Lauren Mang
Going to GeekGirlCon? Here’s One Panel Not to Miss
Geek Couture panelist Lisa Granshaw reveals how pop culture has seeped into high fashion
GeekGirlCon hits the Washington State Convention Center this weekend, October 11-12. A melding of lady nerds of all varieties (scientists, gamers, techies, comic book fans and the like), this informative and entertaining extravaganza centered on geek girl culture hosts a slew of workshops, panel discussions, hands-on science experiements, a costume contest and networking opportunities. (There…
Seattle’s Bike Share Program to Launch Monday
Tool around town on a Pronto bike starting October 13
We’ve seen the bike share docking stations going up around the city–there’s one just a hop, skip and a jump away from our offices, on 3rd Avenue and Pike street. (Go here to view the entire set of docking stations on a map.) Pronto Cycle Share, the Puget Sound region’s very first bike share program,…
Home of the Week: Historic Condo in Pioneer Square
Exposed brick, wood beams and one helluvah view. Yes, please
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. With the recent surge in…
Seattle vs. San Francisco: Which City is Better for Dogs
Did you know that 20 percent of U.S. dogs named Kale live in Seattle? Neither did we
You may remember Seattle mag’s Twitter war last year with San Francisco magazine prior to the NFC Championship game between the Seahawks and the 49ers. (We so won.) If you need a visual refresher of our spirited and very polite spat, here are a few of our favorite back-and-forth barbs: The famous competitiveness between our…
Build a Bird Feeder and More October Home Must-Dos
The Porch.com monthly maintenance calendar gets you revved up for weekend chores
Never in my pre-homeownership days did I think I’d be excited to go to the hardware store for gallons of paint or to browse pre-hung solid core interior doors (in black, please). But I am. And I do. And it’s glorious. Now that we’re basically one chunky cable-knit sweater away from winter, Porch.com has again…
11 Fall Festivals & Haunted Events to Attend
'Tis the season for haunted and/or various pumpkin-themed activities
I was just remarking last night how sad I was to see summer end, to which my husband responded “Why? You’re obsessed with fall.” Touche, dear husband. He’s right. I am obsessed. And I’ve got the shipment of Pottery Barn mercury glass pumpkins with a set of matching wrought-iron owl lanterns (OMG) on the way…
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