After a long cold winter, Seattleites take any and every advantage to soak up the sun! So get the garden ready and set up the patio for optimum entertainment (or your own sunbathing needs). These stylish patio furniture ideas will be a pleasant addition to the good weather and the barbecue season!
Nothing ruins a lavish soiree like tattered pet toys and beds. Instead of hiding your pet gear show off your little guy and get stylish animal accessories that add to the home. These practical decorations will keep your house looking nice and your pet proud.
Every year, hundreds of food lovers head west for a mega spring food event, the Taste of West Seattle. At this grub fest, participants sample food and beverages from over 50 of West Seattle’s best restaurants while helping to raise money and awareness for the West Seattle Helpline
We often think the home has to be practical so we forget about the accent pieces that make it unique. A great way to spruce up the home or decorate a new home is to add wall decorations that express your style. These statement wall pieces are bound to fit your personality, inspire conversation and get rid of that white wall.
Partygoers spend a lot of time at the bar, so the home-bar experience should be maintained just as well as the rest of the home. Make a few additions to your bar supplies with these unique cups and guests will be instantly be impressed. These practical and design-inspired pieces cater to all your alcohol needs and are aesthetically pleasing.
Going green may mean recycling, taking shorter showers or eating local, but this summer really commit to the movement and buy eco-friendly décor that will inspire you on a daily basis. These furniture and accent pieces are aesthetically pleasing and ecologically friendly. So start decorating to save the earth, one piece of repurposed/biodegradable furniture at a time!
Swap your clunky old sound system for a set of sleek speakers that you’ll want to show off. As sound system capabilities improve, so do their designs. Choose a speaker system that fits your home’s style and proudly play your music!
The holidays are over and you finally have time to make a few of those décor changes you planned on. No need to do a full remodel, just add a few pieces to make your space warm and inviting. These cozy and sleek decorations will instantly add character and update your home.
Designers put a twist on Western wear and transport us to the Southwest with Navajo belts, moccasins, tribal prints and vintage washes. Asos, UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer (provides free shipping and returns), recently premiered their Men’s Spring/Summer 2012 look book where they embraced this Southwestern trend. Their “Laurel Canyon” line – a modern take on 1970’s and Western clothing – is tailored, affordable and relevant to this season’s runways.
Get out of the monochromatic mode and start wearing prints! This season designers went print crazy; now it’s your turn to figure out what prints work best for your personality and body type. Be bold, try new things, and don’t be scared to put prints together and mix it up!
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