Gur's Profile

Love it! and love the table, chairs and open shelving (and I am not always a fan of that -- but these people have interesting, functional and yet still tidy things). I also note their hood -- as it should be --- is larger than the range. With open shelves you need that extra capture space

I like the impact of opening the wall and the pantry doors, but there are some functionality problems in the layout. Those cabinets could have gone higher to maximize storage and I think the fridge doesn't open all the way. A recessed panel door would also be more consistent with the rest of the house.

Some of the things that people list simply do amaze me (bananas, cooked carrots), although I understand there may be a different biological/genetic component at work in perceptions of certain foods like cilantro or bitter foods like broccoli.

I find my dislikes gradually disappeared as I became an adult, although there are foods I tend to avoid. I can't think of anything that inspires a strong gag reaction:

Some things I really don't like (usually due to texture or smell):
* Natto (fermented soybeans)
* balut (just say no)
* pickled herring roe (the smell)
* brussel sprouts
* mussels
Slimy, strong smelling and heavily fermented foods are tough to take for most people. I think this is a natural defense mechanism against spoiled food.

I like how the orange you selected by the tub makes what appear to be somewhat dated tile recede into the background and almost appear fresh and modern. Instead of picking an obvious color out of the tile, you took a color with a hue and saturation on the more energetic end of the spectrum.

Re: Bay Area Sofas

I too placed an order at this company, based on the positive experiences that I heard about a company on the Peninsula, and the feature here. That was an expensive lesson... I'm investigating my options.

BTW, I did find a Thomas J Woodward in a "fee based" online directory with addresses in San Francisco and Dallas.

I've created a yahoo group as a meeting place for others who got left out to dry...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rippedoffbybayareasofas

To the poster above, re the Wild Ginger above, it's still open and it is still pan-Asian.

A non-modern Seattle hotel choice but one people always rave about is the Inn at the Market, mentioned above:
http://www.innatthemarket.com/

In addition, to the higher end restaurants mentioned, I always love stopping at Dilettante Chocolates on Broadway (Capital Hill district) for cakes and chocolate.

Although I would probably paint, an alternative suggestion for you is to consider laminate or veneer on the existing doors. You have essentially a flat surface to work with, so it may be possible. I have not tried this method, but have considered it. I'm currently in the process of replacing cabinet doors with new ones custom made; this is a moderate cost fix (~$30 to 60 per door).

I would also add that hardware, such as pull bars, are an inexpensive way to update the look.