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A Seattle Woodworker Is (Still) Turning Bathtubs Into Works of Art
Catching up with Nathie Katzoff of NK Woodworking a year after our story about his gorgeous wooden tubs went viral
NK Woodworking’s $30,000 wooden bathtub is so stunning that Seattle magazine’s March 2018 article about it accumulated more than 320,000 views in just a handful of days (and thanks to the magic of the internet, it continues to regularly top our best performing stories). We thought we’d check in with founder and owner Nathie Katzoff…
Seattle’s Updated Bike Master Plan Cuts Miles of Projects
The city’s bike plan update isn’t being well received by the cycling community—but there’s still time to comment
Late in the day on Friday, March 29, the Seattle Department of Transportation released an update to the city’s Bike Master Plan that eliminates at least 26 miles of planned bike facilities, identifies another 27 miles as high “risk,” and places a new emphasis on neighborhood greenways—side streets designated as bike pathways—over separate, protected bike lanes…
April Hike of the Month: Dirty Harry’s Balcony
This short two mile hike up to Dirty Harry's Balcony is well worth the views
Dirty Harry’s Peak is named after a logger of questionable repute—his logging in the North Bend area earned him the moniker. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying the short two mile hike up to Dirty Harry’s Balcony; it’s about an hour’s trek from the trailhead. Those who wish to go further can hike…
Best Places to See Washington’s Blooming Spring Flowers
The Pacific Northwest shows its true colors during the spring’s flower festivals
This article appears in print in the March 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Goodbye gloom, hello bloom. Our annual influx of springtime daylight is coming (spring forward on March 10!), and with it a vibrant interruption in our dreary winter weather. Whether it’s daffodils or tulips that do it for you, Seattle is a fantastic home base for…
There’s More to Maui Than Sunny Skies
Come to Maui for the sun, stay for so much more!
Sponsored by Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Everyone in Seattle knows (or should get to know!) the silky feel of golden sun on your skin that Maui delivers along its many eye-poppingly beautiful beaches. Yet Maui is so much more. The ancient culture is vibrantly alive, offering a glimpse into the culture of the past wrapped up…
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Seattle
Hint: It's not just the UW Quad
Cherry blossom season is upon us. While thousands flock to the University of Washington’s Quad each spring to see the W shaped array of blossoms bloom in delight, crowds can be overwhelming. The hum of drones above the trees may distract visitors from the beauty that surrounds them. These lesser known cherry blossom destinations in…
A Seattle Couple Turns Their Top Floor into a Cozy Nursery and Master Suite
With space at a premium, a Wallingford couple utilizes every inch of their cozy third story
NAP TIME: Formerly a dark, cramped office, this room at the top of the stairs now functions as a bright, playful nursery for the homeowners’ young son
Travel Foodies Unite in Hawaii
Why do you travel? Is it to explore new scenery? To explore new cultures? To eat your way across a destination? Well, you’ll get all 3 in Hawaii.
Sponsored by Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Why do you travel? Is it to explore new scenery? To explore new cultures? To eat your way across a destination? Well, you’ll get all 3 in Hawaii. Breathtaking vistas. Aloha spirit in melee (song) and hula (dance) as well as its people. All made even better after eating…
AIA Home of Distinction: Leschi House Gets an Eco-Friendly Addition
Five years after moving into their dream home, a Seattle couple builds a backyard dwelling with benefits
SUN ROOF: The owners wanted the cottage to be as green as possible, so Chadbourne + Doss Architects added solar panels to match those of the main house
March Hike of the Month: Heybrook Lookout
It’s a short gorgeous hike, but it’s all about the views
This one REQUIRES a clear day. It’s a short gorgeous hike, but it’s all about the views. You’d be hard pressed to find a better “bang for your buck” view hike than Heybrook Lookout. It’s one of Washington’s famous fire lookout towers. These towers are built for maximum visibility — that means views! Luckily, you…
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