August 2021
Local Artist Creates Science-Inspired Posters
Enliven your rooms with these creations from Methow Valley artist Jessica Rose
For illustrator Jessica Rose, a 2013 move to the bucolic Methow Valley produced a highly productive form of cabin fever. “The beautiful wood lining in our cabin was so inspiring,” says the mother of two. “My aesthetic started to evolve to the rustic and the natural.” After years spent working in a purely digital medium…
Cold Temps, Happy Early Birthday to Washington State & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
It’s a bit chilly out there on this fine Monday, but guess what: It will get much colder as the week goes on! Leading off: Enjoy your 50-degree temps today, it’s about to get a lot colder. Meteorologists say there will be a cold air mass settling over our region, which will bring lows of…
Tom Douglas Serves Up New Cocktails with Nordic Charm at Ändra
The Ändra Loft and Bar brings Scandinavian style and awesome aquavit to a downtown hotel
Tucked in above the entryway and check-in desk of the Hotel Ändra and en route to the Hot Stove Society cooking school, the Ändra Loft and Bar (Belltown, 2000 Fourth Ave.; 877.448.8600; hotelandra.com) is a charmingly cool nook of the Tom Douglas empire. With a Scandinavian focus rarely found in other Seattle watering holes, it’s…
Winter Prep and Other Home To-Dos
Your Porch.com Monthly Maintenance Calendar outlines November home projects to tackle stat
I’ve already begun planning and prepping for the feast I’m going to cook on Thanksgiving. Kidding! I’ll be ordering room service at the Willows in Woodinville on turkey day. (You know me better than that.) But, there are a host of other household-related chores and activities that should be on the docket for the month…
Sunny Forecast, Printer Shoplifting & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Well, it’s Friday at last. Pour yourself an eggnog latte and let’s dive into what’s happening so far today. A late surge in votes has pushed I-1351, the measure to limit class sizes and increase public school staff in Washington state, ahead. It’s currently leading by nearly 5,000 votes. Expect the next update sometime tonight….
Feast of Music: Three New Albums From Seattle Bands
... And how to work them into your Thanksgiving festivities
Jen Wood: Wilderness With her first album since 2010, Jen Wood reveals a bolder, more layered sensibility. Her pretty voice shines over poppy piano riffs, anthemic guitars and smashing cymbals graced with electronica elements. The result feels like rushing forward into hope. Best played: During last-minute food prep, final table decorations, general pre-dinner optimism CD…
Must List: Poetry on Buses, Indie Games & PNB’s Director’s Showcase
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Shop5 Shopping Events Not to Miss This Week (Dates and times vary) Now that it’s dark at 5 p.m., there is no reason left not to shop: You have finally packed away your sundresses and swimsuits, and it’s time to remember that added layers mean added opportunities for looking fabulous. Brighten your look and…
Tacoma Art Museum Unfolds a New Wing this Month
Design by Seattle-based architecture firm features local landscape
With a grand opening this month, Tacoma Art Museum’s new wing embodies the West in ways both historic and current. First, there’s the building itself, designed by Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects—a firm that has helped define the contemporary look of the region via sleek buildings that reflect the local landscape and “Scandinasian” design. The expansion…
Discussing Chili, ‘Come Here Often?’ with Musician Duff McKagan
The former Guns N' Roses bassist (and writer) on his love for Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack
Duff McKagan is a modern rock-and-renaissance man. While many know the Seattle native as the bassist for Guns N’ Roses and for his musical work with Loaded and a host of other bands, as well as his solo act, he’s also an economist who started the investment firm Meridian Rock, and a writer. He’s penned…
Eggnog Latte Mayhem, Whole Foods to Open New Store & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The rain appears to be over for the moment, but I’m hearing we’re in for up to 40mph wind gusts. Hold on to your hats: Supporters of I-594, the measure to expand background checks for gun purchases and transfers, are pleased with their success but say that this is only the beginning, KUOW reports. The…
New Studio Offers Adult Acting, Dance and Music Classes
A public performing arts training center materializes under the Monorail
So you’ve always wanted to be a clown. Or learn to tap dance. Or do improvisational theater. Like they say on reality-TV shows, it’s never too late to pursue your dream! Thanks to The Studios Center for Performing Arts (1801 Fifth Ave.; 206.582.3878; thestudios.org), you can hone that dream to a waking-life skill. Opened in…
3 Tips For Using Dark Paint Colors in Small Spaces
Don't fear dark paint shades. Learn how to use them properly
In fashion, it’s universally accepted that black is slimming and white adds volume, but that rule is primed to be broken when it comes to interior design. While the natural inclination is to paint a small, dark room a light, bright shade, color experts assert that a carefully chosen dark hue causes the walls to…