SZ: On the Boards | March/April 2020

DESIGN

Mercer Island Waterfront Home.

Choosing to remodel your existing home can be a long and arduous journey, but it is so gratifying to see the outcome of such efforts. It's our heartfelt hope that our clients’ new home embodies their vibrant and active lifestyle, while housing more memorable moments to come with their beloved family & friends. We’re excited to release additional photos, once this home is published in the July/August issue of Luxe Interiors + Design.

 

(RE)BUILD

In This Together.

Never before have we been more socially distant and united than during this public health crisis. This pandemic has left a wake of devastation in its path. As we venture forward, together, during these uncertain times, I wanted to pause and send my quiet prayers to those directly impacted. These are not easy times, as many are already suffering physically, financially and emotionally. As a small business, the SZ Team works with many clients, consultants, sub-contractors and artists who are also managing their own firms. To our beloved colleagues and collaborators, here are immediate actions that may help.

 

ART

SKIN - The Exhibition.

SZ Gallery features a display of talented photographers selected during PICHA’s annual call to artists. This year’s topical theme is SKIN.

‘Apart from the roles we play in our communities and the traditions we've inherited from the past, what does it mean to be an African today? Who are we once we are stripped of the expectations, the prejudices, and the assumptions? What makes us African?’

SZ Gallery has aired (IGTV + FB) an exclusive interview with PICHA Founder, Josiane Faubert. Join us (virtually) & meet the Artists!

 

REFLECT

SZ Celebrates Four Years on Mercer Island.

Hard to believe that it’s been four years since we opened our Design/Build office and front-end Art Gallery on Mercer Island. Our Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting was an evening to remember, as we were warmly welcomed by the Mayor, members of the MI Chamber of Commerce, curious residents, local press, friends & family. Each year since, we’ve commemorated our hard work and good fortune in style and with immense gratitude for our supportive community, beloved clientele and inspirational artists, consultants and collaborators - so much to celebrate!

 

MOMENT OF INSPIRATION

Awestruck by the Grand Canyon.

This past mid-winter break (February, 2020), we joined friends and family on a memorable excursion through Arizona. Thought I’d share a few highlights of this sun-filled, other-worldly experience. I reflect on this visit in complete awe of the vast open spaces, spectacular colors (such a counterpoint to the greens & blues of the Pacific Northwest) and social, in-person camaraderie (as I write this during our 6th week at home during the COVID-19 pandemic). Amazing how the world has changed in the few short weeks after our return.