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Monday, February 27, 2012

Kitchen Planning

Hi Everyone!  Today was a clear, cold day and I had a gorgeous view of the Olympic Mountains - rivaling the view we had of the Alps we had in Munich - and that's saying something!  Seattle gets better and better every day, and I am thrilled to call it home now. 

I am still heavily distracted by our home buying process (today was inspection #1 but more to come...with small moments of panic on a daily basis) but I am definitely missing blogging and all of you so I thought I'd check in.  :)  One thing that is on my mind is the kitchen in our (hopefully) future home.  To give it some punch I am thinking of two colors on the cabinets, like these beautiful inspirations:






What do you think of this look?
And, because we don't know if we'll be in this house forever, how do you think it would resonate with others that aren't as design-obsessed as all of us who read design blogs?  :)
I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

We Have Arrived!

It's official - we are in Seattle and the house hunt has begun!  My posts will continue to be spotty until we get the housing situation figured out.  Needless to say that is distracting me considerably but it's also very fun.  :)  More on that soon...

I have a lot to share with all of you from our travels but I have to get the pictures organized, among other things, so that will take a while since that is falling lower on the priority list right now.  :)  A few quick comments though: 

Hong Kong was good, but Bali was better.  Bali was incredibly rich in authenticity -- much more than I expected it to be, given how many tourists they host.  That meant that we definitely got a good dose of Asian culture, while also enjoying a lot of beachy relaxation time.  The people were also consistely friendly, helpful and oh-so-happy.  It was a fantastic experience. 
Here are just a few pictures for now - this doesn't do Bali justice AT ALL but it's a little taste.  I promise to be back soon to regular blogging programming with more from our trip as well as other design inspirations when life gets sorted a bit!


Culture was found at every turn...

Great wildlife for family adventures... 


 and endless shopping!


Thanks so much for the wonderful comments that came in while we were away.
I really ppreciate the supportive comments and well wishes, and enjoyed reading them!

Friday, February 17, 2012

This And That

Hi Everyone!  I thought it was appropriate that I schedule this post for shortly after we land in the US, since I think our life will definitely be all over the map at that point!  My husband and I have just decided to sit back and enjoy the ride.  :) 

So here you go...a random assortment of things that have caught my eye lately... 

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I adore bookshelves in a hallway!

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Clever housewarming gift!

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If all goes well, my next post will be live from Seattle!  Talk to you then!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Aqua Inspirations

Hi Guys!

If all goes according to plan, when you read this we will be in Bali, hopefully looking at something rustic and beautiful like this...


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Which, of course, inspired me to share some of these beautiful designs...

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Seattle Home Inspirations Part III

The latest home in Seattle is this one...then I will take a break for a bit while I search for a real home. :)  Compared to the others that I have posted about, this one is a bargain at $6M...

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040
I like how the glass mirrors the lakeside setting...

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Seattle is known for is glass blowing artists...looks like the owner has a beautiful collection!


6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040

6430 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 98040

My favorite spot is the pool!


Thursday, February 2, 2012

Seattle Home Inspirations Part II

As a follow on to the home I posted about here, here is another beautiful home in Seattle.  Enjoy the tour!

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040
In spite of its size, I think it looks very warm and welcoming...
 
4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Love that entrance!

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040

4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040
I wonder if the yacht is included...


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