!–paging_filter–pThe first time Seattle saw a house sell for more than $1 million was 30 years ago (in Shoreline’s Highlands neighborhood). We’ve come a long way. This February, a mansion in Bellevue hit the market with a $32.8 million price tag (it’s still available!). Of course, that’s nothing compared to real estate in New York…

“Have you seen Grey Gardens?” It’s the first thing Seattle magazine arts and culture editor Brangien Davis says when describing the grounds that once surrounded her Denny Blaine dwelling. The reference to the famous documentary set in a decaying manse with an overgrown garden is spot on. When Davis and her husband, Daniel Spils, bought…

!–paging_filter–pWhen challenged with the task of decorating the small family room off the kitchen in the Laurelhurst home of Pat and Lisa McCabe, designer Graciela Rutkowski focused on solving the room’s riddle, which included two entryways, barely any wall space and plentiful existing built-in shelving and cabinets. “It’s a family room, but there’s no room…

!–paging_filter–pShop owner and style savant Ted Kennedy Watson releases his first book this month, emStyle Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life /em(Sterling, $17.95). It’s a primer of sorts, packed as full of tips as his stores are stocked with tools to achieve it. img src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/large_0514_tedkennedywatson.jpg” style=”float: left; margin: 10px;”…

!–paging_filter–pThe loft dresser is the newest member of the CHADHAUS family of handmade furniture, joining a stool, a table, a bed and a lamp. The dresser, like other pieces from the Loft series, boasts clean lines (reminiscent of traditional Shaker furniture), recycled steel hardware and is locally crafted from sustainably harvested wood. “We love this…

As much as we love a sublime coat of paint on the walls, the boldly patterned wallpaper popping up everywhere has us experiencing a bit of print envy. These modern patterns are so fresh, so now, you’ll likely forget the dated wall coverings of yore (scallop-edged floral borders, country landscapes) and opt to paper up…

How to impart a little chic sheen in with your decor? Gold accents–everything from fabric to trays to covetable curios–lend polish and panache to any room. We’re especially mad for mixing metals (don’t shy away from gold even if you’ve got a hefty silver presence) and pairing the gilded hue with rustic styles (think a…