October 2016
Rebecca West’s Essentials for Containing Clutter
Accessories and furnishings to simplify and organize
Small storage ottoman cubes can add storage or a larger coffee table size like this Crate & Barrel “Davis” ottoman, $899, can serve double duty as a center piece for your living room and storage for toys or blankets. This one does triple
The Call for a Practical Rooftop Living Space
With yards shrinking, the rooftop deck answers the need for outdoor space
With increasing urban density, Seattleites are heading up to their rooftops for open spaces to entertain, outfitting these areas with couches and fire pits to create outdoor extensions of their homes
The Style of Green Building
From defining the passive house to breaking down VOC vernacular, we shed the (green) light on eco-friendly home building
Designed by Shed Architecture & Design, the Madrona Passive House combines contemporary design with energy efficient building systems, creating a home that’s eco-friendly to both its environment and its owners.
Tips and Tricks to Brighten Your Northwest Kitchen
Crucial elements for sprucing up a gray space
The right ingredients: Custom walnut cabinetry contrasts with the blue Lacanche range, simple backsplash and calacatta marble countertops, which together create a kitchen that’s beautiful and functional.
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Artifacts: Reliving Almost Live!
On the air with John Keister
Once upon a time, during the halcyon days of network television, a Saturday night staple for many area residents was a Seattle sketch comedy show that aired on KING-5. Taped in front of a live audience, each episode began with the host delivering his opening monologue. As he walked out onstage, an “On Air” sign…
Essentials: Brinnon teacher chosen for Scholastic project
Kindergarten teacher chosen to participate in national project
A kindergarten teacher at Jefferson County’s Brinnon School will help shape the professional development of teachers across the United States. Lisa A. Johnston is among 12 teachers from around the country chosen to participate in the inaugural Teacher Fellows Cohort from children’s publishing, education, and media company Scholastic. The effort will help inform product development,…