Seattle Culture
Tommy Bahama Helps Bring Island Vibes to the Home
Tommy Bahama has partnered with Lunada Bay to create tiles with vacation vibes
Locally headquartered island-lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama partnered with California-based Lunada Bay Tile to collaborate on a tile collection with vacation vibes that bring the exotic to the abode. Think seaside blues inspired by the turquoise waters of Raja Ampat (pictured), a remote archipelago in Indonesia. Or beiges and browns that recall the soft-rock palette of…
The Seattle Freeze: Botox in the Northwest
Cosmetic injectables are more popular in Seattle than you may think—and new treatments offer even m
Kara Montgomery*, a petite, blond, 45-year-old mother of two, is a regular at Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, a dermatology and ophthalmology practice with several locations. A few times a year, she spends $300–$500 for Botox injections, something she views as a beauty treatment that’s less expensive and invasive than surgery and no more expensive…
What You Need to Know About Zika
Disease-carrying mosquito not found in Washington, will likely reach U.S. this summer
Seattle may not be a hot spot for the mosquito-borne Zika virus, but the number of local cases could swell during the summer travel season. First identified in 1947 in Uganda, Zika—often a symptomless virus—is now a household name because it has been linked to several debilitating conditions, including microcephaly, in which babies are born…
The Lightbox: Point Roberts Home Embraces Rural Surroundings
Architectural simplicity embraces its environment creating the ultimate natural habitat
Nestled among the firs and cedars on the Whatcom County peninsula of Point Roberts sits a modest, 1,600-square-foot structure made bold with a simple, rustic design that frames the forest and gracefully captures the light of the passing day. “This site has the uncanny and rare benefit of a sparse grove of trees on a…
Better Ways to Use Your Dining Room
Ready to rethink a formal dining room?
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com.Setting aside an entire room for formal dining is a luxury when space in most houses is at a premium. Take into account families sitting down to eat together less often — adults working different hours, kids coming and going for sports, people having different diets or food likes —…
Instagram Inspiration: Floral Arrangements
Colorful creations from the garden
Everywhere we look, flowers are blooming. And since the sun has come out to play, frolicking through the blossoming wonderland that is our city, seems like a viable option. Whether you grow flowers at home, or pick them up at a local farmers market, these colorful delights are sure to brighten any environment. The…
Cheat Codes: 9 Designer Shortcuts that Work
Embrace these favorite pro tricks for quick style
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Every interior designer has go-to tricks. Today I’d like to share my top cheats that I use time and again for quick results. These foolproof ideas can solve many of your design dilemmas in an afternoon. 1. The corner plant. Some design teachers will tell you putting a plant…
Terraria Helps Plants Find a Home
Seattle floral designer amps up greenery with handmade designs at new pop-up shop
In a city full of foliage but limited garden space, Mollie Tarte believes house plants could be the solution. The local floral designer and self-proclaimed “plant hoarder” started her pop-up shop Terraria to explore how plants can be integrated into homes and small spaces. Tarte combines small house plants–often succulents–with a variety of glass, metal…
12 Simple Ways to Add Color to Your Outdoor Space
Bring your landscape to life with colorful details such as furniture, pots and plantings
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Injecting color into the landscape doesn’t have to be difficult or a budget-buster — and color can come from a variety of sources. In furniture, garden art, paint, pots, tile and, of course, plants, the impact color has on the landscape cannot be understated. Here are 12 simple ways…
Instagram Inspiration: Urban Paradise
Local architecture worth a double-take
Getting lost in a concrete jungle can be overwhelming. But in a city full of awe-inspiring architecture, a walk through the urban chaos holds high potential. With the likes of the Space Needle, Seattle Art Museum, the EMP and the Seattle Public Library, Seattle boasts a cool collection of picture-perfect architectural feats. From wavy rooftops…
Five New Modern Homes Built in Kirkland’s Houghton Neighborhood
Isola Homes' latest dwellings feature eco-friendly and modern design with views of Lake Washington
Sponsored by Isola Homes Within Kirkland’s coveted, park-filled Houghton neighborhood is a collection of five new modern homes from local, family-owned builder Isola Homes. Five | Lakeview, all of which range from approximately 2,836 to 2,965 square feet, feature sleek, modern finishes with a focus on entertaining (think open-concept living areas and gourmet kitchens) and…
Roger Nyhus Turned his Capitol Hill Mansion into a Political Powerhouse
Roger Nyhus' home on Capitol Hill is Seattle's new political address
With its gleaming white columns and a stately portico often seen decked in red, white and blue bunting, the “White House,” an almost 7,000-square-foot mansion perched atop North Capitol Hill, prompts more than a casual comparison to our nation’s “other” executive address. But the resident in chief of this house is the indefatigable Roger Nyhus….
Dentistry Gets a Holistic Makeover
Holistic dentists have a different approach to treating your teeth
Upon stepping into Ecologic Dentistry in Bonney Lake, the first thing you notice is the scent—or rather, the lack of that dentist office smell. Absent is the antiseptic aroma of root canal chemicals or the sticky-sweet smell of flavored fluoride treatments. Instead, you might sniff calming lavender essential oil. Inside, patients relax in massage chairs…
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