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This past Saturday, I participated in the 22nd Annual Spring Rebuilding Day organized by Rebuilding Together Seattle. Every year, on the last Saturday in April, Rebuilding Together Seattle partners with corporate sponsors and over 1,500 volunteers to repair 25 homes in one day. Rebuilding Together Seattle brings volunteers and communities together to help low income homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence.

Along with the Junior League of Seattle (the Junior League helped establish Rebuilding Together Seattle back in 1989) and nearly 100 other volunteers, I spent the day working on the home of a lovely gentleman named Clarence.

Early start for volunteers

Creating a safe bathroom

Lots of yard debris to clear

Lots of teamwork

The enthusiasm was high and the effort intense on this all day project. I enjoyed the smiles and teamwork.  And I recognize and  respect the planning that takes place over many meetings. Volunteers ask for donations to support the project and drive all over the city in search of supplies and food. It all comes together on this ONE day.

If you’re interested in volunteering with Rebuilding Together Seattle or want more information on this worthy organization, click here.

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Celebrate Earth Day April 22nd

My celebration of Earth Day started nearly one month ago with a guest invitation to Seattle International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Leadership Breakfast. And how fitting that the honoree, from Seattle, is Denis Hayes. He rose to national prominence in 1970 as the coordinator of the first Earth Day. Hayes founded the Earth Day Network and expanded it to more than 180 nations.

Denis Hayes in 1970

Adding perspective, the keynote speaker, Vincent Stanley of Patagonia, emphasized that of the 4 R’s – Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Restore, the most important is to REDUCE. Vincent is the author of “The Responsible Company,” a gem of a book.

The messages of these two leaders were inspirational as both truly “walk their talk.” Denis as leader of the Bullitt Center, “The Greenest Commercial Building in the World,” envisions this building as a living organism.

Bullitt Center Video

Vincent, with passion and eloquence, implored guests to “understand what we’re doing when we make things” as we cannot solve the problems of climate change until we reduce.

For more information on Earth Day 2013, click here.

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Is there anything more elegant than the chaise longue? Even the name evokes images of ancient Egyptian pharoahs being fanned and fed grapes! As a matter of fact, it is believed that the chaise longue (or long chair) originated in ancient Egypt as a combination daybed and chair.

I love working with the chaise and its cousin the settee (a small couch or loveseat). Chaises and settees are the perfect small space alternative to the larger sofas and couches.

I’m especially enamored of the Leigh Chaise by Hickory Chair and specify it often. Not only is it incredibly comfy, but the lines are quite elegant, too. This style comes in right arm or left arm depending on where you want to place it in a room.

Leigh Chaise by Hickory Chair

This chaise from West Elm combines comfort and clean, modern lines.

Bliss Chaise by West Elm

One of my favorite settees from Hickory Chair is the Elza.  It’s versatile, with or without nails, so it can be used in a variety of ways.

Elza Settee from Hickory Chair

This Jonathan Adler settee comes in a variety of fabrics. Imagine how elegant this would be in your office or library.

Jonathan Adler Morrow Settee

If you need help picking out just the right furniture for you, let us help. Contact us for a consultation.

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I remember how important it was for my daughter and son-in-law to find a chair before they had their first child. There wasn’t much to choose from at that time and they ended up buying from a big box baby furniture store. The selection wasn’t very exciting, but they chose one of the available models. Many hours are spent there still with baby number two and the dog snuggled in on the side.

Luckily, Jessica Charles recently came out with a line of gorgeous (and baby friendly), comfortable, stylish and functional nursery chairs. The company, located in North Carolina (the furniture mecca), prides itself on full customization, expert tailoring and endless fabric choices.  The only difficult decision you would need to make is which style and color work best for you and your family.

Here are a few styles in the new line.  This Seattle interior designer would have a hard time deciding on just one!

The Madison swivel glider

The Delta swivel chair

The Jansen swivel glider

So, if you’re in the market for a nursery chair that will be stylish, elegant and last a lifetime, choose Jessica Charles….or let us help you choose your nursery furniture…we can make the experience an easy one for you!  Contact us for a consultation.

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Last week, I promised you details of my trip to New York City for Fashion Week, courtesy of Brizo.  Despite the blizzard, I managed to have a fantastic time with my group of fellow interior design bloggers from around the country.  We stayed at the elegant Eventi Hotel in the heart of Manhattan and were treated like royalty.  Now I know how the Oprah Winfrey audience feels on “Favorite Things” day!

My fellow invitees

We were treated to a delicious dinner one night at Sur La Table.  Brizo even gave us our own chef jackets!

One of our side dishes at Sur La Table

I’m on the left with Susan Jamison and Elza Hirsch – enjoying our jackets!

Rain, sleet and snow didn’t stop the avid fans of Jason Wu. With Adele and Annie Lennox as background music, Jason showed off his clean, luxury style, highlighting black, white and red. I loved the peplum waistline and epaulet shoulder details along with the movement of his fabrics.

A model in the Jason Wu show

We toured the Hearst Building and saw the wow view from the 40th floor.  At Elle Decor Amy Preiser shared trend alerts and social media conversation.  The testing floor for the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval was a winner and added nostalgia.

Finally, the finale and a private reception (with a very weary, hoarse) Jason Wu himself. What a modest and supremely talented fashion design superstar.

Jason Wu at the reception

As snow filled the patios outside, we toasted to our friendships, Brizo and Jason Wu. We’ll have a reunion this July in Memphis… so stay tuned.

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