Design Encounter

This past Sunday, as Reeves and I were browsing around the local Bellevue Crate & Barrel for furniture ideas for our new home, I heard this voice behind saying something innocuous like "what about this one" or "no, that one over there" - turning around, as I am always curious what other people are shopping for, I first saw this tall stylish man (obviously gay as few straight men dress that well, especially on a Sunday morning) then I heard the voice again from the other man who was with him, but had his back to me, which sounded strangely familiar. Since it had to be a couple, I though hmmmm....I want to know what they are buying so I can get ideas on what they think is worth viewing. 

I heard the voice again and in that instant, the shorter of two men turned around. If it wasn't for hearing the voice first, I don't think I would have recognized him as he had a knit cap pulled down, was in a bit of a scruffy coat and had about a weeks worth of stubble going on. It was Nate Burkus the interior designer made famous by Oprah!! 

We made eye contact (and he has great eyes) as I almost ran into him since he tuned around about 3 feet in front of me. Not wanting to do an obvious double take, I walked past him trying to pretend to look at more furniture, whispering to Reeves who he was - from which Reeves said "who???" :) 

I really wanted to subtly follow him around to get some free design direction, but they soon went down the escalator and I am sure kept moving so not to be recognized. 

I was really impressed I actually recognized him as I am really bad about celebrity sightings - usually I am too into getting done what ever it is I need to get done to worry about who is around me!

I also am wondering what Nate was doing in Washington?!?!