I am already overwhelmed (as I look out my window over the the uncarved jack-o-lanterns/Thanksgiving decoration pumpkins that languish, half frozen, on my front porch) to find myself smack in the holiday season. Am I the only one that it has snuck up on? Trying to catch up (already), I feel like I need a jolt of holiday music and some seasonal decorating to get me up and running.
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Name: Charlotte (8)
Location: Seattle, Washington

We held a Chinese New Year party at my art studio (Early Masters). It was lots of fun with guests beading their own 'friendship' bracelets in red and gold with a Chinese Dragon symbol. More

What better things to think about on a bright shiny Monday morning but drinking accessories and bar tools?

• Brooklyn, NY: Danish Ice Bucket - $80
• Reston, VA: Mod Decanters - $50
• Seattle, WA: Funky Green Glasses - $25
• Lexington, VA: Nickel Bar Tools - $20
• Long Beach, CA: WWII Glass Decanters - $25
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Unadorned, functional and beautiful — this furniture is worth giving thanks for.

• New York, NY: Shawl Back Chairs - $375
• Boston, MA: Wooden Hutch - $375
• New York, NY: Handmade Shaker Box - $50
• Palisades, WA: Birdseye Maple Tables - $450
• Lanier, WA: Queen Slatted Bed - $800
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Name: Jennifer
Location: Portage Bay - Seattle, Washington

Two years ago, we figured out that we are not house-fixer-upper people and moved from a rambling 1902 house to a smaller one-story-with-a-finished-basement house in the Portage Bay neighborhood. (Close to the water, so my partner, Therese, could stand-up paddle in the mornings before work.) More

Okay, none of these are going to declare you the fairest of the land. But they do reflect light and make rooms appear larger than they are. So maybe these mirrors are magic after all.

• Baltimore, MD: Vintage Mirror - $Best Offer
• Los Angeles, CA: Mirrored Dresser - $1745
• Cortlandt Manor, NY: Danish Modern Mirror - $150
• Los Angeles, CA: Blue Art Deco Mirror - $1650
• Seattle, WA: Gold Ornate Mirror - $57
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I am excited to announce that I will be a Design Coach in Puget Sound Energy's design competition Re-Energized By Design. Follow me after the jump to find out more about the contest and, if you are in the area, how you can become a contestant.

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Name: Nick Wafle, Grad Student, University of Washington
Location: Capitol Hill – Seattle, Washington
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years

Kudos to Nick for not letting the meager budget of a student get in the way of living in a stylish and comfortable apartment. After seeing a few photos of the space, you realize that his home fits him perfectly, and you can definitely see the East Coast inspiration throughout.

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I have a set of lockers in my workroom and I love all the extra storage they provide. Perfect for those long and narrow things, like umbrellas, tripods and my extra pair of stilts.

• Brooklyn, NY: Reclaimed Steel Lcoker - $250
• Oakland, CA: Red Glossy Cabinet - $70
• Collegeville, PA: Military Lockers - $95
• Keyport, NJ: Industrial Drawers - $375
• Bellingham, WA: School Lockers - $100
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Name: James Fung
Location: Capitol Hill; Seattle, Washington
Size: 450 square feet
Years lived in: 3 months, rented.

If you happened to catch James' initial house call in August, and were hoping for more photos, the wait is over! A designer who recently made the move back to Seattle after living and working in Manhattan, James has created a space that is a nod to both the East and West Coasts. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Capitol Hill in Seattle, the unit itself is in a pre-war brick building filled with vintage charm, including solid wood doors, glass door knobs, and beautiful picture molding.

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