July 2019

This Ballard Garage Is Transformed Into a Studio That Invites the Outdoors In

This Ballard Garage Is Transformed Into a Studio That Invites the Outdoors In

The multipurpose space can serve as a home gym, play space, planting area or entertaining venue

Dillon wanted the space to serve multiple purposes, so it was designed as an open room that could be a home gym, play space, planting area or entertaining venue

PNW Shop Owner and Amazonian Talks Fashion in Seattle

PNW Shop Owner and Amazonian Talks Fashion in Seattle

Rebecca Cornelius balances two jobs—shop owner and brand specialist for Amazon—but it’s her high-concept outfits that tip the scale

This article appears in print in the July 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. If you commute on the ferry from Bremerton to Seattle, you may have spotted Rebecca Cornelius, whose eclectic outfits, featuring statement outerwear and bold colors, frequently turn heads. The Amazon brand specialist and Nordstrom veteran uses the hour-long ferry ride to catch up on…

This Decadent French Dessert Makes You Feel Like Royalty

This Decadent French Dessert Makes You Feel Like Royalty

The queen of macarons introduces an extravagant French dessert

The dark swan from Lady Yum

Seattle Artisan Harnesses Age-old Techniques To Make Kayaks

Seattle Artisan Harnesses Age-old Techniques To Make Kayaks

Central District-based craftsman Kiliii Yuyan teaches the art of boatbuilding at local workshops

WATER TIGHT: You can build (or buy) your own seaworthy skin-on-frame kayak with the help of Kiliii Yuyan

These Homes Offer the Best PNW Views

These Homes Offer the Best PNW Views

For $3 million-plus, these Bellevue, Laurelhurst and West Seattle homes deliver on the views

WINDOW WALL: This new West Seattle home offers distracting views of Elliott Bay

Backstory: Seattle's Tucked Away Waterfall Garden Park Stands out for Its Unlikely Story

Backstory: Seattle’s Tucked Away Waterfall Garden Park Stands out for Its Unlikely Story

This hidden pocket park is an ode to the origins of a parcel delivery service

This article appears in print in the July 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The Landmark: Waterfall Garden ParkThe Location: Pioneer Square, 219 Second Ave. S The Backstory: In a neighborhood full of historic sites, Waterfall Garden Park stands out for its unlikely story. The tiny park—hidden behind very tall fences—features an artificial waterfall, a Japanese garden, and several tables…

Seattle's Democracy Vouchers Aim To Increase Civic Participation. Will They Work?

Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers Aim To Increase Civic Participation. Will They Work?

Seattle’s unique Democracy Voucher Program was designed to increase the number and diversity of local candidates. Is it doing the job?

This article appears in print in the July 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. This year’s Seattle City Council races have produced a bumper crop of candidates—56 people running for seven council seats. Of those, more than 40 have signed up to participate in the city’s audacious experiment in campaign funding: democracy vouchers, a unique form of public…

Local Chef Brings 'American Omakase' to Capitol Hill

Local Chef Brings ‘American Omakase’ to Capitol Hill

Chef William Belickis moves on (again), this time to a Capitol Hill home for his internationally influenced 'American omakase'

The food at Violet is simple, refined, seasonal and internationally influenced

New Burien Shop Offers Custom Goods Made by Local Artists

New Burien Shop Offers Custom Goods Made by Local Artists

Open since February, Sitka Living features local artists and bespoke furniture

FASHION MEETS FUNCTION: At Sitka Living, customers will find an array of customizable furniture, like the couch above, plus home decor and gifts made by local artists

Has the PNW Become the 'Silicon Valley of Space'?

Has the PNW Become the ‘Silicon Valley of Space’?

On the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Knute Berger wonders where our space dreams will take us next

THE MAN ON THE MOON: Knute Berger, recreating a historic moment, courtesy of the Museum of Flight’s Destination Moon exhibit

20 Years of Style With Ballard Tastemaker Curtis Steiner

20 Years of Style With Ballard Tastemaker Curtis Steiner

Artist and curator Curtis Steiner has spent a lifetime cultivating an eye for the beautiful and esoteric. This year, he celebrates 20 years of selling his style in Ballard

Steiner in his Ballard shop, where he sells his own handmade cards and jewelry pieces in addition to found objects, antique jewelry and other artists’ work

These Locally Made Dog Beds Let Your Pup Sleep in Style

These Locally Made Dog Beds Let Your Pup Sleep in Style

Fido’s sleeping arrangement just got a major upgrade

This article appears in print in the July 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The style and elegance long associated with Maison Luxe is now available for the canine consumer. Kelie Grosso, owner of the chic Madison Valley interior design business, channeled her love for dogs and expertise in decor into Maison Woof, a line of dog beds…