The New Year marks both an end and a beginning, so we think it’s the perfect time to reminisce about the best of 2008 and to look forward to what will be new and exciting in the world of design in 2009

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The New Year marks both an end and a beginning, so we think it’s the perfect time to reminisce about the best of 2008 and to look forward to what will be new and exciting in the world of design in 2009

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Hoe, Hoe, Hoe
Hoe, Hoe, Hoe
In the middle of December, it’s nice to remind folks that planting season will soon begin. Check out this bounty of great gifts for the gardener on your holiday list
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Burning Desire
Burning Desire
The air is colder, the nights are longer and it’s the perfect time to cuddle around a warm fire. With these hot new fireplace designs, there’s no telling where flames may burn or where sparks...
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Delightfully Unexpected
Delightfully Unexpected
From a porcelain dahlia blossom to a clear candelabra, SH&L hand-picks seasonal surprises that radiate light, indulge wit and bloom with the beauty of flowers.
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Future Forecast
Future Forecast
The New Year marks both an end and a beginning, so we think it’s the perfect time to reminisce about the best of 2008 and to look forward to what will be new and exciting in the world of design...
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Carte Blanche
Carte Blanche
Color brightens our lives and enlivens our surroundings, but much can be said about a room that soothes the senses and calms the nerves. A room filled with a cool shade of white may just be the...
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More than Gifts
More than Gifts
At the New York International Gift Fair this August, old trends appeared in new ways and hot-off-the-market items made their debut. We asked local design store owners to give us the dish.
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The Well Dressed Home
The Well Dressed Home
It’s easy to see how the world of fashion influences the world of interior décor. Find out how to dress your home in the same glamorous way you dress yourself
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The Look of Luxury
The Look of Luxury
Replicate the look of an exotic suite in Bali, a futuristic Italian hotel bath or a lavish spa room in Paris without so much as crossing an ocean. In our view, “bathtub travel” deserves a nice...
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Gather 'Round
Gather 'Round
This season, set a table that reflects your own personal style. From choosing tablecloths to table-toppers, Randy Altig’s tips will help you select complementary accents for an impressive holiday...
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Best of Shows
Best of Shows
Take a gander at the best of the best in gifts and goodies at annual holiday and home shows in Dallas and Seattle. We ask designers to point out their favorite new products and trends from the...
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Chihuly's Treasure Trove
Chihuly's Treasure Trove
An avid collector, glass-blowing master Dale Chihuly gives Seattle Homes & Lifestyles an exclusive, never-before-seen glimpse of his personal stash of designer chairs
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The New Nobility
The New Nobility
A new furniture collection from Roger Thomas—internationally known for his luxury hospitality designs—draws on elegant forms with an eye toward opulence
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