When you hear Laura Bell-Allred speak of her parents’ home in Northeast Tacoma, you hear love, of course, but you also hear respect. Bell-Allred and her parents recently worked with Kathy Kleber and Team RED to sell the family’s much-loved home and belongings to transition to senior living community GenCare Lifestyle in Federal Way. “My dad was a craftsman who took so much … [Read more...] about A Life Filled with Treasures
Home and Garden
Interior Design Trends: The Year of Self-Expression
This fall, designers are chomping at the bit to incorporate an influx of new ideas in the home—whether that is an eye-catching bathtub with a mid-century silhouette or a bold and brooding accent wall with brushed gold hardware. This year it’s all about taking comfortable risks and shifting from a “designed to sell” mindset to one that is more “designed to love.” Here are five … [Read more...] about Interior Design Trends: The Year of Self-Expression
Designed to Maximize Sweeping Views
The Elliott Bay House is located in Seattle on a narrow site facing Puget Sound. The house has a south-facing courtyard containing a reflecting pool with two “floating” basalt boulders. In the yard, the reflecting pool gathers all the roof drainage from the house and the living room roof downspout, providing a 10-foot dramatic waterfall. The living space has been designed … [Read more...] about Designed to Maximize Sweeping Views
Building Your Dream Home
Building your dream home can be exciting, but it can also be scary. Working with an architect that you trust and appreciate can make all the difference in keeping those fears in check. Jennifer Weddermann, AIA, the owner of Weddermann Architecture, PLLC, in Tacoma shared a few tips with ShowCase Magazine recently on how to successfully navigate the process. The first step … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home
Exercise Your Green Thumb all year long
Drizzly days that accompany the Pacific Northwest seasonality can take a toll on us. It is important to find ways to stay active and keep your spirits high. Gardening creates a sense of purpose and is a very rewarding activity because it allows people to experience success, build confidence, and connect with their physical environment. It’s very satisfying for seniors with … [Read more...] about Exercise Your Green Thumb all year long