Seattle’s Thom Jones explains the sustainable approach that defines his company.

Founded in 2002, A Semigood Company has earned a reputation as one of the finest, most conscientious furniture providers in Seattle. The company’s philosophy is simple: consumers deserve the best when it comes to home furnishings. For this reason, Semigood not only offers quality, handmade furniture but also guarantees that their pieces are manufactured under the most sustainable, eco-friendly conditions.

Reinventing the winery, after more than two decades in the design business.

When Joe Chauncey founded Boxwood Designs in 1989, the vision he had for his Portland venture was simple and specific: a design firm that delivered desirable aesthetics and sustainability in equal measure. Eventually, Chauncey crossed the Columbia to take part in Seattle’s blooming sustainable architecture market.

For over two decades, Anacortes-based interior design firm Gracious Living has served a multitude of clients all over Washington state. Founder Molly McIntosh and her skilled crew operate on the principle that, while they have the professional expertise, the homeowners themselves have their own style and preferences. By collaborating and sharing ideas, the possibilities are many when one enlists in Gracious Living’s services.

Summer to-do’s: Hit the beach, eat some goodies, drink fine wine, maybe get naked.

It’s that time of year again, Seattle (well, almost). Time to fill our trunks with wicker baskets, Pendleton blankets and a couple bottles of rosé and head to the nearby shore. Once there, some of us will board our boats for a sexy sail on the Sound, while others compete with seagulls for a spot on one of Lake Washington’s sandy beaches.

The Tacoma Art Museum celebrates the famous glass sculptor with a new exhibit

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.

Local web developer Kelly Smith and his crew simplify the art of online commentary.

Two distinct classes currently inhabit the world of online commentary. There are the bloggers, who slave over their computers in order to churn out editorial content. On the other end of the spectrum lie Tweeters, whose terse remarks and observation can be whipped up and posted at a moment’s notice. Thanks to Zapd, the new iPhone app from Seattle-based web developer Inkd, there is now some middle ground.