Hone your Cooking Skills at Whisk
McVey Oakley Design Studio is pleased to announce that, as of mid-February, independent kitchen retailer and cooking venue, Whisk, is up and running in Bellevue, Washington. Located at Bellevue and Main, Whisk offers “a curated selection of kitchenware, bakeware, barware, and unique tabletop serving pieces.” With its clean and contemporary kitchen classroom and a diverse […]
Egg N’ Joe Arrives in Scottsdale
Brand new breakfast, lunch and brunch concept, Egg N’ Joe celebrated its grand opening at the Silverstone Shops in Scottsdale on 18 January. Egg N’ Joe is the brainchild of our friends at Elmer’s Restaurants. McVey Oakley Design Studio has collaborated with Elmer’s Restaurants on various projects over the years. So, we were delighted to […]
Smoke + Cedar – Design Notes
We enjoyed our time collaborating on Smoke + Cedar with Chef Gordon Naccarato and Joe Hardwick. (Previously, we worked with Gordon and Joe on Pacific Grill). Gordon Naccarato has an outstanding history as a chef and especially with restaurants that have catered to elite guests. He has been a part of the best of both […]
Smoke + Cedar Opening Soon
Smoke + Cedar is the latest culinary destination to be concocted by Chef Gordon Naccarato and Joe Hardwick Jr., aka Naccarato Restaurant Group. Eight years ago, we had the pleasure of working with Chef Gordon and Joe on Pacific Grill. We are proud to have collaborated with them once again. Smoke + Cedar is located in the Allenmore Golf and Events Center […]
Clyde Hill Residence is Becoming a Home
The final punch list items are almost history, the moving boxes are gone, the photos have been taken, and the guests have started to arrive for fall dinner parties. It is welcoming and comfortable. It’s starting to feel like Home. Almost there! Check out our portfolio for the finished photos. From start to finish this project […]
Room for Improvement
We did some design work for the Essentially Seattle retail space almost one year ago but never got around to posting it here. Better late than later! The project entailed giving this existing Seattle Center building, then known simply as the Gift Shop, an interior remodel with new retail fixtures and an exterior makeover with new graphics and signage. […]
Designing Art for WildFin
We engage in a wide variety of duties when designing an interior environment. One of the more challenging, but ultimately enjoyable tasks is developing an artwork package that makes a statement without detracting from the interior design. The art that we conceptualize travels a familiar path from conversation to concept sketch to realization. During this process, we consider […]
Goodbye Scaffolding, Hello Sunshine
This week the outdoor scaffolding was removed from the Clyde Hill Private Residence.
It’s Time for Color
It has been a few weeks since our last update on the Clyde Hill Private Residence. Quite a bit has been accomplished in that time. On the interior, walls have been sanded and are ready for paint. Floors have been prepped for tile installation which starts next week. On the exterior, retaining walls are complete […]
Il Neige a Paris!
Snow made David’s recent trip to Paris all the more memorable. David spent a week enjoying French culture, cuisine and of course art and architecture. Some highlights and inspiration… Photgraphy by David McVey
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