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KITCHEN + BATH DESIGN Master bathrooms and kitchens can be traditional or contemporary in style, spacious or petite, and everything in between. But the common denominator that makes them feel like a luxurious spa or chef’s kitchen is a well planned selection of the latest materials and fittings.

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ISLAND MAKEOVER

For Peter Brachvogel of BC&J Architecture of Seattle, the makeover of this 1931 Norman-style home was a second time around, and a first-time collaboration with interior designer Taylor Ogle of Taylor Anne Interiors in Santa Barbara, who was intimately aware of the home’s shortcomings having spent her teenage years there.

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MAGNOLIA HOUSE Architecture is a little bit like yoga: it’s all about balance. This new contemporary home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood by Rerucha Studio, follows the rules of a great outfit and mixes luxuries and basics for home that hits the bull’s-eye: High-end and on-budget.

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EYE ON DESIGN With the onset of warmer weather, the NW awakens with color and texture. Interiors are sporting luscious indigo blues, the newest pastels, glittery golds and metallics, and happy color pops, – all trends for this year. We show you our favorites from local showrooms.

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REAL ESTATE: Seattle’s Vibrant Eastside Ranking among “America’s most livable” communities, Bellevue and Mercer Island still offer opportunities for buyers. A look at Single Family Home Average Selling Prices 2014-2017 and JayMarc Homes innovative “fixed price” approach to building custom homes.

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ART HOUSE Whoever said galleries have to be a white box has never stepped inside this sophisticated Queen Anne home. Crisp, contemporary design with luminous surfaces and tons of texture provides a perfect backdrop for a stunning collection of art and antiques.

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LAKEFRONT LIFE Two native Oregonians called on Garrison Hullinger Interior Design to create their dream lakefront retreat.

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Recipe Index MERIDIAN Executive Chef Andrew Garrison

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SKYLINE SUSTAINABLE Luxury meets sustainability in a family home in Portland’s West Hills by Nathan Good Architects. This LEED Platinum home wraps best-in-class energy and water efficiency features in clean, warm, contemporary design.

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WASHINGTON VINEYARD STAYS Noted wine writer Eric Degerman shares seven of the best vineyard stays in Washington wine country. These estate wineries open their doors for wine-seeking travelers.

on the cover Alexandria Nicole Cellars tiny houses, located in the heart of Destiny Ridge Estate Vineyard, with stunning views of the mighty Columbia River. Named #3 Best Tasting Room by USA Today and #1 in Washington State.

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PUBLISHER Claudia M. Brown EDITOR/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Kiki Meletis PHOTOGRAPHERS Alan Alabastro Jeff Amram Blackstone Edge Studios Darius Kuzmickas Alyssa Rosenheck Kevin Scott Lara Swimmer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Eric Degerman

WITH SUNNY DAYS AHEAD, I THINK ROAD TRIP! This involves good tunes, rolling down the windows and opening the sunroof for the full experience. Everything is blooming and as summer unfolds, it’s a great time to go exploring. Time for a picnic or a drive to the Oregon Coast. Pacific City is now sporting a new 33-room luxury hotel, Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, and their Executive Chef Andrew Garrison, formerly of Jory at the Allison Inn is already making his mark.

For Peter Brachvogel of BC&J Architecture in Seattle, the makeover of a 1931 Normal-style home was a second time around, and a first-time collaboration with interior designer Taylor Ogle of Taylor Anne Interiors, who was keenly aware of the home’s shortcomings having spent her teenage years there.

Yoga and architecture are all about balance, and for architect Jill Rerucha, the new contemporary home and yoga studio she designed and Lockhart Suver built, delivers on both luxury and onbudget in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood.

Architect Brett Baba’s sophisticated contemporary design of a home in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood celebrates textures and luminous surfaces - perfect backdrops for his clients’ stunning collection of art and antiques.

Architect Nathan Good combined luxury with sustainability in a family home in Portland’s West Hills. The LEED Platinum home wraps best-in-class energy and water efficiency features in clean, warm, contemporary design.

After an exhaustive search for vacation property in Bend, along the Willamette and the Oregon

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Coast, interior designer Garrison Hullinger’s clients finally found the perfect parcel for their lakefront retreat on Yale Lake.

Tiny houses are all the rage, especially if they happen to be in the middle of a vineyard.

Wine writer Eric Degerman takes us to seven Washington wineries that have created special places for guests to stay overnight in their vineyards. Accommodations range from adorable tiny houses to luxury apartments and secluded cottages with all the comforts of home. Once the public goes home, you’ll pretty much have the vineyard to yourselves. How nice. It’s a chance to meet the winery owners and wine makers, and best of all, to live the life at a winery, if only for a weekend.

Eye On Design captures the latest colors and design trends and where to source everything locally from furnishings and rugs to tile and fabrics. Online has its place, but in my book, nothing beats old fashioned service from locals with a vested interest in making and keeping you happy. If you are looking for talented Northwest designers and architects, check out the portfolios on our website www.PortraitMagazine.com

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Kohler brings refinement to the bright canvas of this light-washed white bathroom. Created for a renovated city space, the bathroom honors classic architecture while prioritizing comfort with modern amenities.

Shown: Kohler Artifacts Sink Faucet with Flume Spout and Cross Handles, Artifacts Floor Mounted Bath Filler with Hand Shower and Memoirs Freestanding Tub, Artifacts Single Sconce. Through Kohler Signature Store Seattle.

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surface + home REFINED LIFE • OLD WORLD CHIC

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by Gien (above and right) features whimsical poultry with a nod in the direction of the countryside, a symbol of the good life.

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1. BEAUTIFUL GLASSWORK Hudson Valley Lighting Washington Pendant will instantly becomes a focal piece and cherished heirloom. Creating the unique shape requires the skill of two artisans. Shown, Aged Brass. www.bestplumbing.com 2. LUSCIOUS FRUITS Sweeter off the Vine: Fruit Desserts for Every Season, by Yossy Arefi. A cozy collection of heirloom-quality recipes for pies, cakes, tarts, ice cream, preserves, and other sweet treats that cherishes the fruit of every season. www.powells.com 3. TIMELESS TILE Pratt and Larson Motif E 6x6 Colorfill 7 MT-66XE tile or Mosaic 2 inch cirlce tile will make any wall or backsplash look extra unique. Made locally. www.prattandlarson-or.com

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4. TWEET WORTHY Le Jacquard Francais, de Chine Grey Tea Towel is 100% cotton woven damask. Made in France. www.lejacquardfrancais.com 5. KEEP OR GIVE Match Pewter Bar Knife, handmade in Italy, engraving available. Through Dacels Jewelers & Gallery. www.dacels.com

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SPRING PALETTE New from Tufenkian, Billow II Grass Collection rug is inspired by grasses swaying in a soft breeze.

The gentle movement of this design rendered in a spring palette draws the viewer’s eye across a room and creates the feeling of the promise of new growth. Through Tufenkian Artisan Carpets. www.tufenkianportland.com

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1. ROSE GOLD Antique brass and smoked glass define the Kayla Pendant from Arteriors Home. Available through J. Garner Home. www.jgarnerhome.com

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2. MOROCCAN MEDINA Crafted from Limoges porcelain and hand-painted with eye-catching details, this collection from L’Objet evokes timeless dining sophistication. www.l-objet.com 3. GATHER ‘ROUND Lee Jofa printed linen/cotton Las Palmas in Green; Kravet Smart - 34959-2323, in a verdant deep green. Through Lee Jofa www.leejofa.com 4. PALM PERFECTION Palm Serving Set by Michael Aram. Available through www.michaelaram.com

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5. FRUIT: RECIPES THAT CELEBRATE NATURE Beautifully designed and sumptuously photographed cookbook which shows how seasonal fruit enhances a myriad of vegetable and meat dishes. By Bernadette Wörndl from Rizzoli. www.powells.com 6. COOK IN STYLE Enjoy restaurant-quality results at home with BlueStar Ranges, Shown in Green Apple they can be tailored to suit your own cooking and design preferences.

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The latest addition to the Arterior Home Parrish series is a single-light sconce.

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Through Best Plumbing. www.bestplumbing.com 2. POWER PLATES Power Plates: 100 Nutritionally Balanced One-Dish Vegan Meals, by Gena Hamshaw. www.powells.com

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4. SPYROS SINK Designed by Michael S Smith, the Spyros Round vessel combines handcrafted details with a timeless free-flowing shape. Kohler Signature Store Seattle. www.kohlersignaturestoreseattle.com 5. PINNA PALETTA Create a look that stands out with Laura Kirar’s floor-mount bath filler. Through Through Kohler Signature Store Seattle. www.kohlersignaturestoreseattle.com

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FOR PETER BRACHVOGEL OF BC&J ARCHITECTURE OF SEATTLE, THE 2014-16 MAKEOVER OF THIS 1931 NORMAN-STYLE HOME WAS A SECOND TIME AROUND, AND A FIRST-TIME COLLABORATION WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER TAYLOR OGLE OF TAYLOR ANNE INTERIORS IN SANTA BARBARA, WHO WAS INTIMATELY AWARE OF THE HOME’S SHORTCOMINGS HAVING SPENT HER TEENAGE YEARS THERE.

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OPENING SPREAD Brachvogel expanded the portico to protect the entry from weather. The New Traditionalists chest makes a stylistic statement. THIS PAGE Ogle’s custom bed features de Le Cuona embossed linen (Casablanca Mist).

IN 1931, WHEN THIS BAINBRIDGE ISLAND NORMAN-STYLE HOME was first constructed from lumber milled locally at the historic Port Blakely Lumber Company, its front door faced Manzanita Bay, where Mosquito Fleet steamers were the sole means of transportation between the island and the mainland.

Sixty-three years later, architect Peter Brachvogel, AIA, was hired to remodel the home that sits on eight luscious acres of forested parkland, that include rustic trails, an apple orchard and a small vineyard. Brachvogel’s first step in 1994, was to adjust the traffic patterns within the house on its axis so circulation led toward the re-oriented front door that now faces the driveway, rather than guests erroneously entering the home through its back door or being forced to circle the house to locate the front door with their backs to the waterfront.

“We reorganized the spatial character of the home,” recalls Brachvogel, “and developed the terraces that to this day look out upon the water.”

Flash forward twenty years to 2014, when the same homeowner hired Brachvogel, at the request of his new real estate savvy wife, who knew the resale value of adding a master bedroom on the main level, with a terrace overlooking the bay. This time Brachvogel was joined by her daughter, Santa Barbara interior designer Taylor Ogle of Taylor Anne Interiors, who understood the home’s strengths and deficiencies first-hand, not only having grown up in it during her teen years, but also having shared her vision for it with her mother, who used to bring her along on job sites as a kid and grill her about the processes of construction.

“Her idea was to make it more contemporary, and then age it back so it didn’t look sleek and modern – right off the shelf,” adds her mother.

Inspired by homes in Montecito, California, which feature gridded Portella steel windows and doors, Ogle suggested they replace the original Douglas fir windows and doors with the same steel variety. Brachvogel agreed, citing how the 900 lb. windows and doors added texture and richness to the two-story façade.

What began as a simple addition, however, soon morphed into a complete update that took the home down to its studs, owing, in part, to the ravages of the Pacific Northwest’s weather that had cracked the classic stucco exterior, causing structural rot.

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Traditional details like turned wood legs on furniture, a crisp neutral-and-navy color scheme, and preppy, grosgrain-inspired trim on upholstery gives the living room a very classic, comfortable feel. FACING PAGE White walls and a white fireplace and mantel further brighten the living and dining room, already illuminated by a full window wall that lets in abundant life.

Brachvogel calls the take down both a “crisis and an opportunity.” “We were able to address construction anomalies that were implemented in 1931, by bringing the building up to current code, since construction requirements had changed since then and the first remodel in 1994, as well as stabilize the building for lateral loads, and pick up deflective floors that were over-spanned back in 1931.”

For Ogle, the challenge was primarily trying to marry her parents’ aesthetics, which were, at times, polar opposites. “The difficulty was to combine the traditional East Coast aesthetic my step-father preferred with the tranquil and modern style my mother gravitated toward.”

OPPOSITE Master bath features handcrafted New Ravenna floor tiles and marble backsplash via Ann Sacks.

Brachvogel semi-enclosed His and Hers facing vanities for individual privacy. A hallway niche with steel glass door. THIS PAGE Pairing an Urban Electric Co. chandelier with new beams adds warmth to the master.

In the end, Ogle took her palette from her stepfather’s collection of family heirloom paintings, as well as the waterfront surroundings.

“Taylor understood what was antiquated about the house but could visualize where it needed to go. She was bold enough to take on the job, which isn’t often easy,” says her mother. “She also didn’t let me sway from her vision. If I was wrong, she told me she didn’t think that would be a good design idea.”

Brachvogel provided his own brand of aesthetic to the mix. “The main house was about historic preservation, being sensitive to the context and settling into the site,” he says. “To preserve the character of the architecture in the addition, we designed a sunlit link with windows on both sides that leads from the main building to the 1200 sq. ft. master bedroom, which includes a generous master bath, dual vanities, laundry and large closet.”

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For many years, a favorite fir tree stood in the way of the couple building an addition in its place, simply because Ogle’s stepfather could not bear to part with it. Once the decision was made to remove it, the perfect solution was, he said, to transform it into a dining table for the breakfast room.

“We bleached it five times to make it blonde,” says Ogle, who applauds her stepfather for suggesting a way to create a fond, lasting memory of his favorite tree.

The kitchen design is an amalgam of mother and daughter’s visions. “I had decorated over the years in lots of classic ways, but I was tired of it,” says her mother. “That’s why the kitchen shelves are open rather than the usual enclosed upper cabinets. I didn’t want all the cumbersome, traditional ways. I’d had a whole lifetime of that.” Accordingly, Ogle and Brachvogel created clean lines throughout the kitchen, framing the refrigerator rectilinearly in the same wood found in the island and cabinetry elsewhere in the house. Custom walnut barstools contrast with cool blue upholstered Holly Hunt leather seats with nailhead trim.Perhaps the greatest bonus from the makeover, was replacing the standard fir French doors, windows and wood trim with the steel windows and doors.

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“It was a challenge to retrofit a house of this age with the steel,” says Ogle’s mother. However, when Brachvogel suggested removing the wood trim and heavily troweled, swirly wall and ceiling finishes that she found so claustrophobic, it opened up the house enormously.

“I’d never paid much attention to the view out front,” she says, “because the fir trim had sucked up all the light and encroached on the level of glass. Once the wood trim was gone, we gained 30” of glass that opened up the view.”

LEFT A beloved fir tree on the property is memorialized in the custom table. Taylor Anne Interiors custom chairs finish the look. RIGHT Zinc pendants by Urban Electric Co. add a cool industrial feel to the new kitchen. Miele range, hood and refrigerator continue the clean lines.

The floors were also replaced. “We worked hard to make the new floors resemble dry driftwood,” she says.

“We used multiple applications of a Dutch Product called Skylt Matt Finish that give the floors a custom White Oak European finish.”

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This guest bath, deemed “the most dysfunctional” by the owners, was completely gutted; Ann Sacks Waterworks tile creates a dramatic mosaic floor. A mutual love by mother and designer for terrycloth inspired the cushion fabric for the new built-in window seat with two-drawer storage. An antiquated tub/shower/toilet placement that was squeezed out into the hallway was updated and reoriented to a better location. RIGHT A daybed upholstered in Mark Alexander velvet draws the eye toward the water. A baby grand piano is an eye-catching and sonorous addition to the living room.

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for her clients. Now that she has her own interior design firm of 4 years, Ogle can easily call on her well-established coterie of resources from across the nation.

A favorite is The New Traditionalists to which Ogle turned for the family’s entry piece - their “Credenza,” which was designed in New York City and handmade in New England, using North American Black Walnut.

“I love sourcing from artisans both locally and around the world to procure the most unique selections for my clients,” says Ogle, “such as de Le Cuona, Inc., a London-based company, whose fabrics I used to finish the custom master bed, draperies, sheers and wool pillows.” To finish the look, she chose a Rosemary Hallgarten alpaca rug manufactured from very soft Peruvian alpaca wool, which is hypo-allergenic.

She often mixes clients’ heirloom antique pieces with their modern counterparts. An upstairs bedroom which features the only remaining, original arch-topped French fir door that opens onto a front balcony, takes on a retro English look, thanks to utilizing her grandmother’s bench and an original chair both newly upholstered with velvet fabrics by Mark Alexander.

Ann Sacks carries the handmade floor tile by New Ravenna used in the new master bath and vanity area, which is manufactured in Exmore, Virginia. “They laid out each piece of our choice of three different marbles on big boards in their foundry,” says her mother.

All the upstairs bathrooms, which had free-standing sinks without storage, were updated. The layout of the four upstairs bedrooms is unchanged from the original floorplan, which the family still has, along with its history. Brachvogel says the original house was fashioned after a Chicago architect’s interpretation of American Norman-style design.

Ogle worked closely with her family to create unique living room furnishings that would fit their specific needs. The sofa and daybed are her custom designs made using luxurious mohair fabric and velvet, textures that truly warm up the room.

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Brachvogel and Ogle implemented rift white oak beams with custom stain to both reinforce the second floor and offer an illusion of elevation to the otherwise standard ceiling. The rhythm of their placement helps to draw the eye out toward the raised terrace that overlooks the bay.

With the addition of the steel sash windows and doors and the elimination of all the wood trim and crown molding, the rooms feel bigger.

“It feels as if you’re viewing everything through a magnifying glass,” agree Ogle and Brachvogel.

The longer-than-expected construction period was tough on everyone, especially husband and wife who had to rent a neighbors’ upstairs floor while the house was being deconstructed.

One of the main reasons BC&J Architecture had to stabilize the building was decades of weather erosion decaying the structure behind the stucco exterior surface. “Stucco installed in 1931, being a cement-based product,” explains Brachvogel, “doesn’t flex but rather cracks, which, in turn, allows moisture to migrate behind the material and rot the underlying sheathing. In the event of a strong wind or earthquake, the weakened frame of the building may rack, deform and become dangerous.”

When Brachvogel encouraged the homeowners to extend the use of the new steel sash windows and doors up through the second floor as well, it led to the updating of the exterior stucco as well. “American Norman architecture,” explains Brachvogel, “is very planer, rectilinear.” Thus, his decision to specify a flexible, hard trowel finish of the new stucco exterior. Copper gutters and flashing play off the steel sills, adding to the clean style.

“Peter Brachvogel did a wonderful job with the addition and incorporating the steel windows and doors, which the architecture called for,” says Ogle. Despite the difficulties endured during the restoration, the changes in the house, once completed, were an across-the-board people pleaser.”

“Yes,” says her mother. “My husband tells me it’s beautiful and is enjoying the way it’s living. Now, it’s become the new normal!”

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LEFT The back of the house was reoriented in 1994 to provide lush views of the water from the living areas. For the 2016 restoration, Brachvogel raised the door cassettes up a notch to prevent the friendly family dog, who greeted him each morning, from opening the doors. A crisp, hard troweled stucco Norman style exterior was also a clear mandate. BELOW LEFT To preserve the character of the architecture, Brachvogel designed a sunlit corridor, with windows on both sides, that leads from the main house to the 1200 sq. ft. Master Bedroom and Bath addition. BELOW RIGHT To bring the homeowners’ traditional dining room set up-to-date, Ogle reupholstered the chairs by replacing the former classic stripe with a new fabric from Fret Fabrics, a NYC luxury design house. Chandelier by Jean de Merry. Blue/green rug from Mansour Modern Strie02 adds texture and movement to the room.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Clark Construction, LLC www.clarkconstruct.com ARCHITECT BC&J Architecture www.bcandj.com INTERIOR DESIGN Taylor Anne Interiors www.tayloranneinteriors.com Kitchen Appliances: Miele; Kitchen Plumbing Fixtures: Perrin & Rose; Tile Materials Source: Ann Sacks Tile

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ARCHITECTURE IS A LITTLE BIT LIKE YOGA: IT’S ALL ABOUT BALANCE. THIS NEW CONTEMPORARY HOME IN SEATTLE’S MAGNOLIA NEIGHBORHOOD FOLLOWS THE RULES OF A GREAT OUTFIT AND MIXES LUXURIES AND BASICS FOR HOME THAT HITS THE BULL’S-EYE: HIGH-END AND ON-BUDGET.

MAGNOLIA HOUSE written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by LARA SWIMMER

SHOPPING FOR A NEW HOUSE OF CAN BE ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EPISODES in a person’s life – or, it can be a series of disappointments.

When these homeowners started shopping for a new home in 2015, tour after tour left something to be desired. “It was just a feeling that nothing was quite right,” says the homeowner. “Plus, we love Magnolia. I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2005. So finding something that’s just right in a specific neighborhood you love is even harder.”

Fortunately for the homeowners, their real estate agent, Mike Masterson, was also a homebuilder.

His company, Mint Build, specializes in infill single family projects in core Seattle neighborhoods.

After searching fruitlessly together for an existing home, Mike suggested maybe the answer wasn’t looking at more properties, but rather designing the perfect property and building it from scratch.

Once they found the perfect site, a pancake-flat parcel near the top of the Magnolia hill, Mike and the homeowners knew it was time to find an architect. After interviewing several potential options they met with architect Jill Rerucha, and immediately knew they’d found their partner.

The budget for the project was fairly rigid, and while it offered plenty of opportunity to design something beautiful, it didn’t allow for unlimited spending. For Jill and Mint Build, that meant focusing on spending strategically to add value in high-impact areas while economizing on components that offered less bang for the buck.

“I like to say that a house is like an outfit,” says Jill. “It doesn’t need to be all Prada. You can mix Prada with the Gap. It’s all about impact to dollar and the value that you add. Sure, you could buy the $1,200 German faucet, but does it add as much value as investing in the stairs, for instance, which they will experience every day?”

Together, Jill and the homeowners worked to establish a contemporary yet warm aesthetic. “These homeowners have a modern but also classic taste,” says Jill. “So we worked to combine those elements. The structure and space is open, airy, and lofty, with a very modern feel. But the kitchen is a bit more traditional, with panelized cabinets, a stone backsplash, and grid windows.”

One of the areas where the impact of spending strategically is most noticeable is the staircase, which combines more complex and costly open hardwood treads with simple, inexpensive slotted windows for a lovely focal point in the home.

“I tried to create a beautiful stair in an enclosed space, and that meant floating treads,” explains Jill. On the landing, she created a series of slotted windows strategically placed to “slice through” the neighborhood views. “Reframing the view as slices was more interesting than looking out a big, broad window at rooftops,” says Jill. “You can see the water tower through one of the slices, which is weird and cool. It almost looks like a Picasso painting.”

One of the homeowners is also a committed yoga practitioner, so Jill designed a top-floor yoga studio dedicated to daily practice. To create enough ceiling clearance so the homeowner could easily stand on their hands while also complying with neighborhood height restrictions was a challenge Jill solved by installing a skylight. Windows on one side can be opened completely to let the outdoors in, or practice can be moved entirely outside. “He loves it,” says the homeowner. “He’s up there practicing every day.”

The kitchen also showcases what can be gained by spending strategically. Instead of commissioning custom cabinetry, Jill created a system using premade cabinets and meticulously aligning them with the dimensions of the house. That saved enough money to splurge on a marble wall behind the range, which creates a beautiful view when viewed from the outdoors.

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Cooking and hosting friends is a big part of these homeowners’ lives. The kitchen was designed to maximize flow and natural light to transform time spent cooking into a true pleasure. Simple lines and neutral tones give this room a calm feel, but smoked glass pendant lights add a touch of vintage flair.

THIS PAGE The modest amount of space dedicated to the stair well could have felt hemmed in and claustrophobic with an enclosed staircase, so Jill designed an open-tread stair system to keep the space feeling light and airy. Narrow windows on the landing offer peekaboo views of the surrounding neighborhood and skyline. FACING PAGE A crisp, clean-lined fireplace with a cantilevered honed quartz slab hearth anchors an open dining and living room layout. As the sun moves across the sky, shadows from the grid windows play across the fireplace wall.

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Likewise, Jill counseled the homeowners that it was worth the extra cost to use high-end windows on the front face of the house that’s visible from the street. “They change the street appeal and they’re seen from all over the house,” says Jill. “So that totally adds value.” On the other sides of the house not visible from the street, the team used less expensive windows.

“Mike and Jill worked so well together,” says the homeowner. “They reached what could have been a challenging balance of real architectural beauty in a solid structure that was as affordable as we needed it to be. They helped us figure out where we could invest our money and where we could conserve, and I think they achieved a really beautiful outcome.”

“I love how the living area and the kitchen turned out,” says Mike. “It’s this forward, modern design, but when you’re inside the home, it feels so comfortable and so connected with the lot. It is really an inside-out house; you feel the presence of outdoors everywhere you step on the inside.”

“We love it,” says the homeowner. “The space is so bright, even on rainy days. The light flows in in such a cheerful way, I don’t even have to turn the lights on. We feel very lucky.”

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FACING PAGE Adding a marble accent wall behind the oven and range brings texture and interest to the kitchen. Jill says this was one area where a little bit of extra spending produced an outsized impact in terms of design. THIS PAGE A yoga studio on the top floor gives space for retreat and contemplation.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Mint Build, www.mint-build.com ARCHITECT Rerucha Studio, www.reruchastudio.com WINDOWS Sierra Pacific Windows www.sierrapacificwindows.com PLUMBING FIXTURES Keller Supply, www.kellersupply.com Kitchen Appliances: Bertazzoni, Zephyr, Liebherr; Plumbing Fixtures: Delta Faucets; Windows: Grid style: Sierra Pacific Windows; other: Milgard

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Design perfection. Graciously curved forms and a distinctive daring edge define the Agape dining table, designed by Sacha Lakic and Ava chairs designed by Song Wen Zong for Roche Bobois. Through www.roche-bobois.com

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Conceived and sketched by Japanese designer Yuzuru Nishiyama, in collaboration with Jens Juul Eilersen. The idea behind Butterfly was to create a sofa that balances the formal and the informal. Eilersen’s Butterfly Sofa is designed around a delicate frame with down-filled seat and back cushions and arm rests. Available through Alchemy Collections.

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1) Always fashionable, Maison Lacroix Finition Onyx Cabinet from Roche Bobois. www.rochebobois.com 2) Add a hint of lush amethyst with the Rose Cushion from BoConcept.

Through www.boconcept.com 3) The exquisite Mae Cocktail Table from Arteriors in honed hexagonal white marble is inlaid with slices of polished brass. Through www.jgarnerhome. com 4) Suspens Sideboard designed by CĂŠdric Ragot for Roche Bobois with natural smoked oak stain and base in steel with brushed and hand-made chrome-plated detail. www.rochebobois.com 5) From whole room drama to subtle accents, amethyst fabrics from Kravet.

Pair with metallics like gold or neutrals like deep gray for an elegant look. Clockwise: 28781_11, Spartan_10, LCT5371_010, GWF3720_10. Through www.kravet.com

Every detail in this oversized bench from Arteriors speaks to its intrinsic glamour.

Andrea Rectangular Bench Rosewood Velvet. Through www.jgarnerhome.com

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The minimalist design of the Ball Fan features exceptional air movement. www.roomandboard.com

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1) From a short “trunk” grow long curved “branches” that create the sturdy metal base, on which rests a tempered glass top. Acacia model table from Calligaris. Through Alchemy Collections www.alchemycollections.com 2+3) Chantal Talbot, a Brussels-born artist has exhibited paintings and sculptures worldwide, and uses the sea as a major focus of her work. Shown: ‘Ocean 1’ and ‘Ocean 2’, At www.roomandboard.com 4) The white marble and black iron of Arterior’s Petra table has a graphic quality. www.jgarnerhome.com 5) At home in any room, Eilersen’s Streamline sofa is simple and classic but comes alive in an array of vibrant tactile fabrics. Through Alchemy Collections www.alchemycollections.com

Barclay Butera’s Newport collection for Lexington draws inspiration from the relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle of the coast. Soft linens and cottons in Barclay’s iconic blue and white, celadon and ivory, and soft shades of taupe and gray convey a relaxed aesthetic, Shown: The Nantucket chair offers an elegant blending of an exposed wood frame with natural woven raffias. Paired with one of Barclay’s favorites designs, The Balboa Island raffia hall chest. The chest is available in the natural Sandstone raffia color, Marine blue or Seaglass green. All through Greenbaum Home Furnishings.

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An air of luxury, exclusive stitching and sublime comfort - the Mezzo sofa from BoConcept will be nothing less than the center stage of your home.

The open end will create a dynamic, welcoming atmosphere - ideal for the integrated areas of open-plan living. Also shoen, The Reno arm chair is great comfort wrapped in iconic edges with a modern twist. Elegant and curvy, the Reno armchair is not only beautiful from all angles, it almost calls for you to come sit down and relax. Through BoConcept www.boconcept.com

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From www.roomandboard.com 2) New Dambey wall sconces feature a solid wood base holding two glass cylinders nestled inside one another. From www.roomandboard.com 3+4) The classic Zander cotton throw, in charcoal, with herringbone pattern and narrow fringe add a beautiful layer to sofas. Squire offers versatile wall storage solution inspired by a vintage messenger bag. Both through www.roomandboard.com 5) Modern fabric influences from Duralee’s Manhattan Collection. Through www.duralee.com PortraitMagazine.com

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Pendleton’s Iconic Patterns Come Into View The Shade Store Launches Pendleton by Sunbrella Collection, an exclusive collection of iconic patterns deeply rooted in American heritage.

Steeped in Northwest tradition of weaving fabric, dating back to 1863, locally owned Pendleton Woolen Mills collaborated with The Shade Store and Sunbrella to create an exclusive collection of soft window coverings in three iconic Pendleton patterns. The new collection is available for soft window treatments, including three Roman shade styles and eight drapery styles.

This collection artfully translates the iconic patterns, color and history of Pendleton into textiles with the beautifully soft hand and proven performance of Sunbrella. Three iconic prints were incorporated into the design story for The Shade Store: Zapotec–The pattern is inspired by the 2,000 year weaving history of the Zapotec peole of Oaxaca, Mexico, with classic geometric designs and elegant simplicity of traditional Zapotec blankets.

Diamond River Tonal features large-scale, layered geometric patterns and a cooler palette that mimic the deep rivers of the American Southwest.

Ombre Plaid–A classic aesthetic of Pendleton, Ombre Plaid updates traditional plaid with a softer gradient affect, reminiscent of morning mist in the mountains.

ABOVE A classic aesthetic for Pendleton, Ombre Plaid updates traditional tonal plaid with a softer gradient affect, reminiscent of morning mist in the mountains.

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While Pendleton is famous for its rich wool offerings, the new Sunbrella shades are created using the company’s signature high-performance fabrics, making these designs not only durable but ideal for high-traffic areas as well as private spaces. Handcrafted in the USA, the Pendleton

by Sunbrella collection for the Shade Store is now available in 57 showrooms around the country including showrooms in Portland, Bellevue and Seattle. www.theshadestore.com

Beautiful from all angles and with a great comfort, Adelaide sofa and armchair from BoConcept are an elegant little masterpieces. Slim organic lines ensure a light and organic look that invites you to sit down and enjoy Danish design at its finest. Though small in size, this 2 seater sofa is big on style and will perfectly fit a small living room.

Through BoConcept www.boconcept.com

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Tufenkian’s new introduction ‘Aventine Blue’ rug, part of Nature Rocks Collection. The construction and use of color lends depth and texture to this modern design, a faded look that will captivate interiors.Magnificent blue tones from aqua to midnight. Silver accents adorn the rug offering a subtle shimmer. Available through Tufenkian Artisan Carpets. www.tufenkianportland.com

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Caracole’s Artisan dresser’s streamlined facade hides eight deep drawers with loads of storage.

The dresser’s matte gold legs are a continuation of the dresser’s artisan metal detailing. Shown in Drak Fumed Oak. Through Greenbaum Home Furnishings www.greenbaumfurnishings.com

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Through www.jgarnerhome.com 2) L’Objet Seville Bouclé Throw in ivory and Fortuny Tapa Canape Plates. www.l-objet.com 3) Stone Houses: Natural Forms in Historic and Modern Homes by Linda Leigh Paul. www.powells.com 4) Nora Lounge Chair from Palecek with black metal frame wrapped with natural rattan peel. Through www.dfgseattle.com 5) Perfectly tailored in white linen, Hickory White Loveseat with dressmaker skirt. Through www.jgarner. com 6) Beautiful sea creatures swim across a clean white surface, Vietri’s new Marina collection. Through J. Garner Home www.jarnerhome.com 7) On neutral ground, stunning patterned fabrics from Duralee (clockwise) 61708, 16265, 16361 and 21026. Through www.duralee.com

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Outdoor Living from Kingsley Bate

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Rising ten stories from the beach, the Inn At Spanish Head offers magnificent, completely unobstructed views of the central Oregon Coast. All guest and meeting rooms are oceanfront with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame glorious sunsets, spectacular cloud formations and the ocean waves.

Some say you can actually see the curve of the earth from our penthouse restaurant and bar, Fathoms. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and our seasonal Sunday Champagne Brunch. Complimentary valet parking is always available.

Visit our website for Gift Certificates, unique lodging packages and a tour of our exceptional rooms.

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Inspired by Classic Danish modern design, the Kingsley Bate Algarve Sofa and Lounge Chairs are built with premium solid teak. Whether you’re entertaining a group of friends or you’re spending quality family time watching the sun go down the balanced proportions and clean lines give this piece style and quality that will bring satisfaction for years to come. Available through J. Garner Home www.jgarnerhome.com

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Easy-care, dependable performers, perennial plants are the foundation of nearly every flower garden. Unlike annual plants, which must be replanted each spring, herbaceous perennials die to the ground at the end of the season, and then regrow from the same roots the following year. As perennials mature and become established in your garden, they’ll also become more self-sufficient, needing less watering and care than annual flowers. Here a a few great performers from Terra Nova Nurseries 1) Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’ 2) Echinacea ‘Tiki-Torch’ 3) Sedum ‘Chocolate-Drop’ 4) Agastache ‘Kudos-Yellow’ 5) Echinacea ‘Amazing-Dream’ 6) Echinacea ‘Tomato-Soup’ 7) Echinacea ‘Big-Kahuna’ 8) Agastache ‘Morello’ 9) Geum ‘Tempo Orange’. All available through Terra Nova Nurseries www.terranovanurseries.com

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A striking mix of solid ipe and hand-welded, outdoor-grade stainless steel, make the Montego outdoor dining table as durable as it is eye-catching. Montego looks and feels substantial thanks to wide planks of wood that appear to float in the frame without visible screws or nails. Over time, the ipe will age to a rich grey color, enhancing this modern dining table’s material mix. Can be customized by the inch to fit your space. Through

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PACIFIC CITY

IF RUGGED, WINDSWEPT PACIFIC CITY IS THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, HEADLANDS COASTAL LODGE & SPA FEELS LIKE THE CENTER. THE OREGON COAST’S NEWEST LUXURY HOTEL MAKES IT EASY TO HEAD OUT INTO THE WILD FOR YOUR VERY OWN OREGON ADVENTURE—OR HUNKER DOWN WITH A GLASS OF PINOT AND WATCH THE WAVES. LIFE ON THE EDGE NEVER FELT SO GOOD.

STAY Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa offers luxurious surroundings, 33 oceanfront guestrooms, Meridian Restaurant & Bar, and Tidepools onsite spa and wellness center with daily wellness classes and “adventure coaches” to help you get the most out of your visit. For larger groups, rent one of the 18 adjacent cottages, two- and three-bedroom condo-style homes with full access to the Lodge’s amenities. Looking for something a little bit like camping, but without the cold toes or the inevitable tent pole fumble?

Across the street, Hart’s Camp offers tricked-out Airstream trailers with private fenced yards, fire pits, barbeques, and bicycles included with every stay.

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Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa features 33 oceanfront guestrooms and a collection of 18 two- and three-bedroom cottages. Here, getting outside is easy—hiking, biking, surfing, and fishing are all right outside—but swanky guest rooms and supremely comfortable amenities make staying in just as tempting.

Dory Captain Mark Lytle kills the motor and points across the choppy surface of Nestucca Bay. “There, see behind that brush?” he asks. “There’s an egret over there.” I gaze across the water, and sure enough, I see a flash of white moving behind a thicket of alder and snowberry. Then, flushed out by another, smaller bird, the flash hops into the air and resolves into an enormous, cranelike creature as it hops its way towards a more peaceful roost.

If it were to ask me, I’d tell it that just over that rise to the north, there’s a place designed to unwind even the most uptight personalities: Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa. Before boarding the dory just a few minutes ago, I’d been happily simmering in a steaming hot bath in my room at Headlands, complete with eucalyptus bath salts

and a mug of peppermint tea from Portland tea maker Steven Smith.

Headlands had thoughtfully left a book by the side of the tub called, How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures. I’m not sure about splitting wood, but I can tell you that soaking in hot water while watching the turbulent ocean pummel the base of Haystack Rock outside the window is a simple pleasure I’d be happy to dedicate 10,000 hours to in pursuit of true mastery.

But that’s Pacific City: everywhere you look, there are pleasures to be had. This small community on the Oregon coast is just two hours’ drive from Portland, but the perpetually drippy slopes of the Coast Range seem to provide an insurmountable barrier to the buzzing, bustling, frenetic action of Oregon’s

largest city. And if you ask the locals, that’s exactly how they like it.

“You can really embark on a serious love affair with the ocean,” says Mark, as he pilots the boat towards the mouth of Nestucca Bay, where the open ocean sends turbulent surf crashing in. “I just love being out here.”

Captain Lytle has been offering charter fishing tours, birding trips, and other sundry types of sailor-for-hire services for the past 18 years. It’s long enough to have developed some strong opinions. Many of his guests love seeing bald eagles, but he thinks of them as more like raccoons with wings, pests that get into garbage and harass other wildlife.

The humble surf scooter and bufflehead, however, are birds of great

Meridian inside Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks seven days a week. Look for fresh seafood dishes like Dungeness crab agnolotti with preserved lemon and dulse (a kind of seaweed), or Oregon black cod served with parsnip puree and black truffles. For a more casual setting, Pelican Brewing Company offers an upscale selection of pub favorites with a coastal twist, like Pacific Northwest cioppino or steamed clams with fresh herbs accompanied by bread made from spent grains.

PLAY Get out on the water with Captain Mark Lytle at Pacific City Fishing. Daylong charters can be built around fishing for salmon, halibut, ling cod, and crab, or you can leave the rods at home and take a spin around Nestucca Bay for worldclass birding. Don’t miss the exhilarating climb up the dune at Cape Kiwanda, where you can scan the horizon for Dory boats and humpback whales. To recover, schedule a rejuvenating massage or facial at Tidepools Spa, then top it off with a soak in the outdoor hot tub.

GETTING THERE Located in south Tillamook County, Pacific City is less than a two-hour drive from Portland, and even closer to Salem.

More Info at: www.pacificcity.org

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When I’m looking for purveyors, I look at everything: farming practices, harvesting practices, fishing practices, sustainability.

I’m looking for people who care deeply about what they do and put a lot of their own passion and love into it.

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Enjoy fresh beer on tap at Pelican Brewing with the Northwest’s only outdoor beachfront patio. Or catch a comfy booth indoors at Meridian where Executive Chef Andrew Garrison ensures everything is served to perfection. Headlands grand lobby with soaring ceiling and wood burning fireplace and the rejuvenating Tidepools Spa & Wellness.

esteem, at least in Mark’s eyes. “They’re not bullies, like eagles,” he laughs.

“And buffleheads are just so dang pretty when they fly across the water like that.” To starboard, a flock of buffleheads dances above the surface of the bay, moving so quickly they look like little more than a streak of high-contrast black-and-white plumage.

Originally, our Headland’s Adventure Coach had planned for Mark to take us out into the Pacific via the surfside launch the dory fleet is famous for.

But 14’ waves are just too high, even for an intrepid sailor like Mark, so we called an audible and decided to try our hand at crabbing in the calmer, more protected waters of Nestucca Bay. We struck out—six pots revealed just two skittering crabs, both far too small

to keep—but the hundreds of birds we saw were more than enough of a consolation prize.

robust community of resident and nesting birds, including a major winter colony of Aleutian Cackling geese.

One of the reasons Pacific City is such a good place to get outside is its unique geography. The town itself sits on a spit of land flanked by Nestucca Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Just north of town, the most famous local landmark, Cape Kiwanda, projects from the coast at a near-perpendicular angle. Over the millennia, this stunning sandstone cape has not only been sculpted by the elements, it’s actually influenced the landscape around it, providing protection from the battering sea that has allowed the basalt sea stack called Chief Kiawanda Rock, or Haystack Rock, to remain standing proud. It’s also home to a

I’d had the chance to get up close and personal with some Aleutian Cacklers earlier that morning. Summoning my most intrepid spirit, I dragged myself out of a very comfortable bed at Headlands well before dawn, strapped on my best rain gear, and headed out for an early-morning climb of the sand dune on the south side of Cape Kiwanda. From the beach, the dune looked impossibly vertical, but up close it turned into a steep yet eminently do-able 10-minute climb. Huffing and puffing, I arrived at the top to see a huge V-shaped flock of Aleutian Cacklers peel off their nighttime roost on Chief Kiawanda Rock and fly directly

over my head on their way to their feeding pastures near Nestucca Bay. Breakfast was on my mind, too. After a beautiful, breezy moment at the crest of the dune, I headed back down the hill towards Meridian, Headlands’ in-house bar and restaurant. Twenty minutes later, I was tucking into a plate of smoked salmon benedict draped with dill-caraway hollandaise and accompanied by a salad of local greens.

“I think of our style as technically precise comfort food,” says Executive Chef Andrew Garrison, formerly of The Allison Inn & Spa. “I want it to look nice and clean and inviting on the plate.” Meridian’s menu rotates weekly, depending on the season, and features local vegetables, meats, and seafood as well as wild and foraged ingredi-

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Pan Seared Scallops

Recipe by Executive Chef, Andrew Garrison, Meridian

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

Increase oven to 375F

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Toss sunchokes in EVOO and kosher salt, roast skin-on until tender.

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Set oven to 325F Trim off outer leaves of cauliflower head, coat completely with soft butter, season liberally with kosher salt.

In a baking pan or other high-sided pan, place cauliflower head in oven, baste every 15 minutes until the head is uniformly golden brown and caramelized.

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Season scallops with kosher salt.

In two large saute pans over high heat, bring canola oil to smoke point, gently place four scallops in each pan. Reduce heat to medium-high. When you start to see golden around the edge, place the pans in the oven. Cook about 4 minutes or to desired doneness.

Return to burner on high heat. Add 1 smashed clove garlic, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 sprig rosemary, 3T unsalted butter. Allow butter to melt and foam. Flip over the scallops and baste with a large spoon.

Then quickly remove from pan to a towel-lined plate.

While scallops are in the oven, glaze (butter with a splash of water or chicken stock) sunchokes and cauliflower, season with fresh shallot, fines herbes (minced parsley/shallot/tarragon), lemon juice.

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Place two scallops on each warm plate, scatter sunchokes and cauliflower around them, sprinkle pomegranate and herb salad.

With a microplane, grate a generous amount of Oregon Black Truffle over the tops of the scallops.

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V I S I T H E A D L A N D S L O D G E . C O M / S E AT T L E F O R A S P E C I A L O N E - T I M E O N LY O F F E R

Nature is Pacific City’s backyard, and the beach is only the beginning. Easy access to dozens of rivers, lakes and trails beckon to every kind of explorer, from novice to expert.

ents. The bar follows the same cues, showcasing beer, wine, and spirits from around the Northwest.

“I can’t imagine living anywhere else,” Mary Jones, co-founder of Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, tells me over glasses of Walla Walla Syrah at the Meridian bar that night. She flips through some photos on her phone in search of several shots of a family of raccoons she’d observed from her kayak earlier that week.

Mary and her husband and co-founder, Jeff Schons, arrived in Pacific City in the 1990s and fell in love with the peace, quiet, and natural beauty of this little stretch of the coast. In 1996, they found themselves talked into purchasing a dilapidated restaurant right on the beach. After some discussion, they decided that what the space really needed to be was not a restaurant after all, but one of those new-fangled micro-breweries that were starting to pop

up over the hill in Portland. And so, Jeff and Mary’s first hospitality venture, the award-winning Pelican Brewing Company, was born.

Today, Pelican has expanded throughout the state, adding a pub in Cannon Beach and a production facility in Tillamook. Yet I’d wager real money that their original Pacific City brewpub has the best view of any brewery in the nation, if not the world. The experience of tucking into a frosty pint of Kiwanda

Cream Ale while gazing at the beer’s namesake directly outside the windows is enough to send even the most jaded lifelong Oregonian into gibbering fits of happiness, and it’s probably responsible for a not-insignificant percentage of recent transplants’ decision to migrate to the Beaver State. Heck, if the Aleutian Cacklers are willing to travel 2,000 miles to get to Pacific City, you know the place is special.

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There’s no better way to get a feel for adventurous Pacific City than heading out to sea on a Dory boat ride. This historic fishing fleet has launched directly into the waves for generations. Take the family tidepooling for sea stars and crabs, then swap stories around the fire at Hart’s Camp that evening.

VISIT

Stop by Cape Meares Lighthouse to enjoy its momentous views, Munson Creek Falls for one of Oregon’s biggest waterfalls, or Neahkahnie Mountain for a spectacular view.

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See the Oregon wildlife. The many estuaries and forest land lends itself to all types of birds and animals while the oceanview offers year-round whale watching.

DRIVE

If you’re looking for the most breathtaking views of the Tillamook Coast, the Three Capes Scenic Loop is the perfect place to start, especially with a stop at Cape Meares Lighthouse.

SEAFOOD BISQUE (pictured on page 64) Serves 4 4 ea

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Add razor clam steaks, spice sachet, and clam juice, bring to boil, reduce to simmer until all ingredients are tender.

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Remove sachet.

Working in batches, puree until very smooth, adding some heavy cream to each batch. Pass through a fine strainer.

Adjust seasoning with cream, champagne vinegar, kosher salt

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5 ea Salt Spring Island Mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded (per bowl) 5 ea Steamer Clams (per bowl) 6 ea Fish chunks – salmon/rockfish/halibut/etc (per bowl) 1 ea Large carrot, medium dice 1 ea Celeriac, medium dice 1 ea Leek, half-inch rings, rinsed * Sweat carrot, celeriac, leek in EVOO seasoned well with salt until tender, cool, reserve.

1 lb Slab bacon, medium dice (cook in 375 degree oven until crispy, drain, reserve).

CHILI OIL 1 cup Assorted chili powders (dark, ancho, hot pimenton, cayenne) 2 cup Neutral Cooking Oil (canola) * Combine in blender until steaming, strain through coffee filter.

HERB SALAD Equal parts tarragon, chive (1” baton), parsley, celery heart leaves.

METHOD/PRESENTATION Warm soup puree.

In a pan, combine carrot, leek, celeriac, and fish chunks with about a half cup of white wine. Bring to simmer.

Add bacon, shellfish, cover and steam until clams and mussels have just opened In a warm bowl, pour in soup puree.

Strain shellfish mix and place in bowl, drizzle with chili oil, sprinkle herb salad over it.

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SEATTLE’S VIBRANT

EASTSIDE Garnering national attention with rankings among “America’s most livable” communities, Bellevue and Mercer Island, for now, still offer opportunities for buyers to put down roots in neighborhoods coveted for their proximity to high tech and outdoor recreation.

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For 2017, the median home price for West Bellevue was $2,270,000 and slightly less on Mercer Island at $1,550,000 with values increasing more than 1-percent per month. Bellevue has the highest average household income per capita.

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Dean Jones, CEO Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

FACING PAGE Meydenbauer Bay on Lake Washington with downtown Bellevue in the background. CLOCKWISE Bellevue Arts Museum is home to provocative exhibitions of Northwest art, and the popular BAM ARTSfair. Nearby Woodinville boasts over 115 winery tasting rooms.

RIGHT Locals craving authentic Italian cuisine head for Carmine’s Bellevue in the historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, sister restaurant to Seattle’s iconic Il Terrazzo Carmine.

BOTTOM RIGHT An evening stroll window shopping in downtown Bellevue.

Bellevue and Mercer Island have become two of the most sought-after cities in America - great places to establish a family and business, especially those raising children and seeking topnotch tech jobs and renowned private and public schools. For years, Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Expedia have lured tech personnel to offices in Bellevue, thanks to a lower cost of living compared to the Bay Area, coupled with the benefit of no state income tax. Furthermore, with Vancouver, B.C. introducing a 20% foreign homebuyer’s tax, global citizens from across the world have set their sights southward. A similar diversion can be felt from southern markets too, as living in San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego means higher-priced real estate and a hefty state income tax.

Once a sleepy bedroom community tied to Seattle’s job market, Bellevue – aptly named in French (“Beautiful View”) for its proximate views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains – can now boast a couple of “Most Livable City” acknowledgments as well. Situated squarely between Lake Washington to the West and Lake Sammamish to the East, Bellevue also features 100 parks whose lush, green fields include free entrance into the 53-acre yearround sanctuary known as Bellevue Botanical Gardens.

and Louis Vuitton at the Bellevue Square and Bravern malls over Seattle flagship locations. Foodies rejoice restaurants like Bellevue’s popular BIS on Main, Cantinetta, with its handmade pastas, Chef Jason Wilson’s Lakehouse, featuring vibrant farm-inspired craft cooking, and Carmine’s Bellevue that echoes its Seattle sister establishment, yet with a larger kitchen, and rustic interiors serenely tucked along the edges of Bellevue Park.

Bellevue’s bustling community, just a short ride across the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge or I-90 from Seattle, is small enough to provide an authentic sense of community, yet decidely upscale with high-end shopping opportunities with the likes of Gucci, Hermes,

Known as a haven for outdoors enthusiasts, Bellevue offers miles of hiking and cycling trails, swimming beaches, world-class golfing at the Golf Club at Newcastle, as well as athletic clubs like The Bellevue Club, a private social club and boutique hotel with 200,000 sq. ft.

OUTDOOR HAVEN

of wellness, including three swimming pools, squash and racquetball, yoga, Pilates, full service spa and four state-of-the-art-workout facilities that await you. Likewise, on Mercer Island, families flock to The Beach Club with lakefront sports and activities, as well as tennis and even community grill nights. A boat ride around nearby Medina on Lake Washington reveals the homes of several local billionaires, including Jeff Bezos and Bill and Melinda Gates, who venture into local restaurants without fanfare. Nearby Woodinville, just a 12-mile bike-ride away, offers 115 winery tasting rooms, the highest density of tasting rooms in Washington, as well the world-famous Herbfarm and Barking Frog restaurants located on the grounds of Willows Lodge.

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S E R V I C E Y O U D E S E R V E F R O M P R O F E S S I O N A L S Y O U T R U S T. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is proud that 26 of our experienced brokers call Bellevue home, many of them serving the community in local charities, schools and neighborhood councils. In addition to being experts in Bellevue real estate, only properties listed by RSIR benefit from exclusive marketing platforms that draw more than 2.5 million unique viewers per month (more than half from international markets). Discover why we are America’s Most Trusted® Residential Real Estate Brokerage for two years running.

Find your Bellevue broker at RSIR.com/Bellevue | 425.458.3803 *Sotheby’s International Realty received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2017 America’s Most Trusted® Residential Real Estate Brokerage study. The study based on 6,299 new home shoppers in the United States between January and December 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com. Each office is independently owned and operated.

TOP L and MIDDLE James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson of The Lakehouse is known for Northwest farmhouse craft cooking. Shown: Grilled Octopus. LOWER L and MIDDLE Cantinetta Bellevue serves authentic Tuscan hand-made pastas. LOWER R) Carmine’s Bellevue.

ABOVE The Shops at The Bravern is a mecca for luxury brands.

Mercer Island, says Dean Jones, CEO of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, is another Seattle community that’s an ideal place to raise a family.

Perfectly centered between the two largest pistons driving the Pacific Northwest economy - Seattle and Bellevue - it offers a close proximity to job centers with nationally ranked public schools. Phil Greely, one of Jones’ realtors, has co-created a website to help newcomers easily determine Seattle area school rankings: www.seattleschoolguide.com “Neither Mercer Island nor Bellevue are ever going to be a one-dimensional cul de sac lifestyle stuck in time,” says Jones. “They are both established

markets with a dynamic city atmosphere yet they retain their unique, small town spirit of place – it’s the best of both worlds.”

Looking ahead, Jones points to the Sound Transit 3 Transportation initiative that will connect these two regions as a real game changer. “Over the next decade or so,” he says, “our transit authority will expand by five times with 116 miles of contiguous track that will allow Bellevue and Mercer Island to be connected by LINK light rail to downtown Seattle and Redmond and eventually as far south as Tacoma and as far north as Everett.”

In this booming market, real estate is not just an investment in a lifestyle,

but a financial one as well. The median price for 2017 home sales in West Bellevue was $2,270,000 and on Mercer Island it was $1,550,000 with values in the region increasing more than 1-percent per month. According to Jones these markets have among the highest average household income per capita. “The growth at the top,” says Jones. “is accelerating making buying new homes there an appreciating asset.”

JAYMARC HOMES

JayMarc Homes is one of the largest and most respected luxury, custom and spec home builders in the Puget Sound area. The company responded

to the growth occurring on Seattle’s decidedly international Eastside with a refreshingly transparent process coupled with savvy land buys. Owners Marc Rousso and Jay Mezistrano, who have built more than 120 homes in just 7 years, believe their success is correlated to turning the builder/contractor paradigm on its head by operating on a very customer-centric philosophy.

When most people think of buying or building a home, they think of all the challenges, cost overruns, frustrations and ballooning fees. “Convenience and financial confidence are what set us apart from everyone in the industry,” says Rousso, “We offer guaranteed

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1: Bellevue Downtown Park 2: Meydenbauer Beach Park 3: Clyde Beach Park 4: Bellevue Botanical Garden 5: Chism Beach Park 6: Medina Beach Park 7: Mercer Slough Nature Park

8: Luther Burbank Park 9: Aubrey Davis Park 10: Bicentennial Park 11: Mercerdale Park 12: Deane's Children's Park 13: Clarke Beach Park

1: Overlake Golf & Country Club 2:NE Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club 4th St 3: Golf Club At Newcastle P: Park & Ride Source: Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty 2018

ABOVE The Golf Club at Newcastle offers golfers stunning views on two 18-hole championship courses. FAR LEFT The Eastside has miles of hiking and cycling trails.

pricing. We’ll put our name and a fixed dollar amount to what it’s going to cost to build a house without the typical contractor response of ‘It’s going to cost you more.’” Rousso adds that they can deliver great economies of scale to their clients, owing to their ongoing relationships with vendors and suppliers. Finally, customer care, often overlooked once a house is built, is a high priority for JayMarc Homes.

“With today’s anemic housing inventory,” adds Jones “buyers can find themselves in a competitive bidding environment with a slim likelihood of perfectly aligning a move between the sale of an existing home and a new occupancy.

Timing the market is difficult to do so the notion of building a custom home makes a lot of sense.”

One of the benefits of building with JayMarc Homes includes the opportunity to use their award-winning designs or bring in an architect or designer of one’s own choosing. Move-in ready luxury homes are also available within the Bellevue and Mercer Island neighborhoods that consumers prefer. “We have all different sizes, styles and price points,” says Rousso. “People can come in with their goals and desires in mind, and we’ll navigate them through a portfolio of homes that are coming available – many with opportunities for presale and personalization, or we can build a custom home exactly to their specs anywhere in Puget Sound.”

ABOVE LEFT Boating on Lake Washington is a favorite pastime. BELOW and BOTTOM Bellevue Botanical Garden has 53 acres of cultivated gardens, woodlands and wetlands, with free admission.

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East Bellevue $1,000,000

$400,000

Gage notes that to that end, JayMarc is launching a new shared site that will enable clients to view any project updates throughout the process. “Any changes to their

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Aimee Upper, JayMarc’s Interior Design Director, says great room triangles are popular today, which include the kitchen, large media room and living room. Master bedroom suite requests include spa-sized multi-head showers, often with hand-held, fixed and rain fixtures, as well as steam units, and heated floors. Larger, more artistic wine rooms are trending.

Enlarged mudrooms feature a

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National Kitchen and Bath (NKBA) CEO Bill Darcy agrees: “It’s really about universal living. Data tells us that now through 2036, 10,000 people each day will celebrate their 65th birthday, which means a lot of homeowners are considering adapting their homes for all phases of life.” Darcy adds that staying abreast of technology in homebuilding design is crucial.

Some homes are even designed with stacked closets for future elevator shafts, so owners can age in place.

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Requests for multi-generational homes are common in today’s market, which especially appeal to Seattle’s growing number of international buyers. “As the population ages,” says Rousso, “there is a huge trend for the master to be on the main floor, and generational suites for in-laws, parents or guests.”

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“If you want to truly control the schedule, costs and scope of a new home, you need to build it on your terms,” adds Jones, who grew up in a family of custom home builders in Vancouver, BC, and has witnessed many similar trends in the markets of Mercer Island and West Bellevue that remind him of preferred markets of his hometown. “The reality is buying an existing home or even a new spec house may come with certain compromises with design, location, view or price. I think JayMarc Homes has introduced a compelling concept to use your lot or theirs, drawing upon their experience, volume pricing and sub-trades to deliver on all expectations without surprises. The fact they’re willing to guarantee the pricing is unique as most builders see that as an opportunity for change orders.”

$300,000

$1,082,000

“We can help clients find land, partner with architects or work with one they’ve already selected to create a budget that fits their needs,” says Brenda Gage, JayMarc’s Director of Sales. Clients are introduced to their project and field managers during so-called “Dream Meetings” that are held at a client’s home or one of the company’s model homes to introduce them to the builder early on.

permit, for example,” says Gage, “will be seen in real time, along with a move-in date. Builder, architect and client will be able to upload and share information.”

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$600,000

$725,000

$700,000

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$800,000

$500,000

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JayMarc Homes has introduced a compelling concept to use your lot or theirs, drawing upon their experience, volume pricing and subtrades to deliver on all expectations without surprises. The fact they’re willing to guarantee the pricing is unique as most builders see that as an opportunity for change orders.

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Kohler ‘Purist’ showerheads highlight the ‘San Marino Master Bath’. Exterior style is “Monte Carlo”, constructed of natural stone and cedar, designed by Woodley Architectural Group. Temperature-controlled Wine Vault by Rhino Wine Cellars handsomely displays up to 254 bottles of wine.

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JayMarc Homes has built 120 homes in Seattle’s Eastside Neighborhoods

lockable “Amazon Room” for package drop-offs, a washer and dryer, desk, and even doggie showers.

Hung Le, President of Innovative Home Solutions of Sammamish, which is on the cutting edge of HVAC trends, acknowledges the need for larger HVAC systems for luxury homes, either in the form of multiple large zoned systems or many smaller systems. Such homes are tied into automation systems that allow homeowners to control their comfort from anywhere. Lee Travis, President of Wipliance in Seattle, has integrated home controls into a single app, including HVAC, lights, A/V, motorized shades, voice control and security systems, for use upon leaving or arriving, locally or remotely from a phone or tablet.

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JayMarc Homes far exceeds expectations and sets the highest bar for delivering top-notch customer service and the highest quality home.

Aaron Bareuther, JayMarc Homeowner

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The Hunter Douglas PowerView just released the Amazon Alexa Skill named “PowerView® Scenes, which works with any Alexa Echo device, allowing you to voice-activate your shades and automate them with other Alexa-enabled devices.

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“JayMarc Homes far exceeds expectations and sets the highest bar for delivering top-notch customer service and the highest quality home. I wish JayMarc could advise other companies on how to not only conduct business, but on how to develop long lasting relationships by delivering exceptional customer service,” says Aaron Bareuther, JayMarc Homeowner.

Indeed, industry leaders like JayMarc Homes and their trusted vendors are ensuring that as the Seattle/Bellevue metro area joins its West Coast peer group as a world-class, gateway metropolis, the preferred markets of West Bellevue and Mercer Island are poised to evolve and prosper, too.

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IT’S NOT AN UNCOMMON STORY. What starts as a minor home improvement project grows into a more substantial renovation.

But for this home in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, the arc was particularly surprising: what started as a simple elevator installation expanded to encompass a complete interior home remodel. Talk about scope creep.

Originally built in the 1990s, the home featured a traditional/transitional interior, but the owner grew to yearn for a cleaner, lighter, more contemporary look. When it became clear that installing an elevator would mean making some structural changes, the homeowner took it as a sign and took the plunge, using the opportunity to transform their home into a clean-lined showpiece for crisp yet warm modern design.

The project team included interior designer Holly McKinley, architect Brett Baba of Graham Baba Architects, contractor Lockhart Suver, landscape architect Randy Allworth, and lighting designer Brian Hood. Together, the team developed a plan to update the home by pairing elegant contemporary themes and rich, tonal interior surfaces with the homeowner’s extensive collection of fine art and antiques.

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LEFT A dining room bar with hidden refrigerator features a backsplash of seeded glass painted with automotive paint applied to the rear surface, creating a richly toned and multidimensional surface. THIS PAGE Kitchen cabinets are made from oak that has been cerused, a process that involves applying pigment and then wiping most of it away, for a weathered look.

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“This homeowner has the most amazing eye for art and design,” says Holly. “The pieces are all so artfully chosen.” Paintings and sculpture by Northwest artists are displayed throughout the home, as well as antique furniture, rugs, and other objects collected on travels around the world.

To create an environment that showcased the homeowner’s collection to its best advantage, the team chose to work with a relatively neutral palette.

To maintain interest, they focused on incorporating texture and dimension at multiple levels. Holly says pairing vintage and contemporary pieces isn’t necessarily as hard as it looks. “The patina of the wood on antiques mixes really well with contemporary styles, as long as the lines are not too ornate,” explains Holly. “When everything in the house is spanking new, it’s less interesting.”

In the kitchen, custom cabinetry with horizontal grain oak faces were cerused, a process that involves applying pigment and then wiping it off to create a textured look. Integrated nickel pulls were custom fabricated for this project. The wood floors throughout the home were fumed in place, a treatment that causes them to darken in a way that looks natural. “You see fuming used a lot for flooring, but rarely are floorboards fumed in place,” says Brett. “Elliott Bay Hardware Flooring are artists when it comes to flooring.” The kitchen window is set with seeded glass,

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a type of glass impregnated with lots of tiny bubbles. “Seeded glass has this beautiful, misty translucency to it,” says Brett. “And it was a stroke of luck that there was a tree out there. It almost looks like a painting.”

The staircase was another area that underwent a complete transformation. Originally, the stairs were enclosed in a traditional stairwell that felt blocky and confined. Because of its location—the staircase is the first thing visitors see when they open the front door—the team wanted to lighten and brighten the space, turning it into an architectural focal point in the home. Yet there wasn’t space to expand the footprint of the staircase, so they’d have to work within a relatively defined area.

“We wanted to do something that really floated, almost grew out of the wood floor, and wanted the landing at the top to look almost like a bridge,” says Brett. To achieve that goal, Brett and Holly designed a new open staircase with cantilevered treads and a custom railing suspended on subtly tapered bronze-plated metal spindles. “We did so many different prototypes for those spindles,” laughs Holly. “We even had to do stress tests to make sure they weren’t too delicate.” Then, the railing was mounted on the stairs with a slight curve in its layout, introducing a sinuous, slightly asymmetrical line to an otherwise crisply geometric area.

Installation of the stairs was a challenge, but Lockhart Suver was up to the task. “We consider Lockhart Suver one of the best residential contractors in the city,” says Brett. “They were able to do just about anything we could dream up, including those cantilevered stairs.”

Throughout the home, from the front door to the light fixture in the powder room, elongated rectangular forms are used to create a rhythmic, harmonious look. “Vertical proportions are something we do a lot,” says Brett. “It’s more contemporary, and it’s a little more elegant. To keep the focus on the clean lines of the architecture and the works of art found throughout the home, the team opted primarily for recessed lighting over larger statement lights to maintain a streamlined look.

One of the most high-impact decisions the team made was to excavate a foot of soil from underneath the home in order to create additional headspace on the bottom floor. “It was quite a process,” laughs Holly. “Especially because it’s on a hillside. But it created some really great space down there.” Downstairs houses a full guest suite, as well as a media room and a home office.

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FACING PAGE The living room uses neutral tones to showcase the owners’ extensive collection of museum-quality antiques and art, supplemented with custom-made contemporary furniture. THIS PAGE The powder room features stone slabs on the walls, sink, and counter. Seeded glass in the window offers privacy without window treatments that would sacrifice light.

FAR LEFT A towering exposed concrete column plays off the rectangular soffit, drawing the eye toward a black and white James Dean photo. ABOVE LEFT Linear marble tiling from Oregon Tile and Marble gives the bathroom its eye-catching graphic design. LEFT The barn door features reclaimed shoji wood. BELOW Suede paneling helps conceal the TV, while a play of texture defines the living space

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THIS PAGE The master bathroom features Pompignan limestone, a softly colored limestone with warm gray tones, to create a feeling of serenity and calm. Here, too, elongated rectangles draw the eye upwards and transmit a feeling of elegance and refinement. Bathroom fixtures were sourced from Best Plumbing, and include pieces from Dornbracht, Toto, Franke, Hansgrohe, Duravit, Zurn, Kohler, KWC, Laufen, Newport, and California. FACING PAGE Dropping the floor of the lower level created spacious, high-ceilinged spaces flooded with daylight.

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To create space for the elevator installation, the master bathroom and master closet were combined. The custom cabinetry in the master bath is made of eucalyptus wood with a medium dark stain. “It has this beautiful, slightly ribbony iridescent grain,” says Holly. “There’s a lot of life to it when you’re in the space.” Pampignan limestone on the countertops and tub surround adds a warm, subtly luminous look.

When a homeowner’s collection of art is so extensive and well integrated, designers can use the art to inspire sections of the home, rather than relying on the home to suggest pieces or styles of art. One particularly clear example of structure following style is in the library nook, which was built to showcase a large still life painting by David Kroll.

Deep, earthy tones in the painting are reflected in the dark wood paneling and leather chair to create a resonant, contemplative space. “He has a very classical, almost hyper-realistic style,” says Holly,” but he always hides a little quirk in the painting, like a snake or some kind of insect. He has a humorous quality.” Nearby, a painting by José Rodríguez titled ‘Magician’ hangs above the custom fireplace in the living room. “It’s one of my favorite pieces,” says Holly. “He does beautiful, ‘magical realism’ figurative works.”

The staircase, too, serves as a kind of mini-gallery, with a sculpture by Vashon Island sculptor Julie Speidell anchoring the negative space underneath the floating bank of stairs. An enormous painting

by Northwest artist Margaret Tompkins is displayed on the bridge-like landing. “That painting is so big we ended up hanging it sideways,” says Holly. “But it’s such a beautiful composition it looks good no matter how you hang it. It fills that whole stairway with lively color and pattern.”

“I think this house is really about the exquisite details,” says Brett. “A lot of credit needs to go to the homeowner for seeing the subtleties in the design and supporting it. And a lot goes to Lockhart Suver for being able to build these amazing things.

Not many contractors could do the details that were done here.”

Holly echoes that sentiment. “The level of detail in this home, every minute little nuance, is just so painstakingly worked through,” she says. Perhaps the old saying is true. The devil—or, in this case, the design—really is all in the details.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Lockhart Suver LLC www.lockhartsuver.com

PLUMBING FIXTURES Best Plumbing www.bestplumbing.com

ARCHITECT Graham Baba Architects www.grahambabaarchitects.com

Plumbing Fixtures: Best Plumbing: Toto, Dornbracht, Franke, Hansgrohe, Duravit, Zurn, Kohler, KWC, Laufen, Newport, California; Kitchen Appliances: Miele, Sub-Zero, Dacor, Wolf, Vent-a-Hood

INTERIOR DESIGN Holly McKinley Interior Design www.hminteriors.com

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IN 2014, TWO NATIVE OREGONIANS WHO ARE NOW CAREER PROFESSIONALS LIVING IN WASHINGTON, D.C., BEGAN LOOKING FOR A VACATION HOME IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THEY TRIED BEND, THE OREGON COAST, AND EVEN THE WILLAMETTE RIVER WITHOUT LUCK. WHILE VIEWING A PARCEL OF LAND ON A BLUFF OVERLOOKING YALE LAKE, THEY SPOTTED THE PERFECT LAKEFRONT PROPERTY. A LITTLE SLEUTHING CAME NEXT.

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FROM THE BLUFF, JENNIFER HING, SENIOR ADVISOR FOR THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, could see the neighborhood bordering the lake below.

“I used to fish on those lakes when I was a little kid,” says Hing, who went a step further, and pulled the tax records for two properties that were for sale. “I wrote a personal note to the owners,” she continues, “and we ended up buying the lot without a home on it, which meant we had to build from scratch - something neither my husband, John Scofield (a federal lobbyist), nor I had ever done.”

“We spent a year looking without finding anything remotely like this lakefront lot overlooking Mt. St. Helens,” says Hing. “It’s a uniquely beautiful property. There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world.”

The odyssey continued as the couple began looking for an architect, builder and interior designer. They found Garrison Hullinger of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design (GHID) online and knew Jeff Haggart of Haggart Homes from various Street of Dreams homes they’d seen. Although they interviewed several large architectural firms, they chose Michael Blondino, of Blondino Design, a Vancouver-based home designer with whom they clicked immediately.

“Michael was very passionate about the project. He got what we wanted immediately – a family home where everybody can feel comfortable and yet have space for a lot of events. We also liked that Michael was a solo operator, who we could reach at any time, given our work schedules and the difference in our time zones.”

“Before having a specific design meeting about the project,” recalls Blondino, “we went out to the site and drew up some concepts, including a preliminary floor plan, that would marry a stunning modern home with the gorgeous landscape. We even aligned the entry with the mountain, and then created a canopy with the exact same slope of the mountains that come down to the lake to focus your attention on Mt. St. Helens.”

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OPENING SPREAD RIGHT A spectacular Rainforest Chandelier by Currey & Co frames the view, below are swivel-style leather waterfall chairs by GHID. LEFT Blondino designed the exterior’s central canopy to align with the peak of Mt. St. Helens. THIS PAGE Panels of walnut hide the television; a reclaimed Juniper mantel adds panache to the rock fireplace. Kolbe Doors and black aluminum Marlan windows.

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ABOVE Sleek design includes no window trim or crown molding. Paint palette: Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist walls and Cloud White ceilings set against white rift oak cabinetry. Quartz countertops. RIGHT TOP Tiffany Webber designed a floating service bar with a live walnut edge and oversized supporting brackets. BOTTOM RIGHT Curtains enable children to get better rest; LED lights make easy reading; plug-ins charge electronics. Bottom bunks feature storage. Laundry behind sliding barn door.

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When Hing and Scofield asked Blondino if there were any interior designers he liked to work with, he mentioned Garrison Hullinger. Hing told him that GHID, who had been involved in preliminary meetings with them prior to Blondino coming on board, had said the same about him.

“Garrison and I hit it off immediately,” says Hing. “He totally got the design I was going for – rustic modern – so I barely had to do much of anything. They took the project and were off like gang busters on it.”

“Jen talked about how they wanted something completely opposite from their traditional row home in D.C., with its traditional details,” says Hullinger, “how they wanted something more contemporary and large enough to accommodate family and friends from out of town.”

“We all agreed,” says Blondino, who attended several collaborative meetings with GHID and the clients, “that we wanted to keep the look simple and clean. There needed to be a solid presence of wood, more sustainable surfaces. A stucco exterior was the easiest on the environment.”

“It was Jen’s idea to use wood plank tile flooring to make the home easy to care for with family and guests coming in from the lake,” says Hullinger, who brought on Tiffany Weber as the lead designer on the project with Alison Fedderson in charge of the furnishings. “They wanted the family and guests to feel at ease when they were using the home, which led to our maximizing the kitchen layout to accommodate 20 or more people.”

“In order to create a chef ’s kitchen with double refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens, without having guests getting into one another’s way,” says Hullinger, “we created different zones: a center island that acts as command central and prep area, and an outer more casual island with barstools and a foot rail for entertaining. If you take away the barstools, more people can stand around the area and hangout.”

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Space was also made for a kitchen window banquette to allow guests to sit, sip, and chat with those who are doing the cooking. Pratt & Larson multi-size herringbone tile sets off the dark glass induction cooktop Jenn-Air stove flanked by darker quartz perimeter countertops. Appliance garages hide appliances within the large cabinets; a pantry built for entertaining is tucked off to the side. White rift oak cabinetry keeps the look simple and sleek.

“Other people have told us that building and designing a home was such a hard endeavor,” says Hing, “but that wasn’t the case for us at all. Both Blondino and Garrison were very nice and efficient; we didn’t have to go through round after round of revisions.”

Hing describes their successful, marathon meetings with GHID as starting with a cup of coffee in one hand and a sandwich in the other, and lasting for several intense hours, since the couple could not fly out to Portland every weekend. Everything, in fact, was designed to accommodate the owners’ busy professions.

“When we said we wanted a space where we could work,” says Hing, “they created a separate master suite for privacy, and an office for John, so we could continue working, which allows us to stay there more frequently.” The upstairs rec room, however, is Hing’s “personal obsession.”

“John is an incredible cook, so that kitchen was exactly what he wanted,” she says, “but I love everything about the rec room: it faces the water, the antler chandelier, sitting in those leather chairs overlooking the lake on a sunny or even rainy day is wonderful!”

Bringing as much light into the interiors as possible was a key element of Blondino’s design. “We wanted it to glow with reflected, ambient light, especially as the sun rises from the East and floods the house.”

Jeff Haggart, who Hing and Scofield praise for being very responsive and on top of things, often works with out-ofstate executives who are moving to thePacific Northwest.

He uses a system of status reports at the end of each week that include photos of what has been completed at a given site, as well as a “To Do” list.

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Haggart says his team stepped in at a point when GHID had already “dialed in” 95% of the design with the client. “They did an excellent job of selecting the materials that play well with the architecture,” says Haggart, who was very involved in setting the elevation of the home with Blondino.

“We all collaborated on how best to work in the view,” recalls Hullinger. “To prevent obstructing it, we created one datum line with the unique furnishings that include matching leather chairs that swivel toward the view or any conversation.” The exterior rock is pulled into the massive fireplace, contrasting with the quartz countertop material which they reiterated in the seated hearth.

“Alison chose practical performance fabrics for the furnishings that also deliver a luxe feel,” says Hullinger. Bunkbeds ensure they can sleep lots of kids, and yet are big enough for adults.

“Thanks to Alison creating custom benches for the dining table that can also be moved into the living room,” says Hing. “Our family can, for the first time in its history, all sit around the table, instead of eating in shifts!”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Haggart Luxury Homes www.haggarthomes.com HOME DESIGN Blondino Design Inc www.blondinodesign.com INTERIOR DESIGN Garrison Hullinger Interior Design www.garrisonhullinger.com WINDOWS & DOORS Kolbe Windows & Doors www.kolbewindows.com Kitchen Appliances: Jenn-Air; Plumbing Fixtures: Hansgrohe; Pratt & Larson Tile

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In the kitchen, a motorized control allows residents to open the clerestory window above the range for natural ventilation. White ceilings with exposed wood beams give it a crisp, farmhouse-inspired look.

“We wanted the ceilings to be as light as possible so the interior would glow with natural light,” says architect Nathan Good.

LUXURY, MEET SUSTAINABILITY. THIS LEED PLATINUM HOME WRAPS BEST-IN-CLASS ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY FEATURES IN CLEAN, WARM, CONTEMPORARY DESIGN. Sometimes, collaboration beats competition. When the original owners of this contemporary home in Portland, Oregon, called architect Nathan Good in 2011, it wasn’t the first time they’d met.

“He was one of my competitors!” laughs Nathan.

Both had previously worked as green building consultants as the founders of competing firms. But after Nathan left his company and started offering architectural services, this homeowner set their competitive past aside and paid Nathan the ultimate compliment: he hired his firm, Nathan Good Architects, to design a new home for his family.

With three school-aged children, these homeowners wanted a space that had room for everybody, but didn’t feel so large or spread out that the family members started to feel disconnected from one another. They also wanted privacy, with more land around them than a traditional urban home offered. And, with a professional background in green building and sustainability, energy efficiency– including enough direct sunlight to install solar panel – was also a must.

“Sustainable design starts with site planning,” says Nathan, underscoring the importance of finding just the right spot. Nathan and the homeowners finally settled on a relatively flat 1.7-acre property in Portland’s West Hills, not far from downtown. A preexisting home on the site was deconstructed, and some of its components were salvaged and re-used in the new home construction including timber beams, framing lumber, and the foundation, which was pulverized and used as road base.

After completing sun path studies to understand the play of light across the site, Nathan and his team decided to locate the home at the north side of the lot to minimize noise and take advantage of every last bit of precious Northwest light. “We design homes somewhat differently for the indirect cloud cover light we have here in the Northwest,” says Nathan. Rather than a weakness, he says indirect light can actually be better than pounding sun. “Direct light is not always your friend in a home,” says Nathan. “It can result in glare and overheating. But artists have known for decades about the value of soft northern light in their interior studios.”

That took on special significance in this home, since the original homeowner is an avid photographer with an extensive collection of prints. Too much UV exposure, and those prints could fade or bleach. Taking cues from museums and studios, Nathan created a gallery-inspired layout in a long, relatively narrow structure that runs east to west in order to take advantage of the entire sun

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ELEVATION An earlier single-level layout made the home lose cohesion, with bedrooms too remote from the core of the home. To keep the family connected, the architects opted for a two-story bedroom wing adjacent to the kitchen and great room. On the bottom floor, a daylight basement houses recreation amenities and a walk-out patio with a hot tub. FLOOR PLAN Sited in an east-west orientation to maximize exposure to the sun, the home is built around a gently curved gallery-like central hallway. “Curving the walls makes it more visually interesting than a long, straight hallway,” says Nathan.

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path. A gallery-like curved hallway acts as the backbone of the building– Nathan calls it “the thread in a string of pearls”– connecting the bedrooms, home office, and master bedroom with the great room, kitchen, and fireplace nook.

The building prominently incorporates clerestory windows – short windows between roof layers – to bring light into the center of the home.

Nathan says this feature was partially inspired by the Mt. Angel Library in Mt. Angel, Oregon, which was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

“He was a pioneer in using natural light in overcast climates to illuminate public buildings like libraries and civic halls,” explains Nathan.

The sustainability features in this property are extensive. It has a heat recovery ventilation system that filters outside air before it enters the home and harvests heat from air released to the outdoors. The operable clerestory windows provide passive ventilation, drawing warm air up and out through the home. Electric car charging stations are built in, and appliances were chosen with their energy demands in mind. A 12 kWh solar system generates nearly enough electricity to meet all of the home’s needs. The roof is structured to support a green roof.

Yet it’s the less glamorous features like triple pane windows, enhanced insulation, LED light fixtures, and tightly sealed construction that constitute the bulk of the home’s energy savings. “We call those the energy vegetables,” laughs Nathan. “You eat your energy efficient vegetables before you have your solar electric dessert.”

Altogether, these features give the property an energy consumption score of 23 million BTUs per year, well under Oregon’s average of 101 million, and a carbon emission score of 3.6 tons of C02 released per year, as compared to an Oregon average of 9.2 tons.

The construction phase brought in general contractor Don Young & Associates, a group with more than 30 years of experience in new home

construction and renovation. “We welcome opportunities to work with Don and his group,” says Lydia Peters, the project manager with Nathan Good Architects. “He takes the time to carefully explain the hows and whys with our clients. Their project superintendent for this residence, John McCutchen, was excellent to work with.”

The homeowner also brought in Karol Niemi of Karol Niemi and Associates for the design and detailing of the kitchen and the closets throughout the home. The cabinets in the kitchen were made from figured English sycamore, a refined wood with a soft veneer, topped with Cambria quartz.

But the kitchen island showcases a different combination of materials.

The base is made from cerused ash wood, which is treated with pigment and then wiped off to highlight its remarkable natural grain. The top is a slab of Cold Springs granite with an antique finish. By choosing distinctive materials for the island, Karol says it becomes a “central feature” of the kitchen.

LEED Platinum certification calls for a significant portion of the materials used to build the home, including interior surfaces, be produced within a 500 mile radius of the home. When this home was built in 2011, sourcing materials locally was much more challenging than it is today.

Floors are made from character-grade madrone wood harvested from within 70 miles of the home and Forest Stewardship Council certified.

The final result is living proof that sustainability and luxury can happily coexist. Clean, elegant, and refined, this is a home that’s not just timeless; it’s doing its part to ensure a better future.

Roof bands allow for windows that bring light into the interior of the home and give it a stacked look from the exterior. The roof and soffits are light in color, and the soffits are slanted to help reflect even more indirect light into the home. The exterior of the home is clad in sustainably harvested cedar.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Don Young & Associates, Inc www.dyaconstruction.com ARCHITECT Nathan Good Architects www.nathangoodarchitects.com KITCHEN APPLIANCES BASCO Builders Appliance Supply www.bascoappliances.com Kitchen Appliances: BASCO: Sub-Zero Wolf, Bosch, Asko; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Hans Grohe, Duravit, Toto, Blanco, Hansgrohe; Tile Materials Source: Ann Sacks Tile

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PLANNING A WEEKEND GETAWAY? ENJOY THE RELAXATION, PANORAMIC VIEWS AND OF COURSE, GREAT WINE ON ONE OF WASHINGTON’S WINE PRODUCING VINEYARDS. SOME OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING FARMHOUSES AND B&BS ARE NESTLED WITHIN WORKING VINEYARDS WHERE YOU CAN APPRECIATE THE TRUE ROOTS OF WASHINGTON’S AWARD WINNING WINES. written by ERIC DEGERMAN, www.greatnorthwestwine.com

Alexandria Nicole Cellars tiny houses, located in the heart of Destiny Ridge Estate Vineyard, with stunning views of the mighty Columbia River. Named #3 Best Tasting Room by USA Today and #1 in Washington State. OPPOSITE Surrounding Abeja Winery and Inn are thirty-eight acres of gardens, lawns, creeks, and vineyards for guests to enjoy.

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THE INN AT ABEJA - WALLA WALLA Abeja and its eight lodging options offer a Walla Walla Valley wine country experience that ranks among the best on the West Coast.

Portland businessman Ken Harrison and wife, Ginger, purchased their farm in 2000 after having stayed at what was then known as Mill Creek Inn, a property with a history that stretches back to 1863. To create Abeja, the Spanish word for bee and pronounced “ah-BAY-hah,” the Harrisons renovated each building and later established two vineyards, one along Mill Creek.

They launched their label with the 2001 vintage, and acclaim for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay came almost immediately.

The Harrisons create such a hospitable climate that they’ve worked with just two winemaking teams. John Abbott left in 2015 to make Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley, handing Abeja off to Daniel Wampfler of Dunham Cellars fame and wife Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, who shined at Sinclair Estate Vineyards. The Inn at Abeja affords privacy, yet the peaceful grounds create opportunities for guests to meet, starting in the farmhouse with a breakfast of Lemon Souffle Pancakes and Walla Walla Sweet Onion Quiche. An hour after breakfast, there is the first of three available wine tastings, which are exclusive to guests. They can purchase Abeja wines and can have them shipped to 30 states. For those using Alaska Airlines, a case of Abeja flies free.

Amenities include in-room spa services provided by a licensed massage therapist, and Abeja also works with two wine tour agencies. Make sure the driver swings into nearby Klicker Berries and Antiques for local produces.

Abeja describes itself as “an adult get-a-way with a working winery.” As a result, children under the age of 13 are not encouraged, and only one option on the estate is pet-friendly. Rates range from $325 to $1,500 per night. www.abeja.net

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ALEXANDRIA NICOLE CELLARS - ALDERDALE At Alexandria “Ali” Nicole Boyle deserves credit with developing glamorous camping, aka “glamping,” in Washington wine country. It took root a decade ago with her tastefully appointed wall tents within her family’s 267-acre Destiny Ridge Vineyard, which offers panoramic views of both the Columbia River and the Horse Heaven Hills.

Her touches are felt throughout the brand she established in 2001 with her winemaking/grower husband, Jarrod, and they’ve transitioned from tents to 400-square-foot dwellings in 2015. Construction of two of the “tiny houses” was profiled on HGTV. All are within view of The Estate at Destiny Ridge, a luxurious three-story castle visible from Oregon.

The Horse Heaven Hills are home to about 20 percent of Washington’s vineyards, but there are no tourist amenities beyond these tiny houses.

Furnishings include a wine chiller, private toilet and queen bed. The Jet Black House features an in-suite tap for one of ANC’s popular keg wines.

While the Boyles sell their 23 varieties of grapes to some of the Northwest’s top winemakers, Jarrod’s own juice earned him Wine Press Northwest magazine’s award for Washington Winery of the Year 2011. Five years later, his 2013 A Squared Cabernet Sauvignon, a second label, earned best of class at the 17th annual Platinum Judging. Jarrod grew up in Prosser and learned from industry leaders such as Wade Wolfe, Paul Champoux, David Minick and the Mercer family, so the critical acclaim for ANC wines comes as no surprise.

Glamping at ANC runs $250 for weekends, $200 weekdays, and includes a wine tasting. Alas, it’s not easy to make a reservation. Ali’s 4,000-member wine club dominates reservations from May through October for these four tony cottages, which have their own URL of anctinyhouses.com

CAVE B INN & SPA RESORT - GORGE In 1983, Seattle neurosurgeon Vince Bryan and his wife, Carole, staged a concert for 1,200 people in a natural amphitheater to celebrate the launch of Champs de Brionne, their winery that used grapes from their young vines nearby.

Within a decade, the Bryans stopped making wine and sold the Gorge Amphitheater. But they held onto the vineyard praised by esteemed winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Their plantings now span 100 acres as part of the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, an American Viticultural Area viewed as one of the Northwest’s prime growing regions, particularly for stylish and vibrant white wines.

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OPPOSITE Overlooking the majestic Columbia River, award winning Alexandria Nicole Cellars’ winery and vineyard provides an awe-inspiring backdrop for wine and food enthusiasts. THIS PAGE 1) With four accommodation options to choose from: private Cliffehouses, Cavern Rooms built into the cliff face, gorgeously-appointed Inn Suites or rugged Desert Yurts among the vineyards – Cave B Inn & Spa Resort. 2+3) Sirens Song "petite villa" is situated in the heart of their vineyard and steps away from their winery tasting room, outdoor veranda, and restaurant. Enjoy truly breathtaking views of Lake Chelan and its surrounding mountains. 4) Chef Tyler Krost's grilled Snake River Farm Zabuton - American Kobe Beef Chuck topped with black summer truffles, heirloom tomato salad, and roasted potatoes. 5+6) Estate vineyard in a stunning locale offering tastings, tours & wine classes, plus a quaint inn. 7) The exquisite Hayloft Suite at Abeja in Walla Walla.

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Some of the world’s most recognized recording artists unwind during concert season at Cave B Estate Winery and the adjacent Cave B Inn & Spa Resort – a destination built by the Bryans. The award-winning winery is led by Alfredo Arredondo, their winemaking son-in-law.

There’s no need to dine anywhere other than Tendrils, a stone's throw away for most staying on the estate. Arredondo, a chef who trained in Italy, left the kitchen for Walla Walla Community College’s winemaking school, and his food-friendly wines such as Barbera, Roussanne and Sauvignon Blanc complement Tendrils’ cuisine because of their natural acidity and tamed alcohol. The Spa at Sagecliffe offers treatments that incorporate juice and seeds from the winemaking process, terroir components such stones and soil, and estate lavender.

Four distinctive lodging experiences are available throughout the 55-room complex. Those include the individual Cliffehouses, the almost subterranean Cavern Rooms, more traditional suites at the Cave B Inn and the Desert Yurts, almost within reach of some vines. The cliff-side swimming pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Rates range from $119 to $429. www.caveb.com and www.cavebinn.com

ERITAGE RESORT The decade-long dream of vintner and vineyard owner Justin Wylie comes to life this spring when the luxury Eritage Resort opens in the Walla Walla Valley.

Its 10 suites, set among 300 acres of vineyards and wheat fields on the edge of the Palouse, combined with the players involved, have it positioned to be the most fascinating wine-themed lodging destination to open this decade in Washington. Wylie named the resort for the Old French word for heritage, and it fits. The founder of acclaimed Va Piano Vineyards is a fourth-generation native of Walla Walla, and he bought the Bergevin Springs Road property from another vintner with deep local roots. That was in 2007. Then came the Great Recession.

California investors breathed life to Wylie’s vision by 2014, and he’s now added partners in Seattle hospitality leaders Chad Mackay and Jason Wilson. Mackay is the second generation behind the wine-focused El Gaucho restaurants and the Inn at El Gaucho. Wilson, who won the James Beard Award for Best Northwest Chef in 2010, has earned a following in Seattle and Bellevue with Crush, Miller’s Guild and The Lakehouse.

Both Mackay and Wilson are principals in Fire & Vine Hospitality, which manages Eritage.

Less than 10 minutes north of town along Lower Waitsburg Road and 12 minutes from the airport, Éritage Resort is dedicated to Walla Walla Valley wines (Eritage will have lots of Walla Walla Valley wines and plenty of old world wines too!) and regional ingredients. Wilson’s affinity for cooking with open flame will be apparent in the restaurant, which is intended to attract local winemakers, too.

Each suite offers an in-room fireplace and a deck that opens up to a view of vines, the Blue Mountains and a manmade lake ringed by a common area for small concerts, events and weddings. Construction has begun

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on a pool, pool house and 10 lakefront cottages near the young vines, which already are producing grapes for the likes of Napa Valley icons Cakebread and Duckhorn as well as Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Room rates will vary based on season and dates and will start at around $289. www.eritageresort.com

NEFARIOUS CELLARS - CHELAN The husband-wife winemaking team of Dean and Heather Neff spent about a decade living above their winery, looking out across the 7 acres of vines they planted and gazing upon the south shore of Lake Chelan.

In 2015, they decided to transform their residence and provide the public with a quintessential Lake Chelan wine country experience. They call it simply the Winery Guest House at Nefarious Cellars.

Nefarious quickly became one of the state’s cult wineries, and house guests often get the chance to meet Dean and/or Heather. Dean crafts reds.

Heather dotes on the whites. Their love affair with grape vines began in 1998 near Chelan and took flight three years later in the Willamette Valley, working for premier Pinot Noir producers. By 2005, they’d moved back to the Columbia Valley, founded their winery and expanded their plantings that feature Syrah, Viognier and Riesling.

Their former home is two stories and 1,800-square-foot with two bedrooms, two baths, laundry facilities and flat screen TVs. A well-appointed kitchen includes Riedel stemware and million-dollar lake view with Defiance Vineyard in between.

And while their winery’s tasting room is just around the corner from the ground-floor patio, somehow the Neffs provide a reasonable level of privacy. Personal touches that hit the mark with guests include fresh-baked local cookies, locally roasted coffee and suggestions for restaurants and wineries.

Pets are not allowed, but children are welcome. There is private parking area for renters with a boat, and the gate to the estate closes with the tasting room.

Rates range from $275 to $375 per night, and booking is easy via VRBO. As of press time, the Neffs received a five-star rating from every reviewer in the two years of their listing. www.nefariouscellars.com

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TOP The Desert Yurts of Cave B Inn & Spa Resort are located a beautiful ten minute walk away from Cave B Inn’s main lodge. The Desert Yurts offer a more rustic take on the classic Cave B experience. MIDDLE + BOTTOM Located at Abeja winery in Walla Walla, The Inn at Abeja is a stunning, turn-of-the-century farmstead where original outbuildings have been restored to lovely, spacious, individual, and private guest accommodations.

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Kevin evin and Holly Brown at Siren Song have created more than a winery, but rather a French Chateau which overlooks Lakeshore Road and provides a remarkable panoramic view of Lake Chelan. And your visit to the winery can lead into something overnight.

The Browns invested heavily in the Pacific Northwest wine industry in recent years with their showpiece winery, vineyard and tasting room in Chelan as well as partnering with famed Betz Family Winery on new plantings and vineyards in the Rocks District AVA of the Walla Walla Valley.

Kevin, who made his mark in Seattle’s tech industry, now makes wine. His lineup includes: a Syrah, a Cabernet Franc, and two Cabernet Sauvignon

wine from their Ancient Stones estate vineyard in the Rocks District AVA, a Zinfandel off the hedonistic Stone Tree Vineyard, and a stylish Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley The Browns’ own estate vineyard on the south shore of Lake Chelan spans 7 acres and includes Albariño, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and the Pinot Noir that becomes The Muse - their sparkling wine.

Few properties in the Northwest can rival the veritable charm bracelet of scenes and memories that await guests at Siren Song. The Browns’ expansive veranda offers afternoon tableside service of award-winning wines paired with wood-fired pizza. It’s also an ideal stage for the Browns’ winemaker dinners accompanied by live music. Holly’s cooking classes were sought after when presented in West Seattle and online at SirenintheKitchen.com She’s brought them to their winery on Sundays for a fee of $135.

This past winter, the Browns established The Villa at Siren Song, an 850-square-foot VRBO that offers a modern kitchen, two bedrooms, one bath and sleeps six within a few strides of the tasting room. Rates start at $300 per night with a two-night minimum. www.sirensongwines.com

WALLA FACES INN AT THE VINEYARD - WALLA WALLA Rick Johnson and the winery, innkeeping/vineyard operation he’s launched with his wife, Debbie, have been streamlined and undergone a facelift in the past year. That focus seems to be paying off both for guests and consumers.

Walla Faces Wine, Inns and Art began a decade ago when the Johnsons purchased the Hungate Building in downtown Walla Walla on Main Street.

In 1905, that building was the Walla Walla Hotel. In 2005, the Johnsons reopened it and subsequently named it Walla Faces Inn. Recently, they closed that eclectic hotel, centering their hospitality on Walla Faces Inn at the Vineyard.

The constant piece for the Johnsons has been the 9-acre vineyard they purchased in 2006 along Wheat Ridge Lane. And what they dubbed as Walla Faces Estate Vineyard is now called Johnson Ridge Vineyard.

This year, the winery also rebranded as Johnson Ridge, and that label gained traction almost immediately as the Johnson Ridge 2014 Estate Syrah and Johnson Ridge 2016 Estate Rosé earned gold medals at the fifth annual Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition. Credit goes to winemaker Victor de la Luz and consultant Chris Camarda of Andrew Will Winery fame, who began collaborating before the 2013 vintage. And the label that featured avant-garde portraits has been refreshed.

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TOP Opening in early 2018, Eritage will include 10 luxury suites and a restaurant menu created by James Beard award-winning chef Jason Wilson featuring locally grown ingredients and Washington wines. MIDDLE Abeja's Edison House loft-style cottage's master bedroom sits up half a story, where the branches of the trees feel within reach. BOTTOM Siren Song Vineyard Estate and winery sits above Lake Chelan, it's a great destination to enjoy food and wine, music and events.

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Guests at the vineyard inn enjoy a peaceful environment east of town and north of HIghway 12 because the winery/tasting room are a short drive away at Port of Walla Walla incubator project near at the airport. There are four lodging options within Walla Faces Inn at The Vineyard – the Guest House, the Pool Suite, the Mountain East Suite and the smallest Mountain West Suite. Amenities include a swimming pool and hot tub, but only the Guest House offers kitchen facilities. Lodging rates range from $100 to $345, and pets are allowed. www.wallafaces.com

Nefarious VISIT. STAY. ENJOY. TWO WINEMAKERS. ONE STORY. She makes the whites. He makes the reds. Both blow you away.

V isit us for tastings when available, during the summer months. Or book your stay in the most beautiful vineyard guest house you’ve ever seen. Available year round.

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GREENBAUM HOME FURNISHINGS www.greenbaumfurnishings.com

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J GARNER HOME www.jgarnerhome.com

RESORTS, TRAVEL, WINERIES, RESTAURANTS

HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING www.hudsonvalleylighting.com

WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE www.wfhm.com/karen-bratten

JONATHAN ADLER www.jonathanadler.com

ALEXANDRIA NICOLE CELLARS www.alexandrianicolecellars.com

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MICHAEL ARAM www.michaelaram.com

MQF MUSEUM QUALITY FRAMING www.pnwframing.com PALECEK www.palecek.com

PRECEDENT www.precedent.com

ROCHE BOBOIS www.roche-bobois.com

CLARKLEWIS www.clarklewispdx.com

HEADLANDS COASTAL LODGE & SPA www.headlandslodge.com INN AT SPANISH HEAD www. spanishhead.com

MARYHILL WINERY www.maryhillwinery.com

NEFARIOUS CELLARS www.nefariouscellars.com Q RESTAURANT & BAR www.q-portland.com

SOUTHPARK SEAFOOD www.southparkseafood.com TINY HOUSE GLAMPING www.anctinyhouses.com

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