RUE EXTRAS: A GEORGETOWN GEM

One of my favorite hidden neighborhoods in Seattle is Georgetown. And one of my very favorite people (who happens to reside in this neighborhood) is interior designer Leah Steen, owner of Revival Home & Garden. So, needless to say this feature was one of my favorites to work on for the Anniversary Issue of Rue for many reasons...
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Not the least of which is the fact that I'm in love with Leah's fearless mix of color and pattern. Followed closely by the fact that she whipped up some seriously good guacamole for us in the middle of the shoot.
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While the living room layers on an amazing mix of styles in regency-inspired fashion, the kitchen opens up into a fresh palette of green and red that will literally take your breath away. And perfectly placed in between it all? Beautiful walls of art and collected objects.
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Dying for more details? You can see the full shoot in Rue that includes a full view of this amazing breakfast nook that I'd like to plop right into my own home, and learn a little bit more about a fabulous designer that I'm so proud to call a friend.

*all photography by emily johnston anderson

32 comments:

  1. Anonymous4.10.11

    this place is adorable! definitely inspired me with ideas for my own apartment! :)

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  2. i love all the colors and patterns! And the skull is too cool.

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  3. I will read this. And drool on the back of the sofa.

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  4. so beautiful! I can't wait to see more pics :D I wish my house looked even half that cute!

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  5. I can't wait to read the next issue of Rue mag. I love the living room!

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  6. She is TOTALLY fearless with color (and pattern). I keep noticing that little leopard ball pillow. So fun!

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  7. omg such a great issue!
    Amazing designers
    Amy

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  8. High-end interior designer, Brian J. McCarthy, gives us the scoop on his approach to interiors, what inspires him and a glance into his portfolio in Clos-ette Too's "Clos-ette Case." Check it out!! http://bit.ly/nUDCK8

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  9. I am so envious of people who can throw a bunch of patterns and colors together and have it looks amazing and interesting. I don't have that skill. So excited about the issue!

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  10. This house is perfect - eclectic, and simultaneously simple.

    Andrea x

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  11. Wow what a lovely place!!

    xo

    www.PlumPrettySugar.blogspot.com

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  12. I know that house....LOVE IT!

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  13. Love the Chiang Mai on the back of the sofa! So bold and prefect.

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  14. Laurie H4.10.11

    Love Leah, love her work. She has a great eye for color and pattern. I'm always impressed by how she can pull it all together for such beautiful results. Can't wait to see more.

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  15. I love this! The cover on the Anniversary Rue edition is just great, along with everything in it...congratulations.
    xxx DJ

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  16. Very very cool!

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  17. Gorgeous spaces!
    And what is that, a glittery skull? That's fantastic!

    xx Grace
    Dream-Boating

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  18. She's awesome. I love her style, her shop- she's the sweetest!. Look at this killer room!

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  19. Yay Leah!! Yay Rue! Yay Cassie! Leah is one of my best buds ever, and super talented with a cherry on top! So happy you have featured her here! XO

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  20. Anonymous4.10.11

    Cassandra, I loved the anniversary issue. So much great content. Thanks for sharing these outtakes. This was probably my favorite article.

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  21. Just beautiful. Love the blue vases and the yellow side table!
    Christina http://www.fauxbilicious.blogspot.com

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  22. Anonymous5.10.11

    Such a fun home... I am loving the mix of patterns. It is so interesting and there is so much to look at! xo

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  23. I loved the feature on her place in your latest edition. Congrats on your 1st birthday!
    Abbey x

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  24. Anonymous5.10.11

    I would love to have that back splash in my kitchen!

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  25. Love the sofa with the bright floral on the outside. Gorgeous!

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  26. Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

    Have an exquisite day.
    May it be filled with butterflies and smiles.

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  27. Stunning, love the mixture of so many patterns and colors.

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  28. Cassie! Thanks for the lovely feature, which is icing on the cake of the wonderful Rue story. Glad you were able to see my house firsthand. See you soon!

    XO

    Leah

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  29. Inspires me : "home sweet home"

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