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Two Seattle Companies Have Built the Smart Home of the Future
This Eastlake home is smarter than most
Though it looks like a standard home, the gadgets that control many elements (from the blinds to the heating and cooling system to the exhaust fan) speak to one another, enabling the house, in many ways, to take care of itself
Must List: ‘Everyday Black,’ Seattle Beer Week, Seattle Maritime Festival
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MUST SEE Everyday Black(Through 12/30) One quote on Jessica Rycheal’s Facebook page—“Ain’t no competition when you’re in your own lane. Nobody can do you better than you”—suggests the reason for the Seattle photographer’s great success in both commercial and art photography: her focus on the unique individuality of her subjects. In this photography showcase about…
AIA Home of Distinction: The DADU with Puget Sound Views That Makes Compact Living Feel Spacious
When an unsightly garage brought her down, a Sunset Hill woman built it up
For the ground level of the DADU, project designer Theresa Freeman of SHKS Architects recommended concrete floors to withstand everything from a pingpong game to boat-building; white rock was mixed with the concrete to lighten the appearance before polish
Seattle Style Icon: Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar Blends Tech and Fashion
Tech maven Dona Sarkar rocks a tutu
This article appears in print in the May 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. From above photo: Off-the-shoulder Italian leather jacket: Pinko | Swarovski crystal monarch butterfly clutch: Luly Yang | Gold patent leather peep-toe platform shoes: Luly Yang | Pink tulle skirt: Wheels & Dollbaby The idea of a high-fashion tech worker might seem like an oxymoron, but that’s not the case with Dona Sarkar, who expertly…
Baja’s Next Big Thing: Danzante Bay in the Islands of Loreto
Everything you need to know about the billion-dollar vision behind the hottest new vacation spot
Members of the FutureCast Forum recently toured the historic Mexican fishing town of Loreto on Baja California Sur and explored the growing trend for Seattle-area residents to seek lifestyles south of the border. Predicted to become the “first choice in second homes,” Loreto has gained in its popularity given its infancy as a resort market, relative…
KING5 Anchor Amanda Grace Refashions a Magnolia Tudor into a Chic Family Home
The KING-TV anchor takes us on a tour of her lovely remodeled 1929 home
The open kitchen and breakfast nook of this remodeled 1929 Tudor in Magnolia combines Amanda Grace’s love for mixing vintage and modern decor, and is also a hub for the family including Grace, daughter Isla, husband Greg and son Louis (at front)
Q&A: Kyla Coleman, Winner of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and Washington State Native
She’s no poser
Olympia native Kyla Coleman took home the crown title of America’s Next Top Model on cycle 24 of the hit reality television show hosted by Tyra Banks. While Coleman is not the first winner of the show to hail from the Evergreen State (cycle 23’s winner, India Gants, is from Seattle), her nonchalant yet confident demeanor combined with her insatiable passion for…
Seattle Author Angela Garbes Delivers the Right Book on Pregnancy and Motherhood
Garbes recognized new moms were craving non-biased information about pregnancy and new motherhood -- and she delivered it
Seattle author and mother Angela Garbes recognized new moms were craving non-biased information about pregnancy and new motherhood—and she delivered it
Barneys New York Seattle Re-Opens With a Fresh, New Look
The interior remodel at the downtown store was worth the wait
Fans of Barneys New York Seattle, the dual level designer department store on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Pike Street, will be glad to know the lights are back on. Shortly after Christmas Day, the company installed street level signs stating it was closed due to “an unfortunate circumstance,” which involved a grease leak…
Ichiro Suzuki Is Stepping Away from the Field
He isn't officially retiring, but he's taken a front-office position with the team. Plus: Watch a video of what might be his final at-bat in Seattle.
Ichiro Suzuki returned to the Seattle Mariners at age 44 for the start of the 2018 season, but his time on the field has come to an end after 29 games. The team announced today that he is moving into a front-office position as the Special Assistant to the Chairman, effective immediately, where he will…
Here’s What’s Happening at the Nordic Museum’s Grand Opening Celebrations
Party Nordic style during this weekend's celebrations.
The Nordic Museum’s grand opening events officially began May 1, and continues through the weekend with receptions, galas and tours for museum members, donors and VIPs (including the crown princess of Denmark and the president of Iceland), but even the julkinen (that’s Finnish for “public”) can attend a portion of the festivities. Note: For the…
Must List: ‘Aida,’ Seattle Bike-n-Brews, Taco Libre Truck Showdown
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MUST SEE Aida(5/5–5/19) Audiences expect spectacle in productions of Aida, and always have; Verdi’s 1871 tale of a love triangle set in ancient Egypt was even then a throwback to the grand-opera approach of an earlier generation, extravagant affairs full of processions, ballets and as many extras as you can pack onto a stage. But…
Where To Go For Mother’s Day Brunch in Seattle
Mother’s Day is just around the corner: Here’s where to find the best brunches, dinners, and more
TangoThis year, take mom out for tapas downtown instead of the traditional brunch. For Mother’s Day, Tango will be serving up everything from bacon-wrapped dates to Spanish meatballs and plenty of dessert. For reservations, visit tangorestaurant.com or call 206.583.0382. Tulio Executive chef Walter Pisano will be serving up classic brunch favorites with an Italian twist at…
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