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In the project shown in the before and after sequence, my challenge was to stay within the footprint of the existing  master bathroom.  Also, the soaking tub was a favorite place for relaxing so it too remained. 

The other challenge was a very tall male… who loved the the idea of a ceiling showerhead which he often used  in hotels while traveling.  So now you know the general parameters and can see the transformation.

before vanity

before shower

before soaking tub

Now for the transformation

Vanity, natural cherry with dual sinks

Shower and solartube

Soaking Tub

Solutions  to this master bathroom remodel:

• a single vanity with customized storage for him and her
• balanced lighting from sconces and overhead fixture
• 36″ counter height suits both
• glass wall between tub and shower enlarges room
• Solartube adds lighting  with less expense (original plan included skylight)
• hotel towel shelf stores extra towels
• mosaic border adds horizontal element
• travertine throughout is easy to maintain

Tags: interior design, master bathroom, remodel, Seattle
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The hot trend this spring is butterflies. Delicate and beautifully colored, they flitter around us for a short time.  Take a look at them closely and you understand why they inspire designers and everyone else to capture a memory of their beauty.

Designers Guild

THG Capucine lav set

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PoshTots

Pottery Barn Kids Butterfly Mobile

Are you inspired by butterflies? 

Love to hear your comments. Faith

Tags: butterflies, decorating, interior design
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Enduring Passions…
Adventuresome spirit and a pioneering enthusiasm were just a few of the inspirational forces that brought Emissary into existence in 1980.

Enduring Passions…
From their website, “The driving concept was to literally act as the emissary between the product resources and the market. Today Emissary Home and Garden embodies the same passion with a refreshing direction and continues to bring the best variety of high quality decorative accessories for today’s market.”

With a diverse range of products, Emissary is a great resource for accessories, lamps, outdoor containers, lamps and pottery.  You can purchase online if you find something you love.

I particularly like the garden stools and lamp bases for the colors available.  Often I convert the lamps with a new shade to better suit the interior of the room. Take a look around their site and create some inspiration for your home interior.

Tags: Accessories, Emissary, interior design
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Ralph Lauren gets attention for unique twists on traditional furniture.  Take for example the chair below. The frame is not new, just a typical albeit handsome wing chair with good proportions. But when a WOW fabric application is front and center, this chair is altogether a new interpretation.

Ralph Lauren by E J Victor

Covered in fabric in the pattern of an Indian trading blanket, with antique leather on the back, the Indian Cove Lodge wing chair is part of the Ralph Lauren Home collection by E.J. Victor.

Dining Chair

The unique wing chair in the fabric shown requires some companions so here is a suggestion from the dining group.

Consider this dramatic piece adapted from a 19th-century English sporting chair has a yolk-back design, saddle stitching details and Queen Anne legs with horse-hoof feet. 

What do you think?  I enjoy your comments and ideas so please let me know. Faith

Tags: Furniture, interior design, Ralph Lauren
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Today’s symbol of living well and a way to express personal style and creativity is the monogram. They are everywhere–totes, napkins, linens, towels, stemware, tableware, chairs. 

Seen as a nostalgic gesture to grandparents and family heirlooms, the revival of monograms suggests a return to acknowledging identity, our past and present.  Some contend that monograms are a Southern obsession but I see this customization as everywhere but especially appreciated in that region of the US. Monograms are a way to touch the past.  You can scour the flea markets and find a treasure or start your own collection.

Here are 5 tips to consider about monograms:

1. Select a letter style that suits the object. By this I mean linen napkins are more formal than plaid so choose accordingly. Towels, with their thickness, often are better with a single letter.
2. Restrain yourself as you add monograms to your interior. I love chair backs but not every chair; but on a simple china plate, yes.
3. Monograms make great gifts. Recently, for my daughter’s birthday, I sent monogrammed cocktail napkins. Guest towels are another option.
4. Surround a monogram in a symbol.  This is a classic detail for a throw pillow, like a wreath or outline of a house.
5. Consider monograms an investment. Remember the flea market comment and know monogrammed napkins last a long time. “Ivory hemstitched dinner napkins with a gold monogram are the little black dress of tabletop”, Jane Scott Hodges of Leontime Linens.

Tags: Accessories, decorating, Faith Sheridan, interior design, monograms, Portland, Seattle
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