Put it together... and what've you got?

{HGTV Matt's picks}

Dining

{house beautiful dec 08}

Love the look of white chairs and a dark table it's just not done very often. We have been wanting to do this look with our staging but our white chairs have a sage green toile fabric. They would need something a bit stronger and bolder.

{traditional home 08}

{house beautiful 08}

Swith it up with a white table with dark chairs.

Icicle Ridge Winery

Off for a business meeting at Icicle Ridge Winery in Peshastin Washington.

Wish I could adequetely describe the surrounding beauty. The hills and valleys are covered in fruit orchards, vineyards,  rolling green fields and trees. My sisters say that at moments they feel like they're in France. It is such an overwhelming visual.

Of course Sister Extraordinaire is once again arriving in style. Told you she vacations better than me.

We met the very cute winemaker while planning for our future. We included him in our future by joining the wine club. Now we will be able to enjoy their jazz concerts, ourdoor feasts and amazing wine.

Not looking too cute having just come from a dip in the pool.

Book of the Month

{Queen Anne Avenue Books}

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Here is a bit about the book:

"Foer can place his reader's hand on the heart of human experience, the transcendent beauty of human connections. Read, you can feel the life beating." — Philadelphia Inquirer



Jonathan Safran Foer emerged as one of the most original writers of his generation with his best-selling debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated. Now, with humor, tenderness, and awe, he confronts the traumas of our recent history. What he discovers is solace in that most human quality, imagination.



Meet Oskar Schell, an inventor, Francophile, tambourine player, Shakespearean actor, jeweler, pacifist. He is nine years old. And he is on an urgent, secret search through the five boroughs of New York. His mission is to find the lock that fits a mysterious key belonging to his father, who died in the attack on the World Trade Center. An inspired creation, Oskar is alternately endearing, exasperating, and hilarious as he careens from Central Park to Coney Island to Harlem on his search. Along the way he is always dreaming up inventions to keep those he loves safe from harm. What about a birdseed shirt to let you fly away? What if you could actually hear everyone's heartbeat? His goal is hopeful, but the past speaks a loud warning in stories of those who've lost loved ones before. As Oskar roams New York, he encounters a motley assortment of characters who are all survivors in their own way. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close boldly approaches history and tragedy with humor, tenderness, and awe.


I can't put it down......

Retreat

Sister Ex and I are taking a break with a small get away where the weather is HOT the pools WARM and the drinks COLD.

(Icicle Inn)

{poolside}

We will be discussing:

Purchasing a new van
Placing an order at the Design Center
Our upcoming photoshoot of our home offices
Expanding our business
Kids
Family
Books
Our next meal
What to drink
Tan lines
and other pressing matters.

My Z Gallerie Finds

The deer head I could not fit in my car but Sister Ex and I will be returning with a truck next month.

The best in stylish affordable shopping.

We love love love Z Gallerie.

Staging Magnolia

Very hip and cute condo listed by Liz Suver of Windermere. Staging by Open House LLC.

Phinney Greenwood Staging

Cute and quiet townhouse listed by Michael Nicom for Windermere. Fabulous staging by Open House LLC.

Happy Father's Day!

Very much love golfing with my dad. So thankful for him.

{Leavenworth Golf Course, Washington}

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

Kelly Wearslers Beach House for Sale

Kelly Wearstlers 6000sq. ft. Malibu beach house is up for sale for $21.9 million.

{photos by Francois Halard for Metropolitan Home}

Interesting to see Kelly's beach house. It is very similar to her hotel interiors where Sister Ex and I have stayed. I would think her homes would be styled a bit differently. Perhaps more personal, soft, welcoming and less large scale, industrial and meticulously planned out. When I visit her hotels I am over-the-moon in love with the visual. When I see her homes photographed I am not lovin' it. They're too hotel-y. She is amazingly talented though.

Bamboo Chairs

{elle decor}

Anywhere you need a chair here is your answer.
Timeless and stylish.
Bamboo.

{elle decore}

{elle decor}

{regency furniture}

{elle decor}

{elle decor}

{elle decor}