Health + Wellness

The Bellevue Reset

Local ways to restore, recharge and find balance this holiday season Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by As Noted The holiday season brings plenty to celebrate, but packed calendars, endless to-do lists and year-end demands can leave little time to recharge. This season, make space for your well-being with restorative experiences designed to help you slow down, reset and feel your best. From mindful movement and nourishing meals to massage, recovery and self-care, these Bellevue...

Home + Design

Luxury by Design

Take a look behind-the-scenes with Decorus Home Staging Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Akiha Marketing When Decorus Home Staging approached Azori’s 2026 Northwest Idea House, the assignment was about far more than filling rooms with beautiful furniture. The home’s architecture, finishes and emphasis on wellness had already established a distinct visual language. Decorus’ job was to listen closely—and then carry that language through every sofa, textile, artwork and carefully...

Home + Design

The Monarch Takes Flight

In Kirkland’s Moss Bay neighborhood, designer Luly Yang transformed a historic 1940s building into a multidisciplinary creative landmark where couture, craftsmanship, and joy meet Article by Kathryn Greene | Photography by Beauclair Photography With the opening of The Monarch by Luly Yang in Kirkland, designer Luly Yang brings together more than 20 years of creativity. Inside the light-filled, two-story space, Yang’s worlds of fashion, art, interiors, and hospitality merge. We spoke with Yang...

Life + Culture

A Local Heart

Claire Sumadiwirya on community, connection and the importance of showing up Article by Susie Naficy Claire Sumadiwirya has spent more than 30 years in Bellevue, and over that time, her relationship with the city has taken on many forms. She grew up in Bridle Trails, now lives downtown with her three children, runs a business there, and serves on the Bellevue City Council.  Through each of those roles, the same question keeps coming up: What does this community need, and how can she help?  ...

Arts + Culture

The Woman Who Collects Careers

From Opera to Medicine, Art and City Hall, One Thread Connects It All: Serving Community Article by Jaimié Birtel + Maryam Farqooq | Photography by Jaimié Birtel “When I see something that will help me grow, I just go for it. Why not?” At Julie Hsieh's milestone birthday, a friend stood up the way a best man does at a wedding and tried to summarize a life that refuses to be summarized. What she landed on was perfect. "She said Julie is someone who collects careers and hobbies the way other...

Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Table

Inside Ascend Prime’s Rarest Dining Experiences Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by Courtesy of Ascend Prime At Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, an exceptional meal is only the beginning. Thirty-one stories above downtown Bellevue, the restaurant pairs some of the Eastside’s most ambitious cuisine with dining experiences designed to be as memorable as what arrives on the plate.   The sweeping views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline and the surrounding mountains may be what first...

Food + Beverage

Dessert Worth Savoring

Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Akiha Marketing At R+M Dessert Bar, dessert is not simply the final course. It is the reason to go out. Before opening their first location in Seattle, Chefs Rod and Marc were looking for a creative outlet beyond wedding and celebration cakes. Inspired by dessert bars they had seen abroad, they recognized an opportunity to create something Seattle was missing. “You can get dessert anywhere, but true dessert experiences are rare,” they say. Their...

Travel

A Taste Abroad

Dining customs and cultural traditions to know before you go Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by As noted The most memorable journeys are often shaped by the smallest details. Knowing when to linger over dinner, how to raise a glass, or when to simply observe can offer a deeper understanding of a destination and the people who call it home. For Maria Regis of Registry Travel, thoughtful travel begins long before departure. Beyond designing personalized itineraries, she prepares...

Life + Culture

Where People Gather

Suncadia Social brings a little more life to mountain living. Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Courtesy of Suncadia There is something about a small-town gathering place that makes you want to stay a little longer. Maybe it’s the familiar face behind the counter, the neighbor you run into while grabbing coffee or the child who would rather keep playing on the lawn than head home. At Suncadia Social, that feeling is becoming part of everyday life. Opened in late May, Suncadia Social...

Arts + Culture

Colors of Chloé

A storied French luxury brand inspires art, and it's dreamy Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Akiha Studios Since its inception in France in 1952, luxury fashion house Chloé has been known for “creations that bring elegance and freedom of movement to those who wear them,” ( chloe.com ). The breezy and bohemian styles offered by the brand represent the vision of founder Gaby Aghion, who famously said, “All I’ve ever wanted was for Chloé to have a happy spirit, to make people happy.” ...