Bad MLS Photos....

(I am not going to do these entries very often. They are too visually painful.)

One of our favorite things is the interior of homes. Good or Bad... Here is a photo of a home for sale. The agent must have been highlighting the duo use of the kitchen. "No need to walk outside to dry your clothes-this kitchen doubles as your back yard clothes line"

 

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I find the chain link fence a bit distracting.

The agent must have had zero budget for a professional photographer or wanted us to "experience" what the room looks like after several bottles of wine...

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For Sale-For Real?

You absolutely have to head over to my favorite blog Hooked on Houses and check out this entry. Here is just one of the MLS photos for a tease.  This is why we stage....

Hello Cowboy

Couldn't resist this visual. Time to "go west" on an adventure.

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This is roughing it.  A bed under the stars....priceless.

I want

{tonic home}

Lighting Universe

Sweet Inspiration

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{photographer: Steven Pandazzo for Country Living Mag.}

When our lives get hectic as they are right now. Sister Ex and I long for neutrals, quiet, reflective moments.

Ok, were done... back to work.

Staging

A sweet little home that, once staged, managed to bring in 3 offers. It was really dreamy. The listing is by Windermere's superstar agent Julie Polkinghorn. Staged by Open House.

The Perks

Unloading a house we staged on a sunny Seattle day. Outstanding views.

In the bathtub together just like when we were kids.

Sitting by the pool for a few minutes of vitamin D. We don't get much of that in Seattle.

Some details...

Love to stage interesting properties and love it even more once they have sold. Success!

Wild Goose Visit

Welcome to Wild Goose Design. While on a road trip to check out wineries in the Tricities, Kamie and I visited this cute shop that caught our eye. Located in an unassuming vintage mall in Richland Washington this place was so worth a stop. The owner Bonnie Greiner is a top notch artist. She designs jewelry, light fixtures, tables, furniture and more. Her husband Glenn is a craftsman like no other. The cases and pieces he created were outstanding. I want so badly to meet Bonnie- perhaps some of her creative juju will rub off on me.

Bonnie built this chandelier of twigs. It sells for only $550.00. This would be amazing in my dining room.

The canvas in the back is Bonnie's creation! Around $1200.00.

Kamie and I fell in love with the busts that she and her husband made.  You can see her sense of humor,  beauty, and brilliant eye coming through her creations.

Hi!

Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,

 are heading home again.

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,

the world offers itself to your imagination,

calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting--

over and over announcing your place

in the family of things

 

An excerpt from Mary Oliver Poem Wild Geese

Bookwalter Winery-TriCities

Just got back from a sunshine filled road trip to the Tricities. Stopped at Bookwalter Winery for some wine tasting and jazz music.

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My talented friend Kamie came along for support and laughter. We purchased a fab bottle of Foreshadow Merlot. Absolutely loved the bottle, the packaging, the hip label, the food offerings, the music and being away from home ever-so-briefly. It was beautiful and warm for early evening February. Crazy to think we were sitting outside in February.

Wishing I could afford her art...

Anne Packard titled: Dories in Mist

Titled: The tip of Cape Cod

Titled: Blue Evening

You will find this fabulous art by Anne Packard at Packard Gallery.

Blue Evening is the very one I want. It's so quiet and dreamy. Everything my life is not.

At what point do we splurge on art? Do people save for it? Cut out other extravagances? How does it work? I did notice that Diane Sawyer purchased a piece...

Staging

Listing by Marsha Nemitz of Windermere.