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Helping Haitian Families One Blanket at a Time

Helping Haitian Families One Blanket at a Time

Queen Anne’s Katlin Jackson knits together a strategy for keeping Haitian families together.

One does not take a trip to Haiti lightly, especially when the itinerary includes volunteering for 10 days at an orphanage. But all the bracing in the world could not prepare 28-year-old Katlin Jackson for the impact of her 2011 trip—an intensely complicated and emotional experience that moved her beyond outraged intention to direct action….

Find a Creative Spark at the Aviary

Find a Creative Spark at the Aviary

A new microshop in Ballard offers fun and functional gifts.

“What is creativity and how does it work?” That’s the question Ken Mitchell, a former marketing and product development guy for Fisher-Price Toys, likes to explore in his new microshop, The Aviary, which opened in the former Blackbird Candy Shoppe last November. Mitchell stocks the tiny angular space with notebooks and pens, Lomography cameras—analog cameras…

Mild-mannered Mutiny Hall

Mild-mannered Mutiny Hall

We love the rotating seasonal beers and relaxed atmosphere at this Ravenna pub.

Not Mutinous in the LeastWith a name like Mutiny Hall, a visitor might expect dangerous longshoremen on vacation from Boston. But it’s just the opposite; the atmosphere is calm, and the patrons, waitstaff and bartenders are more courteous than riotous. It was actually named for Whidbey Island’s Mutiny Bay, the home of owner Seth Howard’s…

Pine Box Debuts Revamped Menu by Star Chef Scott Carsberg

Pine Box Debuts Revamped Menu by Star Chef Scott Carsberg

Talk about a match made in heaven. The Pine Box is the absolutely stellar, somewhat hidden beer haven on Capitol Hill co-owned by Ian Roberts (one of our 2012 Tastemakers). I love the place, but I’m a beer amateur. So I asked my favorite beer fanatic, Washington Beer Blog’s Kendall Jones, to weigh in on…

We Day Seattle: A Really Big Deal for Kids

We Day Seattle: A Really Big Deal for Kids

An astounding 15,000 students from close to 400 middle and high schools are expected converge on Key Arena on Wednesday, March 27 for the first ever We Day in Washington State. We Day is a part of Free the Children, a Canadian organization founded in 1995 by international activist Craig Kielburger that encourages youth to…

Hooray for Washington State Rosé, the Anytime Wine

Hooray for Washington State Rosé, the Anytime Wine

When my kitchen begins to smell like the sweet perfume of chicken potpie, I start to think pink. Yup, rosé. That’s just the thing to drink alongside one of my go-to warm/fuzzy comfort foods, the take-n-bake pie from the Rub with Love Shack next door to Seatown. I don’t just enjoy rosé in the summer…

Spa it Up at Alderbrook

Spa it Up at Alderbrook

Alderbrook is a magical resort and spa on the shores of Hood Canal—a northwesty haven only two hours from the city. If you’re aching for a getaway you might want to consider heading there next Friday, March 22 for their Good Clean Fun event from 7:30 to 10 p.m. In addition to champagne and snacks,…

Built For Man Winter Presentation: The Man of the Future

Built For Man Winter Presentation: The Man of the Future

My friend Francisco Hernandez is an incredibly talented designer with a wonderfully generous spirit. His seven year-old line, Built For Man, provides comfortable, wearable, sexy and unique clothing for men, in part made by artisans in Peru, for whom he provides a living through their traditional looming techniques. On Tuesday, March 19 from 7:30 to…

Faconnable Opens At Bellevue Square! Giveaway!

Faconnable Opens At Bellevue Square! Giveaway!

The beauty of a classic, traditional line like Faconnable,a French line started in 1950s, is that they offer something for practically everyone. Even the hippest it girl or punkest punk girl can appreciate a crisp white blouse, a cotton v-neck sweater and a black leather pencil skirt. What they do with those classics is up…

Tatters Warehouse Sale

Tatters Warehouse Sale

Perhaps the greatest, most under-the-radar shop has one of the greatest under-the-radar super sales each year and I’m here to daylight it. Tatters, a Mercer Island shop that is home to chic, avant garde and often exclusive labels, will be at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, also on Mercer Island, on Sunday, March 17 from…

Three Cocktails to Pair with St. Patrick’s Day Legends

Three Cocktails to Pair with St. Patrick’s Day Legends

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and with it comes not only an honoring of Ireland and the Irish people, but usually a whole lot of tipsy folks running around. Instead of just drinking green beer randomly, why not dig a little deeper with a few choice bits of lore and learning –…

Explore a Luxe Home Remodel, Michael Moss' New Book and a Pop-Up Vintage Shop

Explore a Luxe Home Remodel, Michael Moss’ New Book and a Pop-Up Vintage Shop

MUST SEEVivian Maier: Out of the Shadows Ongoing (closes 3/28 ) — The story is nothing short of incredible. A nanny who lived in New York City and Chicago, Vivian Maier was also a devoted shutterbug who took captivating street shots of everyday people—amounting to a roll of film a day from the 1950s through…

Chris Hansen Launches a Waitlist for Sonics Tickets

Chris Hansen Launches a Waitlist for Sonics Tickets

Chris Hansen launches a “Priority Ticket Waitlist” today for future tickets to Sonics games. As explained on the Sonics Arena blog, adding your name to the list doesn’t guarantee tickets. It just means you’ll be among the first contacted by a Sonics salesperson for the opportunity to buy tickets when the time is right. Also…

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