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Seven years ago, Laura launched a business called Short Stories
and began
creating one-of-a-kind prints, greeting cards, and small
books from her original
etchings for birthdays, baby showers, and other
special occasions. Jesse’s
sleekly contemporary, handcrafted furniture
can be found at Seattle-based
modern object. Both artists’ attention to
detail is seen throughout the house,
from the expressive use of color
to the whimsical displays of artwork and
collectibles.
“Neither of
us knew what we were in for when we bought this
place,” Laura admits.
“But working on it together has been challenging and
satisfying—like a
large-scale art project.”
Pipe Dreams
(j) The third-floor bathroom. “This was our first functioning
bath—the only
one with useable pipes.” It’s roomy, about 300 square feet. “I’d
always
wanted a Buddha head,” Laura says of the artifact by the sink. “Jesse
found this one at an Asian grocery store and gave it to me for
Christmas.” (k) An
antique kitchen cabinet has plenty of room for towels,
toiletries, and a
selection of Laura’s black-and-white photographs. A
cushiony contemporary rocker
is “so comfy when you get out of the
bath.”
Shanghai Surprise
(l) A single piece can set the tone for a room—or an entire
house. Laura so
loved the color of an 1850s cabinet from Shanghai,
that
she matched most of the floors to it. In the master
bedroom,
it’s paired with
crisp, casual curtains. “The contrast keeps
the room from feeling too serious.”
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