November/December 2020
A Kabin in the City
Cities are literally creating a cottage industry because of the pandemic, and MyKabin is taking full advantage
Seattle’s lowest-profile contractor is also one of the city’s highest-volume homebuilders. In just its second year of operation, Bellevue-based MyKabin has already constructed 42 backyard cottages and offices, mostly in Seattle proper. Clint Jones and Tom Todaro launched the business in anticipation of Seattle’s new briskly waving green flag for detached additional dwelling units (DADU)….
Moving Forward Post-Pandemic
The pandemic is changing how we live and shop. That’s not necessarily a bad thing
Our annual “Best Of” list looks a little different this year. Sure, readers weighed in on their favorite restaurants, coffee shops and happy hours, but when was the last time you went out to dinner or to a crowded indoor bar? When’s the next time you will again? On a recent webinar, several health care…
Find your Perfect Throwback Cocktail
These 10 drinks may not be top of mind, but all pack a punch as well as some colorful history
Many are saying once the pandemic fades, we’ll experience a Roaring ’20s decade similar to 100 years ago. So, with some downtime to prepare, why not start perfecting your cocktail game now? These 10 concoctions come from a vintage bar guide from Glenn Shaw Creations — supposedly from the 1950s — found in an antique…
Holiday Gift Guide: The Gift of Adventure
Take a flight, rent a van, learn a survival skill
Instead of a material present think about giving an experience. Surveys show more than 60% of consumers want some sort of experiential gift. There’s no shortage of that in the Seattle area, but here are three of our favorites for the adventurer in your family. Kenmore Air Take to the sky on a volcano tour…
Book Excerpt: Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food
Hsiao-Ching Chou offers up an ode to vegetables in her second cookbook
Hsiao-Ching Chou’s second cook-book, ‘Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food,’ is a follow-up to her popular Chinese Soul Food and will hit shelves Jan. 15. Hsiao-Ching is known for her sold-out classes that have made Chinese cooking accessible to home cooks, but with the pandemic she has shifted to social media to share her recipes and tips. …
Humble Design Creates Homes of Hope
The non-profit creates comfortable spaces for those transitioning from homelessness
Kelley Moore’s Career is the very definition of full circle. Moore began her professional life as a social worker for Child Protective Services. She then wrote a book about interior design, Cube Chic, which launched a national TV career. Moore appeared on several shows, including Ellen, Rachel Ray, Today, Steve Harvey and The View. Locally,…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Gabled Elegance
A trip to Germany influenced the design of this Issaquah gem
Tall, angular, elegant and earthy, the Grunewald residence in Issaquah is a sanctuary where a modern-day Abraham Lincoln might have been comfortable hanging his hat. Lincoln didn’t mix metaphors, and neither does Adams Architecture. Led by life partners Anne C.and John H. Adams, the Seattle firm functions best when paired with homeowners whose goals accommodate…
