Our home was built in 1908 and is a fantastic example of Arts & Crafts era architecture.  The Arts & Crafts design movement, also known as Craftsman, began as a counter-culture movement against the gaudy mass-produced opulence of Victorian Era design.  Rather than over-the-top finials, curves, and infinite minute details, the Arts & Crafts architects designed homes that were square, simple, and geometric.  The genre also favored a recognition of nature. When our home was built, it came with only one full bathroom and a weird sink placed in a […]

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Seattle for a conference.  Whenever I travel to these conferences, I like to get out and take a look around town.  This usually includes catching a ride on the local, sometimes gritty, public mass transit system to really get a flavor for what is happening. For this trip I hopped on the Sound Transit light rail train at the SeaTac Airport and rode into downtown Seattle for a stay at the Sheraton across from the Washington State Convention Center. The city had […]

I just closed on the purchase of this property for some clients: This early 1960’s rambler was a custom built home in its era.  The home is made of concrete with the floor joists being reinforced concrete beams.  The home is an architectural gem from its period. As would be expected of a home from this time, the floorplan embraces wide open spaces and vaulted ceilings.     A unique feature about this home is its large half acre yard with recreational amenities including a pool and tennish court. My […]