Lifestyle
The Seattle Freeze: Botox in the Northwest
Cosmetic injectables are more popular in Seattle than you may think—and new treatments offer even m
Kara Montgomery*, a petite, blond, 45-year-old mother of two, is a regular at Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, a dermatology and ophthalmology practice with several locations. A few times a year, she spends $300–$500 for Botox injections, something she views as a beauty treatment that’s less expensive and invasive than surgery and no more expensive…
What You Need to Know About Zika
Disease-carrying mosquito not found in Washington, will likely reach U.S. this summer
Seattle may not be a hot spot for the mosquito-borne Zika virus, but the number of local cases could swell during the summer travel season. First identified in 1947 in Uganda, Zika—often a symptomless virus—is now a household name because it has been linked to several debilitating conditions, including microcephaly, in which babies are born…
Road Trip: To Bend, Oregon, and Back
Welcoming summer with a weekend of food, brews and exploring the outdoors
This past Memorial Day weekend, my partner and I packed our bags for a getaway. We opted to hop the state line and head to Bend, Oregon, since it’s a short drive from Seattle and on that particular weekend, was forecasted to be rain free. While there, we indulged, imbibed and made our way to…
The Lightbox: Point Roberts Home Embraces Rural Surroundings
Architectural simplicity embraces its environment creating the ultimate natural habitat
Nestled among the firs and cedars on the Whatcom County peninsula of Point Roberts sits a modest, 1,600-square-foot structure made bold with a simple, rustic design that frames the forest and gracefully captures the light of the passing day. “This site has the uncanny and rare benefit of a sparse grove of trees on a…
Better Ways to Use Your Dining Room
Ready to rethink a formal dining room?
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com.Setting aside an entire room for formal dining is a luxury when space in most houses is at a premium. Take into account families sitting down to eat together less often — adults working different hours, kids coming and going for sports, people having different diets or food likes —…
Linda Derschang’s Signature Style for the Home
The one thing the restaurateur must have in any space to complete the look
Linda Derschang’s pick for a piece that’s not quite like the others in her den is the throw pillow (left) that was a street fair find given to Derschang by some friends years ago.
Getaway Idea: Escape to Hot Spring Heaven
Relax at some of the Northwest's prime soaking destinations
Warm soaking pools, better known as hot springs, have become highly sought-after travel destinations. These natural thermal features are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater, and larger springs are the result of cracks in sedimentary rock. Water in the pools surpasses outside temperatures, which makes them a unique natural element. While travelers seek…
Cheat Codes: 9 Designer Shortcuts that Work
Embrace these favorite pro tricks for quick style
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Every interior designer has go-to tricks. Today I’d like to share my top cheats that I use time and again for quick results. These foolproof ideas can solve many of your design dilemmas in an afternoon. 1. The corner plant. Some design teachers will tell you putting a plant…
12 Simple Ways to Add Color to Your Outdoor Space
Bring your landscape to life with colorful details such as furniture, pots and plantings
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Injecting color into the landscape doesn’t have to be difficult or a budget-buster — and color can come from a variety of sources. In furniture, garden art, paint, pots, tile and, of course, plants, the impact color has on the landscape cannot be understated. Here are 12 simple ways…
San Juan Lavender Festival: A Summer Island Adventure
Summer festival showcases the delectable tastes, sites and smells of lavender
WHERE: San Juan Island, Washington’s bucolic getaway, a few hours’ drive and a ferry ride from downtown Seattle. WHY: 15th annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival & Summer Arts Fair at Pelindaba Lavender Farm in Friday Harbor (7/16–7/17; pelindabalavender.com). Hear about how lavender is farmed by going on a tour, or grab some lavender ice…
Five New Modern Homes Built in Kirkland’s Houghton Neighborhood
Isola Homes' latest dwellings feature eco-friendly and modern design with views of Lake Washington
Sponsored by Isola Homes Within Kirkland’s coveted, park-filled Houghton neighborhood is a collection of five new modern homes from local, family-owned builder Isola Homes. Five | Lakeview, all of which range from approximately 2,836 to 2,965 square feet, feature sleek, modern finishes with a focus on entertaining (think open-concept living areas and gourmet kitchens) and…
Roger Nyhus Turned his Capitol Hill Mansion into a Political Powerhouse
Roger Nyhus' home on Capitol Hill is Seattle's new political address
With its gleaming white columns and a stately portico often seen decked in red, white and blue bunting, the “White House,” an almost 7,000-square-foot mansion perched atop North Capitol Hill, prompts more than a casual comparison to our nation’s “other” executive address. But the resident in chief of this house is the indefatigable Roger Nyhus….
Dentistry Gets a Holistic Makeover
Holistic dentists have a different approach to treating your teeth
Upon stepping into Ecologic Dentistry in Bonney Lake, the first thing you notice is the scent—or rather, the lack of that dentist office smell. Absent is the antiseptic aroma of root canal chemicals or the sticky-sweet smell of flavored fluoride treatments. Instead, you might sniff calming lavender essential oil. Inside, patients relax in massage chairs…
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