Most people take staircases, steps, rails and bannisters for granted. We go up and we go down, without taking much notice of things like materials or aesthetic.
Seattle’s own Shawn Christman has a different eye for this sort of thing. He founded Seattle Stair & Design in 1978. Since then, the company has designed some of the most elegant stairways in the city — and abroad.
Jim Newsom, founder and owner of Urban Hardwoods, knows a thing or two about local timber. For the past 15 years, his company has created gorgeous furniture using native tree species native of the Pacific Northwest. Last month, the company’s new brick-and-mortar location – a 6,600-square-foot showroom located in the heart of Belltown – opened its doors, and Newsom couldn’t be more thrilled.
Most Seattleites know the drill for warm, rainless summer nights: grab a few of your close friends, fill the cooler with ice and beer, pick up the fixins for some delectable Nutella s’mores and head over to your preferred waterfront spot for a good ol’ fashioned bonfire.
With swimsuit season close at hand, Bellevue’s own Adicora Swimwear is set to unveil its 2011 collection. Each two-piece bikini in this year’s line is rendered from premium Italian and Colombian fabrics to ensure both comfort and high fashionability.
To most Seattleites, nothing quite says warm weather like a casual T-shirt with catchy artwork. For this reason, Choke Shirt Co. has been an Emerald City favorite since 2008 — and today, the brand offers an array of vibrantly colored tees with designs that cater to the local crowd. Choke’s most popular motifs include animals, trees, cycling and the Seattle skyline.
All right guys, the sun is starting to peek out and the puddles are evaporating. The time has come to cast off the rubber soles for at least two months, and sport a new pair of stylin’ kicks during your dry weather endeavors.
Alpha Industries began as a clothing manufacturer for the US armed forces in the late 50’s. Today, the company specializes in jackets and coats that emulate both the vintage military aesthetic (think epaulets and stand-up collars) and the durability of combat wear. The following selections are some of the highlights from Alpha’s Spring 2011 men’s collection.
Would you consider yourself a food connoisseur? Do you enjoy spending time in the mountains? Does an overnight stay at one of the most luxurious resorts in the Pacific Northwest sound appealing to you? If you said yes to one or more, you’ll want to make time for the 2nd Annual Bite of Mount Hood. This year, the event will be hosted by the beautiful Resort at the Mountain.
All sushi lovers should mark their calendars for May 5. That evening, a crew of Seattle’s sushi experts will converge on Pier 66 for an evening of culinary mastery. The Sushi Chef Dream Team will provide guests with wine and sake, live jazz and quite possibly the finest sashimi and hand rolls you’ve ever tasted.
We all know how good it feels to step into a custom-fitted garment. But in this modern age of outlet malls and retail stores, finding a good tailor can be nearly impossible. So, if you’d like to be fitted – or that 10-year-old suit of yours just needs a couple alterations – your best bet in this city is Belltown’s Scott Kuhlman.
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