Sunday, May 30, 2004 - Page updated at 05:28 A.M. Designer tells the legend of Hat 'n' Boots From the lowly Fremont Troll to the lofty Space Needle and even the long-gone stucco eatery "The Blob," we asked you to pick your favorite among the cultural icons featured in an April 25 article and to tell us about icons you like that weren't included in the article. While the Needle came in first no shock there the Troll was a surprisingly close second, with the hard-luck ferry Kalakala solidly in … Continue reading...
Grunge
Relive the Grunge Years The scene is long gone, but you can still bask in the flannel memories with a Belltown encounter of the grunge kind. Bed at Ace Hotel (2423 First Ave, Belltown, 206-448-4721; acehotel.com) -cofounded by Alex Calderwood, one of the era’s big-time party throwers-where the genre’s aesthetic is still on display in rooms bleached to bone-white minimalism, with exposed plumbing and a Kama Sutra instead of the Gideon Bible. And Cyclops (2421 First Ave, Belltown, … Continue reading...
Georgetown Garden Walk
Georgetown Garden Tour Georgetown Garden Tour Click this link to view the Set of photos Photos by Marlow Harris HOME PAGE www.SeattleDreamHomes.com Are you looking to buy a home with a beautiful garden? Call or email MarlowHarris@SeattleDreamHomes.com Office: 206-329-3795 Click this link to view the Set of photos Photos by Marlow Harris HOME PAGE www.SeattleDreamHomes.com Are you looking to buy a home with a beautiful garden? Call or email … Continue reading...
Matthews Beach New Craftsman Home in Seattle
Beautiful New Craftsman Home for Sale Matthews Beach/Sandpoint Overlooking Lake Washington 4602 NE 105th Street $825,000 A beautiful new Craftsman style homes on the shores of Lake Washington is available for sale in the desirable Matthews Beach neighborhood in North Seattle. . Located just above Lake Washington at the North End of the Matthews Beach neighborhood, this beautiful newly constructed home is the toast of the neighborhood. A twist on the classic Craftsman home, this newly built … Continue reading...
Films
Seattle in Film Since it made it's Hollywood debut in 1933's Tugboat Annie, Seattle has been featured in 100's of films and TV shows. You'd be surprised that some of your favorite films were made right here in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has been the background for many landmark films and the foreground of progressive musical movements. Probably he most famous film made in and about Seattle was "Sleepless in Seattle" YouTube - Sleepless in Seattle Recut as a Horror Film Expiration … Continue reading...
Tiki Dawn’s Party
Tiki Party - Sunday 9/17/06 at the home of Dawn Frasier Otto von Stroheim signs Tiki Art Now! Nothing like a refreshing flaming cocktail to take the edge off a Sunday afternoon. Elicia and Sweet Pea Otto getting directions from Jo in Dawn's tiki van. Cheers Peter ! Gotta love this doll !!! This is super-fresh Iggy Green's Cool Creation CLICK on the links below for pics of more September 15 - 17/06 Tiki Weekend Events CLICK HERE to see pics of the "Tiki Art … Continue reading...
The Modern Home
Seattle Modern Homes, Page 2 Modern Living in Seattle - Page Two Seattle is an excellent place for modern architects, and the city boasts some of the most exciting design work in the country. With little reference to the past, but with unswerving vision towards the future, Seattle's modern architectural firms are exploring bold and exciting use of new designs and materials, with unlimited clarity and drama. Modern Home in the Arboretum $700,000 Wonderful modern design situated to maximize … Continue reading...
Stuff I Like
ART Shag Mark Ryden Tikis by Bosko Official Coop Website San Francisco Art Lab Timothy Patrick Butler's Weird Art Richard Powers Cyber Art Gallery Art of Stephen Kasner Herb Lane Museum Art of Sean Madden Copro/Nason Fine Art Asylum Of Satan Art of Cire Clayton Brothers Stanislav Sukalski Austin Osman Spare Archive Emek Fine Arrght Monster Fetish-DB Paul McNeil Anthony Ausgang Jeff Raglus Giant/Shepard Fairey Illicit NZ The Richard M. Powers Compendium World of Wassco/Chip Wass Lounge … Continue reading...
Space Age Alki Condo
Swanky Mid-Century Modern Waterfront Pad in Alki Atomic style in this 1978 condo built right over the water on Puget Sound. One of a kind waterfront condo built over the water. It's all about view, location and lifestyle. Southside exposure so loads of light. It's over the water so fish off your huge 'L' shaped deck, kayak outside your door, walk or bike to the lighthouse or beach. New remodeled kitchen, glass tiled baths, heated floors. New and upgraded piles and foundation, … Continue reading...
Seattle World’s Fair
The Seattle World's Fair began as a celebration to commemmorate the Yukon-Alaska Exposition 50 years earlier. Through boosterism, enthusiasm and the excitement of a core group of downtown businessmen, the idea blossomed into a World's Fair. Read about the very beginnings of the fair at the great website, HistoryLink. The beauty of the essay by Cool video of the Seattle World's Fair from 1962 World's Fair Photos … Continue reading...