Seattle Mag
How to Fail at Building a Great Downtown
Downtown Seattle is poised to join the ranks of other iconic cities. Unless we muck it up.
For decades, Pier 57 owner Hal Griffith dreamed of building a Ferris wheel at the end of the historic landing. Now, after 30 years, he’s putting his money where his dreams are—and he says the time couldn’t be better; he fears the waterfront is in real peril, thanks to the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement. “We…
5 Hot Dates for Your Culinary Calendar
As days get shorter and cooler and summer slips away, it helps to have something tasty to look forward to, right? Fortunately, there are a bushel of super groovy foodie events coming up. Let’s start with an outing to Bumbershoot. The massive crowds at the annual music and arts fest kinda freak me out, but…
An Architect’s Own Remodel Features New Flooring
After 20-plus years of revamping homes for clients, architect and former Seattleite Heather Johnston of Place Architects (West Vancouver, B.C.; 778.279.7274; placearchitects.com), decided to remake her own. The gem of a mid-century modern house that she shares with her husband, a software design engineer, in West Vancouver came with a great open floor plan, charming…
Leslie Kelly Discovers the Perfect Wine Pairing for Ribs
A friend wanted to take her out-of-town significant other out for barbecue in Seattle and asked me to make a rib recommendation. Sorry, no can do. Oh, I’ve tried to find some good bones to gnaw on, but have so far come up empty. Yes, I realize that makes me sound like a smoked meat…
The Littlest (And Chicest) Houseboat
Interior Designer Steven Hensel's Tiny, Tony Floating Getaway on South Lake Union
Persistence and timing finally landed Steven Hensel his dream dwelling on a lake. For years, the noted local interior designer and his partner of 23 years, Patrick Jennings, had been scouting Seattle’s shores for the perfect houseboat. “Whenever there was a flyer, or one for sale, we stopped,” says Hensel. “[But] you could spend a…
Architect Anna Mihkels Remakes a Mid-Century Modern House
A Madison park house gets an apt update
Never underestimate the value of a good friend, especially, when he’s your realtor. Just ask Scott Erickson and Rodger Benson. On the hunt to move up from a Leschi townhouse to a full-size residence, they were continually being pitched one listing—a mid-century modern dwelling in Madison Park. “Our real estate agent, who’s a good friend…
The Best TV Station You’re Not Watching
The motto of UWTV’s new line-up could be ‘Produce locally, broadcast globally’
It’s not that people didn’t want to watch The State of the Prostate (Parts 1, 2 & 3) or Clearing up Controversies in Ankle Fracture Management. It’s just that that’s not all they wanted to watch when they tuned in years ago to Channel 27, the University of Washington’s noncommercial, educational TV station. The UW…
Learn How to Sail a Boat in Seattle
Sailing is easier than you think. Follow these easy steps to help get your sea legs.
As summer lingers, September might be the best month of all to be out on the water, and nowhere is better than Seattle for beginner sailors to get under way. Around here, there are so many sailboat rental options, it’s easy to hoist a mainsail, heel out and head up into the wind (see glossary…
Emerging Designers on Parade, Art Party in the Sticks and Other Weekend Musts
MUST GET TIXSeamless in Seattle Fashion ShowThirty-two local fashion designers entered our annual competition and after many intensive rounds of judging and deliberation, five impressive winners have emerged. See the debut of their full collections at the Seamless fashion show at Seattle Art Museum, where the designers compete for an additional prize: the chance have…
Unforgettable Geometric Jewelry
Northwest jewelry artists are doing the math, creating modern style with shapes and angles.
Top row, left to right: “Fremont Bridge” brass-etched and oxidized cuff with triangle design, by Portland-based Betsy & Iya ($72, available at Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill or betsyandiya.myshopify.com). “Exquisite Palpitation” earrings in 18k gold vermeil with detachable sections (can be worn with one or all three triangular pieces), by Tia Kramer of Northlake-based Tia…
The New Statement Shoe
Artistic strokes—fur tassels, golden studs and bold prints—accent fall footwear’s Technicolor canvas
Clockwise from top: Luly Yang bright chartreuse green silk satin and lambskin suede T-strap sandals with detachable fur pouf shoe clip (available separately for $150), $650 at Luly Yang Couture downtown. Miz Mooz “Silas” purple leather wedges, $159.95 on Amazon Fashion. Report “Watson” navy patent leather flats with burnt orange tassels, $70 at Report Shoes…
Casual Handbags in Playful Patterns
New, locally made totes arrive in a kaleidoscope of prints and patterns.
Clockwise from top left: Coral “Bombshell” zigzag chevron-print clutch with detachable turquoise felt-flower pin, nickel frame, ball clasp and contrasting polka dot-print lining, by Angela Huse of Edmonds-based Angela Kay Designs ($48, available at angelakaydesigns.etsy.com). Black and gray stripe knit shoulder bag with synthetic leather strap, by Lower Queen Anne-based Poverty Flats by Rian ($88,…