Capers

Capers. West Seattle. 4525 California Ave SW.

More of a home décor store with art for sale than a gallery, Capers has been in West Seattle for over 25 years. I can remember getting coffee here on Sundays with my Grandma when I was little. So, for sentimental reasons I stumbled in and found that they’ve reduced their space and no longer sell coffee, but they also feature a selection of 2-3 artists that rotate monthly. I especially liked Beata Metzelaar’s beautiful landscapes, which are featured in the picture. It was a blustery day, and Metzealaar’s work really captured that movement, adding the quality and interplay of colors that she must have learned from ancient paintings as an art restorer. 

It seems that Capers has really perfected the warm, inviting and fresh atmosphere-- not only with their choice of artists and hand crafted furniture, but also with their staff. Many are interior designers that hold weekly classes on things like How to Buy a Sofa. Few places will invest so much in making your home one-of-a-kind like Capers does.