red ticking

S A L E

2012-01-25T15:48:00.000-08:00

just in time for valentine's day (and yes, another shipment arriving soon!)

check out 1stdibs.com for our big sale or stop by the store....

you will NOT want to miss this one... trust me.

tragic...

2012-01-24T11:57:00.000-08:00

i know... it's been a few days... but who knew this fairy tale would end? so sad...

ok, everyone loves joan's...

2012-01-23T21:04:00.000-08:00

even her... can you guess???

photo taken at joans

will be away for abit...

2012-01-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

it is snowing here in seattle... and although i would love to stay and play in it...

i am off to sunshine and lots of work... will return soon...

my most important project... ever.

2012-01-12T20:10:00.000-08:00

well, let me begin by introducing my sister karen to you.
my best friend and the most amazing person you could ever imagine.
she and i should have been twins as we are so close... some think she is older...
i admit, i am.

she has purchased a new home and we are in the process of really turning into "her" home.
with scott at the helm (we will call him superman) architect/builder/genius wrapped up in one...
we begin the journey...

i will fill you in as we go... right now it is all floor plans and electrical and ....

but you know me... always looking around the corner (on how to fill them!)

so here is the beginning of the journey into karen's dream home...
let's enjoy the ride....

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respect one another...

2012-01-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

this guy is truly genuine... and not perfect... are any of us?

rock on TEBOW!!!

emma and the dream chairs...

2012-01-06T10:02:00.000-08:00

once upon a time i watched a movie called emma. i loved everything about it. in fact, i have watched it at last 3 more times and find it so darling each time for different reasons... the humor, the most amazing costumes (i always wanted to be edith head when i was growing up) the romance and the sets.

one of my favorite scenes is when emma and her father are talking in his study... lounging in the most
amazing wingback chairs i have ever seen. (for those of you who know me well i have a serious addiction
to the wingback chair.)

for years i have hunted for the perfect pair that would most resemble those seen in the movie...

one day a wonderful woman asked if i would mind coming to see a few pieces of furniture that she
and her husband had for sale... i did go and as she showed me around the house, i spotted the loveliest
pair of chairs in their breakfast room. when i asked about them she responded... "oh those are not for sale"as they sat in them daily... my heart sank... i knew those were the chairs i had been longing for...

so i politely mentioned as i left the home... "if you ever decide to sell the wing chairs, i would be interested in purchasing them". and off i went.

years later... still thinking of the chairs, i received a letter in the mail one day from the woman asking if i would still be interested in purchasing the chairs... as you can imagine... i was in disbelief!

i made a call... went to see her, paid her, and had them delivered to my upholsterer.

at least a year has gone by as i have been busy with clients projects and undecided on the "perfect"
fabric for the chairs... until recently... unearthing my favorite grey-white french vintage linen.

santa had them at red ticking when i returned from my holiday...

oh happy day... xx

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beautiful ending....

2012-01-04T15:31:00.000-08:00

well, 2011 was a great year... and ended so beautifully...
snowy colorado with family and a trip to the most beautiful beaches in the world...
i feel so truly blessed.

wishing you all the best for your new year...
i cannot thank you all enough for all of your amazing kindness and friendship...

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one wish came true..

2011-12-21T16:04:00.000-08:00

as i walked thru the airport i saw soldiers everywhere... all going HOME...

what a wonderful christmas wish... that came true...
thank you to all who serve.... merry christmas!

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and goodies under the tree...

2011-12-15T20:32:00.000-08:00

loads of goodies leaving red ticking
they will be under trees all over the world...
this makes me happy...
knowing that others will be happy...

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weekend in the country...

2011-12-13T10:26:00.000-08:00

with my boyfriend... b-mo.
just what the dr ordered...

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katarina's magic wand...

2011-12-08T13:06:00.000-08:00

pictures don't do it justice...

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pure genius...

2011-12-07T22:36:00.000-08:00

there is not a day that has gone by this holiday season that we do not hear... time and time again...

"just had to come in... your windows are amazing"

well, we say thank you and tell everyone we have the most amazing talent
her name .... katarina house.

she and i have been friends for years.. we have such an true sense of one another. we have mutual
respect, admiration, trust and gratitude....

she is the pure genius behind red ticking this season...

thank you katarina... you are one special woman. and true blue. xx

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december....

2011-12-05T18:18:00.000-08:00

there is nothing better...
everyone in the spirit...
including this little guy...

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gift giving...

2011-11-29T19:46:00.000-08:00

red ticking is filled with holiday cheer... and we hope you find your perfect gift here...
for you... or someone you love...

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home sweet home...

2011-11-21T11:36:00.000-08:00

at the end of each day ... there is a place we call home.
a place we enter and wash the day away...
here is my little nest... with just a bit of decor...
amaryllis stalks so clean in a simple jar...

will do a bit more...
after i eat turkey...
wishing you all an amazing thanksgiving...
i am so thankful...
for each one of you.

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giving thanks...

2011-11-18T09:40:00.000-08:00

this is the season to give thanks...
not for things...
but for those important to us.

we should not let a day pass without reaching out to those we love..

in the last several days i lost my high school boyfriend...
God bless john and his family (only 48 years old)

my friend lewis is flying to see his dying mother...
God bless their family...

and dear phillip who has been battling cancer this past year...
and each day we wait for God's plan...

please reach out.. xx

phillip...

2011-11-16T21:05:00.000-08:00

this is for your sweet friend.... rest well... xoxo

the halls are decked... more to come...

2011-11-14T20:50:00.000-08:00

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its beginning to look alot like....

2011-11-12T21:45:00.000-08:00

are you ready???

if i could... i would savor every moment of thanksgiving... truly my favorite holiday that we all share together... and of course the meal ... (i could eat once a month... )

as a retailer we must provide those who love trimming early their goodies so we will be decking the ticking with loads of treasures and will surely keep you updated... if you are local... please come by to see in person... promise not to disappoint.

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home sweet home...

2011-11-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

my sister just purchased a new home.. her first house...
oh what fun we will have.... congratulations kk...
i love you... xx

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break time...

2011-11-08T16:04:00.000-08:00

while working in LA last week... we had to take a break to go visit with this amazing man....
wouldn't you?

derek from dancing with the stars... not only darling... but super nice... and hot... xoxo

new crush...

2011-11-07T20:58:00.000-08:00

i have always loved nathan turner's design...

meeting him while i was working in LA this past week was delightful... he is a doll...

zombie...

2011-11-07T10:42:00.000-08:00

i apologize for my disappearing act...
will be back tomorrow... i am recovering from my LAX delay...
so much to share...
wishing you a wonderful day...

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true blue...

2011-10-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

i am sure most of you feel the same way as i do... time is precious and so are family and friendships.
so we think hard about choices we make and how we live our lives. who do we make time for?
well one person is jeanne mckay. most of you know her from her amazing blog i dream of...

she is the complete package. beauty, intelligence, style, talent and of course... amazing personality.

she is a true blue... we plot, play, giggle and dream...
she watched me follow my dream... and now i am watching her follow hers...

thank you for your amazing kindness and support dear friend... you are truly a gem in my life.

xo

my favorite illustration by jeanne.

charlie...

2011-10-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

i am like a little kid when i know charlie will be on the tube...

i know they are all on dvd but there is something about watching the show during the holiday season
and of course... the sappy commercials to fill the gaps...
any other kids out there?

which is your favorite charlie brown special?

no words needed.

2011-10-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

image sweet paul

need your advice

2011-10-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

ok... this is a battle in my life.
how do i manage to add a darling morsel to my life?
well this is sunny (my friend whitney's new puppy) and her sister is available...
i just dont think i can leave someone this precious
behind when i travel so often...

for those of you who have dogs... how do you do it?

image courtesy of whitney and sunny....

for jessica...

2011-10-23T15:16:00.000-07:00

this lovely dahlia garden is to cheer you darling friend...
one day when you are feeling better we will walk and see it together...
for now, this lovely shot will have to do....

i pray healing comes soon...

love you friend... xo

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joyful...

2011-10-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

i would be if i lived in this kitchen... a cheery place to be right???

and if you want to see an amazing post on kitchen's go see tina at the enchanted home... wow...

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11 years... and counting...

2011-10-17T14:47:00.000-07:00

red ticking is officially 11 years old this month...

it began out of my apartment years ago...

i shuffled along (had no idea what i was doing or where it would go) and have had faith along the way trusting that this is where i was suppose to be.. then added the storefront (8 years)

a million changes since the build out of the space

many trials, errors and a bit of success thrown in...

i am so pleased that i am able to do what i love and yet have the freedom to enjoy my life.

now being a home owner, designer (still stumbling along and not falling quite as often...)
learning more than i could have ever imagined... and still growing daily...

i want to thank you all for your amazing kindness

and i will continue to work diligently at making red ticking

the best place to come when you need a lift...xx

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only in seattle

garden roses...

2011-10-16T17:48:00.000-07:00

enjoying every last bundle ... hope your weekend was lovely... xx

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fall love...

2011-10-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

by the fireside.... enjoy your weekend everyone! xx

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ok for anyone who doesn't like the ralph bed...

2011-10-13T16:25:00.000-07:00

try this darling alpine one on.... which one is your favorite??

one fabulous hideaway....

2011-10-12T15:04:00.000-07:00

true ralph... what a genius...

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back indoors...

2011-10-11T16:38:00.000-07:00

i have been spending so much time outdoors and it is time to focus on interiors... my favorite..
so many fun projects in the works...

nesting time...
is a good thing...

(did someone say that before??? hmm)

king of the mountain...

2011-10-08T19:54:00.000-07:00

mount rainier... reigns...
what a glorious day...

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orcas...

2011-10-03T22:07:00.000-07:00

from aspen to orcas...
one beautiful place to another...
much more to come...

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aspens

2011-09-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

my favorite tree is the aspen.

we grew up with them surrounding us and i love everything about them... leaves, color, sound they make in the wind and their trunks... when we were in aspen it was interesting to see the graphics carved into the trees... it does not seem to hurt them... just make them more special...

have a wonderful weekend... xx

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majestic...

2011-09-28T22:24:00.000-07:00

it is not a postcard... this was taken last sunday. our family reunited to celebrate our wonderful uncle's life. it was a very sad but precious weekend. if you ever have a chance to visit this gorgeous place... you will know why it is one of our favorites... and will be for years to come...
a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your amazing kindness... xx

maroon bells aspen colorado

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chock full at red ticking...

2011-09-21T16:41:00.000-07:00

the ticking is feeling so cozy now with fall in the air...
we are chock full of pillows, lighting, vintage furniture, candles and a new shipment from rachel dormor... come and get it!

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NEVER a dull moment...

2011-09-19T17:40:00.000-07:00

10 foot section of a HUGE sectional came 3 days early without warning. check.

scramble on a saturday at 11:00 am to find a local mover off load sectional from 75 foot semi. check.

too heavy for movers to manage so had to postpone for 2 days to get more movers. check.

movers show up monday morning - 2 men - and it doesn't happen. check.

scramble to find other moving companies who can make this happen. check.

my FAVORITE movers (who were slammed and could not help) happened to swing by red ticking
and found the door open. check.

happen to be on a big house move and have 5 guys with them on their lunch hour. check.

come to my rescue and get the monster into my client's house. check.

all is good. now i am home resting on my sofa... check.

ever had a day like this?

all images... red ticking. whew.

only in seattle...

2011-09-15T22:27:00.000-07:00

a huge thank you to the amazing staff at ONLY IN SEATTLE...
they have shown us here in seattle how cool our city really is...

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key ingredient...

2011-09-15T16:37:00.000-07:00

to any good room is amazing lighting...

there is a chill in the air today and we are gearing up for those cozy nights by the fire...

warm yummie dinners with friends and family... perfect lighting over any dining table..

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home sweet home...

2011-09-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

it has been quite a humbling few weeks...
saying goodbye to our dear uncle who was a light in our lives...we will forever love him...

traveling so much...
settling in for fall...
thankful for every wonderful day...
xx

hampton flowers...

2011-09-01T22:08:00.000-07:00

these beauties made me smile...
so i wanted to pass them on to all of you...to make you smile...
enjoy your holiday weekend... xx

bedrest.

2011-08-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

this lovely vintage bench with newly upholster cushions came to the ticking today...
i think i feel a nap coming on...

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better than diamonds...

2011-08-29T18:14:00.000-07:00

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its 5 o'clock somewhere...

2011-08-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

i am a HUGE lightweight.
a few sips of a cocktail or wine and i get silly and sleepy...

but when you visit places such as these... you go with the flow... and sip slowly...

after all...
i was working

abit...

have a great weekend...xx

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well worth it.

2011-08-25T08:12:00.000-07:00

the next time i stress about travel, i will recall the amazing memories and laugh.

look forward to catching up with all of you... xx
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leaving the city...

2011-08-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

do you ever feel like it is a nightmare to travel?
leaving home can be one of the hardest things i do...
the preparation to leave seems almost unbearable.

but when you get on the plane... it all goes away...
for you know...
that you will be someone place wonderful soon...
and it is all worth it.

be back soon dear friends...
xx

new shipment...

2011-08-08T22:05:00.000-07:00

now at red ticking... i think i need a new washing machine!

photo by john granen

wonderful evening in seattle...

2011-08-07T20:29:00.000-07:00

fun, friends... and sunshine...

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floor decision...

2011-08-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

strip and bleach floors?
or... paint them ....
sample madness...
bids...

do i rent a pod?
move out of my house for 2 weeks?

seems so simple... yet, truly ... not. thoughts?

wanta be here...

2011-08-02T21:32:00.000-07:00

for awhile...

don't you?

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swimming...

2011-08-01T22:23:00.000-07:00

makes me so happy!
i hope all of you are enjoying summer... wherever you are.

aug 1st... we finally can wear shorts in seattle... hooray!

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freshly harvested from the rose garden...

2011-07-31T19:28:00.000-07:00

hoping everyone had a delightful weekend...
it was glorious here in seattle...
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a perfect day....

2011-07-30T21:03:00.000-07:00

thanks sweet k.... love you.

new additions..

2011-07-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

progress report...
at the ticking that is...
working hard all summer to create wonderful things.....
each vintage piece is c1900 or earlier and completely rebuilt.
upholstered in private stock french vintage linen...
most of the chairs are in pairs as well as the dining bench.
so good... we hate to let them go!
available now in red ticking... to 1stdibs.com shortly.
thought you might want a preview...

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progress report.

2011-07-26T18:18:00.000-07:00

i never thought such a small thing as adding 2 wooden shelves into an armoire could be so thrilling!
my home always gets put on the back burner when i am working with clients so little improvements are always welcome...

and to think i almost sold this armoire years ago...
thank goodness i didn't... yippee. storage.

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clean and organized.

2011-07-25T21:16:00.000-07:00

working in my garden with warm sunshine the last few days has felt amazing...

then i move on to organizing and sorting my home which can be so difficult at times... i want to have everything in order... i want projects completed and to just be at peace with it all... does anyone else ever feel this way? sometimes i feel as though i can never catch up... and i am in awe of all of you with children... truly ...

my friend mari eriksson has such a wonderful blog and she had the perfect image today...
and so many more... i think i am going to paint my ceiling white...

heart of gold

2011-07-23T10:32:00.000-07:00

duke

sarah... this one's for you...
for those of you who do not know her...
she is the most amazing woman...
an incredible business woman
with a thriving lifestyle brand (must go dovecote)

but her true passion.. animals.
she has rescued more dogs than anyone i know.
these pups are the most fortunate...
some are there now and others have passed...
but all are fortunate to be so loved and in a peaceful home.

eddie oscar chester

vinnie

chandler

oscar and chester

my fav... dexter

sarah, dex and ulysses

s... you are the best... xx

all images by sarah/dovecote

inspiration for hillside...

2011-07-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

i love my friend and wanted to share this nugget with him...
we love you brock ... you, your amazing blog and your heart.

here is something for the kitchen... and for you....
much love... the ticking...

project central...

2011-07-20T20:21:00.000-07:00

but i feel blessed to be busy... so pardon my absence...

enjoy....

2011-07-15T09:03:00.000-07:00

wishing you all a very relaxing weekend....

would not mind...

2011-07-14T15:54:00.000-07:00

spending a little time here....

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transported...

2011-07-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

if you are looking for a little rest, european interiors, delicious food and the best service around... then check into the sonnenalp hotel. the rates can be quite staggering so we take advantage of summer rates...

vail in the summertime... heavenly....

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now this is red ticking...

2011-07-12T22:53:00.000-07:00

need i say more?

now on 1stdibs.com

photo by john granen

work hard... play hard

2011-07-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

in the past... i have been such a workaholic.
so my new way of life is .... play more.
by that i mean, spend alot more time with those i love.

sorry for my time away... i am back and looking forward to
seeing what you are all up to... hoping you all had a wonderful holiday...

i have missed you....

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favorite places in the USA...

2011-07-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

to spend the 4th....

can you guess where these are? and which one we will be celebrating this year?

happy 4th everyone....

2011-06-30T22:35:00.000-07:00

one of my favorite holidays... wishing you all a joyful weekend... xoxo
and you can find this amazing flag here

photo by john granen

kid in a candy store...

2011-06-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

i was so fortunate to see one of the most wonderful private rose gardens...

and the best part is...

i was able to select many of the pretties to take home...

truly a special time...

that i will never forget...

the weekend...

2011-06-25T10:07:00.000-07:00

this is what i want to do this weekend... sure hope yours is this fun! xo

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summmmmmer!

2011-06-21T22:49:00.000-07:00

is found here

brilliant photo by john granen

disappearing act.

2011-06-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

there are pieces that from the moment we see them... we know they will not last.
perfect example...

add a bit of love... and upholstery...

and poof... sold!

these were really hard to let go of... but they are going to an amazing home...

and the hunt continues!

xx

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cool blue....

2011-06-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

yes... we are on a blue kick...
and here is another gem ...
found at red ticking..
see details here

photos by john granen

my dad...

2011-06-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

well i might be in a bit of trouble for posting this photo but i treasure it.
this was taken last year on our family vacation on maui...
yes, at 48 i still love my family vacations and always will.

to you my dear sweet daddy...
you know how much love i have for you and it grows deeper always...
i thank God for you and cannot wait to see you soon.

happy father's day... xoxo

indigo

2011-06-17T15:28:00.000-07:00

if i could live in my blue jeans for the rest of my life i would... and i just might...
so when i see fabric as fabulous as this... it makes me swoon....

these are now at red ticking... true vintage all the way...

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USA ....

2011-06-16T23:12:00.000-07:00

even though the weather is not "summertime" here in seattle, my spirit is full...

vintage flags in various vintage frames... now at red ticking...

end of an era...

2011-06-16T11:41:00.000-07:00

wrong on so many levels... it ruined my day.
one of the best places on earth...read here
thank you 21 federal for the most amazing evenings...
we will surely miss you.

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my apologies...

2011-06-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

i was enjoying the california sunshine...

i have returned with many wonderful treasures... and a renewed spirit...

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trying to find a place for this one..

2011-06-08T14:10:00.000-07:00

nantucket will always have a special place in my heart...
you can find it here

photos by john granen

seeing is believing..

2011-06-06T19:04:00.000-07:00

sometimes when you spot a piece it can really draw you in.
as with this desk, which belonged to an artist in europe...
one can only imagine the stories...

each brush stroke...
what was she like?
i bet she was really cool...

see it here

photos by john granen

my sleepy furniture...

2011-06-06T11:09:00.000-07:00

i love this piece... one of my favorites.. and in this photo, it looks like its sleeping...

i know i get way too attached, but i kind of like it that way.
have a wonderful day ... xx

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summertime at red ticking..

2011-06-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

finally... have a wonderful weekend everyone...xoxo

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now you see it....

2011-06-02T16:09:00.000-07:00

now you don't...

i have just sold this piece from my home and now facing a HUGE task of having to

decide if i toss or keep the magazines i have been collecting for years.

(and these are well pared down... trust me!)

so... over the next week i will sit and edit... and edit... and hope i dont regret it one day.

honestly... i have not touched these in a year + so will i really miss them?

martha will never be the same... how can i toss her first issues? and all of the cote series, vogue living and living etc australia that i adore.. not to mention house and garden.... eeekkk.

i am editing my home and the new piece coming in will function differently.

please help friends... i need a support system!

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pure craftsmanship

2011-05-31T22:04:00.000-07:00

when i see something this spectacular... i really do appreciate the individual with this amazing talent.
see more here

photos by john granen

a sea of... white

2011-05-28T22:24:00.000-07:00

the shipment is in... stay tuned!

have a wonderful weekend... xx

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S A L E

2011-05-26T22:21:00.000-07:00

we usually take advantage of a long weekend and kick up our heels...
however, we will be here unpacking our big shipment that arrives on saturday morning!
we are in real need to of clearing the decks.. so please check
1stdibs.com for sales and also those of you in seattle, come in and shop the store!

happy memorial day everyone... xx

home...

2011-05-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

when times are tough we become exhausted, frightened or in need of something.
nothing is more devastating than what is going on in our world today.
storms are causing loved ones and dear friends to lose all they have...

here is how we can help...
so little effort can make such a big difference...
lets take the time to do it.. together

goddess

2011-05-24T09:36:00.000-07:00

the mermaid is wonderful...
the goddess...
the artist... mary maguire.

available at red ticking...

well loved.

2011-05-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

my knees buckled when i first spotted this...

see more here

photos by john granen

simple art.

2011-05-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

well worn vessels...

find here

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blue and natural....

2011-05-18T16:07:00.001-07:00

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outrageous

2011-05-17T21:53:00.000-07:00

this picture simply does not do this justice.

i stand 5' 7" tall (it is as tall as i am... )
color and patina unreal...
completely functional...
what more does a girl need?

sorry bad photo taken with my iphone... but i could not wait to share this one...

tis the season....

2011-05-17T09:53:00.000-07:00

for wicker... and it is on its way now... such an amazing assortment... are we all ready for summer????

photo red ticking

a sneek peak....

2011-05-16T20:47:00.000-07:00

i will be happy to share treasures with you... (if you don't mind) and yes... i have a pair!

photo red ticking

my faithful companion...

2011-05-15T19:44:00.000-07:00

after 10 days of thoughtful searching...
red ticking will be stocked with goodies for weeks to come...
stay tuned... shipment on its way now!

photo red ticking

star bright...

2011-05-14T16:45:00.000-07:00

what a beauty... see more here...

sorry for my absence this week... blogger issues...

photos by john granen

happy mothers day...

2011-05-07T08:10:00.000-07:00

i wish i could send a personal message to each one of you dear friends...

i am so proud of you for being such incredible mothers..
i know many of you juggle so much in your lives and yet love (most!) every minute of it...
wishing each one of you a wonderful weekend and mothers day...

mother's are so truly special and i am so blessed to have the best mother i could ever imagine...
love you mom.. wish i could be with you... xoxo