Travel

The Girlfriend Getaway Edit

Where to stay, spa, sip, and shop with your favorite gals Article by Sydney Mintle There’s something powerful about time spent with women who know you best. In a season that celebrates connection, friendship, and the many roles women hold, creating space to slow down and reconnect feels less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Fashion publicist Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour shares her go-to destinations for meaningful moments with friends, from spontaneous staycations to restorative...

Home + Design

A Room for Every Mood

Designing Homes That Reflect How We Live, Feel, and Unwind Photography by Miranda Estes Photography In today’s fast moving world, the home carries more than it once did. It is where work happens, where people gather, and where the day winds down, often within the same rooms. As a result, there has been a shift in how these spaces are considered, less as fixed functions and more as environments that support different moments throughout the day. For Anu Kurup, founder of Persimmon Design, this...

Beauty

Skin, But Better

The defining aesthetic trends shaping skin health and beauty in 2026 Photography by Akiha Marketing + Alex Kapustin In an industry often driven by trends, Kucumber Skin Lounge has built its reputation on something far more enduring, experience. Founded in 2010 by Nadya and Mishalla Sim, the female owned medspa has expanded from Seattle to Bellevue and Bellingham, bringing with it decades of insight into what truly works. Their perspective is clear: while trends may come and go, skin...

Life + Culture

Like Mother, Like Daughter

A Legacy of Real Estate and Community in West Bellevue Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by Jennie Secord For more than four decades, Tere Foster has been a defining figure in West Bellevue real estate. Alongside her daughter and business partner, Moya Skillman, both have built not only a thriving real estate brand but also a reputation rooted in community connection, local knowledge, and family values. Tere and her family moved to West Bellevue in the 1980s, when the city was just...

Home Services

The Foundation of Lasting Value

How a Local Family Business is Building Strength, Structure, and Long Term Investment into Bellevue’s Most Beautiful Homes Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by Akiha Marketing In Bellevue’s most refined neighborhoods, where design and durability go hand in hand, Custom Concrete Northwest is quietly shaping the foundation of some of the area’s most beautiful homes. Built on a shared belief that quality craftsmanship and integrity still matter, this family run company was created with...

Arts + Culture

Inside The Agency Art House

How Art Advisory Is Reshaping Luxury Living in Bellevue Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by As Noted The Agency Art House officially launched in 2024 as the art advisory division of The Agency - an internationally recognized boutique real estate brokerage. The Agency integrates fine art into the luxury real estate experience, and the model has already proven successful in upscale markets like Beverly Hills and Miami. Now, that same vision has arrived in Bellevue. But what exactly does...

Shopping

Intentional, Timeless, and Sustainable

Elisa Yip discusses her knitwear brand and the ideals that shape her business and design choices Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Phillip Bailey and Jessica Garcia Born and raised in New York City, Elisa Yip had been in the fashion world for over 20 years before launching Sskein (pronounced skan) in 2020. "I left Nordstrom during Covid and this was the perfect opportunity to finally create my own brand," she says. Yip runs the company from Bellevue now, and has built up a devoted...

Home + Design

Statement in Structure and Style

Vision, precision, and quiet boldness Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Matthew Gallant of Clarity NW Photography In a market where luxury can sometimes feel predictable, true distinction is rare. One newly completed residence stands apart, not because it is louder or larger, but because it is intentional. At the center of that intention is Max Rombakh, the number one real estate agent in Kirkland, whose role in this project extended far beyond representation. The land has been in...

Life + Culture

Soccer on a Global Stage

How is Bellevue preparing for FIFA World Cup 2026™? Article by Bree O'Brien Jesse Canedo, Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Bellevue, has his eye on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches coming to Seattle this summer. In addition to his position with Bellevue, he serves as a Commissioner with the Seattle Sports Commission, which “connects and empowers the vibrant sports community in Greater Seattle. We champion our region as a world-class sports destination that drives...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing with Intention

Preserving Wealth, Purpose, and Legacy Across Generations Article and Photography by As the conversation around investing evolves from pure accumulation to thoughtful preservation and legacy, clarity and intention become more important than ever. We sat down with Terry Cook, CEO and Managing Principal of Parcion Private Wealth, to explore what strategic stewardship looks like in today’s economic landscape. With decades of experience advising entrepreneurs, business owners, and...