At Home on Vashon Island with Ted Kennedy Watson and Ted Sive
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Tag along to coastal Seattle, Washington as we visit Westward, the idyllic island retreat of shop owner and author Ted Watson Kennedy! Learn how Ted and husband Ted Sive, translated a tiny tired house on Vashon, the largest island in Puget Sound, into a charming home where they escape from the city. Hear how the Teds have perfected the art of imperfection to create comfort without sacrificing style. See how Ted melded function with visual pleasure in his much used kitchen where they create their Sunday suppers, a beloved Westward tradition. Discover why the red white and blue palette came to be and how it’s executed in every detail with love and whimsy. Watch as Ted illustrates his tips for storage and organization and how they embrace the outdoors in all they do. If in Seattle, but sure to visit Ted's two Watson Kennedy shops. And if you can't get enough of Ted’s tips and relaxed entertaining style, be sure to pick up a copy of his new book, Ted Kennedy Watson’s Guide to Stylish Entertaining (amzn.to/3pdXfNJ) - you’ll be a pro in no time! You'll be inspired, informed and entertained!! For more visit quintessencebl...
i can see they store food in Bonne Maman jars which i love. such a cozy little spot. that outdoor space is spectacular in it's view and deck set up. i'm in a swoon about everything. i felt like i was on a mini vacation just watching this. thank you!
I know I just pulled mine out! So chic
Right?! So many great ideas!! So glad you enjoyed!
@@janice5218 Wonderful!!
Wow! That went by way too quickly! I love that they have just a regular stove and fridge instead of spending $40,000 (or more) on two appliances! Regards from Indiana!
Fabulous!!!!!
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What a charming delightful home! It feels like a vacation all year. Love the Gin, Scotch and Vodka dispensers. Thank you for the lovely tour Susanna and Stacey. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Our pleasure!! It was a total delight!
I watched this twice and then ordered Ted’s new book. Just love!
Yay! So glad!
Obsessed! Dream cottage + the tree house is perfect. I love the way Ted came to greet you with a huge smile and hug.
We did too!
I found this house to be absolutely delightful and unpretentious, with easy and welcoming hospitality! I adore the decor and colors. Especially in the tree house, with the collage of vintage papers on the wall. Very quirky yet pleasant.
I love this - the colors, the scenery, the style.
That couple and that home have such a beautiful energy. I loved what they've done to the place - just a very special place to be.
Agreed! Glad you enjoyed!
What a delightful cottage! They had me at the red stripes! I can only imagine how relaxing it is to be on the deck enjoying the company of friends.
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
I also live on the Salish Sea aka Puget Sound in WA!!! I squealed with delight knowing you were right in my backyard. The islands around here are treasured and Vashon is truly a gem. Quintessence is the epitome of inspiration!!! Thank you for the important work you share with the world. I’m a better loving servant to my home, family and community because of all the beauty I witness in these mini tours. 💖🙌🏽😃
Thank you so much - that means everything to hear!! And lucky you - what a beautiful part of the world!
Lovely lake living! Everything has a cozy and comfortable feel with beautiful views... and a pup... ahhhhhh! 🥰🥰🥰
Susanna...you are so lucky that you get to visit all these joyful, inspiring people. What a life! Cheers!
We feel so lucky to be invited into so many inspiring homes! - Stacey (behind the camera)
Just stunning. An absolute delight. All my senses came alive with this beautiful home.
So glad!
35 years ago, I visited a friend on Vashon Island. I still remember how green and lush everything was. It makes quite an impression.
Yes, a very special spot!
Just the inspiration I needed to do a Saturday deep dive clean and furniture rearrange. 💕I pine for your videos and just when I need one it arrives on my doorstep… I mean it arrives to my fingertips.
So glad!! Enjoy!
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About to cut the grass…
That home is so cozy and visual! I love the lush green forest surroundings and water...breathtaking! It's very inviting and would immediately feel comfortable there. It's a special place. Thank you for these fabulous home tours. 😊
You are most welcome and it is indeed a special place!
Happy Saturday from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Thanks for another lovely video. 💙🦋💙
Thank YOU for watching !
Well that was a lovely little vacation! Thank you! It's too hot here to do anything, so I was so happy to see Quintessence pop up in my feed today. Cheers!
So glad to provide a vicarious beat-the-heat vacay!!
Island life! This reality of island life...always celebrating with food and sharing with friends ...AWESOME people, It feels the joy of their love,
Of celebrating all...house, food, friends etc. Thank you...
Exactly!! Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks Ladies for my long overdue dose of beauty and elegance 💙
Our pleasure!!
What a cheerful, fun, inviting place that doesn’t overwhelm. It just reels you in…😍
So true!
What a gorgeous getaway! I can already imagine the sea breezes and the woodland scents. These videos are always like mini vacations to friends we haven‘t met yet!
Oh thank you - exactly our intention!! So glad you enjoyed!
Well said !!!
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Too, too short by far! What a treat to get away for a day of play this summer via Quintessence. This visit was so chockablock filled with intriguing arrangements of items that it required a second and third viewing! (So loved the winged chair and sofa done up with what appears to be a pale pink duck cloth with red piping!) Charming hosts as well as our, as always, delightful Susanna!
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I love all of your charming episodes Susanna!!! This was just a scrumptious visit to a quaint lakeside retreat!!!🥰
So glad you enjoyed!! - Stacey (behind the camera)
@@quintessenceblg You don't get enough credit Stacey, your shots are just *chef's kiss* Many thanks from appreciative viewers. I've been commenting through the years and feel by now that I'm talking to old friends. If you're ever in Iceland let us know first and I'll hook you up.
@@thornyback Thanks so much for the lovely compliment and your continued viewership! Susanna has been to Iceland and loved. We'd love to come sometime!
Yet another wonderful video - thank you! This is my absolute favorite channel on youtube. The inspiration, the beauty and the wonderful comradery that make me feel like part of a family.
Thank you so much and so happy to read that - we indeed want our subscribers to feel they are a part of the larger Quintessence family!
Beautiful home as always! How can you not feel at home? Bonne Maman jam jars!!! The BEST collectables too!! Quintessence never disappoints.
THANK YOU!!
@@quintessenceblg ❤️❤️❤️The best UA-cam channel!!!
@@anttoronto3202 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 SO appreciate that!
Love the Getaway to the Island. So refreshing.
Thanks Joe - it really was!
One of my favorites. And when in Seattle I always go to his stores. Such a great eye for style.
Happy to hear that and yes, Ted has a great eye!!
Love this episode and didn’t want it to end. Really made me miss my years of living in Seattle, shopping at Watson Kennedy and going to the islands. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Our pleasure!
How clever of Susanna to ‘mistake’ the spirits for oils to solicit a quicker cocktail hahahaha! I love this property because almost anyone could take inspiration from it, in any small space or flat and on any budget. Just putting kitchen staple dry goods into sets of glass jars and stacking them in an organised way looks so tempting. Anyone could fit in here, they seem to be a lovely welcoming couple.
EXACTLY!! And they are beyond welcoming and gracious!
I love seeing how the show's hostess ignites excitement and gratitude in her interviewees, as she notices all of their home details. A pleasure to watch!
Thank you!!
I love how the owners kept the home “rustic”, but so pulled together, reflecting their tastes. There’s nothing precious or pretentious. Love the white Floraline collection. That color is so hard to find.
Agreed!!! 👍🏻
I was so happy to see that video! My late uncle had a 2-story house right on the beach on the sound on Vashon island and we went there in the summer a few times and I remember it with fondness!
He was a game changer. What fun fabrics….and you produce the best videos visiting exceptional people and their homes🩷
Thank you so much.
❤❤❤ I think I've said this before, but your videos are never long enough. Not only are the homes so interesting, but the homeowners are just as fascinating to listen to. Thank you!!❤❤❤
Simplicity is really chic🤓
Couldn't agree more!
What a great couple of chaps...... a wonderful installment ...... I have major cabin envy!!
I love these guys! Have for years! From the red gingham topped jelly jars to the charming linens, Susanna highlights this American home, saluting small in all it’s glory🇺🇸
We love them too! Thank you Ginny - so glad you enjoyed!
Wonderful place, 😍
What a wonderful home. So warm and welcoming. You feel like you’ve returned to a summer home that’s been in your family for generations…
The red,white and blue. The tree house. The details, just loved this, thank you for sharing!
Exactly their intent! So glad you enjoyed!
Hi how are you doing?
We love Vashon! Great cabin. Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
"Oh darling, not oils!" I just love this episode!
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These videos are always such fun! Wish we could have one every night!
So glad you enjoy!
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
Yay my show is back happy time 😁
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What a beautiful location.
It really is!
Is this the first homeowners that fed Susanna real food and drink??? (instead of salads) Lol. Such a lovely and cozy home. And they were great hosts.
No but the Teds excel at cooking and entertaining!
Beautiful decorating with the pink, red, and blue upholstery. Very cozy living. Delighted to see the Bonne Maman jars reused for pretty display.
I live really close, in Burien. So, it was a treat to see their beautiful home.
I worked all day and OMG saw I had missed one of your videos! Gosh, I could live in that island retreat and be so content and happy! That's the perfect size house for me! Love, love it!
So glad and yes, small but rather perfect!!
What a great inspiration this morning. Love you guys, your home, your decor tips. I'll be incorporating your ideas in my home. Thank you💖💚💙
Delighted to hear - the Teds are the best!
@@quintessenceblg Omg...they truly are!
@@quintessenceblg Just wish the video was longer...😊
Why oh why can't these videos be a little longer? I wanted to linger and really take things in. This place was so dreamy. I love Vashon Island and think this is the perfect place. I would love to sit down to a meal by the ocean and feel the breeze. What a treat this was. Thank you. ps - I have a schnauzer and I'm reading the book Following Atticus which makes me love this even more
So glad you loved!! Vashon is so dreamy!
How beautiful! When showing the tree house, I said, to myself, look at the hummingbird. It was a gnat on my screen. I enjoyed it all and will be checking their website. Thank you for all the lovely videos.🧏♀️
Our pleasure!! Glad you enjoyed it!
this is pure talent and marvelous coordinated styling. notice the oven/range, refrigerator, barbecue, etc. is quite affordable and at the low end of affordability in appliance/cookware; however, absolutely charming and pure perfection with the multi-layers of design and architecture -- B R A VO -- one of my favorites habitats because a price point for major purchases that is quite affordable to average, working folks. understand the fabrics and many other pieces are more expensive and at a custom/designer level; however, a blend of pure perfection and achievable with saving for the special and affordability woven masterfully together -- BRAVO! FYI -- unashamed and addicted to dish towels and the piles of dish towels throughout your living spaces did not go unnoticed -- I think my collection of 100% linen dish towels have met their match and are quite surpassed by your lovely collections 🤪
Thank you! So glad you loved! The Teds are so clever!
I'm so intrigued by T and T's lovely homes. I just want to move right in!
So warm and inviting ❤
Nice outfit Susanna, love your pants!
Ted's style is so ...him! I miss visiting his shops in Seattle. Just ordered the book - thank you for this wonderful (but brief) tour. My video was out of focus. ??
The video is in focus so not sure what the issue is and yes Ted's style is so personal - why we love it!
Lovely home, so peaceful and serene!
Hello! Wonderful, so fresh!!! Thank you so much!
Our pleasure!
Beautiful home!
The two Teds at Westward are living a very lovely life! I loved the kitchen organization and the outdoor dining overlooking the water.
Charming cottage that proves that organizing creative beauty wins every time❤
This is such a delightful joy to watch this…thank you! Inspiring and soothing! Love!!!
Pre-Ordered the book right now. What a beautiful home!
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Re reading: it’s the little things!
Susanna: new book title: it’s a million little things. This house is an example of so many moments. The simple white peonies is so do-able. I follow teds blog. He’s so positive!
I dream of spending $$$$ & time in his store. I kept reading of your impending visit so happy to see this video. Happy Saturday 💓
Thanks so much Janice!! You are so right - the Teds have created a home with a million magical moments! His store was a bevy of temptation! So glad you loved our visit! - Stacey (behind the camera)
Thank you!! Ted is a champion at that!!
@@quintessenceblg if I was behind the camera my focus would be nuts
I’d spend half a day editing my nut-filled moments. You two must have the best conversations post filming & interviews (on the car ride 🏡 home)
@@janice5218 We DO!! And editing is indeed often very time consuming!!
Tell me about his store..I want to go
So cozy and huggable home 🏡
YES!!!
Another fabulous video What a great place to live .Thank you both for bringing this beauty to us all.
Our pleasure!!
What an amazing beautiful location. So lucky to have such an exquisite place to escape to!
We agree!
What a fabulous home! Thank you for sharing
Our pleasure!! So glad you loved!
What a great place don’t like it LOVE it !
So glad!!
Lovely home, all the comforts of! They have great style! 🥂
Yes they do
The Nautical Teds, Westward Ho. Awesome.
The best! Glad you enjoyed!
So beautiful, cozy, amazing taste!!! this is the way to really enjoy a home❣
I love Susanna's plaid pants & comfy sweater. My favorite outfit of hers!
Thank you!!!!!
oooh i really hope you did a setting the table video with the teds. i do miss the setting the table content. That table setting is pretty. Thanks Susanna and Stacey!
I live on Vashon and my folks lived here for several decades. It’s a unique community that isn’t for everyone but it’s a lovely place to retire as long as you don’t need to drive a car to work off island.
I remember when my family would catch the ferry there every Saturday and Dairy Queen was the big pleasure many many moons ago!
Utterly charming!
Love this tour! What a gem of a home, thank you for this wonderful escape!! xo
Really charming!
I LOVE this cottage!😍
Ow I snackt for this💝thanx
Just relax , ……💆♀️
So happy to get another Quintessence!!!
Thank you!!
Wonderful, forwarding this to a friend on Vashon immediately!
Looks very relaxing! Cheers-
Such a cozy welcoming home. I loved it!
So glad!
Gasp! I want to be there…
It's a very special spot!
Wow! Ordered Ted's book a few days ago... can't wait for it to arrive! Thanks to all... great video, and such gracious hosts!
Thank you and they are!!
How fantastic is that, wow, you feel happy& at peace just looking at it, what it must be to live there I can only imagine 👏👏👏👏
I have bought a few things from Watson Kennedy. There are two delightfully curated, unique shops that are just a few blocks from where I lived in downtown Seattle. I used to love popping in.
Wow, just amazing - I WANT TO BE THERE NOW! 🙂
Who could blame you?!
It’s nice to see a kitchen with a normal, basic, stove and refrigerator…you rarely see that on these shows.
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Love this!! So relaxing!!😍❤️
Very! Glad you enjoyed!
So happy to see you and this episode of simple yet elegant country life. Loved it!!
Thank you!!
Your videos are a sheer delight xx
Thanks so much!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
What a charming home. It must feel as though you are on a continuous vacation. Wasn’t it fun for you two gals to have dinner there?
Yessssss!
Yes it was!!
The entire setting is just magical Susanna! You summed it up nicely- they are fun and delightful! Thanks for sharing
I love her, it's always interesting to see the interactions between the different wonderful people interviewed. I feel as though I am a part of the banter sometimes, or wish I was!
So glad to read this - thank you! We think it’s so much more interesting and fun to have a conversation than merely a presentation. And that’s exactly what we hope for - for you to feel a part of the visit!
Beautiful
Gorgeous. So many great design ideas from this small space! ❤
Thank you again for
The inspiring video!
Glad you enjoyed it!