Originally published Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Décor ideas for fireplaces, curb appeal and more
Our picks to click this week: The Katiedid site (www.katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com) asks: What's in your fireplace? If you have burned wood and...
Our picks to click this week:
The Katiedid site (www.katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com) asks: What's in your fireplace? If you have burned wood and ashes, first do some cleaning. Then take a look at this post for fun suggestions for filling the newly vacant space for the summer.
Patricia Gray (www.patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com) posts on the "timeless, serene and restful" appeal of a white-on-white bedroom. Lots of pictures and favorite white paint colors included.
The Inspired Room (www.theinspiredroom.wordpress.com) offers simple tips for taking your home's curb appeal "from blah to beautiful."
More Ways to Waste Time (www.morewaystowastetime.blogspot.com) gives the nitty-gritty of turning an attic into a light and airy bedroom with a view.
Design*Sponge (www.designspongeonline.com) showcases a fun bar that in a previous life was a dull white corner hutch. The funky woodland wallpaper sets the tone for the bar.
The Washington Post and The Seattle Times
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shopping
events for Wednesday, Feb. 10
- Night of Wine Tasting and Film at Whole Foods
- February Specials at Mimisan
- Trunk Show and Benefit at Vian Hunter
- Share Beauty and Hope at Julep
editors' picks
- Vintage, consignment and used clothing
- Local jewelry designers
- Independent video stores
- Spas & beauty salons
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- Seattle is first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit
- Husky Football Blog | Pac-10 expansion to get consideration over next year
- State Senate votes to clear way for tax increases
- Idol Confessions | "American Idol" hopeful from Seattle didn't make it to Hollywood afterall
- Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
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- Brier Dudley's Blog | Google rolls its own Facebook & Twitter with Gmail "Buzz"
- Sex, drug rumors swirl about N.Y. Gov. Paterson
- Republicans may be no-shows at health-plan summit
279 - State Senate votes to clear way for tax increases
251 - Pac-10 expansion to get consideration over next year
249 - Lee undergoes foot surgery
231 - Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth
210 - Fort Lewis soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old, holding her head in water
193 - Rivals names Martin one of Pac-10's best recruiters
143 - Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
128 - Bus-tunnel attack while guards watched prompts review of Metro security
127 - White House mocks Sarah Palin from podium
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- Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
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