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The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers
Alongside the wineries (now numbering 40-plus) that have been popping up in and around Leavenworth for well more than a decade, a new resort is beckoning health-conscious tourists in search of some serious pampering
WATER, WATER: The pools at the Posthotel & Spa are the heart of the hotel’s wellness area
Explore Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness With New Guide
A new book offers a comprehensive guide to hiking in the popular region
With more than 600 miles of trails and more than 700 lakes and ponds, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is an embarrassment of riches for Northwest hikers. Writing a guide for the area is no small task. But local brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes, authors of the new book, Alpine Lake Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide…
A Quick Day Trip Takes Wine Lovers to the Tasting Rooms of Woodinville
The state’s most convenient wine-tasting region has long attracted day-trippers, who can sip samples from 115 producers. But the upscale accommodations in the heart of this nearby destination make it a coveted, and quick, weekend getaway
A WORLD AWAY: The sumptuous lobby at Willow’s Lodge is the perfect place to relax after a day of wine tasting
Ballard High Brings Gun Violence to Center Stage
'Bang Bang You’re Dead' and 'Eric LaRue' are coming to local high school theater
“I don’t do high school theater I do theater with high school students,” says Ballard High School drama teacher Shawn Riley. Riley’s philosophy on treating students like young adults played a role in his decision to put on Band Bang You’re Dead and Eric LaRue, two one-act plays focusing on gun violence in high schools,…
This Week Then: I-5 Turns 50
The new freeway helped boost the development of Washington cities along its route
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Interstate 5 Fifty years ago this week, on May 14, 1969, the final segment of Interstate 5 in Washington opened for traffic between Marysville and Everett, allowing motorists to travel without interruption from the Canadian border to the California state line. The new freeway also…
Must List: The Color Run, Drinking Your Chocolate, ‘Pop-Up Magazine’
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST RUN The Color Run (5/12) Join Seattle’s most colorful 5K this Sunday and transform your boring white T-shirt into a rainbow. From start to finish, the Color Run always promises to be one big party with music and an historically upbeat crowd! This year’s run…
Pike Place’s Aerlume Delights With Views and Seasonal Flavors
A new Pike Place restaurant capitalizes on epic waterfront views and farm-to-table ingredients
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. As good things often do, it started over a plate of bread and butter. As they nibbled, two chefs—award winner Jason Wilson of now-closed Crush and Seattle newcomer Maggie Trujillo—brainstormed and conceptualized both the menu (farm-fresh and hyperseasonal) and how they wanted guests to…
5 Essential Home Pieces for Seattle Nature Lovers
Integrating indoor and outdoor spaces is critical in nature-loving Seattle. These pieces make it easy to achieve, and look good, too
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue and is part of our Top Home Shops feature. Click here to subscribe. French designer Jean-Marie Massaud imagines intimate tête-à-têtes that are made more fun in the sun with his springtime outdoor double lounger ($13,775) made for B&B Italia. Available at The Diva Group’s B&B Italia showroom, downtown, 1300…
Go Bold With These 5 Home Statement Pieces
Move over minimalism: The maximalist aesthetic features statement pieces, bright colors, geometric patterns and even a little pop art inspiration
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue and is part of our Top Home Shops feature. Click here to subscribe. This rainbow-hued patch rug from Ligne Pure (from $659) has the potential to liven up the drabbest Seattle day. Available at Alchemy Collections, Belltown, 2111 First Ave.; 206.441.2350 The wallpaper designers behind Bainbridge Island–based Abnormals Anonymous…
Just-Passed Eviction Reform Bill May Help Some Seattleites Stay off the Streets
The new legislation makes several statewide reforms
Last month, the Washington state legislature passed a sweeping eviction reform bill that gives tenants more time to pay rent before they can be evicted; gives judges new discretion when deciding whether to give tenants more time to pay or how much to penalize evicted tenants financially; and creates new financial incentives for landlords to…
These 6 Furniture Pieces Multitask as Much as You Do
Who doesn’t love a piece that serves more than one function? These multiuse products are just the thing
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue and is part of our Top Home Shops feature. Click here to subscribe. Adjustable from 29 to 44 inches high, this ingenious K7 kitchen island (from $35,000) from Team 7 takes form and function to a whole new level. Available at German Kitchen Center, Georgetown, 5701 Sixth Ave. S,…
Add Sparkle to Your PNW Home With These Mixed-Metal Accessories
Forget your grandmother’s silver. Today’s finishes—heavy on golden hues and dark tones—mix metals with stunning results
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue and is part of our Top Home Shops feature. Click here to subscribe. This dahlia-inspired, forged steel chandelier made in Vermont comes in nine finishes and two sizes ($3,990 as shown, in gold). Available at Luxe Lighting Company, Greenwood, 8214 Greenwood Ave. N; 206.457.8535 At $75 a pop, these…
Welcome Seattle’s Sunny Season With These Floral Print Home Accessories
Taking a cue from the runway, floral prints in home decor are in, in a big way
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue and is part of our Top Home Shops feature. Click here to subscribe. Five Ply Design founder Peter Benarcik grew up in a flower shop and carries the floral motif throughout much of his laser-cut woodwork for trivets and coasters ($36 for set of six). Available at Five Ply…
Glasswing Boutique Now Has a Greenhouse
A new urban greenhouse opens with space for workshops and events
This article appears in print in the May 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Fans of Glasswing, the eclectic Capitol Hill boutique, won’t be surprised to hear that its chic, cultivated plant department has outgrown the original space. Just a few blocks from the parent store is the new Glasswing Greenhouse (Capitol Hill, 1351 E Olive Way; 206.829.8955), which opened…
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