Extraordinary Living

Waterfront homes requires special skill and understanding to successfully market and sell, as they cover a diverse range of properties from lakefront to bay or gulf, river and seafront- all as unique as the people they attract.

For a decade, Heckler had dedicated herself to a multiacre, horticultural extravaganza that was one of the most published gardens in the country, even making the cover of "Martha Stewart Living

LUXE Interiors + Ferrari of Seattle + Realogics Sotheby's International Realty hosted The Great Gatsby private event on July 26, 2012 at an Elizabeth Ayers-designed estate overlooking Lake Washington. Guests enjoyed Ferrari test drives, a garden party adorned with Canlis Glass and inspired furnishings by Masins. Spirits, fine wines and bites by, O Wines, DeLille Cellars, Glass Vodka and John Howie. It was a grand affair for the Connoisseurs of Life.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel The Great Gatsby was the inspiration for a evening celebration of luxury living and style sponsored by Ferrrari of Seattle and Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine. Masins was delighted to participate with this extraordinary event, providing an assortment of fabulous furnishings to stage the remarkable venue...

Celebrating the "Connoisseurs of Life" more than 200 guests attended The Great Gatsby event held at one of Mt. Baker's most noted historical estates designed by Elizabeth Ayers and listed by Chris Doucet of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty.  Hosted by Luxe Magazine, guests arrived in Gatsby inspired style from the roaring 20's and were treated to private test drives of the new line of Ferrari and Maserati, a garden party complete with glass art installation by Canlis Glass, interior furnishings by Masins Fine Furnishings, a new kitchen vision by Cutting Edge Design and bites and libations from John Howie, DeLille Cellars, O Wines and Glass Distillery / Vodka. Canlis Glass awarded the "Best Dressed" couples with winner taking home a Canlis Glass work of art and the runner ups winning a hosted event at Canlis Glass for 50.

On June 28 scores of existing and prospective homebuyers attended the “TOP 10 EVENT” at Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue in celebration of the final ten homes remaining for sale.  In addition to touring the model homes, guests were treated to a bounty of fine foods and wines from DeLaurenti of The Pike Place Market while they attentively watched two dynamic presentations.

Join LUXE Magazine, MC Ken Carson Game Day Host of Seattle Seahawks / Sounders and more than a hundred designers, architects, builders and suppliers as a host of celebrity judges award a series of costume awards for the Parade of Dog Show and Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty auctions off the designer dog houses.  Tickets are $40 and benefit The Seattle Children’s PlayGarden & Seattle Humane Society.  

Most of us don't redecorate our homes every year, let alone every season. But simple changes and inexpensive updates can really help revitalize your living space, and make it feel fresh and new. And you don't have to spend a bundle to do it. Simply get creative with what you already own, and pick up a few accent pieces to help you pull the look together.

Selling your house in today's tough real-estate market takes a lot of work. Your home needs to look its best to stand apart from the competition, which means you need to stage your home in order to get top dollar. Staging services cost thousands, but with a little work and investment, you can easily do it yourself.