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Room of the Day: Instant Craft Studio on Vashon Island
Prefab workshop in the backyard of a waterfront vacation home makes for a cost-friendly alternative
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com Instead of renovating their vacation home on Vashon Island to accommodate a crafting space, a Seattle couple decided for a quicker, cheaper alternative: a factory-made shed behind the house. The couple recruited Seattle-based Modern-Shed, a company that assembles three sizes of prefabricated structures for clients seeking home offices, guest…
Three Impressions of Dino’s Tomato Pie
Expect round and square Sicilian pizzas and cocktails on tap
When Capitol Hill pizzeria Dino’s Tomato Pie opened about four months ago, it generated a flurry of chatter. Which isn’t a surprise, as it’s a sibling to renowned upper Ballard pizzeria Delancey and neighborhood cocktail haven Essex. What is surprising (in a personal way) is that I wasn’t first in line, as I adore Delancey…
Why We Love Seattle-Based Sano Bars
Mercer Island-based nutrition bar company gives back to local charities
One of my biggest problems with nutrition bars is how quickly I tire of my supposed favorite flavor. We had it good, Clif Bar Chocolate Mint, remember? Nevertheless, when I find a good one – a really good one – I feel I must share. Sano Bar was created by Mercer Island’s Lisa Nordstrom and…
Two New Apartment Buildings Anchor Bellevue’s Historic Neighborhood
Spotlight on Old Bellevue: The Meyden and Park 88
Bellevue, the hub of the Eastside, has a downtown filled with high-tech corporate headquarters, luxury shopping centers and an ever increasing residential density. But tucked into this city’s growing skyline is a small neighborhood that reminds Bellevue of its small-town suburban beginnings. Old Bellevue—essentially the four blocks along Main Street between Bellevue Way and 100th…
Road Trip: Kite Festival at Long Beach
Get ready for a colorful, small-town getaway
WHERE: Long Beach, a small town in the southern coastal corner of Washington, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from downtown Seattle. WHY: The Long Beach–based World Kite Museum’s annual Washington State International Kite Festival (8/15–8/21, kitefestival.com). The seaside skies will be ablaze with colorful kites during this weeklong celebration and competition, which attracts professional kite flyers from…
Chatting with a PCT ‘Trail Angel’
These volunteers are heaven-sent
Andrea and Jerry Dinsmore planned to run a tiny truck stop when they retired from their jobs as a truck driver and mechanic, respectively. Instead, they became volunteers, running a “human stop” as trail angels—people who help thru-hikers (those who hike long-distance trails from end to end) with small acts of kindness—welcoming more than 500…
Seattle’s Thunderpussy Heats Up Capitol Hill’s Annual Block Party
High-octane band knows how to rock like a girl
Among the many acts at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) is the neighborhood’s very own Thunderpussy, the scorching hot, high-octane female rock band, which performs at Neumos on July 24. Band members Molly Sides, Whitney Petty, Leah Julius and Lena Simon take on all the masculine tropes of hard rock, recharging them with…
14 To-Dos to Make the Most of Summer
Having an agenda can be a very good thing — like when it involves hammocks and outdoor games
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Making a summer want-to-do list is a great way to be sure you make time for everything you want to do before the season slips by. You can probably think of plenty of items to add to your list that involve outings, like spending the day at the beach,…
What’s New at Bite of Seattle This Year
Enjoy bites from restaurants and food vendors, activities and events at this year's famous food fest
Your foodie countdown is coming to an end: The 2016 Bite of Seattle is finally here! The famous eating event hits Seattle July 15-17 this year, bringing with it three days of tasting, entertainment and activities in celebration of the Bite’s 35th anniversary. Here’s what’s new—and notable—to the food festival this year. New LocaleOffering panoramic…
6 Top Biking Trails in the PNW
These trails pave the way for cycling amongst walkers and runners—but not cars
With Haley Durslag, Cassie Gruber and Jake Laycock 1. The Sammamish River TrailThis is the country cousin of Seattle’s Burke-Gilman Trail. It starts in Bothell where the Burke-Gilman ends and continues for 11 miles to Redmond’s Marymoor Park. It is dead flat for almost its entire length. And while it’s almost as popular as the…
The 14 Best Places to Hike in the PNW
The days are long, the sun is shining— it’s time to get outside
With Haley Durslag, Cassie Gruber and Jake Laycock The days are long, the sun is shining—it’s time to get outside. Our guide to 14 of the region’s best hikes and six bike rides that will help you celebrate the season by enjoying iconic trails and urban adventures. Half-Day HikesYou can take these hikes in the…
8 Perfect Small Town Getaways
As Seattle continues its boom, the relaxed charm of small towns seems all the more attractive
As Seattle continues its boom, the relaxed charm of small towns seems all the more attractive. These Northwest hamlets, brimming with character, friendly locals, fantastic food and scenic views, are some of our favorite places to get away from it all. 1. Dayton, WashingtonA sleepy wine country town with a wide thoroughfare—and an annual event…
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