Tess grew up on a farm in Arkansas. Studied Architecture 

at the University of Arkansas. 

Spent a year studying Architectural History and 

started painting in Florence. 

After college she focused on developing her art career and within a year was selling her paintings in a local gallery. 

Tess has since expanded her art career and is still selling her paintings in galleries. And simultaneously has been working with home owners to design all aspects of their interior spaces and material selections for the past 11 years. 

Why do you do what you do?

Because she loves it!  She loves the client interaction and problem solving.  She has a deep appreciation for colors, texture and creating new spaces that are personal and feel as good as a worn leather sofa. 

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Mountain bike, paint, loves to cook and play with her nieces. She likes exploring the outdoors as well as travel.

Shaun started his cooking 

career in the Northwest at 

Mt. Hood Lodge and has cooked in some of the most premier restaurant's in the country and abroad in France.  From Masa in San Francisco 

to Per Se with Chef Thomas 

Keller in New York. 

As of the end of June Shaun 

is leaving the Book Bindery to open his own place. It will take some time for his new restaurant to open which gives him 

some free time and gives us this special opportunity to be up close and personal with one 

of Seattle's top chef's. Don't 

miss this unique opportunity 

to learn from and taste the delights from Chef Shaun McCrain.