Life + Culture

Women of Inspiration

Inspiring Stories of Women Shaping Our Community Article by Caitlin Agnew The women shaping our community inspire those around them every day.  They share their creativity, build businesses, volunteer their time, and often while also raising their families. Their resilience and dedication strengthen our community’s foundation. These women bring fresh perspectives, and their commitment continues to pave the way for future generations, making our community a better place for everyone.     ...

Home + Design

Designer Spotlight: Maggie Smith

California Casual Meets Pacific Northwest Article by Caitlin Agnew | Photography by Tim Lenz Organic, textured, minimal, functional.  Just a few words Maggie Smith uses to describe her signature interior design style.  From living in Los Angeles to now in Kirkland, Maggie’s hope is “to bring a little bit of my California casual style to the Pacific Northwest.”  Kirkland Lifestyle had the opportunity to catch up with Maggie to learn more about her interior design journey.     What first...

Travel

Girlfriend Getaway

Article by Caitlin Agnew Get your girls trip out your group chat and book a close to home getaway.  Less stress, less packing, and more time to play.  Here’s what we did (and recommend!) for our Seattle staycation.   Stay: Palladian Hotel   Voted ‘Best Hotel in Downtown Seattle’, the Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, popular restaurants, live music, cafés, and boutiques. The edgy design elements and contemporary furnishings reflect...

Arts + Culture

Words for Young Readers

She's written over 60 children’s books, sparking imagination and a love of reading Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Courtesy of Dori Hillestad Butler While Dori Hillestad Butler always knew she wanted to be a writer, it wasn’t until a serendipitous encounter in her freshman year creative writing class that she considered writing for kids. Hillestad Butler was struggling to complete a short story assignment, when a classmate majoring in Elementary Education apologetically announced that...