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Traffic Woes, Bruce Lee Exhibit Coming & More News
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Star architect Tom Kundig of Seattle-based biz Olson Kundig Architects talks to Crosscut about the books and authors that inspire him. He notes that he “[doesn’t] read design or architecture magazines very often, and rarely [reads] blogs.” Well, then. Save the date for all-things Bruce Lee. The Wing Luke Museum will unleash its Bruce Lee…
Dreamy Bedrooms with Even Dreamier Views
Getting out of bed is hard enough. Imagine if you had one of these majestic views
Long ago, in a far away land called Ohio, I had a friend (OK, fine, boyfriend) whose parents had a house along the Ohio River. The home rested on a portion of the river that was so serene, so escape-like that I just couldn’t wait to pack an overnight bag, drive the 20 or so…
Why a Road Trip to Vancouver is in Order, Stat
Visit this brand-new boutique hotel in Vancouver's historic Chinatown neighborhood
Where: Skwachàys Lodge in Vancouver, B.C. Why: This new boutique hotel (rooms start at $225, 31 W Pender St.; 604.687.3589; skwachays.com) near the historic Chinatown neighborhood is awash in art and culture from the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Each floor is assigned an animal spirit, and each of the 18 rooms features a…
‘Seattle Sea Lions,’ Ferry Troubles & More News
Top news stories that you should be reading today
Forget basketball. We may have an NHL hockey team soon. But what should it be called? It appears the name “Seattle Sea Lions” is making some waves. Good grief. Another shooting has happened. King 5 news reports that a drive-by shooting in Kent has left two dead at the corner of S. 212th St. and…
Graypants’ Latest Lamp Collection Steals the Show
We're mad for the SoDo studio's Kerflight series
The Kerflight Ripley pendant ($335), an artful mix of shadows and light slivers, comes courtesy of SoDo conceptual design studio Graypants. The hanging fixture has a curved, almost triangular shade that’s been constructed from three sheets of recyclable corrugated cardboard made flexible with a series of cuts called “kerfing” (hence the name). Go for a…
Richard Sherman Stars in New Campbell’s Chunky Ad
Seahawks’ beloved outspoken cornerback Richard Sherman is the star of the latest ad for Campbell Soup Co.’s Chunky label. And, unlike past iterations of the commercial, it co-stars his real mom. AdAge reports that Sherman is the 19th NFL player to star in the “Mama’s Boy” campaign, which began in 1997 with Reggie White and…
10 Fabulous & Inspiring Outdoor Living Spaces Around Seattle
The serious sun and warm temps have us dreaming of perfect, lounge-worthy outdoor spaces (not to mention we’re furiously wrapping up our July issue, which features even more dreamy outdoor living areas). So we called upon our friends over at Porch.com (read more about the Seattle-based site in our July issue, too!) to scour their…
Two Seattle-Area Winners of the Remodelista & Gardenista Design Awards
Three cheers for these local projects, which took home top honors in the Considered Design Awards
Back in July, we alerted you to the fantastic design competition hosted by websites Remodelista and Gardenista. The second annual Considered Design Awards featured beautiful interior and outdoor spaces–both amateur and professional–submitted by Remodelista and Gardenista readers that a panel of industry experts then narrowed down to multiple finalists (six of those were Seattle-area peeps!)….
Relax and Recharge at New Bellevue Mani/Pedi Spot: Recoop Spa
Unwind and beautify in this rustic, modern full-service spa
After an exhausting day spent swiping the Amex at the nearby Bellevue Collection, stop by the new Recoop Spa (925 Bellevue Way NE; 425.429.3323; recoopspa.com) for a heaping helping of R&R in the comfort of delightfully detailed environs. Open since May, the chic spa pairs raw concrete walls with very now barn doors in treatment…
Where to Shop (and Take a Break from Shopping) in Ballard
Interior designer and Ballard dweller Keri Petersen picks her favorite neighborhood spots
It’s no secret that Ballard has exploded with a wealth of great shops (both fashion and home decor) and restaurants, so much so that it can be a bit overwhelming to decide where to hunt for all your must-have goods or where to recharge with a post-shopping bev and bite. Enter our home-decor expert and…
Rag & Bone Pop-In, New Private Label Collection at Nordstrom
Now that the Anniversary Sale is over, here’s what’s happening at our fave department store
So you shopped to your heart’s content during Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary Sale. (Hopefully you found some of our style editor Ali Brownrigg’s handy shopping tips helpful.) And now you’re thinking the spending party is over. Oh, how wrong you are. Last week Nordstrom launched its inaugural give-back private label brand called Treasure & Bond, which…
Top Stories from the Week
If you missed one of our best articles from this fifth week in July, we've got you covered
Is it rainy? Is it sunny? Today just can’t seem to make up its mind. But this week, our dear readers weren’t waffling on what stories they wanted to read. And read again. From a wildly delicious berry-laden recipe and four refreshing bevs to drink while you’re out and about to one impressive 94-year-old baseball…
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