Seattle Life and Culture
The Heart of Queen Anne: A Triplex Transformed for Modern Seattle Living
There’s something special about Queen Anne—tree-lined streets, iconic views, and the hum of city life just steps away. Nestled in one of Seattle’s most beloved neighborhoods is our newest project and listing: a fully remodeled, completely vacant three-unit multi-family home, located just two blocks from Seattle Center and moments from everything that makes the city…
Read MoreA Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term income. And that’s where real estate comes…
Read MoreTonya’s Seattle Summer Bucket List
Tonya here! I wanted to piggyback on Johnine’s list of summer activities in Seattle, and share some of my own favorites! Sometimes we forget all of the hidden gems around us when we get caught in day-to-day life. Seeing and hearing what others are up to can serve as a reminder, or even give you…
Read MoreSummer in Seattle – 2024
Welcome to a curated collection of quintessential Seattle summer experiences, handpicked by the one and only Johnine! With over three decades of local knowledge, she’s uncovered the hidden gems and cherished traditions that make summertime in the Emerald City truly special. From vibrant neighborhood festivals to scenic hikes and beachside art fairs, these are the…
Read MoreInterview with Horizon Massage Therapy
We love finding local businesses that share our client-first philosophy—like Horizon Massage Therapy in West Seattle, which offers therapeutic and relaxation massage for healing and thriving. We interviewed founder and owner Marian DiPerna about her massage practice, how she originally found us, and how she was able to use her convert part of her home into a massage…
Read MoreA Conversation with Bamboo Collective
We love finding local businesses that share our customer-first philosophy—like Bamboo Collective, a bamboo consultation and licensed plant nursery in northwest Seattle. We interviewed founder and owner Jon Schlueter about his company’s business model, bamboo’s rise and benefits, and the accident that put Jon in a wheelchair but sowed the seeds of the now-booming and…
Read MoreSupport Small Business: 6 strategies + 4 tools
Your wallet isn’t the only tool you have for supporting small businesses. Use your words! Authentic reviews from real people make or break small businesses.
Read MoreThe 10 Best Christmas Lights in Seattle & Beyond
It’s that wonderful time of year again! Experience the Holiday spirit with sparkling lights in and Seattle and beyond.
Read MoreRecycled, Eco-Friendly Paint
Each year, about 10% of the paint sold in the United States (more than 60 million gallons!) is thrown away or left in storage. Through its brilliant recycling system, GreenSheen Paint keeps old paint out of landfills and puts inexpensive, good-quality paint on the shelves
Read MoreWhere to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
There’s nothing better than the smell of an evergreen—and with five Christmas Tree farms in King County, it’s easy to spruce up (get it?) your home for the holidays. Visiting one of these tree farms also reduces the environmental impacts of shipping trees to stores—and it supports small, local business. Plus, the experience of journeying to…
Read MoreThe Wedgwood Rock
The Wedgwood Rock isn’t exactly a neighborhood gem; the 700-ton rock is too literal for that, too impossibly placed to hide in metaphor. It’s a neighborhood boulder. Just off 28th Avenue NE in the Wedgwood neighborhood, near NE 72nd Street, you’ll find a massive, 19-feet-high, 80-feet-around boulder known as the Wedgwood Rock. The rock has…
Read MorePianos in the Parks: 2021
We’ve written about Pianos in the Parks almost annually since the event debuted back in 2014. COVID-19 derailed the outdoor pianos/art installations in 2020, but this year, the pianos are back! There are just two pianos this year—the organizers are calling it a “micro-event” (pre-COVID, in 2019, thirteen pianos adorned the greater Seattle area). Both the…
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