Seattle Mag
Cameron Levin is Seeing Ruby Red
Named one of Seattle magazine’s Most Influential People of 2012 for her Pink Carpet Project (a response to the Susan G. Komen kerfuffle), Cameron Levin’s Ruby collection of pretty and completely wearable tops, dresses, skirts and a legging contains some sweet options for holiday parties—both dressy and casual. I spoke with Levin about the inspiration…
Green Eileen Store to Open in Columbia City in March 2013
Eileen Fisher has been making women look chic and feel good since 1984. The downtown Seattle store has been open for 15 years—and many of the same employees who opened the shop are still working there—which is a testament to how awesome an organization it is. In addition to their high quality style and happy…
Deck Out some Classic Vans and Win $50,000 for High School Arts Programs
I was in fourth grade in 1982, the year “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” came out and while I probably didn’t understand much about the movie, I knew that Spicoli’s black and white checkerboard slip-on Vans were super cool and that I wanted a pair for Christmas, which I got and wore to shreds around…
Trend Alert: Meat and Drinks at a Slew of New Charcuterie Bars
If three of a kind constitutes a trend, then bars that serve cured, smoked and sliced meats are the new black, at least on Capitol Hill. First came Cure, the wee bar hidden in the alleyway behind Broadway on Nagle Place, which opened two years back. There, the menu features charcuterie and cheeses, olives and…
How Architect Cheryl Hughes Brings Kitchens to Life
These island designs blend the practical with the posh
Cheryl Hughes, of HUGHES STUDIO ARCHITECTS (South Lake Union, 820 John St.; 206.264.1301; hughes-studio.com), is known for her user-friendly kitchen designs. And in her 17-plus years of residential practice, she has seen the kitchen island evolve from an oft uninspiring second thought to an aesthetically inviting workhorse that is the communal hub of a home. “The island…
Style for Cyclists
Seattle designer Katrina Hess makes superb coats to help cyclists stay dry.
Designer Katrina Hess’ line of bespoke rain gear was inspired by the avid cyclist’s simple need to stay dry when riding during our wet and wild weather. Uninspired by outerwear she saw on the market, this intrepid former graphic designer rolled up her sleeves and made her own coat to fulfill her needs. That was…
Baby & Co.’s Big Sale and Remodel
Baby & Co. has decked out progressive-style minded Seattle shoppers in the same spot on the corner of First and Virginia in Belltown since 1976, that’s almost four decades and a ton of staying power. From now until around March 5, this iconic shop is taking up temporary digs around the corner at 113 Virginia…
Beef-Shiitake Noodle Bowl
A warm Korean-inspired soup recipe great for the winter months.
Bean thread noodles often come in packets of individual bundles. To cook them, place them in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Drain the noodles, and they’re ready to use. I like using the L&W brand available at Uwajimaya. Serves 2 to 3 For the sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame…
When Will Seattle Streets Be Safe Enough for Cyclists?
Will Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan Update finally make Seattle streets inviting for cyclists?
You’ve heard it all a million times: Drivers are jerky, lazy, inattentive louts looking to put another notch in their steering wheels by giving cyclists a close shave, thereby asserting the supremacy of the almighty car while wasting our precious natural resources. And cyclists are entitled, arrogant, Lycra-clad maniacs with a death wish, impeding traffic…
A New Approach to Publishing
Booktrope’s cofounders are establishing a team-based approach to publishing and marketing new books.
If the book-publishing industry weren’t broken, Ken Shear might not be trying to fix it. Shear, publisher and CEO of Seattle’s new alternative publishing venture, Booktrope (booktrope.com), is trying to turn a page in publishing with a team approach, one that alleviates some of the traditional frustrations endemic to legacy publishing houses and typical e-book…
Five Champagne Cocktails for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve may be the most anticipated party of the year. But with so many competing soirées, wing-dings, bashes and galas, it can be hard to ensure your party stands out. The best way to shine in the crowded party pack? Step away from plain sparkling wine and step up to the easy challenge…
Sing in a Snow Globe, Buy Local Bubbly and Other Weekend Musts
MUST ROCKReel Grrls’ WonderlandThursday (12/27) — The creative geniuses at Reel Grrls, the local nonprofit that helps young women achieve their filmmaking dreams, have transformed Olson Kundig’s Pioneer Square storefront into a human-sized snow globe that, for tonight only, can become your personal karaoke stage. The Reel Grrls invite participants to collaborate in a variety…