Seattle Mag
Out of the Darkness: Cocktails to Brighten a Winter’s Eve
After daylight savings, the chance for an after-work or evening cocktail accompanied by even a wisp of sunshine has vanished (at least here in the Northwest), which—some days—makes a good drink all the more necessary. I think the perfect drink for this time of year can take two paths. It can either embrace the dark,…
The Look: Do you Have it?
Calling all designers! King 5’s Evening Magazine, with partners Neiman Marcus, 425 Magazine, The Shops at The Bravern, IADT Seattle, Brandbuddee.com, Red Door Spas, TCM Models and David Lawrence, are looking for designer contestants for The Look, a new televised fashion reality show set to air February 18th through 25th, 2013 on channel five. The grand-prize winner…
Local Hand-crafted Chocolates You Must Try
After that bitter, seemingly endless campaign season, aren’t we all in the mood for something sweet? At Theo’s, the team has cooked up a super cool collection for the holidays sure to melt the hardest heart. It’s called Mirepoix and it’s a collaboration between Theo’s chocolatiers and students from FareStart, the wildly successful program that…
What on Earth is Happening at the Frye Art Museum?
Mw [Moment Magnitude], a boundary-crossing, description-eluding, interdisciplinary arts summit, of sorts, is taking over the Frye over the next three months. This week at the museum, local team zoe | juniper (a collaboration of a video artist and a choreographer, and past Seattle magazine Spotlight Award winner) is rehearsing and recording an original piece, No…
Moments from the 2012 Election We Should Remember Forever
Highlights from starting line we should try to hold onto, as we head into the next leg of the race (
1. Singing and dancing in the streets as a direct result of seeing change in action. 2. President Obama’s now famous Tweet, and that moment when the entire Obama family initially took the stage. 3. Tammy Baldwin’s win in Wisconsin – She is the first openly lesbian senator to be elected and the first woman…
Nordstrom Rack Opening in Northgate Mall
Admittedly Nordstrom Rack had totally fallen off my radar as a shopping option prior to the new Downtown location opening earlier this year. The old location was just so creepy to shop in that it made the merchandise, however good, less appealing to me. The new Westlake Center spot is clean, bright and less crammed…
Rosanna to Donate 10 Percent of Online Sales to Sandy Relief
As the stormwaters receede, the devastation and aftermath of Sandy continues to challenge the people of New York and New Jersey, who are struggling to stay warm, dry and safe as temperatures plummet along the East Coast. Designer and author, Rosanna Bowles, known for her ability to create a cozy scene with a pretty tabletop…
Goodwill Glitters this Weekend During their 29th Annual Sale
This weekend, fashionistas and bargain shoppers alike will flock to the Dearborn Goodwill for glam attire, jewelry, accessories and designer handbags galore as part of their 29th Annual Glitter Sale. Goodwill proves that all that glitters is gold, offering all that’s glam for incredibly discounted prices. Shoppers can browse through vintage offerings and designer pieces…
Riding in Cars with Strangers: Previewing the New Ride-Share Service, SideCar
My father told me never to get into a car with a stranger. I wonder how he’d feel about it if an app existed that knew which strangers were trustworthy, and which were, perhaps, even potential friends? And what if this app could also arrange for me (when I’m carless and in a rush) to…
Carole McClellan: Seattle’s Original Rock and Roll Designer
Leather is on-trend big time this fall and Bellevue Collection’s Independent Designer Showcase and EMP’s Worn to Be Wild have reminded us that one of our most prolific and talented Seattle designers, Carole McClellan, has been using leather (and fur) for years, designing stage clothing for many of our homegrown rockers (Heart, Chris Cornell, etc.)…
Oyster New Year Offers Up Tasty Wine Pairings
I’m still recovering from a wild New Year’s celebration. On Saturday, hundreds of shellfish fans converged in a massive tent on Pier 56 for Elliott’s 20th annual Oyster New Year, a celebration of the beginning of prime oyster eating time. The high-energy event features 25 growers from around the Northwest, all hands on deck, shucking…
Updated: Election Parties? We’ll Drink To That!
No matter how this election turns out, most people are ready to celebrate the end of a bitter, seemingly endless campaign season. Here are a few places to get your drink on among your fellow civic-minded citizen while votes are tabulated: The Pink Door’s pouring $1 Obamaramas (that’s the restaurant’s original concoction of fresh grape…