  I am most attracted to the plates artfully displayed on a focal wall and used instead of a picture.  What do you think? Would you collect and display Majolica?

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