Arts + Culture

Ladies Who Give: a MI Success

Pitch Your Peers Celebrates Granting over $1M to KingCo Nonprofits Article by Erin Krawiec | Photography by Pitch Your Peers Seattle 1. Pitch Your Peers Seattle, an all-woman collaborative giving organization founded by two Mercer Island women, hit a momentous milestone in December 2023, the award tally tipped the $1 million mark!  2.  2023 “Grant Champions” delivered pitches for three King County nonprofits: Hamlin Robinson School, Key to Change, and The Healing Center. After a six-week...

May 2024

Shopping

Curated Style for the Ladies

Keeping it Classic and Chic at Hip Zephyr - Global Fashion on Mercer Island Article by Chris Ishii and Sharon Perez | Photography by Lisi Wolf and Hip Zephyr Hip Zephyr owner Dana Smith is looking ahead with a mix of classic staples and on-trend pieces. "Trends are really just building blocks for a forever wardrobe," says Dana. "I want my customers to be able to wear these pieces season after season."   The Hip Zephyr women’s apparel boutique brings international brands to Mercer Island for...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Ladies Rocking the Acoustic Realm

Mercer Island’s Own Small Bandits Aly Burks & Debra Brandt Article by Chris Ishii & Sharon Perez | Photography by Jim Garner, J. Garner Photography When Deb Brandt and Aly Burks crossed paths nearly seven years ago as members of MIMX, the popular Mercer Island cover band, they instantly hit it off. Deb, a lifetime pianist with a film scoring degree, and Aly, a former student of dance and musical theater, connected over their shared Dartmouth background and love of music. Though they came from...

April 2024

Professional Services

Ladies Who Lead

Women Led Businesses Making Mercer Island More Beautiful and Delicious Article by Sharon Perez | Photography by Artala, Fuudi, Luxxe, Lisi Wolf Mercer Island is home to a thriving community of women business owners, each with their own unique story of determination and success. These local entrepreneurs have founded businesses in a wide range of industries, from design and fashion to food and travel services. One such woman is Dana Smith, the owner of a popular boutique on the island. She...

April 2024

Education

Young Ladies Abroad

MIHS PETRI: Philanthropy, Education, Technology, Research, and Innovation Article and Photography by Kimberly Miyazawa Frank “It depends how you define poverty,” answered Ngigi, our local driver. “If it’s not having enough to eat, then no one here lives in poverty. But, if it’s not having opportunity to realize your dreams, many do.” This was a lightbulb moment for MIHS’ PETRI Club members visiting rural Kenya. There were many lightbulb moments during mid-winter break, when eight MIHS...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Ladies Building & Supporting Mercer Island Arts Community

Inspirational Community Builders, Entrepreneurs, Executives & Artists Article by Julie Hsieh and Sharon Perez | Photography by Laura Ohata Arts & Culture guest editor, Julie Hsieh, curated her group of inspirational women Julie Hsieh: Being in the art field is so gratifying to me as art has the power to connect the community. I have devoted myself to sharing my passion for the arts in our community in multiple ways, besides establishing a platform for artists to showcase their art through...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Savory Spring Shakshuka

A Flavorful, Easy Recipe Featuring Protein-Rich Eggs in Aromatic Sauce for Breakfast, Brunch or Dinner Article by Suzie Mulligan & Robin Holland | Photography by Fuudi Kitchen Ingredients:  2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 Tbsp harissa 1 Tbsp tomato paste 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp cumin 5-6 fresh tomatoes, diced        OR 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 6 eggs fresh cilantro/parsley Optional: - crumbled feta cheese - plain yogurt - dukkah ...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Turning Tragedy into Action

Yori's Day |: A Call for Water Safety Awareness Article by Chezik Tsunoda | Photography by No More Under Have you ever pondered the notion that every event in your life unfolds for a purpose? It's a challenging concept, particularly when facing adversity and loss, especially with the loss of a child. In 2018, my world shattered when my son, Yori, just three years old, drowned in a backyard pool. Amidst the suffocating grief, it was the presence of my other three children that kept me afloat...

April 2024

Travel

Investing in Travel

A Curated Sonoma Wine Country Weekend: Three Days of Tasting, Biking and Dining Article by Brenda El-Ghazzawy | Photography by Luxxe Travel Three Days in Sonoma California Exploring Sonoma Wine Country : With rolling hills and sun-drenched vineyards, the Sonoma area is home to some of the world's most renowned wineries. Enjoy a day of wine tasting, exploring estates: Silver Oak, Flowers Vineyard & Winery, and DaVero Farms & Winery, each offering unique experiences from cellar tours to...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Election Year Investment Outlook

Vote of Confidence Article by Peter Jacobs and Nathan Mumford | Photography by Tschetter Group Culture and Values, Market Values, Optimism.   Let us help you find the signal in the noise and invest with optimism.  We have immense conviction that a disciplined approach to investing in good assets at reasonable prices will produce a bright future of attractive returns over the long run. Though economic and market cycles are as sure to repeat as the rising and setting sun, we have supreme...

March 2024