“Travel is in my blood,” Jenn Schutte says. With a father who owned a travel agency and a mother who grew up in Europe, Schutte recalls an upbringing that was imbued with a sense of respect and wonderment toward the multicultural world we inhabit.
If you’re a true Seattleite, you instinctively want to help Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in any way possible. And if you’re a true wine enthusiast, this event will grab you by the palate.
West Coasters are an earthy bunch. We like to play in the snow, sand and surf — and thus, require durable attire that can withstand the elements. Cushe Footwear, a UK-based brand founded in 2004, understands our needs — at least, as far as our lower extremities are concerned. The company’s past collections — such as Urban Safari, Universal Traveller and Coastal Supremacy — have specifically targeted the outdoorsy contingent, and the same is certainly true of their two new models.
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.
This coming weekend, throngs of enthusiastic hippies and hipsters will converge on the Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA for the 2011 Sasquatch! Music Festival. This four-day extravaganza has entertained Gorge audiences over Memorial Day weekend for the past decade, and the list of previous performers reads like a veritable who’s who of post-millennium indie rock, hip-hop, electronic and comedy favorites.
Every Seattleite knows our city thrives on its vibrant art scene. Handmade creations fill our city and splash color into our rainy days. Recently we’ve discovered work by a trio of local artists that is sure to make a chic Seattleite statement in your home.
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.
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