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One Enchanted Evening: The Best Seattle Fall Fashions for a Glamorous Night Out
Step into Seattle’s new sartorial style: glamorous gowns, boldly patterned dresses, and statement-making jewelry and accessories
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. (Above) Cocktail HourCharcoal gray metallic brocade dress, $4,450, from Olivine Gabbro at Marios Seattle. “Raindrops” sterling silver and patina cuff bracelet with scattered diamonds, $8,580, from Todd Reed at Fox’s Seattle. “Emily” net embossed patent sandals in pink, $750, from Jimmy Choo at Neiman…
September Hike of the Month: Heather Lake
This all levels hike has endless photo ops
It’s September and time for a spectacular early fall hike. Look no further than Heather Lake, an all-levels trail on the road to Mt. Pilchuck, for the best bang for your buck. It’s a hike that has it all: a wealth of varied terrain and a smorgasbord of Pacific Northwest trees and vegetation, all wrapped…
AIA Home of Distinction: Seattle Couple Doubles Size of Small Floating Home for a Modern Upgrade
Seattle professionals live the good life in their floating dream home on Lake Union
FLOAT ON :Gone is the original 679-square-foot, turn-of-the-century cottage that sat on this Lake Union raft—in its place, a 1,500-square-foot modern home that checks all the boxes on the owners’ wish list
Helping Washington Teens Get the Mental Health Treatment They Need
Sponsored by Newport Academy Ask any parent of a teenager if their child is often moody and irritable and you are bound to receive a resounding, “Yes!” While many teenagers feel unhappy at times, others are struggling with adolescent depression, which is increasing at an alarming rate. The rate of teen depression is rising across…
This Urban Tree House Is Upping Seattle’s Apartment Game
The first community tree house opens its doors to residents at South Lake Union's Sitka Apartments
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Picture your childhood tree house. Now, scratch the rope ladder and add a fireplace, kitchenette and living roof. Perched 20 feet above street level in South Lake Union, the Island Treehouse is a grown-up version of that childhood hideout: a unique 235-square-foot communal space…
The Works on First Hill Reignites the Seattle DIY Spirit
With her business, Kellie Phelan is tapping into the DIY community
IT’S ALL ON THE TABLE: Kellie Phelan readies the big wooden table for a class in canning. The table is central to her business where people gather to learn a skill, and connect with each other
Local Cartoonist Behind @seattlewalkreport Instagram Releases New Book
A new book from a local Instagram cartoonist finds adventure in a neighborhood stroll
This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Born from the Instagram-famous comic strip “Seattle Walk Report,” the book Seattle Walk Report: An Illustrated Walking Tour Through 23 Seattle Neighborhoods (August 13, Sasquatch Books, $19.95) by creator Susanna Ryan gives a whimsical tour through Seattle’s neighborhoods. Like the comic strip, the book…
Next-level Amenities Emerge in Seattle and Bellevue’s Newest Condo High Rises
Condominiums are aiming to be all-in-one vertical neighborhoods, with top-to-bottom amenities and socializing ops—and apps
SKY HIGH SUNNING: It resembles an earth-bound backyard with trees and grass but this deck at Nexus is sky high.
New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast
So long, bulky waterproof outerwear
Traveling light is always a good idea—it’s even better if you’re hiking. Ultralight fast hiking is gaining popularity—it’s a mix between trail running for speed and the more leisurely ramble of day hikers. The GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY hooded jacket is perfect for the ultralight fast hikers out there—it’s durable, withstanding rips from snags on trees or…
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