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Brian Paquette's Seattle Condo

Brian Paquette's Seattle CondoBrian Paquette's Seattle Condo

Considering I’ve drooled over Brian Paquette’s previous Seattle home on FvF countless times, I can’t believe I missed the condo he designed for himself in this Domino feature from last year.

I’ve always been intrigued by a physical move–a chance to take the same objects and give them new life in a new space, to reinvent. The cool, limited color palette, earthy ceramics, and unique art speak volumes to me. He’s created such intriguing and cozy layers throughout the space that I’m scheming up ways to reimagine my own. Brian’s collection of ceramic wares from some of my favorite artists, like Morgan Peck, Ben Medansky, and Bari Ziperstein, gets me every time. If ever there were a time to have house envy, this would be it. Though his interior design work tends to be more clean and put together than my home, I find his aesthetic incredibly relatable and dripping with personality, even here in a new build. Refined and elegant without being cold and unattainable. I can’t wait to see what Brian does next.

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East Fork Pottery

East Fork Pottery

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To say I appreciate ceramics would be a serious understatement. From sculptural to functional, I treasure it all. Recently I downsized my collection but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about adding in more practical ceramics, particularly in the kitchen. I’ve been on the hunt for a set of plates to allow us to have more guests over in the future, and nothing has appealed to me quite like the work of North Carolina based East Fork Pottery. I love the rich earth tones and slim, modern design of East Fork’s table and house wares collection. There’s an art to having what is essential without depriving yourself of what is beautiful, and East Fork Pottery has accomplished that gracefully.

East Fork Line is simple and fundamental. Unadorned, the work is distilled to its essential elements: form and function.  It is durable and timeless, resistant to fashion and trends.  — East Fork Pottery

One of my favorite things about this collection is how complementary it is in shape, from the serving bowls to the tumblers and vases. I could easily integrate it with our current collection to harmonize together beautifully, whether set at the dinner table or displayed on open shelving in our elemental but modern kitchen. These pieces create such a winsome, inviting scene that’s perfect for sharing with others.

My favorites are the dinner plates and shallow serving bowls in grey, incense burner in white, and the unglazed urchin. I can’t stop thinking about how stunning they’d look contrasted with the brass kitchen accessories also in East Fork’s shop, handmade in Japan by Ruka Kikuchi. Metal and clay are always a winning pair.

All photographs by Tim Robison for East Fork Pottery // Styling by SHELTER

Living + Decor

White Balance

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I’ve inadvertently made purchases around a theme over the last several months. These shades of off-white speak to the current mood I’m channeling–comfortable, muted, and composed. A good neutral does wonders to balance my somewhat unrestrained tastes. I’m so happy about these new additions to my collection.

lamp: IKEA, hanging pot: Kati von Lehman (purchased at FERN), weirdo planter: Jacqueline Klassen (also from FERN), ceramic triangle: It’s All My Stuff in Cincinnati, candle: Yoke (purchased at Idlewild Woman), other ceramics: local

Art + Design

Favorites: Morgan Peck

Favorites: Morgan Peck

Favorites: Morgan Peck | Good Bones

David recently gave me the sweetest gift, a beautiful Morgan Peck sculpture. I’ve been a fan for a long time and I’m so thrilled to now have her work as part of my ceramics collection. David is always finding ways to make me feel special and I love knowing he cares about my interests. His birthday is coming up and I’m really looking forward to doing the same for him. He can be tough to buy presents for but I’m getting better at it and can’t wait to surprise him!

Life

Tradition

Good Bones // Traditions

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This year was my favorite Wade Franklin open house in the five years I’ve been going with my mother-in-law, especially since since last year I wasn’t able to attend and felt so disappointed I had to break the tradition. We get coffee and make the hour drive to Midville, Georgia, chatting along the way. It’s such a fun time. I love the community we build and support by shopping small throughout the year and especially the Christmas season. It’s particularly meaningful to me as a business owner, and I feel an immense joy sharing in the thoughtful commitment that others have made to us.

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  • Posting twice in one day because all my @marleigh.alexandra pieces are finally framed and I'm very excited about it.
  • A quiet morning moment while I ice my back. It's sad how hard it is to just be still for ten minutes, twice a day. Practicing patience will be good for me.
  • I spent the afternoon at this magical place, getting to know and brainstorming with smart, kind, and passionate women. There are times when the internet leaves me feeling discouraged and uninspired, but other times it makes me proud to be part of such an open, hardworking, and creative community. I'm grateful for new relationships and opportunities and so excited for what's to come.
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