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Food Lifeline: Supporting Our Community Beyond the Jobsite

That’s one reason community involvement matters to Integrity Roofing & Construction. The work may center around protecting homes and buildings from the Pacific Northwest weather, but being part of a community means looking beyond the jobsite, too. It means supporting organizations that are helping neighbors through difficult circumstances and contributing to a healthier, stronger place to live.Food insecurity is one of those challenges that can affect people in every community. Families can...

Home + Design

Making the Right Choice

Expert tips on How to take the guess work out of your next Sofa Purchase Article and Photography by Schoener Interiors The right sofa is about far more than good looks. Here’s how to choose one that lives beautifully in your home. A great sofa should look good, feel good, and stand up to real life. Before you fall for a silhouette or a fabric, consider how you live . What room is it for? Who will use it? And will pets be claiming a spot, too? Upholstery: Beauty Meets Performance Fabric...

Entertainment

The Beauty of Gathering

Holiday Events at a Pacific Northwest Gem Article by Kirkland Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Mike Moghaddas As the crisp air settles over the Snoqualmie Valley, the Pacific Northwest transforms into a realm of misty woods, golden foliage, and breathtaking stillness. Tucked away in Duvall, Washington, The Rustic Fern captures the spirit of this season. Far more than just a wedding venue and event space, it is a secluded forest haven where the soul of the Northwest comes alive—making it an...

Life + Culture

Thankfulness

For a Life Well Lived Article by Courtney Evans There is something beautiful about a life well lived. It is found in the photographs tucked into albums, the stories told around the dinner table, the friendships that have lasted for decades, and the memories that still bring a smile years later. It is found in the countless ordinary moments that become extraordinary simply because they were part of a life. Gratitude can be easy to overlook. We often think of it as something we practice around...

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...

Food + Beverage

Life's Story through Good Food

For more than two decades, Volterra has been bringing Italian tradition, Northwest ingredients, and genuine hospitality to the Kirkland table. Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Mike Nakamura Photography There are restaurants you visit because you are hungry, and then there are restaurants that become part of your life. A first date becomes an anniversary. A dinner with friends becomes an annual tradition. A birthday becomes a memory that gets revisited years later. Sometimes, an...

Home + Design

Timeless Craftsmanship with Art Culinaire

Bringing People Back Around the Table with Lacanche Stoves Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Jake Miller Photography; Art Culinaire Within a 30 minute drive just north of downtown Kirkland lays the simple unassuming  headquarters of Art Culinaire, the exclusive United States distributor for Lacanche French ranges — one of the oldest and most prestigious stove manufacturers in the world. Lacanche is a small village in Burgundy, France, where these heirloom-quality kitchen...

Food + Beverage

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

A cozy, market-inspired, one-pot soup Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories This harvest season soup is balanced with Italian chicken sausage, potatoes, and kale in a savory chicken broth. It comes together in under an hour - in just one pot - and is all you need to get through the impending rainy season with a bit more joy. Make it for your next gathering, pack into a thermos when ski season arrives, and be sure to make time to savor and enjoy. If kale isn’t your...

Style + Beauty

Shining your Light

Why Style is an Inside Job Article by Kirkland Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Beauclair Photography For Interior Designer Nicole Hopper, style has never been about playing it safe, blending into the background, or chasing fleeting luxury labels. It began as an intimate journey of self-discovery. Raised by a single mother working two jobs, Nicole grew up in a household where purchasing new things was a luxury they often couldn't afford. Instead, she frequently dressed in hand-me-downs, an...

Home + Design

A Welcoming Style

Curating the perfect front porch for Fall Article by Valerie Werkhoven-Warren | Photography by Heidi Culver The vivid colors and cool evenings of Fall signal a return home. After a long summer of trips to the lake, visits to relatives, and vacations abroad, September brings us back to the comforts and familiarity of home. For most of us, the first thing we see on our return is our front porch. As autumn arrives this key space gives us endless opportunities to make a memorable impression...