Dr. Mary-Claire King will deliver a keynote address at the third annual Seattle-area American Cancer Society’s Hope Gala Ball on Saturday, May 21. Dr. King will discuss the progressive research that is being conducted by scientists worldwide in order to better understand – and eventually find a cure for – breast cancer, a disease that affects 1 in 8 American women during their lifetime.
Looking for a stylish Seattle loft that still affords you some privacy? The penthouse at Madison Lofts is luxurious and spacious, but best of all — the layout allows you to go about your days and nights without being put on display to neighbors and passersby. Think of it as your urban super pad.
Middle Eastern shelf design gets a modern makeover in the new offering from Oeuffice — a collaboration between Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte of Samare Studio and Jakub Zak of Studio Patricia Urquiola. The Totems for Living collection, which debuted during Milan Design Week 2011, and is the first set from this duo of highly-renowned designers.
If you want to add a little spice to your dinner table, Brooklyn-based online marketplace Uncommon Goods gives a new meaning to kitchen ornaments. From miniature glassware to eye-catching and kitschy toy shaker sets – hosting dinners has just gotten even more entertaining.
Since his days spent studying interior design at the University of Washington in the early 1960s, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has conquered the world of glass art, sculpture and design. His unique talent has earned him universal praise as an artist, and his collections have appeared worldwide. This month, Chihuly’s work will make a grand return to his hometown.
Keys, invitations, grocery lists, to-do lists and so on; for Seattleites with busy lifestyles, keeping track of the essentials in our lives can be a difficult task. Thanks to the Channel Bamboo Wall Panels from Three by Three Seattle, we can stay organized without sacrificing points for style.
We all love the look and smell of candles — almost as much as we hate the sticky mess left behind by candle wax. Thankfully, Duo Design Holland has given us Flicker, a candle that not only burns cleanly without producing residue — but also looks sleek and elegant while doing so.
A house with two floors above the water and one floor below? Only in Seattle.
Dying for a floating home on the water that is also located within the city limits, look no further. This week’s Hot Property is a floating home found just off the shores of Lake Union in the Eastlake neighborhood.
The Italians are famous for their food, culture, fashion and art. Meanwhile, Seattleites are distinguished by their affection for happy hours – though we do enjoy eating and imbibing at home, on occasion. Next time you are serving your guests antipasti with a bottle of Barolo, make sure the Italian style shines – even as that last brushetta is pulled from the plate.
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