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A TUSCAN STORY A Seattle architecture and design team transforms a newish house in the Northwest back into a “centuries old� Tuscan home centered around a hearth room. The team aims for authenticity by incorporating reclaimed timber, arched ceilings finished in terra cotta tiles, and antique replica lighting.

Michael Aram will be at Henredon & Schoener in Bellevue Wednesday, Oct. 5

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GRAND DUCHESS Nearly 100 years after Northwest entrepreneur Sam Hill built his grand mansion in Seattle, another successful businessman and his wife embark on a bold remodel of the stately home. The new design is both a celebration of its historic architecture and a stunning contemporary vision for its future.

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FORWARD THINKING Portland architect Tim Eddy is his own client for the first time, designing a modern new home with an expansive glass envelope that not only blurs the lines between inside and out, but incorporates leading-edge sustainability features.

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MICHAEL ARAM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Equal parts metalsmith, jewelry designer and home accessory artisan, Michael Aram has been creating beautiful and functional objects for nearly 30 years.

We talk with Aram about selecting the perfect gift and entertaining guests in your home.

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Portland garden designer Lauren Hall-Behrens transforms her own garden from a disorganized jumble of fruit trees into a serene paradise filled with hardy Asian tropicals, bold sculptural walls, and elegant gravel paths.

A kitchen designer with Neil Kelly helps a family update a dim, cramped kitchen without being able to change the window layout due to the house’s historic property designation.

The solution? An open floorplan, creative hutch placement and white subway tile.

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INSPIRED TRADITIONAL A young couple hires Braxton McKenzie to build their new kitchen cabinets the old-fashioned way – with solid wood and no nails – to withstand the wear and tear of children on the way.

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WARM + MODERN When the Thomas family moves from Miami to Seattle, they find a house on the water, but not quite the contemporary kitchen on their wish list. No problem. They hire designer Cathleen Summers, and their new home now includes a dream kitchen with sleek German cabinetry and stylish modern finishes.

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TOP 12 NORTHWEST ROSÉS Not just for summer sipping anymore, Rosé is gaining a foothold in Northwest winemaking.

To try one of the region’s best bottles, peruse this list of top picks from Eric Degerman of Great Northwest Wine.

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ISLAND ESCAPE With a world-class getaway in our own backyard, who needs a passport? Here are our recommendations for exploring the artist studios, farm-to-table eateries and resplendent coastlines of Washington’s San Juan and Orcas Islands.

on the cover Gelotte Hommas Architecture transforms a recently constructed Pacific Northwest house into a true Tuscan home with a “story.” photography ©Ben Benschneider

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PUBLISHER Claudia M. Brown EDITOR/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Kiki Meletis STAFF WRITER /

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IF YOU WANT EXHILARATION, TAKE A FERRY BOAT RIDE TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS. Step onto the top deck to feel the sea breeze whip at your hair, and awaken your senses as city life quickly fades away. The snap of the marine air – no matter what the season – is always a gentle reminder that we live in a world that existed long before deadlines and always will.

No matter what my state of mind is when I board the ferry, the hum of the motor always does its magic and delivers me in a Zen state to my destination. This fall, as the summer crowds fade away, I encourage you to do the same by visiting two of our favorite escapes – San Juan and Orcas Islands. They are both positively restorative at this time of year, and we’ve compiled the perfect travel guide for your next escape.

In other escapes, we visit a ‘Tuscan’ home built here in the Northwest. Using a unique storyline approach, architecture firm Gelotte Hommas and interior designer Barbara Hyde Evans teamed to transform a newly constructed home in Western Washington into a ‘centuries-old’ Tuscan home centered around an old-world hearth. The result is both authentic and innovative.

Equally as stunning is the historically-sensitive but au courant renovation of the Duchess Mansion in Seattle. Architect Stuart Silk and interior designer Garret Cord Werner both worked with the mansion’s current homeowners to prepare the historic home for its next century, and their combined vision is nothing short of stunning.

We are so excited to share this incredible project with you.

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We highlight another home for the ages, designed

by Portland architect Tim Eddy. Eddy’s cutting edge contemporary home, which he designed for his own family, is proof that sustainable design can also be awe-inspiringly beautiful.

Eddy masterfully uses glass and wooden walls to blur the line between indoors and out, and we are so impressed.

Finally, but no less impressive, is our story about rosé wine from the Northwest. It’s no longer a summer-only sipper, and winemakers from the Northwest are now rocking the wine world with their new introductions. Wine critic Eric Degerman highlights 12 of the best Northwest rosés worth tasting and including in your cellars, and we offer recipes for the perfect meals to pair with rosés from Kimpton Hotel chefs Walter Pisano from Tulio Ristorante in Seattle and Kenny Giambalvo from Pazzo Ristorante in Portland.

There are so many ways to celebrate life in the Northwest, whether it’s a ferry ride across the Salish Sea, a ‘tour’ of our most innovative homes, or a chilled glass of rosé, and we invite you to partake. Enjoy!

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Gelotte Hommas Architecture transforms a recently constructed Pacific Northwest house hampered by poor layout and lack of authenticity into a true Tuscan home with a “story.” It all begins with a very humble, hearth room - where the fires both warm the house and heat the food like in any good Italian home - and evolves and expands with each new era, until the team of Curtis Gelotte, Eric Drivdahl and Barbara Hyde Evans create a kaleidoscopic vision of several centuries’ worth of Tuscan architectural progress.

A TUSCAN STORY

written by DONNA PIZZI photography by BEN BENSCHNEIDER

FAR LEFT Great Northwest Door Company crafted the arch oak pivot entry door crowned with a hand painted fresco design by Hyde Evans Design and executed by Cathy Conner of Studio C. LEFT Parefeuille terra cotta tile flooring stretches beyond entry to dining room. To keep with Tuscan home traditions, no baseboards were used. BELOW Antique desk and Louis XIV chair face off with a pale gold chenille sofa. Antique desk from Dos Gallos in Los Angeles; Paul Ferrante hanging fixture.

The wine tasting room located in the basement was completely remodeled to include this built-in sectional. The antique table from 20th Century Gallery in London is paired with antique leather chairs from Heather in San Francisco. Chandeliers over table 2nd Ave. Lighting; Hyde Evans Design chandelier over the bar, fabricated by Paul Ferrante of Los Angeles. Sink is an antique bucket.

Moroccan tables and lanterns reflect Moroccan influence in Italy.

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TALK ABOUT A DREAM JOB! Imagine having a client ask you, as architects, to change the character of a recently built home into one that would feel as if it had been transplanted from a very rustic area of Tuscany to the Pacific Northwest.

That’s the proposition Curtis Gelotte and Eric Drivdahl of Gelotte Hommas Architecture in Bellevue faced when a client who loves to travel to Tuscany asked them to remodel his Western Washington home.

As part of their research, Gelotte and Drivdahl purchased Elizabeth Hellman Minchilli’s book, “Italian Rustic: How To Bring Tuscan Charm Into Your Home.” Minchilli is an American design writer married to Italian architect Domenico Minchilli, who collaborated on the nuts and bolts aspect of Tuscan building practices that became so crucial to the Seattle architects’ intent to build an authentic Tuscan home.

“My role,” says Gelotte, “was to conceptualize the remodel and some of its details. Eric was responsible for a lot of the thought that went into it.” Edifice Construction was the skilled contractor, who recommended Jonathan Orpin, founder and president of both New Energy Works Timberframers and Pioneer Millworks, who not only provided all the reclaimed wood, but also the whole timber package, pre-cut and ready for installation.

“The architects had a specific vision,” says Orpin, “so a lot of work went into wandering our timber yards in New York and Oregon, looking for really weathered timbers that matched the look found in Minchilli’s book. Then we’d ship the wood back and forth until they found what they wanted.”

Drivdahl wanted to begin by gutting the house, which suffered from a series of small rooms and bad traffic flow so the owner could experience how the openness would change the feeling of the spaces. “The minute we started taking walls out,” Drivdahl says, “he got really excited!”

Gelotte created a storyline to help develop the architectural design that tracks the home’s humble beginnings as a small farmer’s cottage centered around the fireplace that heated not only the house, but also the food, to the more refined eras that followed.

“The house started off small,” says Gelotte, “and as the subsequent generations got more and more prosperous, the family added on. The family room was added first, then the kitchen.”

The “early rooms” feature a thin veneer of real stone on the walls to replicate one of the low cost building materials used by

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TOP LEFT Chimney flue tiles double as wine bottle storage, adding a whimsical touch to the fan shaped wine cellar.

“Edifice Construction did a great job with a challenging space,” says Gelotte, who used piles of mortar to keep the flue tiles in place. A traditional arched ceiling with terra cotta tile and steel beams is topped with concrete.

BOTTOM LEFT The Hearth room fireplace was patterned after a fireplace in Minchilli’s book. When the faux shutter at right meant to hide the TV became problematic, the mechanism was shifted to the hearth. ABOVE Dining room chandelier designed by Hyde Evans, based on an antique. Sconce by Woodland Furniture. Antique stone fireplace from Chateau Domingue in Houston.

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Tuscan farmers which they ploughed out of the soil each season. “Bricks were also plentiful,” adds Drivdahl, “and were often used to make straighter lines around window and door openings, since the rough field stones didn’t do corners or edges very well.”

“We worked together as a team,” says Drivdahl of the collaboration between himself, Gelotte and designer Barbara Hyde Evans. “We would go back and forth a little bit here and there, but Barbara found all the antiques throughout the house, the color palette - blues and golds - and fabrics.”

The essential idea, he adds, was inherent in Gelotte’s concept of the design, but the execution of it, like the storyline Gelotte created, flourished as the team worked together, room by room.

“As a design team,” says Gelotte, “we would create a rendering of each room, which we presented to the owner and let him judge the success.”

“The dining room Barbara designed is a transitional room,” says Drivdahl. “It has the stone and the beams, but it has a plaster ceiling instead of tile. The floor is terra cotta tile from France instead of the rustic oak hardwood floor - reclaimed by Exquisite Sources - found in the rustic kitchen area.”

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The hearth room, the “original cottage” in the story, features rustic oak flooring and a roughly hewn beamed ceiling both supplied by Orpin’s companies. “On one occasion,” says Orpin, “we found a bullet lodged in a floor board while planing, and left it in a prominent place in the salon between the family room and entry.” To create the weathered beams, Orpin would find a batch with weathered edges, then augment the look by pulling a double handled draw knife toward him. “Not too much,” he says, “because we wanted to leave the bulk of the patina untouched.”

“In Tuscany,” says Gelotte, “the beams went in first, then the smaller beams or ‘Travetti.’ Terra cotta tiles were placed over the Travetti, followed by poured concrete. We had to build from the top down, instead of the bottom up, starting with the terra cotta tiles, and then the beams.”

The search for an interior design team that understood the authentic look they were seeking included having several top designers sketch the dining room design. “Barbara Hyde Evans of Hyde Evans Design won over everyone hands down,” says Gelotte. “Her Tuscan detailing was correct: terra cotta tile flooring, the lack of baseboards, an antique farmer’s dining table, a stone antique fireplace surround from Italy between a pair of inset niches with cast stone arches.”

There were times when the team had to drop back and redesign a given space in order to accommodate an unexpected antique find. Drivdahl recalls having to redesign the configuration of the master bathroom so they could showcase a spectacular antique marble bathtub imported from Italy that Hyde Evans discovered in Florida and went to great lengths to have shipped safely to the Pacific Northwest. Set against a niche featuring hand chipped currier mosaic tiles out of carrara marble, the tub is the master bath’s pièce de résistance.

“The marble tub is a dead ringer to one that we saw in Minchilli’s book,” says Gelotte. “It’s hand carved and very old.”

The bookmatched carrara slab wall creates a perfect backdrop for the custom matching blue vanities and antique mirrors found at Wilson Antiques in Traverse City, Michigan.

“The master bath really was Barbara’s vision,” says Drivdahl.

“We had things arranged, like the two sinks, but she came up with the idea of creating furniture and having the sinks installed in them - something which really captured the 19th century Tuscan design.”

The homeowner loved the way Gelotte’s storyline gave the progression of architectural and design styles a semblance of logic, while simultaneously allowing the team to explore and create a multitude of period styles that initially attracted their client to Tuscan homes.

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Tuscan architectural methods were challenging for many of the local craftsmen, especially those asked to re-create the appearance of typical late 17th, early 18th century kitchen cabinets that were made from cement or plaster and then fitted with painted wooden doors. The team designed the island to resemble an antique farm table; pendant task lighting designed by Hyde Evans. A very old antique cupboard with original paint abuts the island, mimicking the angle of the wood burning pizza oven set into the rustic stone wall opposite. Central staircase at left is original. Family room is to the right, beyond the antique butter churn.

For instance, the blue and gold palette used throughout the rest of the house was softened in the master bedroom to create a more peace-filled ambiance.

Other elements, such as the antique chair covered in Fortuny fabric and the fabric covered screen, add further layers of tranquility.

The architects transformed the former master into a master sitting area off the newly constructed one that opens onto the stunning master bath. They added the fireplace and constructed the fireplace surround. The ceiling painting by Cathy Conner, based on the photograph of a room found in Tuscany, enhances the 19th century style.

“Everything we did to create this Tuscan home,” says Gelotte, “was interactive. The homeowner was very concerned about the details and whether or not it would look right, which is why we did hand drawn renderings of each room that showed the layout, color, materials and finishes before we constructed or designed it.”

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One of the zoning restrictions the architects had to deal with was a height limit. “We would have loved to have a sloping roof more in keeping with Tuscan design,” says Gelotte, “but we couldn’t go any higher than the existing flat roof. Flat roofs are not terribly common in the Tuscan style, but sometimes it’s necessary to keep under a height limitation.”

“We did extend some of the slope roofs that are there,” adds Drivdahl, “and used reclaimed South American terra cotta roof tiles to create more authenticity.”

Playing off the homeowner’s love for travel, the library has key elements that tie to that passion.

Hyde Evans’ custom designed light fixture features a metal armillary sphere that symbolizes his passion for worldwide travel. Not seen - behind the library table/desk - are framed antique maps that

LEFT An indirectly lit period cove ceiling features Venetian plaster and reproduction chandelier - the latter is found replicated in the adjacent master bedroom’s vaulted ceiling. Carrara floor tile with ornate band designed by Hyde Evans. Antique upholstered chair found in San Francisco. TOP Cast stone sconces in the master add authentic ambiance; headboard and screen design by Hyde Evans. BOTTOM Hand painted antique day bed in the new master sitting area draws the eye to French doors opening onto master bath.

Architects designed fireplace and surround. Fireplace tiles installed by Ambiente Tile.

ABOVE Antique mirror and sconces add shine and light to the powder bathroom’s blue and white hand painted tiles by Mosaic House. Industrial Centro faucet from Old and Elegant in Bellevue. UPPER RIGHT The office had a complete makeover, adding built-ins with copper caned doors, oak beamed ceilings with plaster, rather than tile. A built-in lamp rises out of the wainscoting alongside a pair of leather antique club chairs. LOWER RIGHT The new house, whose historically correct additions have increased the square footage, is now 7,400 sq. ft. Nelson Evergreen Plastering completed the home with a stucco finish creating a late 18th, early 19th century look.

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echo that desire. The blues found in the library run deeper - reminiscent of the oceans traveled - and the serenity water provides. A heavy antique table with sturdy legs and carved scalloped apron was a Brad Williams Antiques find in Seattle. Copper wire caning fills the doors of the built-in bookshelves - some open some not.

The structure of the stunning powder room, located between the entry and the family room and above the wine cellar, was designed by the architects.

“The powder room’s quatrefoil shape is two crossing vaults,” says Drivdahl. “One vault heads toward the sink, the other toward the plumbing. This creates a crease in the ceiling where they meet, called a groin. So every end wall looks the same - semicircular at the top.”

Hours and hours went into the selection and layout of the majolica tile by Hyde Evans, which is perfectly juxtaposed with an antique carrara marble pedestal sink from Italy.

When the project was complete, the architects had their office staff go through the home, along with the former owners who Gelotte knew. He knew his design had succeeded when they said, “This is the house we wish we could have had!”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Edifice Construction, edicon.com ARCHITECT Gelotte Hommas Architecture, gelottehommas.com INTERIOR DESIGN Hyde Evans Design, hydeevansdesign.com TIMBER FRAME New Energy Works Timberframers newenergyworks.com RECLAIMED WOOD Pioneer Millworks, pioneermillworks.com WINDOWS Classic Window Products, classicwindowproducts.com HARDWARE Chown Hardware, chown.com Tile Materials & Installation: Ambiente Tile; Home Automation & Technology: Madrona Digital; Windows: Classic Window Products: Kolbe & Kolbe Windows; Custom Front Door and Dutch Door: Great Northwest Door Company; Appliances: Albert Lee Appliance: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Lacanche, Forno Bravo; Stone Materials Source: Yellow Mountain StoneWorks

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UNDER THE RENOWNED TALENTS OF STUART SILK ARCHITECTS AND GARRET CORD WERNER ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS, A 1909Â SEATTLE LANDMARK RESIDENCE - ORIGINALLY OWNED BY SAMUEL R. HILL, AND KNOWN AS THE DUCHESS MANSION - UNDERGOES AN EXTENSIVE MAKEOVER THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS HISTORY, INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, AND DRAMATIC VISTAS.

GRAND DUCHESS

written by DONNA PIZZI photography by ANDREW GIAMMARCO

NEARLY 100 YEARS AFTER ENTREPRENEUR, LAWYER, AND RAILROAD EXECUTIVE SAMUEL (SAM) R. HILL hired architects Hornblower and Marshall of Washington, D.C. to design his Harvard-Belmont District Seattle mansion, David and Rosangela Capobianco began a five phase reconstruction of the historic home with the help of Stuart Silk Architects (SSA), interior designer Garret Cord Werner (GCW), of Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers, and Charter Construction.

Drawn first to Hill’s mansion architecture, reminiscent of Belgian châteaux he had visited during his travels in Northern Europe, Capobianco later became fascinated by its history.

In 1899, Hill, a Quaker, was considering a move from Minneapolis to Seattle with his wife Mary and daughter, both Catholics. During that same period, cast-in-place concrete became a sought after building material. Ten years later, Hill built not only his Seattle mansion in cast-in-place concrete, but also used it to build another residence overlooking the Columbia River on a parcel of land he named Maryhill after his wife and daughter. First envisioned as a Quaker Community of Farmers, it later became the Maryhill Museum, in 1940, nine years after Hill’s death. Work on a replica of Stonehenge also built with poured concrete began in 1918, but was not completed until 1930. Hill also built the Peace Arch on the border between the U.S. and Canada in honor of their lengthy peaceful relations in 1921.

The Capobiancos chose Stuart Silk to reconstruct the mansion because his vision was consistent with their desire to retain the historic elements of the home, while creating a cleaner, more open floor plan that made better use of the sweeping vistas seen from its windows and terraces.

Garret Werner of Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers was chosen to create a fresh approach to the interior design that would reflect both David’s contemporary modern style and Rosangela’s Brazilian flare for color and fun. “We knew the materials we wanted,” says Capobianco. “Italian marble, steel, wood, and natural concrete walls and floors.”

“This was a large undertaking that consisted of five different phases beginning in 2005, and lasting over a period of eight years,” says Silk. “We were hired because of our extensive experience and deep appreciation for historic architecture and our love for modern design. David and Rosangela wanted an architect who understood both and could reconcile them together into one seamless expression.”

“While the home’s exterior was historic,” continues Silk, “the interiors were not, because of earlier remodels. The house needed a wholly new vision, which SSA provided. In doing so, we developed plans that called for demolishing every interior wall on all five floors. Each floor was re-envisioned to meet their goals. On the main living floor, for instance, we opened up a rabbit warren of rooms to create a more open, interconnected plan that flows seamlessly. By cutting two large windows into the 12” thick concrete walls on the north side, we greatly improved the views and brought light into all corners of the floor.”

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PREVIOUS PAGE The massive interior reconstruction of Sam Hill’s Seattle mansion by Stuart Silk Architects required demolishing every interior wall, and relocating the entry stairs. Garret Cord Werner (GCW)’s chandelier fabricated by Stephen Hirt and Scott Chico Raskey creates visual flow. GCW refurbished the once electrified exterior lamps to glow again with gas. THIS SPREAD Blackened steel panel sets off a traditional fireplace surround on the penthouse floor. Cast glass bar top fabricated by Mike Danielson Studio is paired with Claudio Bellini bar stools. At right, doves perch on an architectural fragment.

The custom penthouse furnishings nearly all hail from Garret Cord Werner’s designs. His custom sectional sofa is finished in Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric and faced off with his own leather armchair designs. The coffee table features ebonized walnut with silver papier mâché lacquered top. His rear lounge chairs utilize the same Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric and are accompanied by a coffee bean shaped concrete cocktail table. The blackened steel “Torch” sconces were hand blown glass made by Stephen Hirt. GCW’s custom area rug grounds the room.

During phase two, Silk and fellow designers Andrew Patterson and Mike Troyer found remnants of the turn-of-the-century way of life as they deconstructed the five story, 11,100 sq. ft. home - once known as the Duchess Mansion after a European duchess who lived there. The carriage house was located on the basement floor. Horses were brought up a steep ramp, which they removed in order to dig out enough room for a workout room and bedroom.

“We took out 40 tons of concrete,” recalls Capobianco, “and made a phenomenal set of living areas, while keeping with critical elements of the historical architecture, which included vaulted fir ceilings. In addition, we added a new

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blackened steel hallway, and turned a walk-in Diebold safe belonging to Hill into a wine cellar.”

Soon after Werner met the Capobiancos through a mutual Brazilian friend, he was hired to add his talents to the elaborate transformation of the historic home that Stuart Silk Architects was so artfully undertaking.

“Garret was terrific,” says Capobianco, “a unique guy with stunning aesthetics that blew us away. We saw them in the glass lighting, blackened steel, elements of old with elements that were new - all amazingly perfectly consistent with the overall aesthetic objective.”

ABOVE The new open plan is visible from this angle of the kitchen.

Beautiful Italian marble was used for kitchen countertops and powder rooms. Stuart Silk and team created the 18’ long island design of polished and glazed Italian marble and burnished nickel legs and ends. The powder room door is concealed within the wall of oak cabinetry. UPPER RIGHT GCW hired Stephen Hirt to execute his design of the unique chandelier. His table and chairs with Holly Hunt leather juxtapose exposed steel girders. LOWER RIGHT Dessin Fournir lounge chair in family room; GCW’s hand carved basalt coffee table, new Nana doors and Juliet balcony.

“We used a lot of three dimension, hi-tech design with videos, flythroughs and photo realistic images for the clients throughout the process,” says Werner, “so they would know exactly what they were getting.”

He called upon his own architectural background, having grown up in a family of architects, designers and builders, to break down each room for its custom lighting, furnishings, carpet and finishes.

“Everything is custom,” says Werner, “with the scale exactly right. I did all the cabinet and millwork design for the interiors and designed the coffee table in the family room off the kitchen, for example, as a carved solid block of basalt stone that Lambert Marble & Tile engineered and placed with a crane through the new bi-fold Nana glass doors on the new Juliet balcony. You couldn’t put that in a standard home!”

Werner’s chandeliers (part of GCW’s lighting line) run the gamut of über modern - polished nickel and fused glass multi-faceted kitchen fixture - to Art Moderne - his handblown teardrop glass fixture fabricated by Stephen Hirt, with nickel plated tubes of varying sizes hanging from a nickel plated canopy

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alongside the entry stairs to create visual flow between floors - to an elegant remaking of a traditional design for the dining room. “I started sketching a super elegant style with glass hand shapes made of bronze and a light bulb hidden behind it,” he says. “The larger boat-shaped glass pieces are sandwiched between those two.”

Hill, who convinced Oregon officials to create the Columbia River Highway, used steel girders to build his mansion into a cliff overlooking a ravine, then laid a dramatic concrete roadway up to the carriage house.

“Like Hill, David and Rosangela have highly evolved design sensibilities,” says Silk. “David was raised and educated on the East Coast. Rosangela is from Brazil. They have both traveled extensively in Europe and share a love for modern design and historic architecture. They wanted someone who could merge both, which is reflected in its design which is both uniquely contemporary and timeless.”

“During phase three of the remodel, I recall Capobianco bringing a group of us up to the living room, where the original steel girders were visible during

the deconstruction. He was quite insistent that these very industrial columns remain exposed. I thought it was risky at first, but brilliant, and it was all David’s idea.”

“Those steel girders have a bronze patina and the Carnegie steel stamp on them, which gives a sense of history and fit with the aesthetic,” says Capobianco. “The fact that we lived in the house on two separate occasions drove a lot of function from the form. It was painful to move in and out, but really valuable in envisioning what would be optimal for so many unique spaces in the house.”

Werner tied those key structural elements of the exposed steel girders to the complex finishes found in his formal dining table.

“There is a direct connection between the exposed trestle columns and the dining table’s mahogany parquetry top with nickel edging and lacquered piano finish,” explains Werner. “The top’s fine layer of materials give it a more modern flare, contrasting with the rougher legs done in a satin finish, highly polished grain, and the super French polished edge, with wonderful old school luster.”

LEFT A Jean de Merry “Amalfi” entry table with mercury mirrored glass and bronze accents. Bronze staircase pickets by GCW. Artwork from client’s collection. MIDDLE Custom carrara marble vanity and natural stone walls, gilded mirror and chandelier by GCW distinguish first of two powder rooms.

RIGHT Living room features a custom hair on hide sofa frame with silk velvet cushions paired with Jean de Merry wing back “Laurent” chairs, and GCW lounge chairs in leather and fabric.

“It’s hard to mix geometry this way and make it come across as true art; otherwise, it’s kind of a disaster.”

Phase four of the reconstruction was the upper penthouse and outside terrace on which SSA, GCW and Richard Hartlage of Land Morphology all collaborated. Silk, who knew the socialite who owned the house previously,

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ABOVE SSA, GCW, Hartlage and Capobianco worked together on the upper deck’s “very clean, crisp, design.” Silk and Capobianco chose the Brazilian emerald granite stone for the spa interior. SSA spent months restoring the concrete, terrace railings. LOWER LEFT Using correspondence between Hill & Diebold Safe Co., Capobianco meticulously refurbished Hill’s safe, which became an elaborate wine cellar. RIGHT Andrew Patterson recalls unearthing old growth floor timbers in the stables, which they used as treads with a carpet runner of steel on the cantilevered staircase.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Charter Construction, chartercon.com ARCHITECT Stuart Silk Architects, stuartsilk.com INTERIOR DESIGN Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers garretcordwerner.com Cabinetry: Interior Environments; Home Theater: Madrona Digital; Kitchen Appliances: Albert Lee: Miele, Sub-Zero; Plumbing Fixtures: Seattle Interiors: Dornbracht; Rugs: Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets

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notes that the upper floor was added after Sam Hill’s occupancy. “There was a giant roof deck up there, with two feet of dirt, where they played croquet. At some point the dirt was removed and they built the ballroom. It was a stunningly desirable space. The terrace had a 180 degree view, overlooking Lake Union, the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier and St. Mark’s Cathedral.”

“The top floor deck includes two fire pits, waterfalls, and a Jacuzzi, featuring a Brazilian emerald granite, with emerald and bright blue hues,” Capobianco says.

“It’s like a piece of jewelry that glows when sunlight hits it or at night when it’s lit up from within, reminiscent of the emerald blues and greens you see in the Mediterranean.”

Phase five consisted of completing the wrought iron and concrete fence along the property. “Some of the old gates didn’t seal the property,” says Werner, “so we extended them to mark the land as belonging to the whole property.” Trees planted by a former owner were removed by Hartlage to open up the views and

celebrate the house from the street. The fence was back planted with clipped Portuguese Laurels, for a very simple, restrained look.

“The neat thing about the house now,” says Capobianco, “are the indoor / outdoor spaces on every floor. At every level of the house you can walk out onto a terrace with sweeping views of Lake Union, the Sound and the mountains on one side; and, a rain forest-like green belt on the other side with views of St. Mark’s Cathedral.”

Equally as noteworthy are the original concrete walls in the gym. “We washed away the dirt and grit,” says Silk, “and let the materials come through.” Capobianco calls them a history book. “You can see exactly where the work ended one day and started the next, because the manual process at the time took multiple days to complete a casting.”

All agree. The house has presence. “The work we did,” says Capobianco, “really emphasizes the best part of the original architecture, and it’s just stunning.”

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Viewed from the street, architect Tim Eddy’s Southeast Portland home almost appears to float above the ground. Fusing contemporary style with cutting edge sustainability features and alluding to a few traditional touches, Tim designed his home to create the kind of life he and his wife, Joyce Bell, wanted to live. From the entryway to the rooftop terrace and viewbox reading room, the Eddys' home is filled with delightful spaces for real life: working, cooking, reading, entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

ARCHITECTS SPEND THEIR CAREERS DESIGNING BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL BUILDINGS. BUT HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHERE THEY GO AT THE END OF THE DAY TO RECHARGE? TIM EDDY, PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER AT HENNEBERY EDDY ARCHITECTS, GOES HERE – A CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM HOME HE DESIGNED FOR HIS FAMILY IN PORTLAND’S EASTSIDE MT. TABOR NEIGHBORHOOD. INCORPORATING DECADES OF GREAT IDEAS, ASH+ASH FUSES FORM AND FUNCTION WITH SOPHISTICATION AND GRACE.

FORWARD THINKING written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by JOSH PARTEE

ALTHOUGH TIM EDDY, PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER AT HENNEBERY EDDY ARCHITECTS, HAS BEEN AN ARCHITECT FOR DECADES, Ash+Ash is the first home he’s ever designed for himself. Before it was completed, he and his family had lived in the same traditional home in the Laurelhurst neighborhood for 25 years. “My wife and I decided we might have a project in us: a house,” says Tim. “But we hadn’t decided what we were going to do about it.”

So they started looking for properties. “Having spent years in Laurelhurst, we were very connected to the Eastside, and we didn’t want to live somewhere else.” As luck would have it, the vacant 14,000 square foot parcel on the slopes of Mt. Tabor came on the market at just the right moment. “I had known about the property for a long, long time,” says Tim. “I had a landscape architect friend who built a house on the lot next door, and he mentioned that he thought the site might be available. It has the real privilege of being close to Mt. Tabor Park, which is the only extinct volcano within the city limits of a major city in the United States.”

Before making an offer on the property, Tim did what he advises all his clients to do: develop a schematic and design concept to make sure the parcel would work. “Conceptually, what we really wanted to do was create a light filled, environmentally friendly, contemporary building that had a very strong connection to the outdoors,” explains Tim. “One of the fundamental concepts of the house was to orient it well for solar energy, and to create as sustainable a contemporary project as we could. People spend a lot of resources building buildings, but they spend a lot more operating and maintaining them over the years. Incorporating long-term thinking into what you build is very important.”

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Facing the inner pool terrace, the workspaces afford great views of the outdoor living space and abundant natural light. The house, makes use of light-colored rift-cut white oak and walnut. Facing page, a LEED-compliant Rumford masonry fireplace with recessed marble mantle provides a warm centerpiece for the living room. Common in the 1800s, Rumford fireplaces have a tall, shallow firebox that draws well while reflecting heat into the space.

Sustainable features were incorporated throughout the home from the very beginning

envelope is also heavily insulated, combining polyurethane spray foam with tra-

of the design process. “It was really important to me that we incorporate things we’ve

ditional batt insulation. Most of the windows are triple-glazed, with the excep-

used in commercial buildings, and some of our institutional and academic

tion of big operable panels, which are double-glazed so they’re light enough to

projects, as well as some things we hadn’t used and we’d only proposed. We

be moved.

wanted to try them, to see how they worked. And to have the benefit of actually living with the things you’re recommending to clients,” Tim says.

Heating and cooling systems were also a core element of the design, rather than an afterthought. A geo-exchange heat pump system powers under-floor radi-

The home’s orientation on the site is ideal for its rooftop solar array as well as

ant heating which is coupled with a heat recovery ventilation system and a heat

well as capturing light and thermal energy from the sun directly. In addition,

pump water heater. Unlike traditional heat pumps, which must have an out-

the windows are thoughtfully shaded with exterior blinds as well as deep five-

door unit that can be blocky and unattractive, geo-exchange heat pumps rely

to eight-foot overhangs that limit direct sunlight exposure. The entire building

on a buried heat exchanger to expel unnecessary heat directly into the ground

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Ash+Ash beautifully achieves one of the core tenants of modern architecture: blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. A paneled sliding glass door allows the wall between the kitchen and pool terrace to be eliminated completely. Exterior cedar cladding in similar tones to the kitchen cabinetry, as well as shared design elements between the main kitchen and outdoor sink and countertop, provide visual links between the interior and exterior of the home.

The terrace is paved in locally fabricated, pre-stressed concrete pavers, which are smooth and durable as well as low-emissivity.

or harvest thermal energy from the ground to heat a home. To drive Ash+Ash’s

But sustainability features are just one part of a sophisticated design concept

system, two geo-exchange loops are buried six feet deep all the way around the

that places great importance on the home’s relationship with its surroundings

perimeter of the property.

and community. “Blurring the lines between the indoors and outdoors. That’s

An on-site rainwater collection system captures all of the rain that falls on the

something architects love to say, but it’s true. This is ultimately a very simple

roof, and can store up to 2,400 gallons of water. A built-in filter and UV pu-

house. It’s a simple L-shaped plan, really just one room deep all the way through,

rification system means that water can be used for everything, even drinking.

with a variety of open outdoor spaces that can be used year-round, in all sea-

Between October and May, that system supplies most of the Eddys' rainwater.

sons, and during different times of the day.” A back terrace off the guest bed-

A rooftop solar system heats the pool, reducing that feature’s impact on the

rooms contains a sunny, light-filled garden filled with vegetables and cutting

home’s energy use, and a 10 kW photovoltaic array satisfies most of the electric

flowers, while a roof terrace offers great views in a setting that’s just as appealing

power demand of the residence.

for entertaining as it is for sitting down with a book and a cup of coffee.

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Ash+Ash was built using a simple L-shaped footprint. Private areas, such as

the public areas, making it easy to entertain groups of various sizes without

bedrooms and the master bathroom, are located on the east wing, while

sacrificing the open, airy feel of the home. Facing page, a small second story

more public areas like the kitchen, living room, and office are on the north

is home to a window-filled reading room and rooftop garden with command-

wing. A large pocket door allows the private areas to be easily screened from

ing views to the east, north, and west.

As an infill home in a relatively dense urban neighborhood, that connec-

entered into the story in a lot of ways. We oriented the house so there’s

tion with the surroundings even extends to Ash+Ash’s neighbors and im-

good sun on the pool and pool deck, so that we had sun for the garden

mediate community. Tim and his family reached out to their immediate

in back, and to take advantage of the views. We have nice views of Mt.

neighbors when they were designing the home, and kept the overall profile

St. Helens, and views out across the city and towards the Gorge and the

of the building low to preserve their neighbors’ views. A large, traditional

airport. In the evening, we can watch the flights come in. It’s mesmerizing.

front porch, a relatively unusual feature for a contemporary residence, in-

You can watch them for a very long time.”

vites interaction with neighbors and walkers even on drizzly afternoons.

When it came time to choose furnishings and fixtures, Tim applied the

Extending living space outdoors also resonates with another important

same simple aesthetic and focus on long-term sustainability that guided

concern for residents of the Pacific Northwest: light. “Oregon can be kind

the design of the home. Fixtures are simple and practical, and furnish-

of grey in the winter,” laughs Tim. “The way the house was designed is to

ings are primarily streamlined, contemporary designs that let the Eddys

be very uplifting and filled with light, even on an overcast day. Orientation

change layouts easily. “Our goal here was to reinforce the idea of long-term

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Sliding glass doors are used to open the indoor space to the pool terrace at multiple points, underscoring the integration between indoor and outdoor living areas. FACING PAGE The master bedroom combines textured glass tile on the far wall with wood cladding that extends from the ceiling to the exterior soffit, creating a unique sense of enclosure. The juxtaposition of warm wood and bright white surfaces is used in several sites throughout the home, highlighting wood grain’s inherent beauty.

thinking,” says Tim “I wanted to limit maintenance, and I wanted good value in the things included in the project.”

Tim and his wife have called Ash+Ash home since its completion in 2014.

Where some modern houses can feel cool and industrial, this home practically glows with energy and warmth. “We love living here,” says Tim. “It’s such a counterpoint to living down in the older suburb of Laurelhurst, an old streetcar neighborhood. There, you’re living under the tree canopy. Up here, we’re above it, and it’s all about the sky. And the sky is just absolutely beautiful. The changes, the views of downtown, the clouds moving through, the storms, the night sky…it’s all pretty darned awesome.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Brocker Construction ARCHITECT Hennebery Eddy Architects, henneberyeddy.com INTERIOR DESIGN Hennebery Eddy Architects, henneberyeddy.com KITCHEN APPLIANCES BASCO, bascoappliances.com PLUMBING FIXTURES Chown Hardware, chown.com Mechanical Systems/Renewable Energy: Imagine Energy; Structural and Civil Engineer: KPFF; Lighting Designer: Luma Lighting Design; Cabinetry: Cabinetry Designs Unlimited; Plumbing Fixtures: Chown Hardware: Wetstyle, Lacava, Duravit, Hansgrohe; Stone Flooring: Oregon Tile & Marble; Kitchen Appliances: BASCO: Wolf, Sub-Zero, Pool: Cascade Pools & Spas

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Sustainability features were built into Ash+Ash at literally every level, from a geo-exchange system buried around the perimeter of the property to a 10 KW photovoltaic array on the roof of the house. A central utility room off the garage gives easy access to all of the home’s systems, including the heat pump, 2,400 gallon UV-purified rainwater reclamation system, under-floor radiant heating, and pool systems. Additional sustainability elements, such as triple-glazed windows, large overhangs, exterior blinds, a heavily insulated building envelope, and a site orientation that makes efficient use of solar energy, result in a building that does not require supplemental heating and cooling during the majority of the year.

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SHOPTALK

l TIMOTHY EDDY, AIA

What have proven to be watershed moments for your practice?

EDDY Ford Hall at Willamette University. It was a new, large, ground-up academic project. We designed it to be a 100-year building, and it met the 2030 challenge.

What role does green building play in your work?

EDDY Green building is fundamental to our work. It’s not something we turn on and off. We try to achieve as much as we can with every project we do.

What do you feel is the greatest challenge when it comes to designing for environmental sustainability?

EDDY Helping our clients to take a long-term view, and overcoming misconceptions about cost. There are some features of green building with higher initial costs and lower long-term costs.

Can you tell us about the house you grew up in?

EDDY I grew up in Montana in a farming and ranching community in a house my dad built in 1958, a split-level house on our farm. It was a great place in a wonderful setting with really enormous, long views of the surrounding plains and mountains.

What is your ultimate goal when it comes to your work? What do you want to be remembered for?

EDDY The ultimate goal is to keep exploring, and to help our clients continue to explore as well. I want to be remembered for inspiring others.

Were there any particular influences early in your career?

EDDY I started my career in Baltimore, and worked with a couple of firms there that really taught me a lot about the profession, about design, and really pushed and supported and helped me get off the ground.

What have you seen on recent travels that inspires you?

EDDY Everything I see inspires me somehow. I’m working on a project in Yellowstone National Park right now, and it’s a lot of fun to see the vernacular historical buildings in the region. By the same token, I’m inspired by the changes that are happening in American cities, how quickly they’re happening, and how much more liveable they’re becoming.

What’s next in the future? Do you have a dream project or client you’d like to work with?

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EDDY Next year will be the firm’s 25th anniversary. I’m looking forward to everything - all the projects we’re doing, and the next projects I haven’t even heard about yet. They’re all dream projects.

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MICHAEL ARAM Michael Aram is an artist who works primarily in metal.

He is widely recognized for his sculptural gift and tabletop offerings, but also designs furniture, lighting and jewelry. After a life-altering trip to India in 1989, Aram turned his vision toward craft-based design, setting up a home and workshop in New Delhi. He now divides his time between India and New York City, where his flagship storeis located. We talk with Aram about his attraction to metal and his inspiration from nature. Through Henredon & Schoener. www.henredonschoener.com

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Elegant serving pieces from Aram’s Olive Branch Collection capture the essence of his work – simple and functional objects that are also extraordinarily sculptural and organic.

What is your favorite thing about working with metal and/or infusing your designs for the home with this tactile medium?

Aram There is an enduring quality to metal that makes it thrilling as a medium. The fact that the material is so fluid, but then hardens and is basically indestructible once cooled – essentially capturing a moment in time for eternity.

Why do you think people are so drawn to your collections?

Aram They are drawn to the handmade quality, originality, and functionality of my work.

What’s inspiring you now?

Aram I would say a lot. I started the company when I was 25 years old and we’re now in our 28th year of business. I always say, jokingly, that every day feels like the first day. For me, making things and creating is in my blood. It fuels me and excites me to move forward. I’m really, truly as excited today as when I started the company. I feel like the longer you do something, the more in your groove you get, and the further you can push it.

When you decide that you’re going to have fun, then “the more, the merrier” is never going to be a strain. And you’ll open your last bottle of wine, if you have to.

When you develop a product line for the home, are you drawn to creating practical items for everyday use or special occasion standouts?

Aram I think that today, the distinctions between “everyday” and “special occasion” are blurred. We want beautiful, functional pieces that elevate the everyday and can be used and enjoyed always.

What are your golden rules when it comes to entertaining?

Aram I’m not someone who gets uptight when I entertain. I think the golden rule of having someone in your home is just to be hospitable to them, no matter what. It is important to let go a little. When you decide that you’re going to have fun, then “the more, the merrier” is never going to be a strain. And you’ll open your last bottle of wine, if you have to.

What’s the perfect gift?

Aram That’s a hard question because there are so many perfect gifts.

We encourage symbolic gifting. I’m crazy about my Butterfly Ginkgo Collection right now on a symbolic level as well as on an artistic level.

It’s a celebration of nature, which is my biggest muse. But it’s also a reference to a variety of the Ginkgo tree called the Ginkgo Biloba. I amplified the story to be symbolic of metamorphosis from flora to fauna.

The butterfly is coming out of the cocoon and landing on the branch.

There’s something very poetic about that.

Aram’s Bittersweet Collection includes unique decorative objects such as the Bittersweet Object in brass. TOP LEFT The strength and texture of nautical ropes gave rise to Aram’s Rope Collection.

The Butterfly Gingko Collection is inspired by delicate leaves that resemble butterfly wings. Each cocoon-shaped vessel is adorned with handcrafted brass ‘butterflies.’

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Continental LOUNGE We may not need the wings on a wingback chair to protect us from cold drafts anymore, but the wingback shape is still as handsome today as it was last century. This vignette, which is anchored by the Crillon Sofa, is accented by a fresh interpretation of the wingback, the Canard Lounge Chair. The Canard silhouette is 43.5� tall and highly customizable. It is shown here adorned with the Madeleine Side Table and Trinanon Floor Lamp in gold leaf, all from Mattaliano. At Terris Draheim. www.terrisdraheim.com

Interior design by Darcy Bonner & Associates

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1) The sophisticated Maria Martini Bench from Dakota Jackson. Through Terris Draheim. www.terrisdraheim.com 2) The lively color of Lollipop Red makes this intriguing wire design pop out from its surroundings, the Parker Pendant from Currey & Company. www.curreycodealers.com 3) Fun Duralee fabrics: Flamingo from “Arbor Small Scale Prints” and Coral from “Melon, Daffodil, Coral: Blaire.” www.duralee.com 4) A words-only clock face, available in multiple languages. From Qlocktwo. www.bellacasa.net 5) Nesting tables from Ted Boerner juxtapose painted wood and acrylic. Through Terris Draheim. www.terrisdraheim.com 6) The daring Bubble Pivoting Armchair from Roche Bobois. www.roche-bobois.com 7) Sun Valley Bronze’s Pendant Pulley Light. www.chown.com

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Allegra Hicks: An Eye for Design (Abrams)

by Allegra Hicks Allegra Hicks examines textile, interior, and fashion designer Allegra Hicks’ approach to design and luxury.

The book retraces the genesis of her patterns over the past decades of her work. Season by season, Hicks presents her original textile and pattern designs alongside beautiful photography of interiors, landscapes, and unexpected points of nature. Essays on design, color, and seasonal elements will inspire readers to look at interiors and fabrics in a new and different way. Pairing original textile and pattern designs with inspiring photography of interiors and landscapes, the book is an internal voyage through Allegra Hicks’ mind.

Tracery: The Art of Southern Design (Abrams)

by Paige Sumblin Schnell Tracery was founded by Paige Sumblin Schnell in 2004 on two principles: that all aspects of design are interconnected, and that the visions and needs of the client are paramount. Featuring 19 homes from across the country, Tracery explores Schnell’s signature style and her talent for creating timeless

and evocative interiors. Divided into five categories that define Schnell’s portfolio—Enduring Style, Spirit of Place, Crafted with Care, Along the Waterfront, and In Harmony—Tracery lavishly illustrates the welcoming aesthetic of her interiors that also reflect the taste and style of her clients.

In addition to the beautiful spaces and gorgeous photography, Tracery offers inspiration for your own style and will appeal to anyone interested in design and the art of living well.

The New Eighteenth-Century Home (Abrams)

by Michele Lalande and Gilles Trillard The author-photographer team that brought us “The New EighteenthCentury Style” and “The New French Décor” has returned with 29 all-new homes, decorated in the modernized, eclectic version of Pompadour décor that has become so popular in this young century. The resulting blend of ostentatious luxury and repurposed treasures, the natural and the manufactured, is a warm, lived-in style that perfectly embodies the comforts of home.

SESAME+LILIES THE ART OF INTERIORS

10,000 sq. ft. of design curated furniture, home decor, antiques and gifts located in downtown Cannon Beach Paintings by Diane Speakman

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Highland Ways

Even if you aren’t Scottish, high fashion and the ever growing heritage movement have made plaid very on trend. Treat it just like any pattern and try plaid as a colorful blanket or on a hip chair or even a wool rug.

Long Winter NIGHT This modern cabin setting calls for a cup of hot cocoa and a puzzle or board game. Set everything out on the Expressions Dining Table, topped in slate and based in solid oak and aged steel. Pull up an Armand Chair, with caned back and seat. Stay warm atop the Mogador Rug, woven in wool. All from Roche Bobois. www.roche-bobois.com

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A fresh take on a classic original from 1978, the new Arceau Chrono Bridon watch from Hermes Paris. Inspired by equestrian sports.

Through Margulis Jewelers. www.margulis.com

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1) The Groovy Mocha rug in wool and silk from Samad. www.samad.com 2) Botanical in nature, the Blossom Chandelier from Cisco Brothers. Made from iron in rust or flat black. www.sesameandlilies.com 3) Four Hands uses reclaimed wood and leather handles for eco style in the Bina Grace 6 Drawer Dresser. Through Henredon & Schoener. www.henredonschoener.com 4) Autumnal wools in charcoal, grey, bark and persimmon from Duralee’s Andover Wools, Plaids & Solids Book 3023. www.duralee.com 5) The Amand chair from Roche Bobois would be equally at home in a log cabin or a loft. Upholstered in Jean Paul Gaultier Kilt fabric. www.roche-bobois.com

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Both urban and rustic, this eclectic bedroom is anchored by the Bina Geoff Bookcase and the Channeled Wing Chair from Four Hands. www.henredonschoener.com

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Feathered NEST This calming vignette from Lillian August channels the restful qualities of monochromatic neutrals without sacrificing style. Anchored by the Alastair media cabinet with ribbed door fronts, the Keats sofa, shown with a tight back and bench seat cushion is paired with the Tria and Demilune Tria cocktail tables in aged silver leaf finish.

Through Henredon & Schoener. www.henredonschoener.com

Perfect Neutrality

With a palette of soothing warm greige neutrals and abundant texture, these pieces exude timeless elegance.

Eilerson Two pieces from the Feather Collection by Penny Preville, shown in 18k green gold with diamonds. www.pennypreville.com

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1) The headboard of the Oriente bed from Pianca can be straight or folded over. Through Pedini Seattle. www.pedini seattle.com 2) The Bailey cabinet, with black cerused oak and antique brass hardware. www.worldsaway.com 3) From Four Hands, the Oxford Coffee Table. Through Henredon & Schoener. www.henredonschoener.com 4) In faux charcoal linen, the Julia box from Made Goods. www.jgarnerhome.com 5) Made with felted wool and leather, the Frankie Petite purse from Graf Lantz. www.sesameandlilies.com 6) Bright Chair’s Egan Sofa with Tapered Leg. Through William & Wayne. www.williamandwayne.com 7) Dash & Albert’s classic Nigel Micro Hooked Rug. Through Sesame + Lilies. www.sesameandlilies.com

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eye on design l SMOKE + MIRRORS The elegant Beckett Trio Pendant light from Currey & Company has glass spheres at varied heights. Through www.curreycodealers.com

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1) The sophisticated Effie Server form Kelly Wearstler features four door fronts in hand-carved abstract relief finished in natural white gesso. At Henredon & Schoener www.henredonschoener.com 2) The Horizon Mirror from Mattaliano, with the top mirror in gey or bronzed smoke. From Terris Draheim. www. terrisdraheim.com 3) Sculptural seating, the Motto Lounge Chair from Mattaliano. Through www.terrisdraheim.com 4) Aromatic Fragrance Mist Moroccan Fig. Through Hedge and Vine. www.hedgeandvine. com 5) The Geode Collection, designed by Erik Lindstrom. Handmade in Nepal from Tibetan wool.

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In The City STYLE Sit anywhere you like. Sit any way you like. Sit as many as you like. Eilersen’s latest addition to the floaters, Great Pampas indulges has removable backs, so you can freely modulate decor with comfort - and even build a guest bed. The sofa is not locked by fixed armrests and back. Instead it has cut-to-shape, loose back support foam, which can be moved as needed. Eilersen’s famous down-top indulges with a feeling of luxury. Available though Alchemy Collections. www.alchemycollections.com

Clever and Flexible

Modular sofas versatile pieces are space solvers and the offer the ulitimate in design flexibilty.

The range is so versatile, it’s almost impossible not to put your own stylish spin on it.

Creative SPACES Have it your way with the Mix Modular Sectional from Gus Modern. This flexible sofa design comes with five basic components that you can mix or match – the armless unit, left arm unit, right arm unit, corner unit and ottoman. Choose a single fabric for each piece or mix it with different selections per unit. Available through HIP. www.hippdx.com

Minimalist to the Max

The decluttering trend is in full force thanks to Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. But minimalists have known for a long time that fewer, more fabulous furnishings can bring both joy and style into a home.

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1) Blue accessories from Schoolhouse Electric. The Ion C-Series tabletop light and the Signal Stripe wool throw. www.schoolhouseelectric.com 2) The Spazio Volumi Floating Buffet from Pianca, available in multiple finishes. Through Pedini Seattle. www.pediniseattle. com 3) A graceful expression in dark walnut, the Nexus Table from Altura Furniture. Through Terris Draheim. www.terrisdraheim.com 4) Fun fabrics from Duralee: (clockwise from top left) Poppy Red from Gatwick Prints, Salvini F0709 Flamingo from Traviata, Autumn from Gatwick Prints, and Salinger Aqua from Lake Side. Through Duralee. www.duralee.com 2

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Why Not WHITE?

This classic modern setting from Lilian August proves all you need is white. The Collier versatile chest is scaled to serve as a night table with ample storage or an entry piece in a small foyer. Graphic nickel circle pulls and Pearl White shagreen drawer fronts with a deep brown wood finish. Shown with the Britt dining chair with nailhead trim. All from Lilian August for Hickory White. Available through Henredon & Schoener.

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Through Pedini Seattle. www.pediniseattle.com 2) A pair of Band Together benches from Caracole.

Made with espresso leather. Through Caracole www. caracole.com 3) Design-driven textural wovens from TDC Fabrics. Through Terris Draheim. www. terrisdraheim.com 4) The 44" tall Tumbo Table Lamp Christian Grevstad. www.terrisdraheim.com 5) Fully encased with hide-on-hair panels, the Baldwin Bench from Made Goods. Through J. Garner Home. www.jgarnerhome.com 6) The Arris Bed from Altura Furniture. Shown in cerused walnut with 54" upholstered headboard. www.terrisdraheim.com

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How we live House Rules: An Architect’s Guide to Modern Life

by Deborah Berke (Rizzoli)

Drawing on examples of her own distinctive, humane modern design, celebrated architect Deborah Berke demonstrates how to create a serene haven for contemporary living. “House Rules” documents the beauty and relevance of Deborah Berke’s vision by articulating eight guiding principles to achieve an enriching domestic space.

Her rules range from how to design a meaningful sequence from indoors to out, to the need for abundant storage to live an uncluttered life.

“House Rules” delves deep into Berke’s working process and her thoughtful approach to design, showcasing more than fifty residences. An inspiring guide for home owners and those aspiring to build a house, “House Rules” also addresses such timely factors as environmental sustainability and innovative construction techniques.

Drawing on these examples of her user-friendly contemporary designs, “House Rules” demonstrates how to craft a serene space for modern living.

Photographs of compelling details richly illustrate her principles, underscoring both the poetry and practicality of her ideas.

It’s the Little Things: Creating Big Moments in Your Home Through the Stylish Small Stuff

by Susanna Salk (Rizzoli) Featuring beautiful design vignettes and arrangements from today’s top designers, Susanna Salk’s “It’s the Little Things” inspires us to be personal and artful with our decorating choices, creating spaces that reflect our personality. This jewel of a decorating book looks at the design details that make up a room’s decor, the stylish little touches that can help any room transcend the ordinary. with Salk’s encouraging design tips, her book inspires us to slow down and pay attention to the details that can add richness and personality to any interior.

At Home in the American Barn

by James B. Garrison (Rizzoli) “At Home in the American Barn” examines the fascinating possibilities for living and adaptive reuse provided by the expansive spaces and rough-hewn look of these traditional structures. Nationwide, Americans are turning to structures such as the barn with a mind to renovating them to fit the lifestyles of today, redesigning these often-wonderful places of the past into residential spaces. “At Home in the American Barn” embraces the dream to slow things down and return to basics and shares some success stories, as made plain by the buildings themselves.

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Better with Age

Dusty vintage-style dyes make for a bedding set that will never go out of style—they offer a relaxed look and comfort that only gets better with time.

Bella NOTTE Even a humble pillowcase can become a simple luxury if it’s made from silk or velvet. Turn your bedroom into a sumptuous boudoir with linens from Bella Notte. This earth-toned ensemble is composed of shams, accent pillows and coverlets from the Arielle, Sloan and Madera collections. Available at Sesame + Lilies. www.sesameandlilies.com

Exquisite 0.35 ct diamond 2.25 ct yellow sapphire pendant

by Spark. Available at Dacels Jewelers. www.dacels.com

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Lauren Hall-Behrens’ garden in Northeast Portland fuses modern industrial elements with a tropical vibe to create a lush retreat from urban life. Strong vertical lines, a more than eight-foot-tall arbor, and plants with significant height create a screening effect from neighbors while linking the garden to the Hall-Behrens’ tall home. “I needed to step the house’s scale down, so that the garden became a part of the house architecturally, and contextualize the house into the landscape,” Lauren explains.

TROPICAL DELIGHT written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by CLAIRE TAKACS

Mature Japanese Banana (Musa basjoo) and Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’) flank the garden’s entryway above soft stands of Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’). Lauren loves the drama and texture of plants with very large leaves, and chose banana as a way to create rhythmic patterns throughout the garden. As the summer progresses, the bananas get tall enough that they create an almost tunnel-like effect. “It gives a kind of compression, and at the end there’s a big open gravel patio, which changes the rhythm again,” says Lauren.

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WHEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER LAUREN HALL-BEHRENS MOVED INTO HER HOME IN NORTHEAST PORTLAND IN 2001, THE GARDEN WAS IN ROUGH SHAPE. Elevated from the street by several feet, the back garden was weedy, disorganized, and full of unmaintained fruit trees. “It was a crazy scene,” Lauren laughs.

As the owner and principal of Lilyvilla Gardens, a Portland-based landscape design firm, she had the knowledge to transform her garden from a chore to an oasis – but it turns out that designing a garden for yourself is a lot harder than designing for a client.

“As a designer, I get to see other people’s property through a beginner’s eye. I don’t have the attachment to the space that an owner does, so I can be more flexible. But when it’s your own garden, and you have attachment, that’s more difficult,” she says.

For many years, Lauren used her property as more of a laboratory than a garden, adding, removing, and rearranging plants each year. “For a long time, I was just experimenting,” she says. “I kind of exhausted myself, but I learned so much.” Then, in 2010, she decided it was time to create something more permanent, so she ripped everything out for the last time and began to design a peaceful, low-maintenance urban retreat inspired by one of her favorite groups of plants: Asian tropicals.

“I love big-foliage plants, and a lot of those tend to be or look tropical,” says Lauren. “When my grandparents took me to Mexico when I was a kid, I loved being in that tropical environment, and the feeling of being dwarfed by plants.”

The plants in her garden might look exotic, but they’re all actually well adapted to our climate. “All of these plants are perfectly hardy, except the ones in the pots. We have so many different types of plants that can grow here. It’s pretty exciting – we can have whatever kind of garden we want.”

While developing the concepts for this garden, Lauren kept simplicity, relaxation, form, and rhythm at the forefront of her mind. She says thinking about the functional role plants play in a garden – lengthening views, stopping views, hiding corners, or creating a sense of mystery – is essential. “I think structurally and functionally first, then form, then color,” she says. “I’m big into form, more so than flowers. I like to use broadleaf evergreens and coniferous evergreens as structural elements that bring architecture into the garden.”

Evergreens like Pittosporum and various ferns are used in this garden to keep it looking lush and verdant, even during the winter months.

A relatively limited plant palette also contributes to simplicity and cohesion.

By using fewer types of plants, especially blooming plants, gardens are easier to maintain. Repeated plants throughout a garden, particularly bold ones like the Japanese Banana flanking the pathways and entry, also provide a strong sense of rhythm by linking distinct areas within the space. Achieving that rhythm

takes discipline, though. Lauren began this project as she begins all of her client-driven projects: by making a long list of potential plants, and then aggressively editing it down to the barest essentials. “Often, I edit to the point where I’m uncomfortable,” says Lauren. “I think, ‘is this too simple?’ And when I ask that question, that’s where I need to stop, because that usually means I found my balance between and simplicity.”

As in many of Lilyvilla’s projects, hardscaping also plays a major role in this garden. Lauren opted to keep the ground level to retain as much privacy as she could. Many of the hardscaping elements, including the fence, gate and edging are made from rusted steel.

“I’m attracted to that color, and I think it contrasts nicely with the house and the plants,” she explains.

“I feel the garden and the hardscape have to play with one another,” she explains. “If someone else has designed the hardscape, often planting spaces are an afterthought, and they’re much too narrow. To create a real garden feel, a space with texture, elevation, variation and form, then you need to have some room to do it. I generally don’t take on projects unless I’m asked to design hardscapes and plantings.”

When considering the hardscape design for her own garden, Lauren spent a lot of time considering the kind of experiences she wanted to have. At first, it seemed essential to add a dining area on her main patio, but the more she thought about it, the less important that element began to appear. “I realized I didn’t want what I thought I wanted. I just wanted to go out and lounge on something comfortable.” After struggling to find outdoor furniture she loved, she designed the two outdoor sofas herself, and commissioned a furniture maker to build them.

Focusing on creating a comfortable lounge space was exactly the right choice for Lauren. “You often hear people, especially gardeners, say ‘I never sit down in my garden,’ and that makes me sad!

There is so much to observe in the natural world.” After adding a water feature, Lauren was surprised how many different bird species began stopping by her garden. “Hearing the different bird songs and watching the birds come through is so beautiful, I just love it.”

That human-centered approach to garden design pervades all of Lauren’s projects. “I’m always interested in why people want a garden,” she says. “A lot of people want a space to entertain and be outside. I love that, and I also want to go beyond that. I love to work on projects where we can get into more conceptual thinking, because at that point gardens become environments and environment can be emotionally resonant. I think having natural beauty around makes people happy. Gardens and plants are just good for people.”

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Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus) is used as a groundcover throughout the garden. In the foreground, Metapanax delavayi offers a graceful vase-shape; in the background is an old apple tree retained from the previous garden. FACING PAGE Rusted steel is used frequently for garden hardware; Though this garden is more about foliage than flowers, Toad Lily (Tricyrtis ‘Blushing Toad’) makes an appearance for its architectural lines and jewel-box like blossoms; The galvanized steel gazebo was made

by Matt Proctor, a friend and metalworker who makes high-end electric guitars.

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CLOCKWISE from top left: Ferns like Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum ‘Divisilobum’) add softness and movement; Pots are filled with annuals like Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purple Heart’), Grass Aloe (Aloe cooperi), and Palm Leaf Begonia (Begonia luxurians). Annuals are confined to pots rather than planted in the ground in order to limit maintenance; Pineapple Lily (Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’) has strong architectural foliage as well as spiky flowers with a tropical appearance; Lauren relies on foliage rather than flowers for interest and texture, which keeps the garden looking lush longer; Although the Hall-Behrens’ home is in the city’s urban core, tall plantings enhance the feelings of privacy and sanctuary; CENTER a water feature made from mossy rocks attracts birds and wildlife.

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INSPIRED TRADITIONAL

written by MARGARETT WATERBURY

JEFF WINDERS HAS BEEN DESIGNING AND BUILDING CUSTOM CABINETRY FOR 30 YEARS. His company, Braxton McKenzie, based in Oregon, specializes in nail-free, handmade, solid wood cabinetry, a favorite of architects, designers and homeowners up and down the West Coast.

“Every house in the world has a kitchen, says Jeff. “What we try to do is create something that reflects each client’s personality, yet still functions in daily life. It becomes artwork in the home.”

This traditional style kitchen was designed for a professional couple who enjoy cooking for family and friends and planned on raising a family in the near future. Their kitchen needed to be suitable for entertaining and be child-friendly. They also wanted the kitchen to be light, bright, and cheery, with white colored surfaces and natural wood.

“A kitchen needs to be functional,” says Jeff. “It cannot be too delicate.

The doors need to open and close thousands of times and still be just as solid.” So instead of soft-close hinges, which had been considered early in the design process, Jeff selected finial hinges for their durability and reliability. “They’re straight and tight and fit the home. The homeowners love that.”

To plan for future children, Jeff opted to build drawers instead of doors at the lower levels of the kitchen. Handmade from solid wood, the planks were hand-planed with hand-carved details and hand-cut dovetail joints. None of the drawers were mounted on drawer glides; instead they fit so perfectly into their housing that nothing but wax is required.

“They slide like they’re on runners, but they make no noise, just like an antique piece of furniture,” says Jeff.

Most of the countertops are marble, but a hand-checkered 2.5-inch thick butcher’s block at the end of the island brings more warmth to the mid-level of the kitchen. The butcher’s block is made of walnut sourced from a tree felled outside Lake Oswego. The pot rack hanging above the island is made from the same tree, supplemented with stainless steel components. “We hand source all our wood,” explains Jeff. “We handpick our trees, and even fell a lot of them personally.”

“We want our kitchens, cabinetry and custom furniture pieces to last a lifetime and view our work as creating heirlooms.”

PROJECT SOURCES KITCHEN DESIGN Braxton McKenzie Inc., braxtonmckenzie.com CABINETRY Braxton McKenzie Inc., braxtonmckenzie.com KITCHEN APPLIANCES BASCO, bascoappliances.com WOOD FLOORING Emerson Hardwood, emersonhardwood.com PAINT Rodda Paint, roddapaint.com Marble Countertop Materials: Oregon Tile & Marble; Kitchen Appliances: BASCO: Sub-Zero, DCS; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Artisan

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Wide-plank walnut flooring was sourced from Emerson Hardwood. The dark tones of the flooring complement the butcher’s block and pot rack, creating vertical continuity within the space.

The countertops are made from white marble sourced from Oregon Tile & Marble. Echoing the white finish on the cabinetry, the overall feel of the kitchen remains light, bright and cheery. Rich accents add weight to a symmetrical white kitchen..

Cabinetry paint and finishes are custom formulated by a wide range of sources, including Rodda Paint. The stately, curved Kohler faucet mimics the curve of the pot rack, bringing movement into a space primarily characterized by right angles.

Sub-Zero and DCS appliances in stainless steel finishes from BASCO capture the subtle sheen of the marble countertops. Light pours into the wall of windows highlighting the furniture-style details while the white surfaces reflect natural and artificial light to help the kitchen feel open.

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IN SEARCH OF A MODERN, CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN AS BEAUTIFUL AS IT IS FUNCTIONAL, THIS SEATTLE FAMILY LOOKS TO EUROPE FOR INSPIRATION. THE RESULT IS A KITCHEN THAT FUSES SMART DESIGN WITH SLEEK LINES, AND COMBINES SURPRISING WARMTH WITH THE LUMINOUS GREY LIGHT OF PUGET SOUND’S SEA AND SKY.

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WHEN ELIZABETH THOMAS’ FAMILY MOVED FROM MIAMI TO SEATTLE, they knew they wanted an updated kitchen that fit with their lifestyle and reflected their contemporary aesthetic. After finding a great house right on the water, they began looking at options for their renovation. They considered several systems, but ultimately decided on SieMatic, a German luxury cabinetry and lifestyle brand known for smart design and contemporary aesthetics.

“SieMatic really fit in with the aesthetic we wanted to have,” explains homeowner Elizabeth Thomas, “and we loved the quality.” So they contacted Cathleen Summers, principal and owner of Summers Studio, a full-service interior design firm and the exclusive SieMatic dealer in the Pacific Northwest.

Cathleen started Summers Studio after a 20+ year career in residential and commercial architecture to pursue her love of all things culinary. “I’ve always had a passion for kitchens and restaurants,” Cathleen explains, “and I think knowing how to cook myself helps me understand how a kitchen functions.” She likes SieMatic for its efficient design, comfortable features, and luxurious aesthetic, plus a nearly 100-year record of exceptional quality.

The Thomases asked Cathleen to design an open, spacious kitchen that would serve as a central hub for the house while also meeting the needs of their four-person family, which includes two vegetarians. While the layout of the kitchen wasn’t changed dramatically, the existing room was completely gutted down to the studs.

Then, Cathleen designed a new system tailored precisely to the Thomas’ unique way of cooking and living. “I always want to hear about how somebody is working in their kitchen,” says Cathleen. “A lot of the design was driven by functionality: how they wanted to cook, how they wanted to use the space, and how they wanted to interact with each other in the kitchen.”

In this case, that meant two ovens to keep meat and vegetarian dishes separate, and ample storage space for kitchen supplies and appliances. SieMatic offers an amazing array of interior components to keep utensils, dishes, and supplies organized and accessible, so Cathleen and Elizabeth selected the right organizational inserts for Elizabeth’s collection of appliances, vases, and servingware. To maintain a clean, contemporary aesthetic, components like the microwave and range hoods were installed inside the cabinetry. The Julian sink was custom-made to fit the kitchen’s offset drain, and finished with a Blanco faucet.

When it came time to choose the cabinetry finishes, Cathleen saw an opportunity to achieve one of the core goals of modern architecture: softening the line between indoors and outdoors. “When you’re in the space, it’s amazing how much the sky and water play in the kitchen,” says Cathleen. “They get quite a bit of light.” To showcase that, they opted for glossy cabinetry around the perimeter of the kitchen to bring even more outdoor light in.

“I never feel like this place is too dark, even on the grey days,” says Elizabeth. “I love it. Everybody is always in the kitchen. You can’t even get people to go other places.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR HAJ Construction KITCHEN DESIGNER Summers Studio, summers.studio COLLABORATIVE DESIGNER Bryant & Company, bryantcodesign.com CABINETRY SieMatic, siematic-seattle.com KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Appliances: Miele, Sirius, Sub-Zero; Plumbing Fixtures: Blanco, Dornbracht

The countertops are made of one-centimeter thick Silestone quartzite. Thin and delicate, the design creates the appearance of a floating white plane, almost weightless, atop a grounding base of graphite grey cabinets. The quartzite countertops are sealed with a suede finish to provide a stain-proof, smudge-proof surface.

Large appliance storage drawers in the island are equipped with organizational inserts and stainless steel channel handles to keep lines and forms simple and pure. The island is clad in graphite grey matte laminate from SieMatic, which hides fingerprints and is easy to clean.

An eight-centimeter thick SieMatic walnut eating bar appears to float above the island, creating a sense of lift as well as warmth. Installed higher than the countertop surface, the design breaks up the series of smooth planes that make up the rest of the kitchen.

High gloss graphite grey laminate panels are used around the perimeter to clad the fridge, freezer and tall pantry cabinets. The reflections create a unifying and striking effect, bringing the outdoor light in.

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Anna and David Wilson’s historic 1896 home is lush with the kind of architectural details that make traditionalists swoon. Crown molding, custom woodwork, and built-in shelving throughout the home hint at the craftsmanship of a bygone era. But a clumsy 1980s era kitchen remodel left a lot to be desired in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

NOD TO THE PAST written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by AARON ZILTENER

WHEN THE WILSONS DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO UPDATE THEIR KITCHEN IN 2015, they turned to Fabian Genovesi, a kitchen designer with Neil Kelly Company. Faced with a dim, dated room suffering from a crowded and impractical layout, Fabian developed a new, inspiring space that made cooking and spending time with family a delight.

First, Fabian re-plotted several features of the previous kitchen, including closing off a superfluous door to the living room as well as moving a guest bathroom from its current location into an expanded pantry. The previous range had been placed in the center of the room, without any workspace on either side, and the dishwasher was sited so it could barely open without hitting the opposing counter. A new appliance configuration was designed with an eye toward workflow and ergonomics, including ample counter space around workstations and an intuitive flow between the three major components of any kitchen: refrigerator, sink, and range.

“It has been a game-changer in terms of the feel of the house, and how we use it,” says Anna Wilson. “I think it’s incredible that we got this narrow-feeling space to seem so spacious and work like an open kitchen. It makes me cook more - we suddenly don’t go out to brunch every weekend.”

But functionality was just one aspect of the remodel. Creating a contemporary, updated aesthetic that made sense within the historic home was also a major focus. Taking his inspiration from traditional service kitchens, Fabian drew on a palette of Craftsman and industrial elements to create a style that was modern, yet contextual.

The existing melamine cabinets were replaced with custom-designed cabinetry built by Neil Kelly Cabinets to stylistically complement other elements throughout the house. “The kitchen is adjacent to the dining room,” explains Fabian, “where there’s tons of wainscoting, woodwork, and leaded glass. It’s very detailed and very beautiful.” The designer settled on a sculpted design that echoed the other historical woodwork throughout the house, yet wasn’t so ornate that cleaning it would be a pain.

Because the home falls under historic designation, no changes to the exterior could be made without consulting the local planning commission. That meant Fabian had to work around some unusual aspects, such as three windows all positioned at different heights. To camouflage the differences in height, he opted to use hutches between the windows to break up the horizontal lines.

To bring more light into the kitchen, Fabian designed a full wall of white subway tiles in a glossy finish. White cabinetry and white quartz countertops create a bright, spacious feel that reflects light from the outdoors.

On the opposing wall, a warm grey color complements the stainless steel appliances as well as the veining in the quartz countertops and the grout between the subway tiles. The same tone is used throughout the house, creating another stylistic link between the kitchen and the remainder of the home.

“Working with an old home, it’s so easy to mess up,” says Fabian. “But everyone who walks into this kitchen says it feels authentic to the house. To me, that is a great accomplishment.”

BEFORE

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Neil Kelly Company, neilkelly.com KITCHEN APPLIANCES BASCO, bascoappliances.com CABINETRY Neil Kelly Cabinets, neilkellycabinets.com PAINT Rodda, roddapaint.com Kitchen Appliances: BASCO: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asco, Best by Broan; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Mirabelle, KXV, Rohl

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Rohl sink faucets in polished nickel reflect a classic, traditionalist aesthetic that matches the cabinet hardware. Stainless steel appliances echo the same tones, including a professional Wolf range and builtin Sub-Zero refrigerator. A lighting fixture from Troy Lighting with thick, industrial glass shades underscores the service kitchen aesthetic.

A white oak floor adds rich warmth to the room.

During the remodel, Neil Kelly had to weave new floorboards into the existing floor to cover areas that had previously been underneath cabinetry or walls. After sanding and refinishing the floor, the new boards are imperceptible.

Countertops made of Statuario Polished Quartz from Pental Surfaces give a bright, airy feel to the kitchen. The Wilsons liked the look of marble, but as a family with two young children, they were turned off by marble’s relatively high maintenance. This quartz resembles marble, but is much more durable.

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Eric Degerman is an award-winning journalist and international wine judge who has written about the Pacific Northwest wine industry since 1998. The Portland native lives in the Columbia Valley and co-owns GreatNorthwestWine.com

IT'S A STYLE THAT'S BEEN derisively dubbed as “California Kool-Aid,” those cloying blush wines many U.S. consumers long have associated as rosé.

But just as not all Riesling is sweet, the same goes for pink wines. Fortunately, the Pacific Northwest wine industry is a leader in this country’s awakening to rosé, and Barnard Griffin Winery in Richland, Washington, is proof of that. Rob Griffin’s 2015 Rosé of Sangiovese was voted as the best rosé at this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition — the largest judging in the country.

Production of sweet “white Zinfandel” in our corner of the world is essentially unheard of.

Instead, most rosé made here is done in a fashion that showcases bright citrusy acidity and a

TOP TWELVE NORTHWEST ROSÉS theme of high-toned red fruit, and it is naturally friendly with our indigenous cuisine.

“It’s an interesting thing,” said Walter Pisano, executive chef at Tulio Ristorante in Seattle. “Thirty years ago, rosé was laughed at as ‘the pink wine’ — it was a bit looked down upon. There were many cheap versions of it, and not a lot of selections available. It didn’t seem to have a whole lot of characteristics to it here in the U.S.” The Provence region in southern France long has served as the worldwide standard for rosé — a pale, dry and food-friendly style using Rhône varieties. In 2014, imports of Provençal rosé into the U.S. were up 29 percent.

“I think the combination of our great Northwest wine producers, in addition to what was coming in from other countries, really popularized

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King Estate Winery in Eugene, Oregon includes more than 1,000 certified organic acres. The winery’s sister brand, Acrobat Winery, produces a rosé of Pinot Noir, and has nearly tripled in production since 2011 to meet growing demand.

it and began changing people’s views of rosé,” Pisano said. “When it’s hot outside, you naturally want a cold beverage. Wine drinkers were looking for an alternative to white wine — since red was too warm for hot summer days and nights — so rosé was the perfect choice.”

Kenny Giambalvo, chef at Pazzo Ristorante, Tulio’s sister property in Portland, said the proximity to Willamette Valley wine country has played a role in the Rose City’s long-standing appreciation of rosé.

“People have always asked for rosé in Portland, but it’s definitely on the rise and more during the warmer months,” Giambalvo said. “The renaissance can be directly linked to the overall passion that locals have about locally produced wine.”

Don’t be scared off by a rosé that comes with a screwcap or is not from the previous year’s vintage. These wines are built with high levels of acidity, a key component for cellaring wine and serving at the dining table for family and friends during the holidays. Think of Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas goose and tailgate fare.

Poached Wild Gulf Prawn and Celery Salad RECIPE ON PAGE 113 RECIPE BY CHEF KENNY GIAMBALVO PAZZO RISTORANTE, PORTLAND

VARIOUS METHODS, DIFFERENT VARIETIES Winemakers in the Northwest and around the world approach rosé from different angles, using a variety of grapes and with little to no influence from oak.

Perhaps the most common winemaking method is when red-skinned grapes are left to macerate within the juice. The longer the skin contact, the more pigment is extracted, creating more color in what starts out as white juice from red grapes. Typically, the time frame of maceration ranges from two to 20 hours. Extended maceration in red table wine spans several weeks.

There’s also saignée, a French word that translates to “bleed.” In the early stage of making red table wine, some of the first pressing of juice is drained or “bled off ” in order to concentrate flavors in the red wine. That pink juice is then fermented into a rosé.

Sparkling rosé often is created by blending Chardonnay with Pinot Noir and sometimes Pinot Meunier. Some forms of still rosé also are made by adding red wine to a base of white wine, but these examples tend to show a lack of precision.

Rosé in the Northwest is produced with a number of grape varieties, but winemakers tend to favor Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Rhône Valley grapes such as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.

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Rob Griffin’s approach can serve as a template. He starts with Sangiovese, capitalizing on the Italian grape’s naturally scintillating acidity and allowing him to present it as “electric pink” — his description of its appearance in glass. “There’s nothing phony in the color.”

He also works closely with the same vineyards in the Columbia Valley vintage after vintage.

“We know what we want to do before we do it,” Griffin says. “Most rosés are made as an afterthought.”

It also helps that Sangiovese is one of the wine world’s most prolific producers, allowing the vines to hang eight tons of grapes to the acre. High-end Pinot Noir often is cropped at two tons per acre, but rosé producers seek bright acidity, not sugar development. That higher crop load works out well for the farmer, allows Griffin higher levels of production and keeps the price ($14) affordable for consumers.

Traditionally, he releases his rosé on Valentine’s Day with spring just around the corner.

“I think the Pacific Northwest winemakers have realized that they can (excel) with rosé, which can be an afterthought in most wineries,” Giambalvo said. “And consumers are better educated in wine knowledge, which means more appreciation for the endless varieties.”

OREGON ROSE‘ PICKS ABACELA 2015 Estate Grenache Rosé $18 Umpqua Valley The country’s pioneer with Spanish varieties Tempranillo and Albariño also produces stellar results year after year using Grenache for its rosé. This year, its accolades include best of class at two California judgings: the Pacific Rim International and the prestigious San Francisco International. Serve with tapas.

Production: 427 cases www.abacela.com

STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé $25 Dundee Hills Owner Bill Stoller grew up on this former turkey farm, now the largest contiguous vineyard in the Dundee Hills. His longtime winemaker, Melissa Burr, is bullish on rosé, doubling production over the 2014 vintage. Serve with pizza, roasted beet salad or vodka cured salmon.

Production: 4,685 cases www.stollerfamilyestate.com

ACROBAT WINERY 2015 Rosé of Pinot Noir $13 Oregon This sister brand for iconic King Estate produces its pink by using the saignée method and taking it to virtual dryness. It ranks among the Northwest’s largest offerings of rosé - having nearly tripled production since 2011 - and one of the region’s most delicious bargains.

Production: 9,000 cases www.kingestate.com

VAN DUZER VINEYARDS 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé $20 Willamette Valley Dijon graduate Florent-Pierre Merlier works with 82 acres of Salmon Safe estate vines west of the Eola-Amity Hills, a region cooled each afternoon by Pacific Ocean breezes through the Van Duzer Corridor. This earned a double gold medal at the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition.

Production: 1,300 cases www.vanduzer.com

ARGYLE WINERY 2015 Estate Grenache Rosé $50 Willamette Valley Two of the Willamette Valley’s largest vineyards, Knudsen in the Dundee Hills and Argyle’s own Spirit Hill in the Eola-Amity Hills, combine for a fresh, lively and classic sparkling wine. Enjoy with popcorn cooked in duck fat and dusted with truffle salt.

Production: 2,025 cases www.argylewinery.com

PONZI VINEYARDS 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé $22 Willamette Valley Second-generation winemaker Luisa Ponzi continues to excel with estate vines, now in their fifth decade of life. Her dry rosé (0.17 percent residual sugar) is available by the glass at the Dundee Bistro Wine and Bubble Bar, which the family founded in 1999.

Production: 1,300 cases www.ponziwines.com

DOLAN & WEISS CELLARS 2015 Julia’s Dazzle $16 Horse Heaven Hills Long Shadows winemaker Gilles Nicault grew up in Burgundy, so using pinkish-skinned Pinot Gris to make rosé comes naturally. This gorgeously delicate wine is from The Benches, and the bowling-pinshaped bottle is striking. It earned best rosé at the Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition.

Production: 7,100 cases www.longshadows.com

JONES OF WASHINGTON 2015 Rosé of Syrah $14 Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley Victor Palencia began as a Walla Walla teen winemaker, and he’s grown up to be one of the state’s premier producers. While this looks and smells similar to fruit punch, its cherry skin tannin structure and tart acidity make this a serious wine.

Production: 900 cases www. jonesofwashington.com

WASHINGTON ROSÉ PICKS BARNARD GRIFFIN 2015 Rosé of Sangiovese $14 Columbia Valley Rob Griffin is arguably the country’s premier producer of stylish rosé.

This was best rosé at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, where it’s earned a gold medal or better 10 times in 11 years.

And no one in the Northwest makes more.

Production: 15,000 cases www.barnardgriffin.com

MARYHILL WINERY 2015 Rosé of Sangiovese $16 Columbia Valley Wine Press Northwest magazine’s 2015 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year has helped turn the Columbia Gorge into a wine touring destination. New Zealand native Richard Batchelor makes this a touch off-dry, an ideal accompaniment during a summer concert at Maryhill’s 4,000seat amphitheater.

Production: 3,800 cases www.maryhillwinery.com

COLUMBIA WINERY 2014 Grenache Rosé $26 Horse Heaven Hills E&J Gallo made its entry into the Washington wine industry by purchasing this historic Woodinville brand in 2012, and the California giant has given Canadian-born winemaker Sean Hails the ability to make rosé with some of the state’s most expensive grapes.

Production: 800 cases www.columbiawinery.com

SEVEN HILLS WINERY 2015 Dry Rosé $17 Columbia Valley Casey McClellan was Walla Walla’s first formally educated winemaker when he returned home from the University of California-Davis in 1988, yet he only recently began to make rosé. His low-alcohol, bonedry and pale Provence approach with Cabernet Franc is farmed specially for this wine.

Production: 2,700 cases www.sevenhillswinery.com

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These two Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant properties are long-standing supporters of the Northwest wine industry. Tulio is within Hotel Vintage Seattle, and Pazzo is part of Hotel Vintage Portland. Each boutique hotel offers educational wine tastings nightly and features rooms named after wineries in their respective states.

THINK PINK, THINK PASTA, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD Regardless of how they get there, the goal for each winemaker is to achieve balance with the presentation of fruit, mouth feel and residual sugar vs. acidity. The structure, lower alcohol and versatility of a well-crafted rosé shines at the dining table as well as the backyard deck.

“I look for a crisp balance — not too dry, not too sweet with a little acidity to it,” Pisano said.

“Not too thin or light, either.”

Diners and chefs at Pazzo and Tulio are asking for rosé that’s not completely bone-dry. That means the residual sugar will between 0.4 and 1 percent.

“It should be crisp and fruit-forward with subtle sugar on the finish,” Giambalvo said. “Good balance is key.”

And while the Portland chef finds himself naturally gravitating toward rosé made with Pinot Noir, Pisano in Seattle prefers his pink from Grenache.

“The ultimate rosé is balanced with some character,” Pisano said.

At Tulio, Pisano said the Orecchiette, a pasta dish with Italian sausage, tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, is a top recommendation to pair with a bottle of rosé.

“A little spice from the sausage and the bitterness of the rapini (Italian broccoli) complement the light crispness of the rosé,” Pisano said. “The nuttiness of the Parmesan Reggiano balances it all out. For some alternate ideas, try it with fish, chicken or seafood. Specifically, I recommend crudo.”

Giambalvo suggests grilled seafood with higher levels of fish oils, duck and vegetable-based pasta dishes for those who come to Pazzo thinking pink.

“Wine-savvy diners know about rosé and will ask without much coaching from our service staff,” he said.

More restaurants are helping to enlighten their guests, but there also is a place for “California Kool-Aid” as a soft approach and gateway for new wine consumers. After all, didn’t most of us who appreciate a healthy bowl of granola, bran or Wheaties for breakfast start out with Frosted Flakes?

ABOVE, CLOCKWISE Winemaker Gilles Nicault, who used Pinot Gris from Horse Heaven Hills to create his 2015 Julia’s Dazzle rosé. Seven Hills Winery’s historic tasting room in downtown Walla Walla. Stoller Family Estate’s net zero tasting room in Dayton, Oregon. Maryhill Winery in the Columbia Gorge. Megan, Jack and Greg Jones of Jones of Washington, a family winery in Central Washington. Visitors combining wine tasting with bocci ball at Ponzi Vineyards in the Willamette Valley.

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Orecchiette “Little Ears” Pasta WITH SAUSAGE, ITALIAN BROCCOLI, TOMATO SAUCE & PARMIGIANO REGGIANO Recipe by Executive Chef Walter Pisano, Tulio Ristorante, Seattle

SERVES 4

BASE TOMATO SAUCE

1 lb Orecchiette pasta

Pass whole tomatoes through a food mill.* Set aside. In a heavy bottom saucepot, begin to heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil slowly. Add the garlic cloves to hot oil and toast until garlic is golden brown. Add the passed tomatoes (be careful not to splatter yourself). Turn the sauce down to a simmer & cook for 40 minutes.

2 cups Ground Pork sausage 1 ½ cups Rapini (Italian broccoli} washed & cut into ½ pieces 3 Whole, fresh garlic cloves 1/8 tsp Crushed red chili flake 14 oz. Imported Italian tomatoes “San Marzano” 5 Tbsp Virgin olive oil ½ cup Parmesan Reggiano grated

REMAINING SAUCE PROCEDURE Press ground sausage into a thin patty. In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the sausage and chili flake. When the sausage is half cooked, add the broccoli and sauté till tender (approximately 3 minutes). Add the tomato sauce cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the sauce and set aside.

PASTA COOKING PROCEDURE Start a heavy bottom saucepot with 6 quarts salted water. Drop the pasta into the water. Blanch the pasta until al dente (approximately 12-14 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking. When the pasta is cooked, drain using a colander (don’t rinse the pasta) drain well and add to the sauce. Toss well and serve with grated Parmesan Reggiano. * If you don’t have a food mill, remove as many seeds as possible and run tomatoes in Cuisinart to a pulp/puree.

POACHED WILD GULF PRAWN & CELERY SALAD SERVES 4 FOR THE PRAWNS 12 pieces wild white Mexican shrimp 16/20 count

2 Bay leafs

½ gal water

1 Tbsp Black peppercorns

1 onion sliced medium

½ cup Sea salt

2 cloves garlic

Juice of two lemons

2 sprigs Thyme

1 rib celery sliced medium Combine all of the ingredients (except the shrimp) in a sauce pot and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes Add the shrimp and bring back to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute more after the water reaches a full simmer.

Strain the shrimp and spread out on a sheet pan to cool. The pan can be placed in the refrigerator to cool the shrimp faster.

Once cooled, discard the vegetables. Peel and devein the shrimp. Slice each shrimp in half, length wise. Set aside in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator until needed.

Serve the prawns whole and shell-on, drizzled with the garlic-lemon oil and garnished with the green onions, sumac, and smoked sea salt to taste.

FOR THE DRESSING 1 shallot chopped fine

1 oz pasteurized egg yolk

1 clove garlic chopped fine

Approx. ½ cup grapeseed oil

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Approx. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice and zest of one lemon

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

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Juice and zest of one lime Place the shallots, garlic, mustard, egg yolk, lemon and lime juice and zest in a food processor or blender.

While the motor is running, slowly add the grapeseed and olive oil until blended and emulsified.

Adjust seasoning and keep refrigerated in a sealed container until needed.

FOR THE SALAD Poached and sliced shrimp 3 ribs celery 1 shallot sliced into 1/8” thick rounds 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 bunches watercress, stems trimmed

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1 bunch mint leaves only Approx. 4 oz citrus dressing Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Combine the sliced shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Sprinkle with a little salt and let sit for 1 hour prior to serving the salad.

Slice the celery on a bias about 1/8” thick.

Bring a small pot of salted water to a hard boil. Add the celery and bring back to one boil.

Strain the celery and shock immediately in an ice bath.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, celery, watercress, mint leaves and citrus dressing.

Toss together until evenly coated with dressing.

Arrange the salad evenly divided on four salad plates.

Drain the vinegar from the shallots and garnish each salad with a few rings of the pickled shallot.

Serve immediately.

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ESCAPE ISLANDISLAND ESCAPE written by MARGARETT WATERBURY

A few miles west of Anacortes, Washington sits a tiny archipelago hundreds of amazing artists call home. It’s a haven where world-class chefs

opt out of the rat race to serve meals full of ingredients they grew themselves. It’s a retreat where you can wake up to the sound of spouting whales outside your window. It’s a global destination where gleaming yachts share moorage with painstakingly restored wooden sailboats that never leave Puget Sound. It’s one of the most magical places in the Northwest – and the world. It’s the San Juan Islands.

Travelers have been coming to the San Juan Islands to renew for generations. Today, the islands’ ability to rejuvenate is more potent than ever.

A vital artistic community and scrumptious culinary scene nourish the mind and body, while stunning natural beauty restores the soul.

So put down those international plane tickets, because you won’t need them for this great escape. A world apart from the bustle of the mainland, the islands are easily accessible by ferry, plane, or private yacht. For a weekend getaway – or a full week’s respite – the San Juan Islands can’t be beat.

Photo: Friday Harbor House

Need a little inspiration? Read on for itineraries, plans, and can’t-miss recommendations for great vacations on our two favorite islands: San Juan Island and Orcas Island.

GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN Unless you’re taking a private boat or a floatplane, you’ll need to take a ferry to get to the San Juan Islands. Fortunately, the journey itself is a joy.

Board the ferry in Anacortes and rumble off over the Salish Sea’s special kind of slate-blue water, and time slows to the barest crawl. Onboard, passengers are doing their part to place a few pieces in the community jigsaw puzzles, completed sailing by sailing. One table is tucking in to an enviable lunch of Ivar’s clam chowder from the galley, Saltines, and a fat bag of plump Rainier cherries purchased from one of the Skagit Valley’s many roadside fruit stands.

As the housing developments of Anacortes recede, pristine beaches, tiny uninhabited islands, and huge, bright-blue skies shaded with wispy stratus clouds unroll ahead. Cell reception flickers once or twice, then drains away, taking any lingering remnants of stress along with it.

SAN JUAN ISLAND The ferry to San Juan Island docks in downtown Friday Harbor, lively

over the Olympics as sailboats drifted by.

boutiques, and hundreds of yachts and

Instead, it’s time for dinner at Roche

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the closest thing the islands have to a bustle; residents of slower-paced Lopez and Orcas Islands call it “Sin City.”

After disembarking, I spend some time getting to know the galleries of downtown Friday Harbor. The islands punch way above their weight when it comes to the arts. Drawn by a slower pace of life, abundant natural beauty, and a strong sense of community, hundreds of artists,

island’s north end. A heady mix of competitive sailors, celebrity yachts, and blissed-out spa vacationers makes for some outstanding people watching, particularly from the deck of the Madrona Bar and Grill. I enjoy a local lamb burger and shrimp salad paired with a glass of local Siegerrebe – an off-dry aromatic German white –as the sun slowly lowers

following, call the San Juan Islands

The next morning, I wake at sunrise to

home. Island Studios, www.islandstudios. com on Spring Street represents dozens of artists, including super-saturated jewel-toned watercolors by Kristy Gjesme, www.kristygjesme.com and nautical etchings and engravings from Howard Rosenfeld www.howardrosenfeld.com .

drink coffee and watch the early ferries come and go from the balcony of my room at the Friday Harbor House, www.fridayharborhouse.com an extremely comfortable base for exploring the island. In-room gas fireplaces, Keurig coffeemakers, and jetted tubs make the idea of spending the day lounging

lery, www.arcticravengalleryfridayharbor.

indoors dangerously tempting – but

com displays incredible carvings and

adventure (and wine) beckons.

paintings from Native American artists

After a hearty breakfast at the Rocky Bay

miss the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, www.sjima.org, just near the top of Spring Street. Inside the stunning contemporary exterior of this recently © Barbara Marrett

a rollicking marina and resort on the

over Roche Harbor.

in a museum-like setting. And you can’t

constructed museum, you’ll find exhibits from major international luminaries; when I visited, a full show of Ansel Adams photography was on display.

All those gorgeous landscape paintings whet my appetite for outdoor adventures, so I make my way to American Camp, www.nps.gov/sajh part of the San Juan Island National Historical Park

Café, a local favorite for morning classics like omelets, pancakes, and crispy hash browns, I visit the award-winning San Juan Vineyards, www.sanjuanvineyards.com . This estate winery grows two grape varietals, both aromatic whites: Siegerrebe from Germany, and Madeleine Angevine from the Loire Valley.

Taste them, and several other expressions, in a charming garden-set tasting room adjacent to the gently sloping vineyard. It’s a great place to pick up a couple of bottles, some crackers, cheese, and other nibbles for a picnic, then

commemorating the Pig War, a blood-

head to Lime Kiln Point State Park,

less conflict that pitted American settlers

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Harbor Resort, www.rocheharbor.com

including many with an international

Around the corner, Arctic Raven Gal-

I walk past the historic Officers’ Quarters and the Laundress’ modest workshop to a coastal prairie sloping to hidden coves and windswept promontories where bald eagles float in the updraft. If I had nothing else on the

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rest of the evening watching the sunset

with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, sailboats docked at several marinas. It’s

There’s so much to explore on San Juan Island that you’ll want to create an itinerary, even if you’re on island time. Highlights include: (clockwise from top) viewing Pacific Northwest art at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, grazing at the San Juan Island Farmers Market, dining in Friday Harbor, paddling to secret coves with Crystal Seas Kayaking, wine tasting at San Juan Vineyards, and shucking oysters from Buck Bay Shellfish Farm.

agenda, I could have happily spent the

Point . The San Juans are a haven for Orca Whales, playing host to three resident pods. Lime Kiln is the best place to watch whales from land. During my visit, the only wildlife I spot is a troop of circling seagulls, but the view is so spectacular I don’t mind one bit.

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ORCAS ISLAND Orcas Island feels different than San

and local couples tuck in to steaming

Juan Island – more forested, more

dishes of mussels and ice-cold martinis

mountainous, and a bit slower paced.

made with local Spy Hop Gin from San

For more than a century, it’s been known

Juan Island Distillery while watching

as a retreat from the pressures of urban

awkward juvenile bald eagles test their

life– no wonder it’s now dotted with

wings on the beach outside.

restful B&Bs, serene spas, and inspiring artists’ studios.

On the east arm of the horseshoeshaped island sits the Rosario Resort & Spa, www.rosarioresort.com the former mansion home of Robert Moran, Seattle shipwright and former Seattle mayor. In 1905, a doctor told him he had just one year to live thanks to a stress-induced heart condition. Dismayed, Robert left Seattle, moved to Orcas, and began building his legacy estate. Fortunately for Robert, he lived another 40 years, a testament to the inherent healing effect of Orcas Island.

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Today, Rosario houses a luxurious resort hotel complete with an indoor pool and spa, excellent restaurant, bar, historical museum, and its crown jewel, a 1,972pipe organ installed in the Morans’ restored Arts and Crafts-style living room.

I arrive just in time to catch a public concert on the organ by the resort’s

Jan Rimerman Fine Art

Mary Jane Elgin Ceramics

general manager, accomplished pianist Christopher Peacock. It’s free, and happens every day but Tuesday – don’t miss it. Lush waves of sound are accompanied by a slideshow of hand-tinted photographs from Rosario’s heyday, including some taken by Robert himself, bringing history to vivid life.

In the morning, I watch a mother deer and fawn wend their way through the front meadow at my bed-and-breakfast, The Inn on Orcas Island, www.theinnonorcasisland.com. Owned by former fine art framers, this deeply restful inn is surrounded by lush gardens filled with roses and tree peonies, and brimming with paintings and antiques collected over a lifetime in the art world.

Speaking of art, many of Orcas Island’s artists welcome visitors right into their studios and galleries. Orcas Island Pottery, www.orcasislandpottery.com is a cooperative ceramics studio founded in 1945 that’s still home or host to dozens of working potters making functional and fine art wares. The Lambiel Museum, www.lambielmuseum.org is an appointment-only private museum showcasing more than 100 years of work made by Orcas Island artists, including a gallery devoted to Helen Loggie. In Eastsound, Crow Valley Pottery & Gallery, www.crowvalley.com is the largest cooperative gallery, representing some of Orcas Island’s most famous artists, including painter James Hardman (if you’re in love with his dreamy, ethereal style, visit his private gallery in Olga, south of Rosario).

On a recommendation, I have dinner at the Inn at Ship Bay, www.innatshipbay. com a farm-to-table restaurant just outside the community of Eastsound, the center of Orcas’ thriving arts scene.

Don’t let the rural setting fool you; this © Robert Harrison

is contemporary cuisine at its most comforting, the perfect combination of local ingredients and stylish execution. Sitting at the cozy bar, I enjoy astoundingly tender pork chops from Mangalitsa Pigs raised onsite, garnished with fava beans and nasturtiums grown just outside the door. Next to me, happy travelers

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It’s easy to plan an agenda on Orcas Island. Try: (clockwise from top) shopping in the charming boutiques in Eastsound, driving to the top of Mt. Constitution for a panoramic view of the entire archipelago, viewing artwork by local painters such as Jan Rimerman, and enjoying a special dinner at the Mansion Restaurant at the Rosario Resort. Other top picks include a visit to Orcas Island Artworks to view ceramics from artists like Mary Jane Elgin and looking for Orca whales.

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INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped onions 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced ½ cup fine quality cooking sherry 1 pound of Manila clams, rinsed and cleaned 1 pound Penn Cove mussels, rinsed, cleaned and de-bearded 1 cup baby tomatoes, cut in half Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh scallions, chopped

STEAMED CLAMS AND MUSSELS

Juice from one lemon

recipe by Executive Chef Raymond Southern The Mansion Restaurant at Rosario Resort & Spa

PREPARATION

Garlic, onions, scallions, baby tomatoes, sherry

¼ stick cold butter, cut into small cubes

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onions, then garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not burned. Add sherry and increase heat until it comes to a boil. Add clams and mussels, and cook covered for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add tomatoes and cook until clams and mussels have opened (about 2-3 more minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams, mussels and tomatoes into a large serving bowl and return the broth back to the stove. Bring the broth to a boil, season to taste with Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Remove from heat and add scallions, lemon juice and stir in the butter until it is well incorporated into the broth. Pour broth over clams and mussels, and serve with crispy grilled bread.

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eat * stay * play SAN JUAN + ORCAS ISLAND

Getting There The most common way to travel to the San Juan Islands is to take the Washington State Ferry, typically from Anacortes, about 80 miles north of Seattle.

But you can also fly directly to the archipelago on a seaplane.

Kenmore Air offers daily flights from Seattle’s Lake Union and Sea-Tac Airport.

San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau visitsanjuans.com Kenmore Air kenmoreair.com Ferry Reservations Washington State wsdot.wa.gov

ORCAS ISLAND WHERE TO EAT

Situated on the original veranda of the Moran Mansion, the Mansion Restaurant offers seasonal cuisine in a lovely waterfront setting. Executive Chef Raymond Southern sources ingredients from island farms such as Maple Rock Farms and Buck Bay Seafood) www.rosarioresort.com The New Leaf Café at the Outlook Inn offers a stunning view of Eastsound Bay, especially at sunset, and the menu is a celebration of local seafood and produce.

Think Judd Cove oysters on the half shell and Jones Family Farm lamb sliders. www.outlookinn.com

On a historic farmstead overlooking Ship Bay, the Inn at Ship Bay Restaurant offers traditional fare, much of it sourced locally.

The small restaurant is popular among foodies and wedding parties for its scenic setting, so reservations are a must. www.innatshipbay.com

If you’d like to try camping, but don’t want to pitch a tent yourself, try glamping with Leanto inside Moran State Park. Rugged individuals with back country experience set up canvas tents on wooden platforms, then let you experience the great outdoors. www.stayleanto.com

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THINGS TO DO

A short walk from Eastsound and just steps from the water, the Outlook Inn offers suites with bay views, private rooms in an east wing, and modest rooms with shared bathrooms in the historic main building. www.outlookinn.com

With its protected coves and endless vistas, Orcas Island is ideal for sea kayaking. You can rent a boat for a few hours or schedule an overnight tour to a private cove. Try Orcas Outdoors or Outer Island Excursions. www.orcasoutdoors.com www.outerislandx.com

For adults-only getaways, try the Inn on Orcas Island in Deer Harbor. The grey shingled inn is on the island’s southwestern tip and includes a handful of suites and cottages all appointed in traditional bed and breakfast décor. www.theinnonorcasisland.com

Pottery enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to Orcas Island Pottery, the oldest pottery in the Pacific Northwest. The gallery is located in West Beach in an old growth forest overlooking President’s Channel. www.orcasislandpottery.com

Rosario Resort & Spa, part of the historic Moran Mansion on the shores of Cascade Bay, offers 107 guest rooms and suites spread among 30 waterfront acres. No guest rooms are in the mansion itself, which instead houses the Mansion Restaurant and a full-service spa. www.rosarioresort.com

Near Eastsound, with lovely views to the south, the Inn at Ship Bay is built around a historic farmhouse and orchard.

The inn includes one suite, nine standard rooms and one handicapped-friendly room, all equipped with Franklin wood stoves for chilly evenings. www.innatshipbay.com

Stretch your legs inside Moran State Park, with more than 30 miles of trails and five lakes to explore. Or simply drive to the top of Mt. Constitution, the highest point on Orcas Island, for an incredible view of the surrounding islands and the Cascades. www.parks.state.wa.us

SAN JUAN ISLAND WHERE TO EAT

Set in a Craftsman house, Coho Restaurant is an intimate eatery for fine dining. The emphasis is on island-grown food with a Mediterranean flair and the wine list is frequently awarded for its excellence by Wine Spectator. www.cohorestaurant.com

Receving raves from Bon Appetit, Gourmet and Sunset magazines is no easy feat, but Duck Soup Inn can claim this fame. Chef Gretchen Allison creates notable and distinctly Northwest dishes such as baked halibut with nettle puree and friend chicken breast with Skagit red beans. www.ducksoupinn.com McMillin’s is one of three restaurants on the waterfront at Roche Harbor Resort. The extensive menu includes both ingredients from island fields and waters, and its signature 40-day aged prime rib. Northwest wines are abundant on the wine list. www.rocheharbor.com Like many island restaurants, The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House emphasizes local and seasonal fare, and the menu changes frequently. Think San Juan Island Lamb and Westcott Bay Mussels. The dining room includes panoramic views. www.fridayharborhouse.com WHERE TO STAY

Just two blocks from the ferry terminal, Friday Harbor House is on a prominent bluff overlooking the harbor. Many of the inn’s 23 rooms have waterfront views.

Each room is carefully appointed with contemporary décor. www.fridayharborinn.com WHAT TO DO

Now 10 years old, San Juan Vineyards has become a destination winery complete with a renovated 1895 schoolhouse tasting room. Owner Yvonne Swanberg produces wines from vines grown on site as well as grapes brought in from Central and Eastern Washington. www.sanjuanvineyards.com For a dose of culture, stop by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The museum offers 8-10 rotating exhibits per year in three different galleries. The museum is especially committed to promoting art from the Pacific Northwest and Southwest British Columbia. www.sjima.org

The Island Inn at 123 West is a fun contemporary inn with incredicle harbor views. Guests can choose from three distinct types of rooms – four “Euros,” five “Sweets”, and six “Penthouses” with full kitchens. The inn is very close to the ferry landing, making it ideal for carless visitors. www.123west.com

One of the best ways to appreciate the island is from a kayak.

Hire a guide service to help you paddle island waters. We recommend the sunset sea kayak tour with Crystal Seas Kayaking.

The route, on the west side of the island, is prime whale habitat.

Don’t forget your camera. www.crystalseas.com

Roche Harbor Resort offers a mix of 25 waterfront rooms, 29 historic cottages, and 19 rooms in the Hotel de Haro. There are also 45 multi-bedroom homes, which are ideal for families. Boaters can reserve a slip at the marina. www.rocheharbor.com

Orcas Island’s thriving art scene is centered in the village of Eastsound, but you can also find great art throughout the island.

Each August, many artist’s studios open for visitors during the Orcas Island Artists’ Studio Tour. www.orcasartistsstudiotour.com

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