I have the privilege to be the featured artist at Ludlow Home in Phinney Ridge, Seattle, currently through the first week of May. A friend of mine told me about this boutique last year and when I stopped by Ludlow for a visit, I left inspired, as I always do when I get to see how others are expressing their passions for design and detail. I was so excited when James, the owner, said he'd like to hang up my art, and we both agreed that it adds a nice feminine touch to balance the more masculine feel of the shop, or "mantique," as he laughingly called it.

Stop by Ludlow in the next couple weeks and take some time to browse this treasure-filled space. They have beautiful mid-century-modern housewares, linens, and even re-purposed shoulder bags made out of vintage sport coats. I bought some strawberry rosemary sipping vinegar that I'm going to try and acquire a taste for...