Lauren Mang
A Kitchen on the Bright Side
White paint lightens up a formerly bland kitchen and dining nook, proving that this color is anything but boring
Kitchen cabinets, affixed overhead, increased storage and removed shadows, while two different shades of white paint—for the topmost cabinets and the adjacent wall—enlivened the adjoining rooms
AIA Home of Distinction: A Light-Filled Case Inlet Cabin
This modern Northwest cabin on Herron Island establishes a connection to its natural surrounds with expansive windows, wraparound glass doors, plus a hidden sunken tub that gives the illusion of soaking among the trees
Walk over the 20-foot-long steel bridge and turn left to reach the two-story Herron Island home’s main entrance. Thanks to the site’s slope, homeowners take in extraordinary views of Case Inlet from both levels
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.
The ABCs of LEDs
How to get the best from this long-lasting, energy-efficient light source.
There are more than a few reasons to get better acquainted with the mighty light-emitting diode (LED). According to Energy Saver, a consumer resource offered by the U.S. Department of Energy, LEDs use at least 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than their incandescent bulb counterparts. And as more lighting manufacturers unveil…
Louis Vuitton Opening Downtown, Joie Sets Up in U Village
Stay up to date with the latest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
Hold on to your cashmere cloche hats. The latest news in our fair fashion and shopping world is a doozy, rife with exciting openings, knock-out sales and a visit from a certain Neiman Marcus bigwig. Ready? Let’s proceed. This Friday, May 20, luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton, perhaps best known for its monogrammed leather…
Online Rose Shop Brings Luxury to Flower Delivery
Seattle-based Roseur ups the flower-sending ante with its fine roses
“These are not your ordinary flowers,” says Sarah Berends, creative director and co-founder of online rose purveyor Roseur. “They’re for when somone really wants to make a statement.” Berends and her husband Allan Ghiassi launched their Seattle-based company, appropriately, this past Valentine’s Day with a goal of modernizing roses and creating a more luxury, thoughtful…
Style + Design Events: Modern Home Tour, Aesop at Nordstrom
Stay up to date with the latest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
There are ample opportunities in the coming days for you to spend your hard-earned cash, peek ultra-modern architecture, sip champagne and work on your downward dog, or learn red-carpet beauty secrets. Let’s get down to brass tacks. 2016 Seattle Modern Home TourWhen: Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tickets: $35; $40 day ofWhat: It’s…
Staff Picks: The Most Sublime Soft Pretzels
In honor of National Pretzel Day (yes, that's a thing), we name a few of our chewy faves
All hail the soft pretzel! The salty, twisty snack (or for some of us: dinner) has long been a staple in my diet since I discovered these in the freezer section as a kid. Whenever I see a soft pretzel offering on a menu, I’m obliged to order it, so I’ve had my fair share…
Go See This Art Installation on Alki for Earth Day
The work by Seattle's Electric Coffin in partnership with Value Village will be up through tonight
As part of its Rethink Reuse campaign, which aims to start a conversation around the impact that textile waste has on the environment, global thrift retailer Value Village picked West Seattle’s Alki Beach as the site for its large-scale Earth Day art installation. The installation was designed by Ballard creative firm Electric Coffin (I’m a…