Lifestyle
Spend Less Without Being a Grinch: 8 Holiday Ideas
Give meaningful gifts and use nature's decor to work holiday magic without blowing your budget
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Between the endless stream of holiday music, window displays and festive events, the holiday season can sometimes feel like a never-ending parade of opportunities to blow the budget. But when you set and stick with a budget you feel comfortable with, you are bound to feel better, and probably…
Methow Valley Meets Vermont in This AIA Home of Distinction
Architect David Coleman’s “Hill House” perches on a narrow, rocky ridge line above Winthrop. The 1,100-square-foot house is flanked by gabion stone walls, made from the spoils of the site excavation, creating a bridge between building and landscape
Twin Peaks Meets Steam Punk in this Cozy Snoqualmie Cabin
An artists' retreat near Snoqualmie Pass offers an unexpected take on cabin decor
A 19th century cast iron daybed, porcelain Staffordshire bull terriers and vintage typewriter create a Victorian feel for the drawing room of this cabin near Snoqualmie Pass
8 Creative Accents to Set Your Holiday Table Apart
Give fall meals flair with decorations and serving pieces you make—or make better—yourself
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. It’s that time of year again, when dried leaves crunch under the soles of your boots, the evening air is crisp and it’s time to gather with family and friends for food and drink. I recently asked some experts — including a stylist, a florist and a chef —…
Bedtime Stories: Dress Your Guest Room to Impress
This story originally appeared on Houzz.com. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to consider the best ways to host your houseguests. The following checklist has 12 ways to make overnight visitors as comfortable as possible. We follow a guest’s journey from arrival to awakening, pausing to reflect on the elements that will…
Houzz Tour: A New Spin on Group Living in Seattle
A married couple and their best friend get together to create a functional modern home for all
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. First of all, let’s clear up any misconceptions. This is not that kind of group living. Not the 1960s, free-love group living that might first pop into your head when you hear the term. This is more of a clubhouse-style arrangement. Homeowners Terri Sullivan and Paul Black, who have…
Road Trip: Victoria, BC
This charming coastal city on Vancouver Island is only a three- to five-hour trip northwest of Seattle
Where: Victoria, British Columbia, a charming coastal city on Vancouver Island that’s a three- to five-hour trip northwest of Seattle (via the Victoria Clipper, clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry; or by car and state ferry; wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries). Why: The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel (Victoria, 721 Government St.; 250.384.8111; fairmont.com/empress-victoria) recently finished phase one of a two-part renovation, unveiling 235 revamped…
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