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...

Style + Beauty

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

A thoughtful approach to dressing with ease, clarity, and intention Article and Photography by Chau Sáenz It often begins the same way. A closet full of options, yet nothing feels quite right. Pieces collected over time, some worn, many forgotten. The noise of too many choices creates a quiet kind of fatigue. A capsule wardrobe offers something different: not restriction, but refinement. Step 1: Begin with What You Reach For The foundation is already there. Start with the pieces worn...

Food + Beverage

Roasted Delicata Squash

A must-have for your late summer table Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories This roasted delicata squash recipe is a must have for your late-summer table. Made up of simple ingredients - savory, nutty delicata squash, crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs, and all the freshly grated parmesan and fresh herbs - the result is a flavorful, versatile side dish. A worthy companion for grilled ribeye steaks, herby chicken wings, a simple filet of salmon - or even by itself ...

Sports + Recreation

A Hockey Journey

A chance to grow with every moment on the Ice Article by Avery Pereira | Photography by Pereira Family Ice Hockey, a sport that is not just challenging in every aspect imaginable but is home to some of the greatest athletes ever known. The second you watch a hockey game; your life changes forever. The path to pursue hockey at its highest level has been a gratifying and ongoing journey for me. I remember a 9 -year-old me, staring at the rink in front of me watching the name “Seattle Kraken”...

Life + Culture

Frames That Make Her Smile

Creating glasses little girls love, Once Upon A Charm Eyewear Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Rachel Gotuzzo & Gaby C Photo Bridle Trails’ resident, Hayley Martin’s passion for raising awareness about children’s vision care is inspired by her daughter Evelyn’s vision journey. As a toddler, Evelyn always seemed cautious, but Hayley was not concerned until the family went on vacation.  “We live in a home without stairs, but when we rented a home that was two stories, I noticed...

Life + Culture

Perfecting Family Photos

How to capture beautiful and timeless images that will last for generations Article by Shannon Beauclair | Photography by Beauclair Photography The best family portraits aren't perfectly staged — they are authentic. Whether you're working with a professional photographer or setting up a shoot on your own, a little preparation goes a long way toward images your family will treasure for years, leaving a legacy for the next generation. Do not let another year or season go by that you don’t...