Susan Peters's Blog

Do you get overwhelmed when you go to a paint store? Then you should let a pro do the work of selecting the right color for your house. Companies like Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn have spent small fortunes putting together their definitive and elegant color schemes, so when you get ready...

Get Gorgeous For Less: PHASE 3 Phase 3 in Belltown is the advanced training center for the Gary Manuel Salon. All of the stylists have competed for their coveted position and they are the cream of the crop! This salon uses Aveda products and their prices average at half of what you pay for the sa...

Think again! While showing houses yesterday, I came across this little artifact. It's a toilet seat,in case you can't tell. And if that wasn't enough, take a look at the second picture of the master bath. What were they thinking? This certainly injected some humor into a long day of touring, but ...

Local Marketing Specialist Dominic Canterbury has just launched Dibspace.com - a new service-bartering website for business owners and everyone else. Dibspace is a virtual currency for independent businesses. It works like a barter credit system but it's a couple billion times better than anythin...

If you are gluten-intolerant, you don't have to give up pasta all together. Trader Joe's has come to your rescue with a brand new product that is actually pretty delicious: Gluten Free Mac 'N' Cheese! It's great for kids, or a quick meal for adults too. Or, use the pasta without the cheese sauce ...

That is what it tastes like when you bite into a handmade ravioli from Picolinos, a brand new restaurant in Sunset Hill. (It's on the west side of Ballard.) They serve a classic Italian menu crafted with a light but incredibly flavorful touch. Everything from pizza to pasta to salmon! The fare is...

Everyone knows that a kitchen can make or break a sale. With some major de-cluttering and a minor remodeling job a tired kitchen can become the queen of the prom! So to speak. The elements that went into this makeover were a new stove, sink, countertops, hardware, light fixtures, fresh paint and ...

If you're addicted to Project Runway, you have to attend this fashion show. This event sold out last year so get your tickets today! More information can be found out at: www.projectreddress.com This is just in time for Valentine's Day! Don't miss the second annual Project Red Dress event held on...

They are currently residing at Crown Hill Pet Supply in Ballard. They were found as feral kittens months ago, and although the staff takes excellent care of them, they are looking for a permanent home. In addition to being quite handsome, they are sweet and very attached to one another, so they m...

With the help of my very cooperative clients we found it! It was there all the time hiding under 15 years of living. Ten days after we listed it the buyers found it too. My clients also spent about 15k getting their home in market ready condition, but it payed off. Theirs was the only property in...