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Back in the ’40s George Nelson created the “bubble lamp” which were discontinued at the end of the ’70s. Modernica picked up the line and it’s now back on the market. The classic lamps are simple and distinguishable. They are created with a steel frame and tautly stretched white plastic polymer (that feels like fabric to me). The big bubbles spread the light evenly through a room and will definitely be the topic of conversation at any dinner party. I found this large Saucer Bubble Lamp at Velocity. It sells for $365. It also comes in smaller sizes.
Velocity Art And Design
251 Yale Ave N.
Seattle WA 98109
Phone: 206-749-9575
Hours: Su-Sa 10a-7p
velocityartanddesign.com
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Posted May 8, 2008
Each spring a switch gets flipped and all of a sudden I’m mad about bright colors. Maybe it’s the vibrant flowers in my garden, I’m not really sure. This year I’m decorating a new house. The walls are all pretty pale or neutral that are screaming for personality. I found these great blue vases (that come in a variety of beautiful colors) at Camelion Design. The small one is $9, the large one is $12.50.
Camelion Design
5330 Ballard Ave. N.W.
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: 206-783-7125
Hours: M-F 11a-6p; Sa 10a-6p; Su 11a-5p
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Posted Apr 28, 2008
‘Tis the season to start planning those holiday parties. While I love to entertain I don’t love the fact that I have 30 wine glasses that don’t match. I want to throw a stylish holiday cocktail soiree! Not show off my worn out dinnerware. In one of those small world scenarios I ran into Sheena the owner of Totally Tabletops. What a cool concept! She rents out colorful, fun glassware, flatware and dishes. This red goblet screams “RENT ME!” For only $1 per glass it’s extremely affordable. Holiday plates are 75 cents! An added bonus is you can return them dirty.
Totally Tabletops
totallytabletops.com
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Posted Nov 6, 2007
We just moved into a new house (well, it’s new to us) and we’re starting to figure out what we need - a lawnmower, a kitchen table and furniture for our rocking chair front porch. I’ve proclaimed myself the Queen of the Porch, so I get to furnish it. I ran across Maku Furnishings awhile back and really liked what they’re all about - creating modern furniture while not hurting the planet. They use sustainable plantation grown teak and are members of 1% for the Planet, meaning they give 1% of their profit to help keep the oceans clean and the air breathable. I found this lounge chair at Velocity Art And Design in Seattle. It sells for $829.
Velocity Art And Design
251 Yale Ave N.
Seattle WA 98109
Phone: 206-749-9575
Hours: Su-Sa 10a-7p
velocityartanddesign.com
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Posted Nov 5, 2007
Does your cat have cat-titude? You know, the “don’t mess with me I own this joint” attitude? The annoying sly snobbery that that only cats can get away with? They all do it… But then something changes as soon as they hear that can of cat food. You are all of a sudden BFF! And who wants their BFF to eat out of a boring dish? These stylish mosaic retro cat feeders are very cool - just like your little Garfield. Made by “At Their Service” in Seattle, these dishes are 16″ tall and about 12″ wide. They also make great executive cat dishes, fun character dishes and several different feeders for pooch. “The Diane” shown here is $90.
At Their Service
attheirservice.com
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Posted Nov 3, 2007
I have found the invention of the year! Candles are on my list of “favorite things,” especially in the winter when the sun goes down so early. My biggest gripe is how ugly they look when they start burning down. Local lady Denise Mayer has invented the perfect flameless candles. How brilliant! Yes, they’re fake, but you would never know it. The outside is made of wax, but instead of lighting them you just flip the switch. The light flickers just like a true candle and brightens the room just the same. Their beautiful designs will last much MUCH longer than a traditional candle. These candles can be found at London Flat for $69.
The one here is decorated with Swarovski crystals and goes for around $300. But you don’t have to shell out that much, it’s a door prize at this week’s trunk show:
“Flameless Candles” trunk show
Thursday, Oct. 18th
5-8pm
London Flat
12708 Northup Way Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: 425-882-7970
Hours: Tu-Th 11a-6p; Fr 11a-5p; Sa 12p-4p
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Posted Oct 15, 2007
The days are shorter, the weather is dismal and the leaves are falling. How depressing. But there’s no need to have a dark, damp attitude as we feel ourselves being pulled into fall. Bright colors are incredibly important this time of year! These beautiful hand-blown colored milk glass tumblers from Galactic are perfect. Sip your favorite cocktail by the fireplace or use them as votives. Either way the vibrant shades will (well, they should) cheer you up. They are $8.95 each. A set of 4 is $30.
Galactic
1213 Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-749-9167
Hours: Mo-closed; Su, Tu-We - 11a-7p; Th-Sa 11a-9p
galacticboutique.com
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Posted Sep 20, 2007
Do you ever feel like your home is boring? Like your decor is stale and needs some “sparkle” to bring it back to life? I went to London Flat in Bellevue to see if they might have something that could touch-up our house just a bit. Whether your style is shabby chic or modern, this small shop has a lot to choose from. If you’re in the market for a feminine chandelier or something more masculine, make sure to check this place out before you make a purchase. This beautiful Zanzibar table lamp is hand-made and comes in several different colors. It sells for $369. (Honey, this is on my wish list).
London Flat
12708 Northup Way Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: 425-882-7970
Hours: Tu-Th 11a-6p; Fr 11a-5p; Sa 12p-4p
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Posted Aug 28, 2007
I first ran across Leif Holland’s work at the Bellevue Arts Fair earlier this summer. It stood out in my mind because it’s not your generic painting or sculpture. I grabbed one of his cards that day and forgot about it. As I was updating my boutiques page I ran across his stuff once more at Square Room. This piece is called ‘opium den’ it’s a box that measures 7″X7″X3.4″. Bamboo is secured inside. He uses many different trees and stems to create his work. Some pieces are larger but I like this size. You don’t have to overwhelm a small wall with a large painting. Line up 3 of these and the space is instantly defined. This piece is $275.
Square Room
910 Pike St
Seattle, WA
Phone: 206-267-7120
Hours: tu-sa 11a-7p; su 12p-5p
squareroom.us
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Posted Aug 26, 2007
Cat owners rejoice! Your living room furniture has never looked so good. Thanks to Seattle company Marmalade, cats can recline, scratch and nap all they want on this cat-friendly furniture. The Sweet Lounge is made of specially formulated cardboard with hard panels on each side. Its curved corners are designed for your cat to have a comfy place to rest his eyes after a long day of napping. The sleek design is also a nice bonus. Natural, recycled materials and non-toxic adhesive are environmentally safe. Goodbye ugly carpeted cat perch, hello durable Sweet Lounge! I found this one at Juniper for $140. They’re also sold at several pet boutiques around town.
Marmalade Pet Care
marmaladepets.com
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Posted Aug 15, 2007
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