Seattleites, as fall approaches and you prepare to spend the next seven rainy months curled up at home, don’t be too disheartened. While you’re staying indoors, you won’t have to sit on that self-assembled, rickety, pizza-stained Ikea futon that you still have from college.
August in the Northwest means end-of-summer get-togethers. Any Seattleite knows this may be our last chance to host an outdoor party for quite some time — so, better not pack away the patio furniture and tiki torches just yet.
Mmmm… the rich smell of cedar planks and the spicy whiff of pine needles. We always loved the excitement and adventure associated with tree houses when we were kids, so why not enjoy those same feelings again during your 2011 summer travels?
If you’re looking for creative space, the aptly-named Art Stable in South Lake Union is the property for you. In a building with just six total units, you have an opportunity to inhabit your own floor and personalize the space in this up and coming Seattle Neighborhood. Once you step into the unit for the first time, your imagination will run with ideas.
Creeping our way into some of Seattle’s finest wine pantries.
Some aficionados collect baseball rookie cards, others gather Beatles memorabilia and there’s even those who compile rubber stamps into a ball. Somewhere between these other zealous lies the wine collector.
Summer is the time for friendly gatherings, and nothing gets folks to your pad quicker or more frequently than a well-stocked rec room. If you’re looking for something a little flashier than the standard billiard or ping-pong table, take a gander at these models.
The marketplaces of East and Southeast Asia are a rich source of meticulous craftsmanship. The baskets, wall art and knickknacks are sought by throughout the world for their intricate designs and the intriguing stories behind their creation.
We’re all aware that the market crash has left our economy in a sorry state. With many stalled building projects, a trickle-down effect has been created for banks, real estate agents, building contractors and architects. This lack of work has resulted in — among other things — lots of free time.
Traditionally, Seattleites are both environmentally conscientious and well-read — which is a nice way of saying we’re a bunch of dorky tree-huggers. We are who we are, no apology required. In fact, we should revel in our hippie intellect, and one way to do so is with these Earth-friendly reading lights. You’ll do your part to save the world as you learn about it — all while drastically reducing your electricity bill.
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