freshly harvested from the rose garden...

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

thanks sweet k.... love you.

new additions..

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.

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.

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

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...

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...

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

enjoy....

wishing you all a very relaxing weekend....

would not mind...

spending a little time here....

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transported...

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...

need i say more?

now on 1stdibs.com

photo by john granen

work hard... play hard

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...

to spend the 4th....

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