Seattle Culture
Interior Motives
Seattle’s LeeAnn Baker brings a touch of Northwest elegance to her designs
LeeAnn Baker couldn’t wait for new home magazines to arrive. When they did, she immediately flipped to the back. She wanted to look at floor plans. That passion for interior design really blossomed more than 30 years ago while attending The New York School of Interior Design, where she worked alongside interior designers and architects…
From Dorms to Dreams
Seattle, Bellevue rank among top cities for new grads
If you’re a newly minted college graduate — or perhaps you know one, like your son, daughter, niece or nephew — Seattle is the place to be. College graduates across Seattle earn a median income of $90,159 annually, making it among the top cities in the United States to launch post-graduate careers. A CoWorking Café…
Seattle Central Library Seeks Writers-in-Residence
Program is open to dozens of writers
Becoming a writer-in-residence is wrapped in a certain romantic essence, in the allure of creativity and inspiration. If you’re a writer seeking a sense of purpose and the freedom to create, Seattle’s Central Library in the heart of downtown has just the opportunity. Each year, the library chooses writers for its Eulalie and Carlo Scandiuzzi…
The Hits Keep on Coming for Bartell Drugs
The last few times I was at Bartell Drugs, it was a sad sight. This was several months ago. Entire aisles were barren at both the Queen Anne and Ballard locations. Now, as the University Village Bartell Drugs is set to close late next month, I have to wonder what the future holds for a…
Nordstrom Goes Private
The Nordstrom family remains majority owner
Nordstrom has taken a huge step in reshaping its future in an increasingly competitive retail landscape by announcing plans to go private. The Seattle-based luxury department store has agreed to be acquired by Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool for $6.25 billion in an all-cash transaction. The great grandsons of company founder John Nordstrom —…
The Pulse: What’s Happening Around Seattle
Holiday shows, local gift guides, Black Santa, and a free resource for teens
How are you holding up? December is flying by. It’s a blur of to-do lists and pretty lights, but it’s also a great time to pause and enjoy the little things — such as snacks, holiday parties, and just finding a quiet moment with something good to read. PCC has eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips that pair…
Los Angeles Developer Buys Historic Fairmont Olympic
Luxury hotel recently underwent a major renovation
Seattle’s historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel is changing hands. Los Angeles-based Trinity Investments has acquired the 450-room luxury hotel in downtown Seattle for an undisclosed price. The 100-year-old hotel, which spans an entire city block, recently completed a $22 million renovation that included a new lobby, a new bar, and a reimagining of the famed Georgian…
A Camel, a Desert, and Some Quick Thinking
How an accident led to a $4 million company
Jensen Brehm just wanted to protect his eyes from the blazing heat of the sun. Brehm, then a student at the University of Redlands in California, was a top of a camel in a remote desert in India when his party stopped for lunch and a much-needed break from the 100-degree heat. Brehm sat down…
Seattle Public Library: A Blizzard of Fun During Winter Break
Activities offer a cozy, festive atmosphere for kids
I wish my kid would use the library during winter break. He’ll be at a gym playing hoops instead. He’s obsessed, much like the character Basketball Jones in that old Cheech & Chong routine. But for those worried about how to fill time the next few weeks (Seattle Public Schools resumes Jan. 4), the Seattle…
Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Dec 19 - Dec 25
Holiday trains, seasonal brews, jazzy celebrations
Hey, how’s it going? It’s cold and it gets dark so early but the twinkling lights help. I love walking the neighborhood this time of year — bundled up, hands in pockets, enjoying all the pretty decorations. We’ve been cozy in the evenings with a fire and last night we watched Hot Frosty, which was…
Seattle Offers Free Virtual Therapy for Teens
A new program makes mental health care easier to access for young people
Being a teenager is tough. I know — I have one. Friendships, school pressures, and social media can complicate everything. She’s lucky she can talk to us, but not every kid has that support. Last week, Seattle launched a free online therapy program for residents ages 13 to 24. In partnership with Talkspace, young people…
Among the Trees
Creative San Juan project seeks harmony with nature
Harriett “Hatty” Hatch began her career as a confident art teacher, but uncertain artist. In time, she would voluntarily check herself into the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. “I just wanted to be able to design a stable for a horse,” she recalls, “but I didn’t have a horse.” She eventually crossed trails with…
Last-Minute Shopping? Amazon, Starbucks, REI Rank Among Best for Gift Card Value
Several Seattle-area retailers top 2024 list
If you’re last-minute gift-shopping — and chances are you are — you’re probably considering a gift card. The National Retail Federation says 157 million people plan to shop on Super Saturday — the last Saturday before Christmas. An estimated 26% of shoppers have already bought gift cards. “As with last year, over half of consumers…
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