Life + Culture

Beyond the Summit

Andrew Hughes Redefines What a Meaningful Life Looks Like Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by As Noted When we first featured Andrew Hughes in our April 2023 issue, the focus was on the extraordinary, from record setting summits to remote terrain and the pursuit of what few will ever experience. This time, the story shifts inward, exploring how those experiences have shaped his perspective, values, and what a meaningful life looks like today. For someone who has spent years navigating...

Style + Beauty

Modern Menswear, Elevated.

Annette Dresser, Independent Luxury Custom Stylist with J.Hilburn, on How Men Are Redefining Style Through Ease, Versatility, and Intention Article by By Annette Dresser, J.Hilburn | Photography by Courtesy of J.Hilburn In today’s world, time has become the ultimate luxury. For many men, getting dressed is simply one more decision in an already full day, and increasingly, one they would rather not overthink. The clients I work with are not looking for more options. They are looking for...

Fitness

Upgrade Your Well-being

This isn't your father's health and fitness center Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Courtesy of Upgrade Labs How many of us remember the old slogan “No pain, no gain”? The implication being, if you’re not spending hours sweating and grunting in the gym, you won’t see results. The modern man (and woman) is offered a new option - AI-assisted biohacking that personalizes your workout and recovery, optimizing results and ensuring your time is used efficiently. Upgrade Labs is the creation...

Auto + Marine

Above and Beyond

The new Range Rover Sport makes every journey an event. Article by Caitlin Agnew Road-tripping through Washington State is endlessly rewarding, with dramatic transitions from coastline to mountains to vineyards in just a few hours. Whether along scenic byways, through misty mountains, or beside sunlit lakes, the journey offers striking beauty, variety, and a true sense of escape from the city. And sometimes, it’s not just about where you’re going, but how you get there - what truly elevates...

Home + Design

Leading from the Ground Up

The mindset, discipline, and relationships shaping one of the Eastside’s most trusted builders Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by As Noted In an industry where glossy photos of finished homes often take center stage, Stacy Eakman has quietly shifted the focus. For him, the real story isn’t just the product, it’s the people behind it. As the driving force behind Alair Homes Kirkland, Eakman built more than a portfolio of high-end custom homes across the Eastside. He’s built a reputation...

Travel

The Girlfriend Getaway Edit

Where to stay, spa, sip, and shop with your favorite gals Article by Sydney Mintle There’s something powerful about time spent with women who know you best. In a season that celebrates connection, friendship, and the many roles women hold, creating space to slow down and reconnect feels less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Fashion publicist Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour shares her go-to destinations for meaningful moments with friends, from spontaneous staycations to restorative...

Home + Design

A Room for Every Mood

Designing Homes That Reflect How We Live, Feel, and Unwind Photography by Miranda Estes Photography In today’s fast moving world, the home carries more than it once did. It is where work happens, where people gather, and where the day winds down, often within the same rooms. As a result, there has been a shift in how these spaces are considered, less as fixed functions and more as environments that support different moments throughout the day. For Anu Kurup, founder of Persimmon Design, this...

Beauty

Skin, But Better

The defining aesthetic trends shaping skin health and beauty in 2026 Photography by Akiha Marketing + Alex Kapustin In an industry often driven by trends, Kucumber Skin Lounge has built its reputation on something far more enduring, experience. Founded in 2010 by Nadya and Mishalla Sim, the female owned medspa has expanded from Seattle to Bellevue and Bellingham, bringing with it decades of insight into what truly works. Their perspective is clear: while trends may come and go, skin...

Life + Culture

Like Mother, Like Daughter

A Legacy of Real Estate and Community in West Bellevue Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by Jennie Secord For more than four decades, Tere Foster has been a defining figure in West Bellevue real estate. Alongside her daughter and business partner, Moya Skillman, both have built not only a thriving real estate brand but also a reputation rooted in community connection, local knowledge, and family values. Tere and her family moved to West Bellevue in the 1980s, when the city was just...

Home Services

The Foundation of Lasting Value

How a Local Family Business is Building Strength, Structure, and Long Term Investment into Bellevue’s Most Beautiful Homes Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by Akiha Marketing In Bellevue’s most refined neighborhoods, where design and durability go hand in hand, Custom Concrete Northwest is quietly shaping the foundation of some of the area’s most beautiful homes. Built on a shared belief that quality craftsmanship and integrity still matter, this family run company was created with...