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Leslie Kelly Discovers the Perfect Wine Pairing for Ribs
A friend wanted to take her out-of-town significant other out for barbecue in Seattle and asked me to make a rib recommendation. Sorry, no can do. Oh, I’ve tried to find some good bones to gnaw on, but have so far come up empty. Yes, I realize that makes me sound like a smoked meat…
The Littlest (And Chicest) Houseboat
Interior Designer Steven Hensel's Tiny, Tony Floating Getaway on South Lake Union
Persistence and timing finally landed Steven Hensel his dream dwelling on a lake. For years, the noted local interior designer and his partner of 23 years, Patrick Jennings, had been scouting Seattle’s shores for the perfect houseboat. “Whenever there was a flyer, or one for sale, we stopped,” says Hensel. “[But] you could spend a…
Architect Anna Mihkels Remakes a Mid-Century Modern House
A Madison park house gets an apt update
Never underestimate the value of a good friend, especially, when he’s your realtor. Just ask Scott Erickson and Rodger Benson. On the hunt to move up from a Leschi townhouse to a full-size residence, they were continually being pitched one listing—a mid-century modern dwelling in Madison Park. “Our real estate agent, who’s a good friend…
The Best TV Station You’re Not Watching
The motto of UWTV’s new line-up could be ‘Produce locally, broadcast globally’
It’s not that people didn’t want to watch The State of the Prostate (Parts 1, 2 & 3) or Clearing up Controversies in Ankle Fracture Management. It’s just that that’s not all they wanted to watch when they tuned in years ago to Channel 27, the University of Washington’s noncommercial, educational TV station. The UW…
Learn How to Sail a Boat in Seattle
Sailing is easier than you think. Follow these easy steps to help get your sea legs.
As summer lingers, September might be the best month of all to be out on the water, and nowhere is better than Seattle for beginner sailors to get under way. Around here, there are so many sailboat rental options, it’s easy to hoist a mainsail, heel out and head up into the wind (see glossary…
Emerging Designers on Parade, Art Party in the Sticks and Other Weekend Musts
MUST GET TIXSeamless in Seattle Fashion ShowThirty-two local fashion designers entered our annual competition and after many intensive rounds of judging and deliberation, five impressive winners have emerged. See the debut of their full collections at the Seamless fashion show at Seattle Art Museum, where the designers compete for an additional prize: the chance have…
Unforgettable Geometric Jewelry
Northwest jewelry artists are doing the math, creating modern style with shapes and angles.
Top row, left to right: “Fremont Bridge” brass-etched and oxidized cuff with triangle design, by Portland-based Betsy & Iya ($72, available at Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill or betsyandiya.myshopify.com). “Exquisite Palpitation” earrings in 18k gold vermeil with detachable sections (can be worn with one or all three triangular pieces), by Tia Kramer of Northlake-based Tia…
The New Statement Shoe
Artistic strokes—fur tassels, golden studs and bold prints—accent fall footwear’s Technicolor canvas
Clockwise from top: Luly Yang bright chartreuse green silk satin and lambskin suede T-strap sandals with detachable fur pouf shoe clip (available separately for $150), $650 at Luly Yang Couture downtown. Miz Mooz “Silas” purple leather wedges, $159.95 on Amazon Fashion. Report “Watson” navy patent leather flats with burnt orange tassels, $70 at Report Shoes…
Casual Handbags in Playful Patterns
New, locally made totes arrive in a kaleidoscope of prints and patterns.
Clockwise from top left: Coral “Bombshell” zigzag chevron-print clutch with detachable turquoise felt-flower pin, nickel frame, ball clasp and contrasting polka dot-print lining, by Angela Huse of Edmonds-based Angela Kay Designs ($48, available at angelakaydesigns.etsy.com). Black and gray stripe knit shoulder bag with synthetic leather strap, by Lower Queen Anne-based Poverty Flats by Rian ($88,…
Designer to Watch: Lina Zeineddine
This Lebanon-born shoe designer hopes to inspire women to take bold steps forward.
During her years working alongside designer Luly Yang, Lina Zeineddine, then 19, kept a personal sketchbook, doodling design ideas during spare moments. In 2011, after fashion classes at the Art Institute, business school, and two and a half years at the downtown couture house (which she left in 2009), the Lebanon-born designer rediscovered that sketchbook…
Designer to Watch: Michael Cepress
Well-known for his dapper and tailored men’s wear designs, this talent is now doing women's wear.
Michael Cepress wears many artistic hats: The Capitol Hill-based, 30-something designer is well-known for his dapper and tailored men’s wear designs, a sublime talent he juggles with costume design, teaching fashion courses at the University of Washington and curating fashion exhibitions. Now he’s adding women’s wear designer to his résumé. After a two-year design hiatus,…
Designer to Watch: Moorea Seal
Tangletown-based jewelry artist Moorea Seal first viewed art on a grand scale as an artist’s assistant to Seattle sculptor John Grade, helping to craft his large-scale installations. But in 2010, the Seattle Pacific University graduate began packing big, geometric sculptures into a petite form: jewelry. Combining her artistic background and influences from her rural England…
Five Back to School Cocktails
First off, none of these drinks are for children. These are for parents who may have had a little too much of the back-to-school bustle or for those who might be a bit sad about the kids leaving the nest. They also fit the bill for those who miss the experience of going back to…
Sneak Peek: Favorite Finds from the September Issue
Okay fine: Clocking in at a whopping 916 pages, Vogue may have us beat on page count this month. But after a four-month-long bop about town to “research” and compile our own September issue on the best neighborhood shops in the city, I can say this: Vogue ain’t got nothin’ on these local fall finds….
Madrona: Home to Superior Gift and Vintage Shopping
Even if it's out of the way, this peaceful east Seattle enclave is worthy of an afternoon jaunt.
Timeless looks you can wear to the office or on weekend outings are the stuff of (1) Juniper, a classy boutique tucked into a storefront across from the Madrona Playground on E Spring Street. Check out the cotton denim pieces from Raleigh Denim ($200), luxurious hand-loomed knits from Souchi ($250–$550) and other ethically crafted garments…
Melrose: Capitol Hill’s Quaint Shopping Corner
A city garden of stylish delights thrives along the western edge of Pike and Pine streets.
Entering the Melrose Market—a multipurpose indoor space on Melrose Avenue that houses Rain Shadow Meats, The Calf & Kid cheese shop and floral boutique Marigold and Mint—is like stepping into the beating heart of what defines Northwest refinement right now. Those who want to take a piece of it home ascend the small stairway between…
Visit Downtown Seattle’s West Edge Shopping District
The neighborhood nickname might be unfamiliar, but these shops are well known for innovative style.
Stroll south down Western Avenue below Pike Place Market; once you hit University Street, you’ll find the first gold mine, (1) Liave, stocked with carefully chosen European home décor. Owner Cornelia Veit scouts Parisian trade shows, bringing back finds like German-made lamb’s wool blankets ($150-$300) or Ahmaddy print scarves that come in asymmetrical shapes ($80-$120)….
Shopping in the International District
Enrich yourself both culturally and materially in the heart of Seattle’s Asian community.
Start at Main Street and Sixth and walk down to Jackson Street for two of the most stimulating spots in Japantown: (1) Kobo at Higo, a former Japanese variety store turned artisan gallery that spotlights Japanese and Northwest design. Its jewelry selection is particularly well curated, with elegant gold-filled wire leaf earrings by local artist…
Shopping in Fremont’s Funky ‘Downtown’
This funky strip is truly the center of the universe for vintage wear and statement accessories.
Start on Fremont Place North and Lenin (that would be the statue, not a street) and head southeast a block to embrace your saucy side at (1) Bellefleur, Jennifer Manuel Carroll’s charming lingerie boutique. Carroll is an expert at fitting and knows her merchandise thoroughly—which includes flirty panties and push-up bras ($18–$120). (Psst: Bellefleur also…
Shop Along Historic Ballard Avenue
Shop here for stylish urban wear: hipster plaid, “adorkable” patterned frocks and spunky jewelry.
Starting at the east end of the strip, at Ballard Avenue and 20th, first pop into (1) Monster Art and Clothing, a trove for quirky oddities, such as a bronze meat-cleaver necklace, spirited toe socks or a hand-printed octopus shirt. With a stock emphasizing Northwest designs (owner Tara Smith herself runs organic clothing line Revival…
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