MAKING SCENTS
For nearly 10 years, Atelier Madrona has offered Seattle bespoke scents crafted from high-quality raw materials. Founder Chelsey Owen is a Paris-trained master perfumer who believes in the power of storytelling through scent and its ability to tap into our...
One of these days we will write about the glory of Seattle’s James Beard Award winners… but alas, today is not that day. The city struck out yet again at the Oscars of the culinary world, which isn’t exactly...
Most people view the advent of summer as a signal to slow down and relax, but for artist Eirik Johnson, this year’s warming months are a time to ramp up as he prepares to debut two creative projects. Born and...
The summer solstice is celebrated across the Northern Hemisphere. The longest day of the year brings warmer days, late sunsets, and plenty of excuses to spend as much time outside as possible—especially in our environmentally blessed corner of the...
In the heart of Seattle, where glass towers rise above historic streets and the pace of technological change continues to accelerate, a new kind of public infrastructure is taking shape, one built not from concrete, but from augmented reality,...
The first thing we notice at Herb & Omni is the room itself. Dark-beamed ceilings. Gilded mirrors clustered salon-style across the walls. Pendant lights that belong in a Milanese townhouse. The space feels warm, ornate, and transportive. Even the...
Walking into Cascade Bicycle Studio feels more like stepping into a showroom than a bike shop. In the background are the usual inner workings of a craft-based space: mechanics cranking away, adjusting shafts and stems, tinkering with bicycle parts,...
There are plenty of good reasons to go out to dinner in Seattle. FareStart’s Guest Chef Night series gives you one more.The longtime nonprofit is back with a strong summer lineup of local chefs, each cooking alongside FareStart students...
I’ve always liked the idea of snorkeling.
Gliding through the waves, weightless, taking in the colorful underwater ecosystem has a magical, adventurous ring to it. In reality, almost every time I’ve snorkeled—even though I’ve had the opportunity to see some...
The next time you walk into the Great Hall, you’ll see something new.
It’s not as dramatic as the reveal after the capital renovation back in 2019, but it’s still incredibly meaningful. When you get to the top of each staircase entering the Great Hall, look to your left or right, along the wall. You’ll see...
