Life + Culture

For Auld Lang Syne

Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Courtesy of the families One thing that makes the winter holidays feel so special, is the continuation of family traditions. Seasonal songs, events, decorations, foods, and rituals hearken back to childhood and beyond - bringing warm memories to the current day. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve/Day and more all offer opportunities to enjoy old traditions and create new ones. Three local families shared some of their own with Kirkland...

Local Services

Best of Kirkland 2024

Article and Photography by Kirkland Lifestyle is honored to present this year’s group of “Best of Kirkland” winners that were chosen by YOU, our readers and community!  To be a winner of “Best of Kirkland” is highly regarded because it represents genuine feedback from real consumers rather than expert reviews. These businesses and individuals were chosen because they are a pleasure to do business with, and they value their relationships with clients, customers, and patients.  In other words...

Home + Design

Purposeful Design

A look inside Alair Kirkland’s latest build; a home crafted with vision and designed with views in mind. Article by Caitlin Agnew | Photography by Life N Light Photography, Home staging by: First & Main Design, Upstaging Seattle and Ryan James Fine Arts Designing a home with a view requires thoughtful planning to maximize natural beauty. Large windows, open layouts, and strategically placed rooms enhance the connection to the outdoors. It’s also important to focus on framing vistas, using...

Health + Wellness

Navigating Holiday Conversations with Grace

Self Space Therapy Shares a Guide to Staying Connected in an Election Year Article by Rachel Lund | Photography by Grace Kim The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, togetherness, and connection—but let’s be real, they can also bring stress, especially when we’re navigating tough conversations with loved ones who hold differing opinions. Throw an election year into the mix, and it’s easy to see why many of us feel anxious about gathering around the dinner table. As a mental health...