Real Estate

2025 Real Estate Review

Trusted Advice from Your Local Luxury Realtors Article by Caitlin Agnew When navigating the luxury real estate market, partnering with a knowledgeable local realtor is essential. A local luxury realtor understands market trends, exclusive neighborhoods, and property values, ensuring you secure the best deal. From selecting the finest properties to negotiating complex contracts, their expertise streamlines the process. They also have access to off-market listings and a network of high-end...

Local Services

Friendly Faces

How One Nonprofit Unrolls the Welcome Mat for Youth Experiencing Homelessness. Article by Lauren Hunsberger On any given day, there are hundreds of youth experiencing homelessness in the Kirkland community. The reasons are myriad: drug or alcohol addiction, physical abuse, human trafficking, or oftentimes persecution of a particular lifestyle or race.   Whether these things are happening to the individuals themselves or to their family members, there are many complex circumstances that can...

Home + Design

Reimagined Living

Transform Your Space From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary. Article by Caitlin Agnew | Photography by Kara Mercer NW Finishing and General Construction specializes in creating bespoke luxury homes and providing high-end remodeling services that combine innovative design, functionality, and timeless elegance. Their offerings include custom home design and build, interior and exterior remodeling, space planning, ADU’s, as well as commercial renovations and remodels.  Kirkland Lifestyle caught...

Arts + Culture

Meet the Makers

Check Out These Four Local Artists Enriching Our Community. Article by Caitlin Agnew Painter Aziza Saliev, as seen at Parklane Gallery   Tell us about your creative journey. My creative journey began in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where I grew up surrounded by diverse cultures and traditions. Art became my way to express myself, connect with others, and explore creative parts of life. Moving to the U.S. at 19 was challenging as I adapted to a new country, language, and culture, but it pushed...

Entertainment

Rising Star

Antwane Tyler Brings Local Charm to Country Music Scene Article by Caitlin Agnew | Photography by Life N Light Local singer and songwriter, Antwane Tyler, has captured the hearts of fans with his authentic storytelling and unique journey to country music. Growing up music was always a part of his life, but he didn’t discover his true passion for it until after he was adopted.  “It was during some of my toughest moments that I turned to music as an outlet—a way to process everything I was going...

Health + Wellness

The Fit Life

Kirkland resident, Laura Mak Quist, shares her fitness and wellness journey. Photography by Jose Moreno, JMORENO PR Laura Mak Quist, MS is the embodiment of “wisely fierce”, a term she coined to describe a woman who is in tune with her body, embraces mindful living, open to growth, and always learning.  Laura has lived a fitness lifestyle with many chapters of accomplishments for herself and her clients. Growing up her family engaged in more “lifestyle sports” like biking, canoeing, and...

Wellness

The Water Cure

How Passion and Purpose helped Create a Unique Wellness Hotel Experience Article by Caitlin Agnew Baker | Photography by Life N Light The Posthotel in Leavenworth has become known as the premier luxury wellness hotel in our state and it’s not hard to see why. As you enter Posthotel, you’re immediately embraced by a sense of calm. The air is lightly scented with their signature custom scent; soft ambient music sets a tranquil tone. Everything—from the luxurious textures to the quiet elegance of...

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...

Travel

Autumn Escape at Casia Lodge & Ranch

Experience Luxury, Gourmet Dining and Outdoor Adventure in the Heart of the Methow Valley Article by Deborah Friend Wilson | Photography by Jamie Petitto Nestled on nearly 300 pristine acres at the base of the North Cascades, Casia Lodge & Ranch is a hidden gem for luxury travelers seeking an immersive experience in the breathtaking Methow Valley. Since James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson, known for his culinary leadership at The Lakehouse and Civility & Unrest in Bellevue, joined as...