My Seattle House Twin (And A Little News)
October 5, 2009 | 58 comments
Today’s post is all about Seattle.
First, I am very happy to announce that you are now looking at (or should I say reading) the new Seattle contributor at Apartment Therapy. Yup, I got the gig! And can I just take a minute to gush about how fantastic I think you all are? Your support during the whole tryout process truly meant a lot to me. I also have to say a big thanks to K-Line without whom none of this would have happened. If you’re ever in Seattle, K-Line, drinks are on me!
Okay, on with the rest of today’s post.
It seems I have a house twin here in Seattle. Sometimes I feel like my style sticks out like a sore thumb around here so it’s kind of nice to find a kindred design spirit.
A contemporary house (and the door is orange!):
filled with very similar pieces: toile covered French style chairs, chandelier, gray couch that is exactly like ours . . .
even their dog is a similar breed!
The wooden cabinets and marble countertops in the kitchen are like ours:
as are the big windows, concrete floors and open staircase:
Have you run into a house/apartment twin on the web?
I’ll let you know when I make my AT debut!
[Addendum: I guess it's all about my house today! I just saw that my house is being featured at Shelter Pop today, too. If you're a regular reader, you've seen it all before but if you're new, you can find it here.]
(Photos: Seattle Times)
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October 5th, 2009 @ 1:12 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That’s fantastic news. One more reason to read AT.
Jennifer´s last post ..Worst Dressed Wednesdays
October 5th, 2009 @ 1:33 am
Many congratulations on the new gig: right up your street and no better woman for the role!
mise @ pretty far west´s last post ..hiding under a hat
October 5th, 2009 @ 2:41 am
congratulations and well done.
re. twin house are you not inclined to find out more about who lives there , what if they looked exactly like you..?
elaine´s last post ..collecting compulsions
October 5th, 2009 @ 3:28 am
Congratulations and as they say in french, Chapeau !
Simply Seductive´s last post ..Daily Horoscope: Aries, Taurus & Gemini
October 5th, 2009 @ 3:49 am
Huge Congrat’s, well deserved.
Just love your choice of pictures as always, very classy and chic.
xxx
October 5th, 2009 @ 3:52 am
Fantastic news Alek! Congratulations!!! AT obviously know when they’re on to a good thing. BTW, love the doppelganger house. Lee
Lee´s last post ..Winner of ‘Madison Living’
October 5th, 2009 @ 4:23 am
Congratulations!!! How exciting. And what a great place to be…its my hometown and my entire family still lives there.
Super cool pic too.
Best of luck in your new gig.
JennyMac´s last post ..Pour some blogger on me…
October 5th, 2009 @ 4:50 am
Congrats!!! Sounds like a great new gig!
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:13 am
Congrats! That is so exciting! As for your post, no, no twin just yet. But that would be fun!
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October 5th, 2009 @ 5:20 am
Yay!! Well deserved
Dagny @ Beautiful Living´s last post ..Lonnie has just published their first FREE issue! / Nytt GRATIS online interiørmagasin!
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:29 am
Congratulations! That’s an awesome gig. Look forward to seeing your posts!
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:31 am
congrats alek!! that’s so awesome! i will be supporting you fo sho!
my favorite and my best´s last post ..what we did today
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:34 am
Mazel tov, Sweetie! Much deserved.
Our house is one of 15 built in a small enclave with nearly identical floor plans. So I have 14 domicile doppelgangers.
Raina´s last post ..Guess the celebrity’s home
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:35 am
Alek! Congrats!!
Jessica´s last post ..Paint By Numbers Plate
October 5th, 2009 @ 6:09 am
So, I’m new here, but congrats on the new gig! That’s huge!! I look forward to reading your posts… And this house looks lovely – I love the mix of ultra sleek modern with more traditional details like those chairs and chandelier… Very cool.
-maria
vintage simple´s last post ..Buenos Aires cool
October 5th, 2009 @ 6:30 am
well congrats on the job, your work is great! no wonder…
This house you posted about its very mod, too mod for me, but there are things I do love about it – that kitchen, I think that’s fab! Love it, glad to hear you have a similar one, lucky ducky!
Annie@A View on Design´s last post .."Figtree House" Waterfront, NSW
October 5th, 2009 @ 6:33 am
Congratulations, sweetie! I love that amazing bookshelf in the living room — to die for! xxoo
October 5th, 2009 @ 6:39 am
Thank you all so much! You are all just the best!
elaine: That’s hysterical and creepy at the same time!
Raina: But your interior is going to be the most stylish of the bunch.
October 5th, 2009 @ 6:45 am
Congratulations!! This place is gorgeous. Right up my alley. I hope to have a place like this one day!
Rachel´s last post ..New Blog
October 5th, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Yipee for you! Congratulations!
Just love when I see a super modern space contrasted with a very traditional chandelier. Love that space.
October 5th, 2009 @ 8:50 am
oh my goodness, how exciting, congrats! if you’re ever in athens, drinks are on me!!!
Down and Out Chic´s last post ..Ramona West under $100
October 5th, 2009 @ 8:56 am
CONGRATULATIONS ALEK!!! i knew you’d get it. you deserve it! now let’s celebrate.
bananas.´s last post ..let’s not put the "ick" in "sick"
October 5th, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Congrats!!!! That is such great news!
carlee´s last post ..get low & creative
October 5th, 2009 @ 10:06 am
Yay, I’m so excited for you about the AT job! How funky that you have a house twin. That house is gorgeous!
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese´s last post ..Tom Palumbo
October 5th, 2009 @ 10:11 am
Hell yeah! You totally deserve it and I look forward to reading your posts!
October 5th, 2009 @ 10:50 am
Hurray! Congratulations – that’s great news, well done Alek!!
Love this home – so full of light, and love the juxtapose of modern and traditional style
A Life More Fabulous´s last post ..Everything will be all white…
October 5th, 2009 @ 11:10 am
So very happy for you! Terrific news. They are lucky to have you.
Your fan in Carmel,
Marjorie
P.S. I have an orange door too!
Marjorie´s last post ..Trés Chick
October 5th, 2009 @ 11:13 am
Alek! Congratulations–that is just amazing and so well deserved!
blair´s last post ..fashioning interiors [muted + moody]
October 5th, 2009 @ 11:30 am
Rock on Alek – congrats! Keep livin’ the dream lady
October 5th, 2009 @ 11:44 am
Us Seattle-ites need to take you out to celebrate! That’s great news Alek. So happy for you and for us as well.
Is that the Montlake modern house? I love that house but can’t tell if it is…
Devon´s last post ..Fall Colors…
October 5th, 2009 @ 11:56 am
Awesome!!
Congratulations to you!
PS~Erin´s last post ..Meal Plan Monday (not-so-much)
October 5th, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Congrats! You totally deserve it!
October 5th, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
Alek,
You are SO my hero in more ways than you know!
Congrats on being such a superstar!
~Melissa
Melissa´s last post ..Sweet & Simple
October 5th, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Congratulations!!! I am so pleased to hear your good news! Whenever our paths cross champagne is on me!
Oh my goodness, love the house! The stairs, kitchen,the big windows, and I love the orange front door!
Charlie´s last post ..The Art of A Letter
October 5th, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
Yay!!! Well done you..you clever girl. I hope there were celebrations and champagne!! Good luck with it all, Alek.
These houses make me a bit envious….I love my Victorian house but, it is very dark in some rooms (as Victorian houses often are) and I envy the light.
But, we can’t have everything, can we?!! XXXX
Jacqueline´s last post ..AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES……………
October 5th, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Oh, I am so coming to Seattle for drinks!! This is fantastic. Now I feel personally connected to Apt. Therapy – a site I absolutely love. What a great addition you will be!
October 5th, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
Congratulations! You will make a very excellent contribution to the AT team!
erin@designcrisis´s last post ..State of Lace
October 5th, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
Ahhh! Congrats Alek! That’s amazing!
Not as exciting, but wanted to let you know I gave you a little blogger award over on my site, lol… I really love popping by you blog!
http://dressdesigndecor.blogspot.com/2009/10/grey-days-thank-you.html
October 5th, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
hurray, alek! congratulations! that’s so fantastic.
jen jafarzadeh´s last post ..eeboo studio
October 5th, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
hurray, alek! congratulations — that’s fantastic! you’re perfect for the part.
jen jafarzadeh´s last post ..eeboo studio
October 5th, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Thank you! Merci! Gracias! Really! I’m so lucky to have such amazing readers!
Devon: I think the house is in Queen Anne(?)
K-Line: Excellent! Just say when!
October 5th, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
AWESOME!
I am so super happy for you – and gorgeous house by the way – on all accounts – yours and your virtual twins place, however I must say I love yours more!
I simply adore how you seamlessly mixed together old and new in your own place.
Warm regards,
ABC Dragoo
October 5th, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
Hi Alek congratulations and well done. A bit late on this one (time difference is hell sometimes). Love the house, love your house, and good on you generally. xoxo
Jane´s last post ..The Gods of Restoration have paid a visit to the George Hotel
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
YEAH! A huge congrats to you, it is very well deserved!
LindsB´s last post ..Sit Here
October 5th, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
Congratulations Alek! I can’t think of a better person for the gig! I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to follow you on AT, too!
Crystal @ Plush Palate´s last post ..Tried & True: Classic Blue
October 5th, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
So pleased to hear the news and look forward to reading you on AT! yay!
October 5th, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
hi alek… congratulations! that is fantastic news… so happy for you… and i wish i could find my twin house (and garden) a little closer to work… come visit… i am waiting! x pam
October 5th, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
congratulations Alek. AT is such a reference.
I’ll check your next posts.
le banc moussu´s last post ..Rue Saint Honoré. Paris 1er.
October 5th, 2009 @ 9:35 pm
Congratulations! Very well deserved indeed.
Averill´s last post ..It’s Greek to Me
October 5th, 2009 @ 11:42 pm
YEAHHHH! I knew it! My vote counted!!! (:
I am so incredibly happy for you Seattle girl!
You are THE reason to follow AT!
OX, Mon
Splendid Willow´s last post ..A Memory Wall For Postcards
October 6th, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
congratulations!
eva´s last post ..minimal house
October 6th, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
ALEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!! OMG! Congratulations sister!!!! I am so so SO excited for you (in case the all CAPS didn’t give it away). This is great news, and cause for celebration. What a great venue for you! They are so super lucky to have you on board, as I’m sure they’ll soon realize if they have not already.
If you ever want to take me up on a celebratory glass of champagne, let me know! I’d love to congratulate you in person and hear all about what’s going on!
-Siiri
October 6th, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
Alek,
Congrats! Sorry I was out of town on this whole thing!! I did have lots of wine, so there was a glass in there for you, congrats!!
xx
callie
callie grayson´s last post ..LONGING: orange
October 8th, 2009 @ 6:57 am
Hello!
This house is amazing. It´s a dream. The dog match with tge decoration.
Have a nice day!
Simone Cardoso´s last post ..Se a vida te der um limão..
October 8th, 2009 @ 9:02 am
Congratulations!! You deserve the best!!
Heather´s last post ..Farewell to Penn
October 11th, 2009 @ 12:26 am
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you, Alek — I cannot describe. You certainly deserve this! I am very much looking forward to seeing what the future holds
October 17th, 2009 @ 9:34 am
Congrats on AT! I’ll have to start reading again. (Can’t keep up with those people anymore.)
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October 18th, 2009 @ 11:37 am
YAYAYAYAY! Congrats! No better woman
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