February 2008
Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley
People are adding “wine tasting” to their list of things to do in this H20-centric community
Sponsored by Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center You can thank its stunning namesake for the expansive wine culture (or more precisely “viticulture”) of the Lake Chelan Valley. Its so-called “lake effect” climate—with warm days and cool evenings—allows for a longer growing season and reduces the risk of frosty freezes in the winter…
Your Seattle Restaurant Questions Answered: Summer Is Coming
Get out of the house and try a new lunch spot, happy hour or classic Seattle dinner
Disappointing series finales aside, it’s time to look on the bright side. Summer is coming to Seattle and that means graduation dinners, out-of-town visitors and a rosé tasting event from Charles Smith. Take advantage of the sunshine and try something new: maybe burek or Shibuya honey toast or a new happy hour cocktail. Need help finding a…
8 Stylish Sunglasses Just in Time for Summer
This year’s most coveted sunglasses run the gamut from silhouettes with artful details to reinterpreted classics, all available from local shops just in time for the sunny season
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. 1. “Fisher” sunglasses ($145) in black matte with mirrored crimson lenses from Warby Parker. Available at Warby Parker, Capitol Hill, 305 E Pine St., 206.785.7432; and University Village, 2619 NE University Village St., 206.926.9617; warbyparker.com 2. “Carlina” round sunglasses ($475) with gradient lenses…
Glossier Debuts New Capitol Hill Pop-Up
Clear your vanities. The beauty brand’s retail concept will stay open through July 7
If you have spent any time in downtown Seattle over the past couple of months, you might have seen larger-than-life videos of glamorous women projected onto high trafficked buildings and hotels. What’s all the hype about? Well, New York-based skincare and beauty brand Glossier announced on May 20 their new Seattle-based pop-up shop opens May…
Amazon Fashion’s Brittany Hicks Is Leading the Next Generation of Style Pioneers
'I want to empower girls who are interested in the behind-the-scenes work, such as finance and technology, to feel they have a clear path to succeed'
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. It was during a summer internship at Lehman Brothers in New York City, at the height of the Great Recession, that Brittany Hicks decided that finance was not her calling. She switched gears and enrolled in merchandising and textile courses at North Carolina A&T State…
Local Company Bedlove Wants You to Get Some Sleep in These Sheets
These chic, ultraluxe linens are just what the sandman ordered
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. A quick internet search will reveal any number of suggestions for getting a good night’s sleep, but Belltown-based Bedlove is betting that the solution lies in the quality of your bedding. Launched earlier this year by Nordstrom marketing alum Laura Hubbard, the brand offers duvet covers (from…