Seattle Mag
3 Significant Seattle Sales
!–paging_filter–pA few stragglers in the sale department, but they’re good ones./ppStop the presses, this is a noteworthy sale: a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/essenza“Essenza/a is offering 30 to 50 percent off of select jewelry from Meliisa Joy Manning, Margaret Solow and Mizuki and more. Not sure I’ve ever heard of Essenza having a sale on their fine jewelry. Take…
Children’s Film Festival Begins, Dance Performances Galore
What to do this weekend
!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Marvel/stronga href=”http://bit.ly/1dyFolx” target=”_blank”strongbrChildren’s Film Festival at the Northwest Film Forum/strong/abr(1/23 to 2/2, times vary) — A popular event for film-o-philes of all ages, the ninth installment of Children’s Film Festival Seattle boasts its biggest program yet. This year’s event features more than 130 films from 32 countries—including Azerbaijan, Mozambique, Morocco, Indonesia and Iran—which means…
New Locally Made Spirits, Liqueurs and More (Plus One Spirit-Centric Anniversary Party)
!–paging_filter–pOur local distilleries are always working to deliver a variety of tasty new products–even over the holidays, it seems, as we already have a bunch of fresh bottles to talk about, and the year is young. While it can be hard to keep up with all the Washington-made spirits and liqueurs, this is a delicious…
New Shop: See Eyewear
!–paging_filter–pIt takes a lot to get me excited about eyewear or eyewear stores. I’ve had the same pair of spare glasses since the late 90s and while I admire cool glasses on other people, I always figure that people shop for them when they get their eyes checked at the eye doctors./ppWell, that’s not necessarily…
A FIRST LOOK – February 2014
!–paging_filter–pTake a quick peek at the February issue of emSeattle /emmagazine, on newsstands now./ppiframe src=”http://player.vimeo.com/video/84788863?autoplay=1” width=”400″ height=”225″ class=”video-filter video-vimeo vf-84788863″ frameborder=”0″/iframe/ppnbsp;/ppPresented by:/ppa href=”http://www.plymouthhousing.org/” target=”_blank”img src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/plymouth_logo_black_0.jpg” width=”300″ height=”95″/a/p
Looking to Up Your Home Smarts? The Phinney Ridge Home Fair is This Sunday
!–paging_filter–pFor those planning a minor home fix or a full-scale makeover, a can’t-miss, one-stop resource is the annual a href=”http://www.phinneycenter.org/homefair/” target=”_blank”Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) Home Design Remodel Fair/a./ppThis Sunday (1/26), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you can meet, greet and quiz all manner of local home talent inside the Phinney Center Blue Building (Phinney Ridge,…
Kate Wallich’s ‘Super Eagle’ Premieres at Velocity Dance Center in February
!–paging_filter–pOne of emSeattle /emmagazine’s 2013 Spotlight Award winners, dancer/choreographer Kate Wallich and her company, The YC, are swiftly rising stars in the contemporary dance scene. Known for creating intense, highly atmospheric works that shift from super slo-mo to fast-paced popping, Wallich builds visual worlds that resemble haute couture fashion spreads come alive. February brings the…
Fill ‘Er Up! Growler Refilling Spots Around Seattle
The beer run will never be the same, thanks to growler refill stops popping up across town
!–paging_filter–pOnly in Seattle would taking home artisanal, fresh-draught beer in old-fashioned jugs be elevated to convenient extremes. One of the city’s first “beer convenience stores,” Chuck’s Hop Shop in Greenwood just opened a new Central District location, and both spots boast 39 rotating fresh-from-the-tap ales for at-home enjoyment in 32- and 64-ounce brown glass jugs,…
Not Going to Sochi? Where to Experience Russian Culture Here in Seattle
Catch the Olympic spirit without making the trek to Sochi
!–paging_filter–pWhether you’re actively boycotting the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi (2/7–2/23) because of Putin’s anti-gay policies or you just can’t afford the trip, never fear, there are plenty of ways to experience the best parts of Russian culture right here in Seattle. Get into the right mind-set with a visit to South Lake Union’s…
Ski Houses for a Wintry Escape
Escape the endless drizzle in a snowcapped ski house
!–paging_filter–pThere’s no one style of ski house, although they tend toward crisp chalets and sturdy log cabins. The only real requirements for a true shredder’s retreat are that it is near enough to a resort to make catching the first run of the day no big expedition and that it is equipped with a cozy…
Leah Steen’s Cost-Effective Solution for Floors with Flair
The interior designer offers an appealing and affordable way to make your surfaces underfoot shine
!–paging_filter–pEven interior designers can be surprised when it comes to home design. For instance, I continue to be amazed by how often the very basic element of flooring is routinely overlooked. Maybe it’s because people are so focused on what’s in front of them, rather than what’s underfoot, or because of the fear of a…
Homes with Stunning Sunrooms
Smart Seattle homes capture the fleeting winter light with windowed sunrooms
!–paging_filter–pFrom formal solariums in grand homes to small atrium add-ons, sunrooms are Seattle’s answer to the Southern-style screened-in porch. Set aside for everything from sleeping and dining to reading and playing, these many-windowed spaces bring the outside in and shed welcome light on the cold, damp days of January.nbsp; brbra href=”http://www.redfin.com/WA/Bainbridge-Island/10132-NE-Kitsap-St-98110/home…” target=”_blank”strongFort Ward, Bainbridge Island/strong/a…