Spring is here, which means the blossoms are starting to bud and chances are we are all a bit antsy to get out and about after a winter of hibernation. Need a vacation close to home? Check out Bellevue, for a little indulgence, outdoor outings, sips of wine and shopping. Slough Spring is the perfect time to visit Bellevue by kayak. The Mercer Slough is teaming with … [Read more...] about Bellevue: Discover Shops, Spas and Sips
Spring 2015
clearwater casino – a taste of living history
The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is nestled on the shores of the beautiful Agate Passage in Puget Sound. Indoors and out, you are surrounded by the majestic beauty and culture of this location. The waterfront hotel captures the rustic natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with guest rooms flanking a soaring great room. The history-laden great room offers spectacular … [Read more...] about clearwater casino – a taste of living history
stroke survivor – know the signs
On March 21, 2012, 37-year-old Jennifer Malo was home with three small children, the youngest only 19 days old. With a headache and numbness in her face, she called her sister-in-law, who called 911 because Malo herself refused, thinking she would be fine. But she wasn’t fine. She was having a right-sided hemispheric stroke. By the time she arrived at St. Joseph’s Medical … [Read more...] about stroke survivor – know the signs
award-winning modern home design
Maria Meconi and Robin Vaughn envisioned a modern home with clean lines and an open concept. They toured several home shows and finally discovered a modern design by the Artisans Group of Olympia. In October 2013, they began the architectural design process with the Artisans Group. As Tessa Smith, owner and architect, recalls, “Maria and Robin were great about sharing their … [Read more...] about award-winning modern home design
tastemakers: stina’s cellars
With a touch of creativity and a passion for enology, Perry Preston and his wife, Penny, founded Stina’s Cellars on a challenge to each other and a chance at exploration. They already had a love for great wines, so all that remained was capturing a moment of fate—thus Stina’s Cellars was born in 1997. After countless hours of mixing and matching to find that perfect … [Read more...] about tastemakers: stina’s cellars