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How to Throw a Sidewalk Sale without Even Trying
The Fourth Annual Georgetown Sidewalk Sale is coming up fast—to be exact, September 6th, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the nexus of Sixth Avenue and South Orcas Street. And if you want some help shifting a few small home goods, you should act fast too. For $75 (plus a 20 percent commission on any items sold), you…
Copper is the New “It” Finish
Polished nickel is just swell, but consider this chic option when spiffing up your abode
Finish is to hardware, plumbing and lighting as color is to paint and fabric. There are trends, styles, and combinations that can make a remarkable difference in your project, whether a home, restaurant, hotel, or commercial building. Just as color is trendy or cyclic, so too are finishes. Some finishes are best known for the…
Summer Entertaining Made Simple
Party expert Jenny Batt on how to throw a chic, low-key summer bash
It’s definitely not too late to throw a summer bash! But how do you do it easily and simply? We tapped Jenny Batt, the decorations designer, craft stylist and creative mind behind the blog Hank & Hunt, to whip up a charming (and affordable!) party spread that just about anyone could pull off. “Keep it…
City People’s Garden Give Away
City People’s (Madison Park, 2939 E Madison St.; 206.324.0737) really wants to help your garden grow. To win a $1,000 gift card from City People’s, individuals or groups just need to submit their Seattle garden projects by August 31st. You will have a full year to use the gift card to buy seeds, starts, soil, tools, fertilizer…
How to Build the Perfect Beach Fire
The Girl Scout leader and beach-fire maven gives us step-by-step instructions
For coastal camaraderie, nothing beats a beach fire. Follow these steps and spark a blaze to create a cozy mood—and cook a few marshmallows, too! For coastal getaway ideas, read our Best of the Northwest Coast story here. Here’s How:1. Check regulations. Fires are permitted on most beaches in Washington and Oregon, as long as…
The Best Places to Visit Along the Northwest Coast
It's not too late for a summer adventure. Let's hit the road
From the rugged and wild tip of Cape Flattery, Washington, to the undulating dunes of Bandon, Oregon, the Northwest coastline has lured wanderers for centuries—some of them straight into the rocks (one reason this stretch is dotted by dozens of picturesque lighthouses). The danger for today’s vacationer, who most often arrives by land, is making…
Scavenger Hunt! NuBe Green Challenges You to a Social-Media Contest
NuBe Green (Capitol Hill, 1527 10th Ave.; 206.402.4515), purveyor of cool, mostly U.S.A.-made goods, has launched its first nation-wide scavenger hunt. The Great NuBe Scavenger Hunt actually involves very little scavenging per se. Instead teams (you can form yours from friends and family located anywhere in the country) are challenged to perform a series of…
Time to Organize the Closet and Other August Home Tips
Download your Porch.com home maintenance calendar for August
It’s August 1 (um, where did the summer go?), which means it’s time to take a gander at Porch.com‘s Monthly Home Maintenance Guide and determine your to-dos for the next 30 days. On Wednesday, August 27, its suggested that you organize your closets, then get crazy and check the grout and sealants in your bathroom…
Home Decor that Looks Good Enough to Eat
Nothing says summertime more than a big bowl of sun-kissed fresh fruit. And it’s easy to bolster this sunny look in your abode (minus that pesky expiration date) by adding a fruit-kissed accent or two. Just pick up a pair of Pear Salt-and-Pepper Shakers ($19), available in speckled white or golden bronze, new from West Elm (South…
Got Design Talent? Or Know Someone Who Does? Tell Martha Stewart About It
It seems improbable, but, so far, no Seattleite has won a Martha Stewart American Made award. The contest celebrating the best home-grown craftspeople laboring in the fields of design, food and style has only existed since 2012. Still, in that time, there have been two winners hailing from Portlandia. It’s a simple matter to set things…
Three Seattle Hotels Get High-Style Updates
Local hotels are sprucing up for guests of all stripes
For oenophiles: The recently renovated Hotel Vintage downtown (1100 Fifth Ave.; 206.624.8000; hotelvintage-seattle.com. $269–$549 per night) offers an immersion into Washington wine, starting in the lobby/tasting room, with wine racks stocked with the good stuff and nightly pours—arranged with wineries such as DeLille Cellars, Kestrel Vintners and Chateau Ste. Michelle. The guest rooms feature custom…
Selling a Home in Seattle? This Minor Remodel Pays Off Big
Wondering what the best project is for return on investment? Read on for tips
Considering a minor kitchen remodel? If you live in the Seattle area, you’ll be making a smart investment in your home. According to home improvement cost data from Remodeling Magazine, doing a minor kitchen remodel for your Seattle-area home costs an average of $20,471, but when you sell your home you’ll be able to recoup…
Quick Getaway Idea: Jetty Island
A beachy paradise awaits
Where: Jetty Island, just off the Everett waterfront. Why: This kid and kiteboarder paradise promises real sand, warm shallows and all manner of adventures. What: Two miles long and narrow, Jetty Island sits low in Puget Sound, its wide shores and driftwood piles perfect for picnics, sandcastles and protected wildlife. Built in the late 1800s…
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