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From the Archives: Talk it Out
In 1967, Pacific Northwest Bell ran full-page ads in the back of Seattle magazine announcing a marvel of modern living: the “Trimline Wall Model” telephone. Some of the copy was breathless—“A phone so compact it fits your life!”—and the photography was a dream in avocado green and sun-washed gold. Part of the Trimline’s magic is…
Journal Journey
A local creator turns her journaling practice into a tool for clarity and calm.
After 14 years of working in the tech industry, Sunetra Deshpande felt burned out, so she turned to journaling to streamline her thoughts. “It helped me refocus, find clarity, and manage my mental health,” she says. “What surprised me was how difficult and intimidating journaling can be for many of us who don’t identify as…
Resistance Turned to Resilience
The Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority is celebrating 50 years of lifting up a neighborhood besieged by challenges from all sides.
On November 2, 1972—after a steady overnight rain cleared to leave a construction site near the King Street Station thick with mud—about 200 people gathered for the official groundbreaking of the Kingdome. A project that had seen its funding rejected several times by voters, the Kingdome was finally on its way, with the hopes that…
Capitol Curiosity
Free tours, fantastic architecture, and a 5-ton Tiffany chandelier make Olympia’s legislative building worth the trip.
Nothing says autumn like falling leaves, and the deluge of campaign flyers and attack ads. But there isn’t anything remotely political about taking a tour of the state capitol. You’re there to admire the neoclassical architecture, not to listen to partisan bickering. But first, why is the capital in Olympia? Seattle and Tacoma didn’t exist…
1 Hotel is a Hidden Gem in South Lake Union
Tucked into a strip of businesses above Whole Foods, the new lodging offers contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired rooms, a unique wellness program, and one of the city’s best new restaurants.
A little over a decade ago, I was in a wedding at the Pan Pacific Hotel. I don’t remember much about it (the hotel, that is), except that it felt very formal, if not a touch dated, with that general “upscale hotel in any city” kind of vibe. The wedding was fun, but I didn’t…
Seattle’s First Outdoor Fashion Week Lands in Pioneer Square
The new festival connects Seattle’s heritage brands with its creative future.
Seattle has never been a fashion capital in the glossy-magazine sense. But the city has always dressed for adventure. Filson built its reputation during the Klondike Gold Rush, REI grew from a neighborhood co-op, and local designers are pushing sustainability in ways that are distinctly Northwest. This is what sets the stage for Seattle’s first…
Fave Five: Settling into Fall
Warm light, early sunsets, and the comfort of small adventures.
September and October are my favorite months in Seattle. It’s still lovely outside—plenty of sun—but the air is cooler. I find myself scanning the day for something good to do before dark: a last farmers market tomato, a long walk, or a reason to make soup. It reminds me of childhood, squeezing in one more…
Generation Next: Young, Local Fashion Designers to Hit the Runway
The Bellevue Collection adds a student designer showcase to its annual fall fashion events.
Nothing marks the changing of the seasons like back to school, a crispness in the air, and, of course, fall fashion. For the past 20 years, the Bellevue Collection has marked the transition with an annual Fashion Week that highlights the latest trends in clothing, shoes, and beauty. This year, in celebration of its two-decade…
Publisher’s Notebook: A Well Designed Life
Great design is never just about use.
Is life better when the things around us are beautiful? Beauty, when we experience it, actually slows us down in the best possible way. It commands us to notice. A beautifully designed thing doesn’t just function—it holds within it the accrued talents of its maker, the culture of its time, and the promise that life…
Editor’s Notebook: New Beginnings
It’s never easy to step into something that’s already underway. Whether it’s starting a new school halfway through the academic year or picking up a project launched under prior leadership, big transitions are sure to ignite a flurry of emotions. Stepping into the editor-in-chief role at Seattle magazine felt a little bit like all of…
Dockside Dinks
Pickleball gets a floating court on Lake Washington.
Seattle can’t resist putting things on water. We’ve got the world’s longest floating bridge, floating hot tubs on Lake Union, even a floating sauna. Now add a floating pickleball court to the list. The temporary court, set up on Lake Washington off Renton’s Southport, is open to the public and can be reserved online for…
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