April 2021
A Capitol Hill Remodel Reveals a Family’s Dream House
Modern meets traditional in this Capitol Hill home
Although they loved their leafy neighborhood, Allie and Ted Dworkin knew the Capitol Hill house they bought in 2006, when they had three small children, was no longer a good fit. Ruby, now 15, Eliza, 13, and Louis, 9, were growing bigger and busier, but the Dworkins’ attempts at house hunting proved fruitless. Nothing they…
Seattle Designer Adds a Brilliant Master Bath to this Attic Space
A Tudor-style home in Tangletown gets a master bathroom with a clean and calming palette
Interior designer Keri Petersen’s clients loved the bones of their new Tudor-style abode in Tangletown, but realized it needed a few nips and tucks to truly make it their own. Namely, the attic bedroom space was lacking one of the most coveted elements people seek in a home: an en suite bathroom. So Petersen, owner…
Painter Cable Griffith Unveils New Works at G. Gibson Gallery
The exhibit Sightings elicits awe and pleasure
Painter Cable Griffith’s landscapes bring an electronic pulse to pastoral scenes, fusing the order of human-built infrastructure with the chaos of the natural world. The smooth surfaces and rounded contours of his trees, islands, hills and rivers; the deeply saturated palette with its warm, backlit glow; and the stilted perspectives and cartoonish sense of scale…
Recipe of the Week: Homemade Aged Eggnog
Local foodie Amy Pennington offers a tasty twist on a beloved boozy classic
We’re all familiar with store-bought eggnog, the creamy, sweet holiday beverage that comes in a carton. Some of us enjoy it cold straight out of the refrigerator, some choose to spike it for a little extra cheer, while others take it steamed with a shot or two of espresso. But is there a better way?…
What Will Happen to the Seahawks’ Run Game without Thomas Rawls?
The Seahawks are coming on at just the right time, but lose their newest star
After beating the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and losing star undrafted rookie running back Thomas Rawls for the season, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in the first Wild Card position if the playoffs were to start today. It’s an all important position for a team unlikely to win its division, as it means their first…
6 Boozy Gifts from Washington Distillers to Give this Holiday
A whiskey club, boozy advent calendar and other alcohol-fueled gifts that keep on giving
There are few things as lovely as getting a gift of bottled goodness – as long as you’re like me, a person who loves tasty spirits, liqueurs and cocktails! If you have someone on your shopping list who feels the same, we have you covered with some choice selections that’ll make you the most popular…
Instagram Inspiration: Winter Style
Seattle fashion bloggers bundle up in style
When it comes to fashion, I prioritize comfort. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that winter is my favorite season; I love any weather that gives me an excuse to bundle up and actualize my dream of looking like a walking pile of blankets. However, I often resort to the same cold weather outfit: a…
Estates Wine Room opens in Pioneer Square
Tasting room will feature wines from Double Canyon and Archery Summit
This year’s major urban winery news was the opening of Charles Smith Wines Jet City in Georgetown, which still holds the title of largest urban winery on the West Coast. On Dec. 11, a smaller but important urban winery and tasting room will unlock its doors, this time in Pioneer Square. The Estates Wine Room…
6 Seattle Spots for Healthy Dining Options
The best dishes at Seattle’s top picks for healthy dining
Eating right while dining out can be a challenge, especially for those with food allergies or special dietary demands. Blessed be January, when it seems everyone has made a New Year’s resolution. Here are our favorite dishes that regularly serve up superfood nutrition. Tallulah’s This inviting café, found on the back side of Capitol Hill…
What the Teachers’ Strike Taught Seattle Parents
Local parents learned to use their powers for good
Months have passed since teachers in Seattle Public Schools walked the picket lines in the district’s first strike in 30 years. Students missed six full days of school—the first days of the school year—as the Seattle Education Association (SEA), which represents 5,000 teachers, negotiated over issues that included testing, recess, teacher pay and length of…
Seattle Has Changed, But Memories From Earlier Days Remain
Knute Berger reflects on the crossroads of his past
For me, intersections can be the coordinates of memory. Because I’ve lived in Seattle for most of my life, those cross streets are sometimes landmarks of my personal and family history. There’s Fourth and Pike, where I was standing when I was given five brass World’s Fair dollars to spend at the Century 21 Exposition….
Seattle Celebrates All Things ‘Star Wars’
Awaken the Jedi in you with these Seattle 'Star Wars' events
As the opening day of Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens draws near (December 18 if you don’t already know), Seattle fans, young and old, are strapping on their lightsabers and hitting the town in celebration. Whether you’re a hard-core fan or just looking to join in on the excitement we’ve compiled a list of…