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8 Romantic Bedrooms That Transport Us to Cloud Nine
Feast your eyes on these wistful and enchanting slumber spots
The annual day of amour is almost here. And naturally it has us in the spirit for all things romantic and ethereal. To satisfy our dreamy states, we’re heading to the bedroom–eight bedrooms, actually, where style, sophistication and a few peeks of city lights set a truly romantic scene. 1. Soft and Sweet RomanceSurround yourself…
What’s Wrong With This House: West Seattle Craftsman
This Admiral district home, built in 1911, has been on the market for 189 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…
Hop in the Car For a Quick Trip to Whidbey
Take a springtime road trip to Coupeville for the 29th annual MusselFest
Where: Historic Coupeville, Washington, on Whidbey Island. Why: For the 29th annual Penn Cove MusselFest (3/6–3/8; Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St.; thepenncovemusselsfestival.com). Where: Founded in 1986 by locally based Captain John Colby Stone, the festival is dedicated to the sweet, meaty, nationally revered mussels grown in Whidbey’s Penn Cove. (A member of the…
Take a Trip Down the Oregon Coast
Time your getaway to coincide with the 15th annual Quilt Run and two outdoorsy festivals
Where: The Oregon Coast, from Astoria to Brookings. Why: Because quilting is cool again, and it’s time for the 15th annual Quilt Run 101 (2/6–2/16; quiltrun101.com). What: A no-sneakers-necessary “run” (via car) along Pacific Coast Highway 101 with stops at 14 participating quilt shops, where you can shop for fabrics, get your Quilt-Run “passport” stamped…
How to Host a Winning Super Bowl Party
The Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. Let's party!
Whether you’re a Seahawks, Packers, Colts or Patriots fan, you’ve been closely following the hard-fought road to Super Bowl XLIX. The big game between our very own Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots kicks off on Sunday, February 1 at 3:30 p.m. (PST), and now is the prime time to prepare your home for…
A Growing Family Sets Up in a Maltby Farmhouse
This rural sanctuary has a vintage feel with modern amenities
It’s one of the basic tenets of decorating: Where there are children, nothing shall be white. Evidently, Julie Thomas, blogger and mother of three active boys, never received that memo, as her whitewashed, vintage-farmhouse-inspired home can attest. “Everything that’s slipcovered can be thrown in the wash. I throw in a little bleach, which I couldn’t…
How to Throw a Golden Globes Party
The annual awards show is this Sunday night. Here's how to celebrate in grand style
Roll out the red carpet and spend an evening in gold, glam and fine elegance by throwing your own Golden Globes party! Dazzle your guests with sweet treats, fun props and sparkling cocktails. With the nominees in, Sunday, January 11 will be the day we find out whether Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) or Reese Witherspoon…
Local Interior Designer Has the Knack for Arranging Knickknacks
Don't be afraid to display sentimental pieces in surprising ways, says downtown-based Bradley Barnet
Knickknacks, tchotchkes, accessories—whatever you call them, everyone has some, but few really know how to show them off to the best effect. It’s a skill; indeed, it’s one that interior designer and architect Bradley Barnett, founder of architectural, design and branding firm Guild13 (guild13.com), has in spades. In his downtown Seattle apartment, Barnett has arranged…
Home of the Week: The Famous Vista 63 Home
Architect Ken Koehler's far-out, futuristic masterpiece is still up for sale
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. At 3,942 square feet, this…
A Drink-Free January: Does it Really do a Body Good?
Deep breaths: I won't be in my cups until February 5
On New Year’s Eve, my husband and I each downed a dirty martini and shared two bottles of brut Champagne. Though he was kicking my tail at a rousing game of Monopoly (damn him for always snagging Marvin Gardens), our low-key bubbly- and vodka-fueled evening was a splendid way to ring in 2015. When the…
A Cozy Cabin in the Woods Encourages Relaxation
A new cabin at a classic Hood Canal retreat is a refuge for all seasons
Built in 1979, the MacRae house on Hood Canal’s Dabob Bay is considered an architectural gem not only for the feat of engineering required to plant the home on uneven and heavily forested terrain, but also for its light-filled interior that offers views, like those from a tree house, of the surrounding Douglas fir forest….
“Bellevue” Bathtub Design Inspired by Downtown Central Library
Hydro Systems used our prime biblioetheca's angular shape to compose this tub
With its signature angular lines and striking shape, the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library not only houses masterpieces, it has inspired one: the “Bellevue” bathtub by California-based Hydro Systems. While the name is a geographic leap for us locals, the sleek, rectangular-shaped tub takes the same high-art, high-end approach to bathrooms as our venerable landmark…
Road Trip to Salish Lodge for Invigorating New Year Getaway
Snoqualmie inn and spa offers yoga by the Falls, 'Twin Peaks' nostalgia
WHERE: Salish Lodge and Spa seated at the edge of Snoqualmie Falls (6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; 425.888.2556; salishlodge.com. $199–$339). WHY: Start the new year off right with a mountain retreat minus the white-knuckle stress of driving over a snowy mountain pass. And Twin Peaks fans will want to celebrate the news that the iconic TV…
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