Daily Inspiration

True self-awareness does not leave us quiet and content. 
It rouses us from complacency and moves us with its vitality,
always to attain ever-greater heights.

Car Seat Inspections

I finally made it out to Ikea in Renton to have our baby car seat inspected. In line ahead of me was a responsible pregnant woman making sure her car seat was properly installed before her precious cargo arrived. Ahead of her was another irresponsible couple like myself who hadn't gotten around to this important job in a timely fashion since their rear facing pint size passenger was in the dad's arms. In my defense (to make myself feel better and look less flakey) my baby did come nearly 3 weeks early (never mind he's 3 1/2 months old now and I've had 3 1/2 months to get around to this task).

After sitting in my car for about 15 minutes it was my turn for a pat on the back. OK, so I was expecting to be one of the 10% of the genius population who can install a car seat properly. Actually, I was piggybacking on the brains of my engineer husband who is very mechanically inclined. I knew that by myself I would be part of the 90% of the population who have to chant "righty tighty, lefty loosey" when turning a screw driver.

Not only did we:

1) fail to install our car seat in best location (middle seat - which we knew, we just couldn't figure out how to make the seat base secure enough),

2) we attached it incorrectly and

3) had the harness too low on the baby which would have helped facilitate serious damage to his delicate internal organs in the event of a car accident.

Needless to say I was humbled to learn that our efforts to keep our son safe were very flawed and I am very grateful to the people who volunteer to help keep our innocent children safe while they share the roads with distracted drivers.

If you have a baby in a car seat or a toddler or young child in a booster seat you can call the Washington State Safety Restraint Coalition at 1-800-BUCKL-UP or visit their website 800bucklup.org for information on car seat checks like the one I attended today at Ikea.

White Center Walgreens

Is having a sale.

Daily Inspiration

The best response to anger is praise.
Sincere praise of another’s virtues arouses and calls
forth those qualities from within the core of their soul.   

Daily Inspiration

As you feed your faith-- your doubt will starve.

Daily Inspiration

Intellect and passion are two separate worlds.
Intellect is cold and settled; passion is seething and impetuous.
We must unite the two.
Intellect then becomes a guide for a life passionately
devoted to purposeful action.

Daily Inspiration

The key to personal growth is the ability to acknowledge what is truly good for us and to reject what is not. This innate sense is developed not in the rational mind. Rather, it is formed in the deepest, most intuitive part of our soul, in the ability to show gratitude and sincere appreciation.

West Seattle Art Walk Video Jan 10th

Here is a video I found online of the recent West Seattle Art Walk and it features our very own Keller Williams Agent Edna Bishop


Art Walk Jan 10th

Our Sunday Open Houses...Stop By & Say Hi

Stop by this weekend and say hi.














Listing: 27215673
Price: $329,000
Adress: 14605 Bethel Ln SW Vashon
Open House: 01/13/08 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Listing Agent: Marie Browne















Listing: 27205174
Price: $535,000
Address: 4526 50th Ave SW Seattle
Open House: 01/13/08 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Listing Agent: Heather Bakstad















Listing: 27188601
Price: $299,950
Address: 9248 12th Ave SW Seattle
Open House: 01/13/08 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Listing Agent: John F Thompson















Listing: 27176581
Price: $529,000
Address: 4507 45th Ave SW Seattle
Open House 01/13/08 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Listing Agent Heather Bakstad

Art Walk at Keller Williams

What a fun evening!
Last night Keller Williams Realty Seattle Metro West was pleased to be a part of the West Seattle Art Walk. Keller Williams featured the work of local artists Cara Astorquia and Jason Astorquia along with the photography of one of our own agents, Edna Bishop.

Edna recently traveled to Cambodia and came back with some beautiful jewelry, hundreds of amazing photographs, and a new found perspective. It's amazing to hear the stories of her experiences.

The artwork and photographs will be featured at the office for the next few weeks. Everyone is welcome to stop by and take a look anytime. Also, catch Edna's interview with the West Seattle Harold at

http://www.westseattleherald.com/articles/2008/01/11/features/features/feature01.txt.

Lochmoor - Microsoft

This 3 bed, 3 bath home is move-in ready. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with slab granite, GE Profile Arctica appliances, natural finish maple cabinets and designer tile floors. New copper plumbing throughout, newer carpet and Milgard double pane windows. Five minutes to Microsoft, near Crossroads Mall, with great Lake Samm and Cascades views. Very spacious 2,336 SqFt, two car garage, plenty of storage, and two fireplaces. Stunning landscaping, large fenced back yard, and automatic sprinklers.

West Seattle Art Walk - Thursday Jan 10th

Here are the participating businesses & artists

• 1. Hotwire Online Coffeehouse Marty Gordon, collage


• 2. Ginomai Featured Artists:


• 1. Patricia Ann Wilson: Watercolors, collage prints, photography,


• 2. Rajaa Gharb in the community room


• 3. Marc Yeager - intricate wood carving


• 4. Keller Williams . Edna Bishop presents: "Beyond Angkor Wat" Photographs of her recent trip to Southeast Asia. In addition, beautiful handmade silver jewelry from Cambodia. Cara and Jason Astorquia: "New works by West Seattle artists"


• 5. Windermere Real Estate along with Kim Tingley,Realtor are proud to present artist Bernie Mitchum. Bernie's acrylic on canvas is a mix of realism using transportation as a theme for his whimsical art!


• 6. Coffee to a Tea with Sugar James Bailey, photographs


• 7. Cupcake Royale Presents House of Sharon—Faces 1 Acrylic on Canvas"embrace amateurism, reject mediocrity"


• 8. Twilight in the Junction Artwork by Todd Karam, Justin Hillgrove, Kelly Rae Cunningham, Eric Osborne, Debbie Bianchi, Brad Straine, Soule and OneSevenNine.


• 9. Georgia Blu SAL (Sam and Tal) Georgia Blu is proud to display the art of SAL (Sam and Talese Heckler), a collaborative mother and son artist team.They have been painting together since 2001. The freshness of Sam’s early drawings gave Talese the idea of incorporating them into her paintings.


• 10. Arts West ArtsWest Gallery presents Nancy Bogni, Graham Fracha, Chris Kopet, and Inge Roberts for the exhibition Fragmented Moments which runs January 6 – February 9, 2008. Using diverse mediums, these artists contemplate the inclusion of the past with the present. Artist Reception 6-7:30 for ArtWalk attendees.


• 11. M3 Bodyworks Open House and reception with Photographer and Artist, Nancy Swigger. M3 Bodyworks Massage Clinic is offering $20.00 off all services when you mention the Art Walk


• 12. C&P Coffee On display at C & P Coffee Company for the month of January, paintings by Sarah Browning. She works with acrylics, watercolors, pen/ink and mixed media. Her work includes landscapes and water scenes, personal portraits, illustration, graphics, and symbolic artwork

Art Walk starts at 6pm till 9pm
More information at http://westseattleartwalk.blogspot.com/

2 Bedroom 1.75 Bath Condo in West Seattle

3221 SW Avalon Way Seattle 98126 #Unit 110
Listing# 27206423
List Price $324,650
Beds 2 / Baths 1.75 / Fireplaces 1
Year Built 1997
Style 30-Condo 1Level Unit
Parking 2 Common Garage
Space# 50, 51
Project Luna Court
Appx. SQFT 1150
listed by Team Rich Bianchi
rich@therichbianchiteam.com
http://therichbianchiteam.com

Great opportunity to live at a location that's convenient to everything-shopping, restaurants, transportation and freeways. Security building with penthouse fitness center and social room for gatheriings. Light and sunny unit with 2 bedrooms, with 3/4 bath in master bedroom,cozy gas fireplace, kit. with tile floor and plenty of cabinets. Walk in closets, wall to wall carpeting and handicap access. Unit comes with 2 parking stalls and large storage locker. See agent remarks for entry.

If you would like to see this property you can contact Me, your agent or Rich Bianchi

3 Bedroom Home in West Seattle $259,650

6332-A 26 Ave SW Seattle 98106
Listing# 27106036
List Price 259,650
Beds 3 / Baths 1.50 / Fireplaces 1
Year Built 1980
Bldg Type. Built On Lot
Covd Prkg. 1 Garage-Attached
Appx. SQFT 1040
listed by Team Rich Bianchi
rich@therichbianchiteam.com
http://therichbianchiteam.com

Delightful rambler with freshly painted interior,1/2 bath in master bedroom, big deck off the dining area and wheel chair accessable. Very comfortable home. Title thru Talon Title #1062534. Owner will give $1,000. carpet allowance(can be used for closing costs,etc. also)

If you would like to see this property you can contact Me, your agent or Rich Bianchi

6 Bedroom House in West Seattle $749,650

5203 45 Ave SW Seattle 98136
List Price $749,650
Listing# 27170788
Beds 6 / Baths 2.50 / Fireplaces 2
Year Built 1968
Bldg Type. Built On Lot
Covd Prkg. 2 Garage-Attached
Appx. SQFT 4800
Lot Size 6300
Listed by Rich Bianchi
rich@therichbianchiteam.com
http://therichbianchiteam.com

6 BEDROOMS AND 4800 sq. ft. including garage. Great views of the sound, Olympics and territory. Slate entry, separate dining room, family room with fireplace off kitchen and 3/4 bath in large master suite. Finished basement with view, 3 bedrooms and rec room. Large double garage. Deck that's great for sunset view and BBQ's. Patio area and nicely landscaped yard. The spaciouness is deceiving! Great for ADU with level lower floor entrance.

If you would like to see this property you can contact Me, your agent or Rich Bianchi

Spacious remodeled Genesee home

Coveted Genesee area home. Cozy up next to your gas fireplaces...you choose, the one in your living rm or downstairs in the family room. This home has been updated with a 600 Sq Ft deck that is accessed off the dining rm and off the master bedrm. The bonus rm has been wired w/ surround sound/plamsa TV and has a fully loaded wet bar, complete with a stainless steel mini-fridge. New windows (with transferable waranty), freshly painted exterior, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, & new carpet in the family room downstairs. The laundry room is Huge with a laundry shoot!! Imagine waking up in the summer and drinking your coffee on your deck. The back yard is very large that boasts room to park an RV, new garage door, mature plantings, outdoor storage, and it even has a firepit.

For private showings are any questions please give me a call, Heather Bakstad 206-851-5857

Killer Sound Views!!

Sound view home with development potential (L-2 multifamily zoning). Nestled comfortably in the heart of West Seattle within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, bus hub, and with spectacular Sound views from almost every room (and huge deck). This 3 bedrm, 1 3/4 bath home has been completely updated with new appliances, fixtures, countertops, flooring, paint and more. The downstairs bonus roomI is plumbed and wired for a kitchenette/wetbar. 3rd bdrm may be a non-conforming bedroom.

Please call for a private showing or if you have any questions: Heather Bakstad 206-851-5857

The address is 4507 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Pictures of the Seattle New Years Fireworks

Here are some great pictures my friend took of the fireworks



More Pictures Here