Lauren Mang
Nordstrom Features Special Needs Models in Catalog
Four beautiful models with disabilities bring diversity to the retailer's advertisements
The Dallas Morning News‘ Special Needs Blog recently reported on the four very diverse models featured in Nordstrom’s Anniversary catalog. One, posing with a Dooney & Bourke tote, is missing her right arm just below the elbow; another, a magazine editor in tough motorcycle boots, has muscular dystrophy and is pictured in a wheelchair; there’s…
9 Bathtubs Perfect for Whiling Away the Hours
Prep your bath salts, a book and some red wine. It's time to laze about in the tub
Ah, Monday. I’m so glad you’re here. (That’s sarcasm, obvi.) Rather than think about the full calendar I’ve got this week, my various meetings and the likely two airport trips I’ll be making to pick up out-of-town guests, I’m going to stare at pretty bathrooms. That’s more fun, right? The Eastlake-based Porch.com crew collected an…
Going to GeekGirlCon? Here’s One Panel Not to Miss
Geek Couture panelist Lisa Granshaw reveals how pop culture has seeped into high fashion
GeekGirlCon hits the Washington State Convention Center this weekend, October 11-12. A melding of lady nerds of all varieties (scientists, gamers, techies, comic book fans and the like), this informative and entertaining extravaganza centered on geek girl culture hosts a slew of workshops, panel discussions, hands-on science experiements, a costume contest and networking opportunities. (There…
Seattle’s Bike Share Program to Launch Monday
Tool around town on a Pronto bike starting October 13
We’ve seen the bike share docking stations going up around the city–there’s one just a hop, skip and a jump away from our offices, on 3rd Avenue and Pike street. (Go here to view the entire set of docking stations on a map.) Pronto Cycle Share, the Puget Sound region’s very first bike share program,…
Home of the Week: Historic Condo in Pioneer Square
Exposed brick, wood beams and one helluvah view. Yes, please
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. With the recent surge in…
Seattle vs. San Francisco: Which City is Better for Dogs
Did you know that 20 percent of U.S. dogs named Kale live in Seattle? Neither did we
You may remember Seattle mag’s Twitter war last year with San Francisco magazine prior to the NFC Championship game between the Seahawks and the 49ers. (We so won.) If you need a visual refresher of our spirited and very polite spat, here are a few of our favorite back-and-forth barbs: The famous competitiveness between our…
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