When Kirsty Papadopulos lost her job 18 months ago, she didn’t get discouraged. Though the Montana native had given more than six years of her life to the pharmaceutical industry, she was now free to pursue a lifelong passion: professional jewelry making.
For many newcomers to Seattle, there is a lot of fun to be had with freshly acquainted friends — at first. However, not long after their arrival, many people begin to notice a certain coldness among native Seattleites. Phones stop ringing, party invites cease and, before they know it, émigrés to our fair city have been frozen out of the social scene altogether.
Luckily, Scott Weaver has the solution for the area’s first-time residents: become a member of the Seattle Anti-Freeze group, and the city’s social barriers will melt away.
It’s true that sometimes the things that take more effort are, in the end, that much more rewarding.
This is the case with Las Brisas, the Mexican eatery located far from the standard dining-out comfort zones of downtown. Sure, when you think of “night out” you don’t picture yourself driving north to Edmonds, but trust us, the extra effort is worth it.
If the fashion industry breeds eccentricity, then local designer Christopher Jones is the black sheep son that hangs out in the basement, playing Ramones records all night.
Stylish. It’s your middle name. But the act of sorting through stacks and racks in some lofty department store isn’t really your ideal way of spending a weekend afternoon. You have champagne brunches to attend. Save yourself the hassle next time and perfect your style courtesy of David Lawrence.
According to a list compiled by The Daily Beast last December, Seattle is the most charitable city in the United States. Recently, two local entrepreneurs have developed a software application that enables Seattleites (and others, of course) to give money in a more convenient, user-friendly way.
Big plans to lavish your significant other with chocolates, flowers and romance on the 14th? No? No problem. Just connect with local certified matchmaker, love and relationship expert Sophia McDonald for some overdue help in that department.
The secret to Kelly Flynn’s success as a clothing designer, she says, is her ability to effectively sell the pieces she creates. “For the last couple years, I’ve focused on working with my clients,”
The designs of Banchong Douangphrachanh have garnered a great deal of attention in the past few years. Her work has been featured in prominent fashion shows, magazines and even a highly popular music video, (does the name Lady Gaga ring a bell?)
In a short time, Heilyke’s line of handmade women’s garments has garnered high praise for its founder, Heili Aun Nalla.
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