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A Bothell Artist Is Mixing Wood and Metal to Create These Custom Furniture Pieces
Sean Carleton's work can be seen at the Bellevue Arts Museum's Artsfair, July 27-29
This article appears in print in the July 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Bothell artist and craftsman Sean Carleton credits his intimate relationship with nature to the years he spent growing up on a Woodinville farm. That relationship is evident in the angular, industrial-meets–Art Deco furniture and sculptural pieces of mild steel and wood he’s crafted for his…
The Ultimate Backyard Accessory? A Sauna
What makes a house a home? For one Seattle couple, the answer seems to be a personal touch, and a little heat
This article appears in print in the July 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. A dedicated space at home for artistic endeavors is common enough in a creative city like Seattle, but a matching sauna? It was an obvious pairing for painter Natasha (who asked that we not use her last name) who was in need of a…
This Modern Outdoor Table Also Stores Your Drinks
A modern outdoor table gets its signature finish from an ancient element
This article appears in print in the July 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Susan Mills, owner of Susan Mills Showroom (Seattle Design Center, SoDo, 5701 Sixth Ave. S, Suite 200; 206.682.6388 ), believes outdoor furniture to be as important as what you find indoors, and options beyond the standard teak and powder-coated stainless steel to be as…
Get Easy Access to Local Hikes With New Metro Bus Service
With Trailhead Direct, your next hike is just a bus ride away
Seattle’s recent growth has brought about a big change to the popular hiking trails a short drive from the city: more hikers. One recent study says that Seattle-area hikers have doubled in just 10 years. This growth has created at least two challenges for local trails: parking congestion and access for locals, especially those who…
Washington Road Trip Nirvana: Dreamy North Cascade Campsites for an Airstream Trailer
Pacific Northwest trailer camping at its finest
North Cascades National Park was the perfect destination for a recent road trip that involved pulling a sporty Airstream Basecamp that I got to take on a three-day test drive. I headed that northeasterly direction—a three-hour drive from Seattle—because it’s home to some of the best wild-ish campgrounds that can easily accommodate a trailer. Gotta…
AIA Home of Distinction: Inside a Sublime San Juan Island Retreat
A couple’s San Juan Island campsite turns into the home of their dreams—30 years in the making
LITTLE BOXES: Paul and Bonnie Bunning wanted their house to be an art piece, says principal designer Geoff Prentiss. That meant from the outside as well as within. The house, a series of cascading boxes, is wrapped in cypress boards preserved in the Japan
The 80-Year-Old-Environmental Activist Who is Suing the President
Seattleite Raelene Gold of "Great Old Broads for Wilderness" is ramping up efforts in the age of Trump
GOLDEN GIRL: Raelene Gold at the trailhead of one of her favorite hiking spots, the Seminary Trail at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore
Oprah Bought a Pretty Nice House on Orcas Island. Welcome to Washington!
The estate sold for more than $8 million, well below its listing price, because of course she got a deal
According to Variety, TMZ and the San Juan Islander, we’re getting a new neighbor here in the Pacific Northwest: Oprah! Reports indicate that Oprah Winfrey has purchased a 43-acre estate on Orcas Island for $8.275 million. Part of the estate includes a 10,000-square-foot, four bedroom, 3.75 bathroom house that features Sound and mountain views. Take…
The Insider’s Guide to the Seattle Pride Parade
The Seattle Pride Parade features everything from bedazzled floats to co-workers marching in solidarity
This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. The 44th annual Seattle Pride Parade (June 24, 11 a.m.‒2 p.m.; starting downtown at the corner of Fourth and Union; seattlepride.org) is the biggest draw of the Seattle Pride Festival’s weekend of events. As part of one of the largest, longest-running festivals of its…
85 Best Outdoor Adventures: The Top Hikes, Beaches and Campsites Close to Seattle
We've got the scoop on the hikes, camping spots, beaches and adventures that are practically on our doorstep and will keep you outside all summer long
SOAK IT UP: Incredible mountain views like this from the Naches Peak Loop near Chinook Pass can be found within easy reach of Seattle
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