At only 36, Angel Corella has accomplished quite a lot. He’s been awarded First Prize in the National Ballet of Spain and the Gold Medal at the Concours International de Danse de Paris. He’s been a guest star of ballet companies in Australia,
This week, The Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas hosted the 2011 Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference. One of the standouts of this event was the exquisite display of interior surfaces produced by the creative team at Maya Romanoff, an Illinois-based design company. Five striking patterns were featured, each of which incorporates the spirit of ultimate balance inspired by the Chinese concept of yin and yang.
Recycling has always been a high priority in the Pacific Northwest. The idea of reusing something that turns into a beautiful product is more of a privilege than a burden. This is certainly true of the kitchenware offered by Seattle’s own Goods from the Hoods.
Did you know that there is an edible species of banana grown specifically to make textiles? The fibers from leaves of the Abaca tree, native to the Philippine archipelago, may be woven on looms into a variety of home decor accessories. Considered one of Seattle’s most eclectic mercantile locations, Bitters Co. has imported these decorative treats from the island of Mindinao and now offers them to mainland dwellers for a very affordable price.
The excitement builds as you grab the sleek bottle, twist open the cap and take the first sip. A wake up alarm for your taste buds, the liquid hits you with a hint of chocolate followed by a cool blast of mint. It is like biting into a satisfying thin mint cookie — yet there is no guilt.
Not to jinx anything, but if the last week is any indicator — warm weather days are here at last! Your knee-jerk reaction might be to run outside wearing as little as possible to absorb all the natural elements, but your skin has been tucked away for months — a little pre-exposure treatment might be in order.
In our age of Smart phones and iPads, many have mistakenly labeled the desktop timepiece as a thing of the past. Sure, we have plenty of devices to tell us how slowly or quickly the day is passing, but the collection of clocks available at South Lake Union’s Velocity Designs is proof that these items are good for fashion as well as function.
Founded in 2002, A Semigood Company has earned a reputation as one of the finest, most conscientious furniture providers in Seattle. The company’s philosophy is simple: consumers deserve the best when it comes to home furnishings. For this reason, Semigood not only offers quality, handmade furniture but also guarantees that their pieces are manufactured under the most sustainable, eco-friendly conditions.
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