Architecture + Design

Kelley Moore's Waterside Farm Picnic

Kelley Moore’s Waterside Farm Picnic

A new floating farmers' market docking weekly at Lake Union creates a scenic backdrop for a fresh, c

It has finally arrived: that golden summer moment when local fruits—from cherries to blueberries—are ripe and ready to eat, and we spend weekends perusing our neighborhood farmers’ market for salad greens. Celebrate the bounty of the season with a farm-to-table dinner that lets the produce take center stage. Using ingredients from the new FarmBoat (farmboat.org),…

Kippen House Chicken Coops Make Backyard Baryards Modern

Kippen House Chicken Coops Make Backyard Baryards Modern

A Seattle architect has invented a chic coop perfect for urban backyards.

The shabby chicken coops of Old McDonald’s farm might look out of place in the city, but thanks to architect Traci Fontyn, owner and founder of Bothell’s Kippen House chicken coops (kippenhouse.com), urban dwellers can still enjoy fresh, organic eggs from their own small lots. These cool coops combine chicken housing with human gardening for…

Vertical Garden Art at Ballard Floral Shop Midnight Blossom

Vertical Garden Art at Ballard Floral Shop Midnight Blossom

In the April issue I reported on the vertical gardening trend currently climbing Seattle walls. Now Ballard floral design, plant and gift shop Midnight Blossom is offering its arty take on the trend with tillandsia (air plant) wall gardens (like the one pictured above). They’re “living art,” Amoreena Herbage told me by phone. She’s one-half…

Washington's Mountain Vacation Homes

Washington’s Mountain Vacation Homes

Looking for a vacation home or a weekend rental close to the mountains? This sampler will give you

SNOQUALMIEA small mountain town with historic attractions and a decent brewery, Snoqualmie offers proximity to the city while maintaining a distinct sense of rustic charm. Own141 Kearny Drive, Snoqualmie Pass$475,000Annual property tax: $2,800Elevation: 3,000 feetTwo-story cabin-style home with four bedrooms and two full baths that was previously used as a vacation rental, complete with cozy…

Cap off Your Climb with Kelley Moore’s al Fresco Essentials

Cap off Your Climb with Kelley Moore’s al Fresco Essentials

Lay out a spread of cheese, crackers and grapes on a colorful oilcloth, instead of a cotton blanket,

If you’re lacking a few Boy Scout badges, pave the path for your next hike with chic tools fit for a hilltop lunch break. Celebrate the breathless elation of a good climb (you’re still alive!) with an easy-to-tote lunch stashed in a sturdy canvas bag. Easy to fit in any standard backpack, bento-box-style lunch pails…

Sweet Streets: Cost of Living in 8 Seattle Neighborhoods

Wanna live there? A sampling of real estate sales in select Seattle neighborhoods.

Cost of Living> South Lake Union401 ninth ave. unit 111 (Veer Lofts) 1,073-square-foot condo unit built in 2008, sold on November 19, 2010, for $367,6752010 property taxes: $3,223Attendance-area public schools: John Hay Elementary and McClure Middle School (both on Queen Anne);  Garfield High (in the Central District) Capitol Hill1106 13th Ave. 1,950-square-foot Victorian-style home built…

Entertaining: Kelley Moore Shows Her Appreciation

Entertaining: Kelley Moore Shows Her Appreciation

Holiday gifts that won't collapse your budget

’Tis the season of giving, and after exhausting your creativity on gift ideas for those nearest and dearest, trying to find simple, cute gifts for coworkers, your child’s teachers, party hosts and others in your life can make even the most intrepid shopper head down the dreaded fruitcake path. Well, step away from the cake:…

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