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.
I can always tell when red wine comes from Red Mountain, located in the southeast corner of Washington state near the Tri-Cities. Red Mountain wines are bold, beautiful and big – some of my favorites.
At only 36, Angel Corella has accomplished quite a lot. He’s been awarded First Prize in the National Ballet of Spain and the Gold Medal at the Concours International de Danse de Paris. He’s been a guest star of ballet companies in Australia,
This week, The Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas hosted the 2011 Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference. One of the standouts of this event was the exquisite display of interior surfaces produced by the creative team at Maya Romanoff, an Illinois-based design company. Five striking patterns were featured, each of which incorporates the spirit of ultimate balance inspired by the Chinese concept of yin and yang.
Recycling has always been a high priority in the Pacific Northwest. The idea of reusing something that turns into a beautiful product is more of a privilege than a burden. This is certainly true of the kitchenware offered by Seattle’s own Goods from the Hoods.
Did you know that there is an edible species of banana grown specifically to make textiles? The fibers from leaves of the Abaca tree, native to the Philippine archipelago, may be woven on looms into a variety of home decor accessories. Considered one of Seattle’s most eclectic mercantile locations, Bitters Co. has imported these decorative treats from the island of Mindinao and now offers them to mainland dwellers for a very affordable price.
The excitement builds as you grab the sleek bottle, twist open the cap and take the first sip. A wake up alarm for your taste buds, the liquid hits you with a hint of chocolate followed by a cool blast of mint. It is like biting into a satisfying thin mint cookie — yet there is no guilt.
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