Consigning Seattle’s Furniture Since 1995: An Interview with Deb Bluestein of Modele’s Home Furnishings
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Consigning Seattle’s Furniture Since 1995: An Interview with Deb Bluestein of Modele’s Home Furnishings

With a passion for timeless design, sustainability, and community, Deb Bluestein has been at the helm of Modele’s Home Furnishings for the past three decades. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Deb to talk about the origins of her beloved Seattle shop, her curatorial eye, and how secondhand design continues to shape stylish and sustainable interiors.

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Weaving Stories: An Interview with Rug Expert Driscoll Robbins
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Weaving Stories: An Interview with Rug Expert Driscoll Robbins

We recently sat down with rug expert, Driscoll Robbins, to explore the surprisingly adventurous world of rugs. With deep family ties to the international antique rug trade, Driscoll’s life and career in the rug business has been anything but ordinary. Our conversation spans tales of traveling to exotic destinations in search of rugs, to running a thriving business in Seattle, and embracing innovative techniques in modern rug-making.

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Painting the Pacific Northwest: An Interview with Julie Devine
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Painting the Pacific Northwest: An Interview with Julie Devine

Tammara Stroud Design has been working with Julie Devine since 2015, collaborating on unique and original art pieces for clients’ homes. Recently, we sat down with Julie to learn more about her inspiring journey—from her career in tech to becoming a recognized painter in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Her story is one of passion, transformation, and the pursuit of creativity.

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