Seattle Mag
Ellen DeGeneres’ Furniture Line Launches in Bellevue
The talk show host is getting into the sofa game.
Thomasville Home Furnishings conjures images of hefty dining tables and dark wood hutches—in other words, the kind of décor your grandmother would buy. The brand is over 100 years old, but until recently, there’s been a disconnect between the quality of its product and its aesthetic. In an age where light and minimalist are the…
Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Shopping
Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.
Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Buy Hand Shop LocalWith so many startups in town, it’s no big surprise that Seattle loves supporting its creative, DIY community. Urban Craft Uprising is the headliner when it comes to local curated craft fairs. With goods ranging from apparel and toys to art and…
Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Outside Adventures
Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.
Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Garden Zen For The NewcomerLet the meticulous arrangements of flora, water and rock soothe your soul at the picturesque Seattle Japanese Garden, a 3.5-acre spot on the south end of the (also lovely) Washington Park Arboretum. Even better, make a reservation to experience chado, a traditional…
Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Hit the Water
Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.
Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Paddle Upstream Maiden VoyageHead to Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club and rent a paddleboard or kayak for a classic Lake Union adventure, offering striking city views as well as a close-up look at charming houseboats and glass artist Dale Chihuly’s studio (on the north end of Lake…
Never Mind the Mayoral Race, City Council Competition is Fierce
Meet the deep pool of candidates vying to replace Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess.
With 21 candidates in the mayor’s race, it’s easy to focus on the parade of curiosities—the also-rans who thought it was worth their while to spend $1,951.86 to have their name on the August ballot. It’s also understandable; in August, voters will peruse a ballot that includes perennial candidates such as the guy best known…