Lifestyle
A Magnolia Home Refresh Without the Construction Mess
An interior designer revitalizes her own Magnolia home — without knocking down any walls
ART ATTACK: Designer Lindsay Pincus says finding the right art (particularly large-scale pieces to fit a large room) is one of the biggest challenges of a refresh project. Luckily, this eye-catching butterfly piece works beautifully
AIA Home of Distinction: Inside a View Ridge Midcentury Makeover
After a decade and a half of dealing with drafty windows and one too many system failures, a Seattle couple made the move to update their cherished View Ridge home
ROOM UNINTERRUPTED: Architect Allan Farkas opened up the cramped floor plan by removing a central stone fireplace and creating a “wedge” feature that organizes the main floor into zones; it now houses a number of important items including a gas fireplace
Expert Tips for Your Next Remodel Project
Local designers and architects answer homeowners' frequently asked questions
This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue, as part of the Remodel & Refresh cover story. Click here to subscribe. What should a homeowner look for in a remodel team?Trust, good references and good rapport with your designer, your architect and your contractor. You’ve got to be comfortable communicating with each person and then having the contractor in…
How to Survive the Viaduct Closure
How to get by during the looming 'period of maximum constraint'
This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Think of it as Y2K for Seattle traffic: the imminent gridlock that’s predicted for the three-week period when the downtown slice of State Route 99 is shut down, starting on January 11, in preparation for the opening of the tunnel that will replace it….
Local High School Teacher Gets an A+ in Style
Newport High School's Carolyn Marino earns bonus points for style both in and out of the classroom
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Carolyn Marino leads a double life. By day, she shapes young minds as an English teacher at Newport High School in Bellevue; in her off-hours, she updates her lifestyle blog, Hey Pretty Thing, often showcasing a new fashion find. Her personal style takes a…
December Hike of the Month: Wallace Falls
Located in Gold Bar, a relatively short drive up U.S. Route 2, this gorgeous hike is a cattle trail in summer and fall, but is perfect for a winter hike
Don’t pack up the hiking boots yet. There are still some lower elevation trails out there that are usually snow-free and are perfect for a December hike. It’s also the perfect time to take on some of the trails that are so packed in the summer, you need to be at the trailhead by dawn…
5 Best Ways to Experience the Holidays Like a Real Seattleite
Don't miss the events locals have been adding to their seasonal short list year after year
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Seattle really rolls out the red carpet for this most wonderful time of the year. Whether you are new to town or have been celebrating the holidays here for decades, these are the events locals have been adding to the seasonal short list year…
Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing: This Central Cascade Town Has It All
Around a tiny town on the eastern slopes of the Cascades, it’s all about the snow
TRAIL BLAZERS: Guests enjoy a snowmobiling tour offered by Mountain Springs Lodge; the area around Plain is one of the state’s premiere snowmobiling destinations
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