City Stop: Seattle

The dahlias at Pike's Market were insane - these huge arrangements for only $5, $10 or $15

The window display at All Saints is so clever - vintage sewing machines displayed in rows that rise almost 10ft vertically

Neat interiors at the restaurant where we ate brunch

I'm on a Boat!

Do you think they sell these in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalogue? I really want one customized.

Went to Seattle. Stayed Here. Ate here and here. Took this tour. Witnessed this slaughtering - I guess we are still rebuilding. Need to go back to the city for a more design oriented trip.

City Stop - San Francisco

Those unexplained absences last week, they can be explained now. Snuck off to San Francisco for a couple of days. Some highlights from the trip



A day trip to Napa included a tour of the di Rosa Collection
a private modern art collection housed in a gallery in the middle of a vineyard

And then over to St. Helena to Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen for some Campfire Pie

As for design, Nest on Fillmore cured that craving, wow! It is a total treasure trove with bedding, home goods, gifts, clothing, jewelry, handbags, stationary, lighting, furniture and everything is displayed so thoughtfully. Go there and bring your credit card.

Antique display cases for the jewelry

A colorful collection of clothing

Good times, a little cool weather wise but overall it was a wonderful trip.