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Room & Board Accessories Launch Party Photos
On Thursday, October 16, Seattle magazine celebrated Room & Board‘s new accessories department and collection. To mark the occasion, four local design experts styled vignettes with artwork, lighting and other finishing touches that each reflected their personal styles. More than 200 of Seattle’s social set attended to ooh and ahh R&B’s fab new line, all while sipping sparkling wine and noshing on bites from Ravishing Radish. Did we snap your picture? Peruse the photos below and find out!
1. Keri Petersen of KP Spaces & her vintage-modern vignette
2. (From left) Kiersea Reynolds, Hope Clare & Julianne Johnson join the event festivities
3. (From left) Tony Hau, Christine Valario and Chira Vathanaprita enjoy sparkling wine and brews from local spot Two Beers Brewing 
4. Ryan DiSalvo’s inspiration from the American-made collection pieces 
5. Room & Board style experts (from left) Elaine Thompson, Chelsey Shaw & Malia Brennan 
6. (From left) Samuel Taylor, Joey Jacinto, Korey Padilla and Hope Clare mingled while enjoying live music & refreshments
7. Brian Paquette‘s creative layout incorporated new lighting fixtures, throws & cowhide pillows 
8. Instagram contest winner of $250 gift card Anthony Smith (left) and his dapper guest
9. Leah Steen‘s beautifully designed living room 
10. Celebration cupcakes courtesy of Trophy Cupcakes 
11. Design and fashion lovers enjoy the festivities (from left) Julianne Johnson, Teressa Johnson of Teressa Johnson Studios & Ryan Johnson 
12. All smiles at the Room & Board fete
13. Local design experts (from left) Leah Steen, Brian Paquette, Ryan DiSalvo, Keri Petersen
Want to add some flair to your digs? Visit Room & Board Seattle and browse its new accessories department brimming with fabulous American-made pieces.
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