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AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Gabled Elegance

AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Gabled Elegance

A trip to Germany influenced the design of this Issaquah gem

Tall, angular, elegant and earthy, the Grunewald residence in Issaquah is a sanctuary where a modern-day Abraham Lincoln might have been comfortable hanging his hat. Lincoln didn’t mix metaphors, and neither does Adams Architecture. Led by life partners Anne C.and John H. Adams, the Seattle firm functions best when paired with homeowners whose goals accommodate…

Nordstrom Will Now Take Empty Beauty Product Packaging

Nordstrom Will Now Take Empty Beauty Product Packaging

Nordstrom says it is the first major retailer to launch a beauty packaging recycling program

Ever wonder how to dispose of all those pouches and bottles that come with cosmetics? Well, Nordstrom has just launched a recycling program for hard-to-recycle beauty packaging. Called “Beautycycle,” the service launched Oct. 1. The Seattle-based retailer, which has partnered with recycling management company TerraCycle, says only 9% of the 120 billion units of plastic packaging…

Hanson: Culture, Collaboration, Collegiality
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Hanson: Culture, Collaboration, Collegiality

Here’s why employees love working at Hanson Consulting Group

Solid leadership. A cooperative culture. Open communication, flexibility and transparency. Those are just a few of the comments from employees extolling the exceedingly positive work environment at Kirkland’s Hanson Consulting Group. “Friendly geniuses are standing by,” reads a passage on the website. “You don’t work with Hanson Consulting Group – you work with an amazing…

AIA Home of Distinction: Turning Up the Brightness in a Mercer Island Split-Level

AIA Home of Distinction: Turning Up the Brightness in a Mercer Island Split-Level

A practical, tech-minded homeowner focused on light, lifestyle and seamless design

Plate-glass railings and a steel-grate deck maximize daylight on both floors of this home

Let It Grow: The Art of Beard Maintenance

Let It Grow: The Art of Beard Maintenance

Tips and tricks from local experts on managing your lockdown facial hair

Like many social-distancing men, Seattle magazine’s style and society writer Andrew Hoge is testing out facial hair for the first time

Break a Sweat: The Perfect Small Apartment Workout

Break a Sweat: The Perfect Small Apartment Workout

This week’s shelter-in-place-approved workout routine can be completed in 30 minutes or less, no bulky gym equipment required

Don’t forget to stretch before trying out this perfect apartment workout

Local Animal Rescues Navigate Community Demand for Companionship

Local Animal Rescues Navigate Community Demand for Companionship

Everybody wants a furry quarantine friend

Seattle Humane received 98 applications for a puppy, but Lala has been searching for a home for more than a year.

Break a Sweat: Try A Barre-Inspired Workout At Home

Break a Sweat: Try A Barre-Inspired Workout At Home

This week’s shelter-in-place-approved fitness routine can be completed in 30 minutes or less, no bulky gym equipment required

You can’t go to Barre class right now, but this Barre-inspired workout can help you feel a similar burn at home

Two DIY Face Masks To Make At Home

Two DIY Face Masks To Make At Home

Staying home is still the most effective way to prevent spreading COVID-19, but if you have to step outside, these DIY fabric masks from fashion designer Luly Yang will help you stay safe and stylish

Fashion designer Luly Yang has created two DIY face masks that can be made with household items.

Break a Sweat: Upper and Lower Body Workouts from Personal Trainer Easton Johnson

Break a Sweat: Upper and Lower Body Workouts from Personal Trainer Easton Johnson

This shelter-in-place-approved workout routine can be completed in 30 minutes or less, no bulky gym equipment required

These workouts from personal trainer Easton Johnson don’t require any equipment.

Seattle’s Hairstylists Give Advice for Your Quarantine Hair Care Routine

Seattle’s Hairstylists Give Advice for Your Quarantine Hair Care Routine

TL;DR: Please, don’t touch it

It was week three of quarantine—or was it week four? who can tell anymore?—when I texted one of my hairdresser friends: “I’m so bored, I’m, like, tempted to do bad things to my hair.” I added ominously: “I have bleach!” I was feeling pretty confident; after all, I had just made bread for the first…

CBD Treats to Relax Both You and Your Pet    
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CBD Treats to Relax Both You and Your Pet    

Chill out with gummies, tinctures and more from JustCBD

Sponsored by JustCBD Whether it’s a massive bulldog or a petite chihuahua that fits in one’s pocket, Seattleites love their dogs. In most cases, it is not very difficult to tell if your puppy is stressed out. Not unlike you, your animal may breathe heavy and pace back and forth around a room. You will…

At-Home Fitness Tips and Streaming Workouts from Local Pros

At-Home Fitness Tips and Streaming Workouts from Local Pros

Whether you need motivation to get moving or want to amp up your existing routine, here's how to achieve your work(out) from home goals

You can stream Dance Church’s popular classes from the comfort of your own home.

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