RUE EXTRAS: A GEORGETOWN GEM

One of my favorite hidden neighborhoods in Seattle is Georgetown. And one of my very favorite people (who happens to reside in this neighborhood) is interior designer Leah Steen, owner of Revival Home & Garden. So, needless to say this feature was one of my favorites to work on for the Anniversary Issue of Rue for many reasons...

Not the least of which is the fact that I'm in love with Leah's fearless mix of color and pattern. Followed closely by the fact that she whipped up some seriously good guacamole for us in the middle of the shoot.


While the living room layers on an amazing mix of styles in regency-inspired fashion, the kitchen opens up into a fresh palette of green and red that will literally take your breath away. And perfectly placed in between it all? Beautiful walls of art and collected objects.


Dying for more details? You can see the full shoot in Rue that includes a full view of this amazing breakfast nook that I'd like to plop right into my own home, and learn a little bit more about a fabulous designer that I'm so proud to call a friend.

*all photography by emily johnston anderson

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TIMELESS GLAM: BLACK + WHITE + GOLD

The second I saw the tour of jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez's Parisian palazzo in Harper's last month, I fell in love with the chic simplicity of her style...

After moving into my new apartment with all-white walls, I'm tempted to follow suit, but I don't think I could manage this much color minimalism for the whole place.

So, I'm tempted to just do the bedroom in black, white, and metallics. With an underlying Moroccan theme to it, but nothing too obvious. One area in which I will definitely be mimicking her style, however, is the attention to beautiful detail.

Like that cute little gold cactus and perfectly quirky floating shelf. Not to mention as many vintage and antique pieces as I can afford. They always add so much more personality.

What do you think? Are you ready to move in? Me too.

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HOME SWEET HOME...

I'm taking one more day off of work to attempt to get settled into my new place as much as possible. So, while I'm doing that... wouldn't you like a little tour?? I snapped some pics while the place was still empty so you can see what I'm working with. Here we go!

You enter right into a little hallway, which takes you into the living area...

A huge selling point for the apartment were the big windows and tons of natural light! Not to mention decent hardwood floors. The space to the right will be the breakfast nook area... at least that's the plan for now!


I'm still not positive on how the furniture is all going to layout - I have a few options - but I'm fairly sure my desk will go against this far wall.

Back down the hall is the bathroom...

It's the only space I don't really love - mostly because they've painted it a creamy color that I can't stand and the maroon tile isn't helping either. I'm going to go with a lot of white and grey to try and balance it out.

From the bathroom, we're back in the entryway! Another big selling point? Tons of closet space... 

The only awkward moment is the fact that the front door basically opens into the bedroom door. However, that little extra length in the bedroom? Totally worth it!


I have a feeling the bed will end up centered in front of the window once I get a headboard! For now, it's against the left wall, which is also nice as it keeps the room really open.

And now? I need some furniture! I have some small pieces that I've brought in, but I'm selling my sofa, and will still need a coffee table, dining table, chairs, desk, and dresser. Not to mention some lighting, mirrors and other accessories. And eventually a TV (preferably before baseball playoffs and college basketball season - the only reason I even want one!). But - just like I tell my clients - I'm trying not to rush into purchasing things just to purchase. First I need a stronger vision for each room and time to hunt down some great quality pieces, both new and old.

So... what do you think? Any ideas of your own you'd like to share? I'd love to hear them!

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A LITTLE PREP IN MY STEP

The past few weeks I've been pulling together examples of 'preppy' interiors for a little project, and in doing some serious searching was reminded of this over the top home designed by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke, featured in the belated Domino...

They describe the style as "British country manor souped up with splashes of color."

And indeed it feels very British Colonial meets Florida, with a hit of feminine charm.


It's definitely not for the faint of heart, but I love how happy it feels! What do you think? And, while we're at it, would you say this falls under the category of preppy? How do you define a 'preppy' style interior??

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