The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, October 18. Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival.

Review: 'Zombieland: Double Tap' creates an atmosphere of raucous ridiculousness

The horror comedy “Zombieland” released at arguably the best time for zombie-pocalypse features back in 2009. “The Walking Dead” would begin its run a year later, and we all know how that did. Riding off the tails of “28 Days Later”, its sequel “28 Weeks Later”, “Quarantine” and the “Dawn of the Dead” remake to name a few, “Zombieland” was a breath of fresh blood, embracing the genre while spinning it on its head.

Fire Horse Forge in Ballard makes razor sharp works of art

Every trade his its tools. Instruments used to construct, to craft, to create. In the kitchen a chef's tool of choice is the knife. A razor sharp blade able to withstand pressure and heat because it to is forged in fire. "The idea of making knives is particularly appealing to me because everybody eats, a lot of us cook," said David Tuthill, owner of Fire Horse Forge in Ballard. "The idea of something I made being put to the test on a daily basis holds a lot of appeal for me.

Documenting Love: Amanda & Bradley's Story

Photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in her photos. Every now and then she will share her work with couples: their love story, their commitment, their passion.... and of course, their photos. Think of her as our Love Guru. She loves love, and is here to share it with the rest of us. Next up, the story of Amanda & Bradley - living and loving life as an engaged couple in Seattle.

Seattle is the 3rd fastest-growing city in America

Calling all transplants and locals alike, you might be shocked to learn (kidding) that Seattle is the third fastest-growing large city in America. I mean, I could have told you that, but Wallethub beat me to it apparently! To determine the fastest-growing cities WalletHub compared 515 U. S. cities across 17 key metrics. The data set ranges from population growth to college-educated population growth to unemployment rate decrease. Here's how Seattle stacked up:

Dave Matthews Band nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Breaking news! Seattle's own Dave Matthews Band was named as one of the nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Official Class of 2020. We've got some time before the 35th Annual Induction Ceremony which will take place on May 2, 2020 at Cleveland's Public Auditorium so of course we have to #SupportLocal and vote for our hometown's own! If you love DMB, be sure to click here and cast your vote. Dave Matthews Band nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Image: Danny Clinch)

'Austen's Pride' is a fresh twist on a beloved classic

Fitzwilliam Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennet. They're an iconic, endearing couple who have have been played through the years by many talents. This time - Steven Good and Olivia Hernandez play the duo who go through, and grow through, a series of events. Good plays Darcy, and Hernandez plays Bennet in the special adaption "Austen's Pride" at the 5th Avenue Theater that takes the well-known story a step further.

Behind the Scenes with Pat & Vanna from 'Wheel of Fortune!'

Every evening we welcome them into our living rooms, and our lives. For nearly four decades, Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been the faces of America's game, "Wheel of Fortune. " For many of us, they feel like friends. So when Wheel invited Refined for another visit to Sony Pictures Studios in Burbank, CA - they did not have to Spell It Out. We said Y-E-S! (Courtesy: Seattle Refined) The duo has been working together for 37 years.

Cat People: A weekend of 'Everything Cats' is coming to Seattle (no kitten!)

Calling all cat people! On October 26 & 27, 2019, Seattle is hosting its very own kitty convention, Sea-Meow Convention, to "celebrate everything cats. " The event will feature over 80 different vendors from all over the world with "meowchandise" for cats and humans. You will find all cat-related products imaginable including art, apparel, cat toys, accessories, paper goods, food brands and so much meow-re (sorry I can't stop with the kit-kat puns). MEOW! Calling all cat people!

8 House Plants Even You Can Keep Alive

I've never been a green thumb, that has always been my sister's role. She’s the gardener. The one that speaks to plants and hears them in return. The one who understands photosynthesis and root growth. Me? I just like pretty, green things. Then I read about all the benefits of indoor house plants; how they purify the air and boost moods. I knew I needed houseplants in my life, in my home. So, I set out to find the plants that I couldn’t kill. I needed brave plants. Strong plants.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, October 11. Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival.

Love Books? Never Pay Full Price Thanks To These Amazing Secondhand Retailers

I’ve loved books for as long as I can remember. By the time I could read, I was adding books to my birthday wish lists and maxing out my library card. Ya’ll, at one point I begged my dad for more bookshelves for my room and when he delivered I created homemade library cards for my sisters to officially “check out” books from my room. Books have forever been my friends. I love learning about places I’ve never been, I love walking in someone else’s shoes.

World premiere of 'Bliss' in Seattle will feature 'Sex In the City' star Mario Cantone

Everyone knows Mario Cantone as Charlotte York's fast-talking, Italian-stallion GBF Anthony, who marries Carrie Bradshaw's mild-mannered GBF Stanford, RIGHT? Well, Mario Cantone (Anthony) will star in the world premiere production of Bliss, an "original musical fantasy that flips the traditional princess narrative upside down. "Here's a further synopsis:Welcome to the Deep Dark Forest, a mysterious place where fairy godfathers await to grant your every wish—“happily ever after” guaranteed.

Review: Even two Will Smiths can't save the sinking ship that is 'Gemini Man'

Ugh. I’ve never started a review like that, and sure it’s unprofessional, lowbrow, etc. but, really, who cares anymore. Two-time Oscar-winning director Ang Lee took on a sci-fi action script starring Will Smith and featuring state-of-the-art, kickass CGI and it was disappointing, to put it mildly. Here’s the thing: it’s not like Lee hasn’t had a flop.

Review: 27 years later, 'The Addams Family' returns to animation

Hardly a decade has passed since the inception of the original cartoon, which appeared in a 1938 issue of The New Yorker, without some new iteration of "The Addams Family". Chances are you have some association with it. Perhaps Anjelica Huston is the Morticia you grew up emulating, with her stick-straight ‘do and blasé nature. If not, then Carolyn Jones is your girl. There was also Darryl Hannah in a short stint, and then Bebe Neuwirth, for those fans of live theater.

The Spirit of Sisu: Local family turns loss of daughter into scholarship fund

Kirsten Howard beamed with pride when talking about her daughter, Morgan Cope. "Morgan entered the world ten weeks premature weighing only 2 pounds 9 ounces. From that time we gave her the name 'Sisu,' which stuck with her through life. " The word has a special meaning. "'Sisu' is a Finnish word that’s best described as someone with perseverance. Tenacity, courage, little bit of stubbornness," Howard explained. Morgan was beloved by everyone who knew her.

This new app makes self-employment & co-working a million times easier

As I write this I am lightly kicking myself, because I remember a time not too long ago where I threw up my hands at my desk and thought to myself "I would've gotten so much more done today if I just worked at home! " BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, KIDS. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but let me explain.

Seattle is the 8th Spookiest City in the U.S.

Fall is in the air and we are in the spookiest month of the year. In appreciation of the holiday at the end of the month, we wanted to see how Seattle's Halloween spirit compared to the rest of the U. S. cities. And according to a recent study by Evite, pretty well! Seattle ranks as the 8th spookiest city in these United States. Evite got this data by looking at the number of Halloween party invitations that are sent out per year in Seattle, and other cities.

Photos: You're invited to A Grand Ball for Wicked Dolls

Photos: Rainier tall boys as far as the eye can see! Hundreds celebrate of R Day

Photos: LEGO hobbyists gather for 18th annual BrickCon

Photos: James Beard Foundation brings their Taste America Gala to Seattle

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, October 4French Cinema Now.

Photos: Will Smith & director Ang Lee visit Microsoft to support new movie, 'Gemini Man'

Review: Joaquin Phoenix gives the performance of his career in 'Joker'

When Heath Ledger posthumously took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the annual ceremony in 2009, it wasn’t just a pity win. His take as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” was revolutionary, cementing his place in Hollywood history as the only actor to win an Oscar for acting in a superhero film. That isn’t to say he was the first person to play the Joker. Who can forget Jack Nicholson and his face prosthetics in Tim Burton’s “Batman”?

Candy Mache is THE place for sweet treats and delicious DIY

There's a sweet spot in the Issaquah Highlands that's a real sugar rush for the senses. "This is Candy Mache," saidBrenda Zylstra, owner of this creative confectionery. "[It's] kind of my private art gallery. " This is NOT your regular old - let's call it 'stale' - sort of candy store. "I consider all the candy in here here kind of my painters palate. ," she said. "We've got at least 350 different kinds in the bulk bins, and then probably a thousand total of different varieties. "

Adventures begin for lucky One Tank Trip winners, courtesy of Western Washington Honda

For the sixth year in a row, the Western Washington Honda Dealers have inspired summertime adventure during the One Tank Trips Sweepstakes. Over the last ten weeks, they have given away eleven local experiences like pro-sports suite tickets, seaplane rides, eight destination vacation packages, and for one lucky winner, a brand-new Honda HR-V Sport! The all-new subcompact HR-V is both economical and rugged.

Statewide 'Shelter Open House' hopes to find hundreds of animals homes

On Saturday, October 5th - dozens of shelters across Washington will simultaneously open their doors for a special state-wide event aimed at increasing awareness at the plight of the numerous adoptable dogs and cats in Washington, and hopefully finding some of them homes. We work with Pawsitive Alliance once a week to feature a #WhyNotMe Pet who has had an exceptionally hard time finding a home. You may have seen the pieces on Sam, Fancy, Tulip and Rush so far.

RUFFined Spotlight: Bella the Akita

You may be surprised at WA's Favorite Halloween Candy

The one day where you get to exercise your sweet tooth without feeling guilty is right around the corner! Every Halloween, the great debate between trick-or-treaters of what is the best candy to receive is rekindled! We dove into a nationwide study and narrowed down what the most popular candy is in Washington state. According to a national studyby CandyStore. com, Salt Water Taffy is our state's favorite Halloween candy.

Inside the little-known speakeasy hidden behind a storefront in downtown Seattle

In the mood to shop? Grab a drink with a friend? Support local businesses? DTE is all that and a bag of ridiculously awesome clothes. Justin Kercher, owner of Do the Extraordinary, (DTE) has a life story that lives up to his chic retail shop’s name. After receiving a cancer diagnosis, Kercher quit his job as a stock broker to pursue his artistic passions.

PNW Concert Guide: October 2019

If you are a music fiend like me, you pour over ticketing websites at the beginning of the month to see who is bringing their tour to our city. Without further adieu, I bring you our monthly concert guide so you won't miss your favorite artist when they come into town. Obviously I had to shorten and consolidate this list for the sake of saving time (although I could spend my whole work day just plotting out which concerts to go to) so please let me know what I have missed!

Washington watches the seventh least amount of sports in the US

You could make an easy case for the Seahawks being the most popular major league team in Seattle.... or is it? According to a research done by USDirect, Washingtonians rank in the seventh spot for the least amount of sports watched in the U. S. , with our favorite sport being... golf. That's right... golf. Sure, we have PGA certified golf course Chambers Bay in our own backyard, but who would have thought one of the oldest sports in the world, would be the Evergreen States favorite sport.

Photos: Full-size Central Perk replica in Seattle celebrates 'Friends' 25th anniversary

Why Not Me: Let's Find Rush a Home

If you've been on our website, social media accounts or watched our TV show for even five minutes - you'll know immediately that we are over-the-moon obsessed with pets. Which is why we could not be more excited to partner with Pawsitive Alliance for their #WhyNotMePets campaign, that spotlights animals from all sorts of rescues around the state who need an extra paw in getting adopted.

These are the 10 most popular dog breeds in the U.S.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, September 27. Bellevue Fashion Week. Bellevue Fashion Week is HERE!

Seattle Goodwill has Luxe Looks for Less this Fall

Fall is officially here and Seattle Goodwill is here to help with autumn trends! 1. Luxe Royal. This opulent fall trend is all about rich fabrics like satin and velvet and royal colors like burgundy and deep purple. It’s fancy, and it’s a little bit over the top. Look for details like ruffles and bows and don’t forget to add a little (or a lot! ) of bling. Our look features items from Fashion Focus and jewelry starting at $1. 2. Fall Floral.

6 of the best places in Lynnwood that you've never heard of

If you’ve driven by the city of Lynnwood lately, you’ve noticed that it is going through a number of changes - much like those awkward years as a teenager. Some of the older, unsightly buildings and strip malls are coming down, modern multi-use buildings are going up, parks are becoming revitalized, 164th Street is going through a major remodel and the next light rail station is coming soon.

RUFFined Spotlight: Ellie the Airedale

Cowabunga! 'Bart at TAM' exhibit is a celebration of The Simpsons

TV's first family, The Simpsons, have invaded Tacoma in an "unauthorized" exhibit called Bart at TAM: Animating America's Favorite Family. Margaret Bullock is the Interim Chief Curator at the Tacoma Art Museum. She revealed 'The Simpsons' Northwest connection, creator Matt Groening. "TAM is focused on the art and artists of the Pacific Northwest. Matt as you know is a native of Oregon, grew up in Portland and he also went to Evergreen State College [in Olympia]. "

Sample the finest cigars and spirits at Snoqualmie Casino this fall

So you like the occasional scotch and fine cigar? Snoqualmie Casino invites you to the annual Washington Cigar and Spirits Festival on Saturday, September 28. It's sure to be a fabulous evening of sampling premium cigars and beverages while enjoying the world class gaming and dining. This is the ninth time Seattle's closest casino has hosted the event, and every year has welcomed a sellout crowd. Cigars from several manufacturers, including Diesel, Drew Estate, Eiroa, H.

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical' coming to Paramount Theatre

In 2013, the lyrics of "Let it Go" and "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman" filled households all over the world. The animated movie "Frozen" quickly became a hit and like most classic Disney movies, it's turned into a live musical! The play will occupy the Paramount Theatre in Seattle for four weeks beginningFebruary 2020, through March 1.

Grab That PSL and Head To One of These Pumpkin-Inspired Events

Hey, hi, die hard fall fan here. I love everything about this season. Everything. Pumpkin spice lattes - check. Crisp, sometimes rainy weather - check. Opportunities for adventure - check, check! Here in the Northwest there are multiple events happening every weekend, many that are pumpkin-inspired, because not only are pumpkin flavored things fantastic, pumpkins make for a ton of fun too!

Playlist Refresh: Keep an eye on these up-and-coming artists

While you’re drinking your pumpkin spice lattes and wrapping up in your favorite PNW sweaters and jackets, why not refresh your playlist this fall as well with these amazing artists. Some are local, some are coming through Seattle, and all of them you should know before they become even bigger than they already are! So pop in your ear pods and enjoy new music by these up and coming artists! BANKSI have been listening to her new album III on repeat now for weeks.

Photos: Prost! Hundreds attend Fremont's popular Oktoberfest

Why Not Me: Let's Find Tulip a Home

If you've been on our website, social media accounts or watched our TV show for even five minutes - you'll know immediately that we are over-the-moon obsessed with pets. Which is why we could not be more excited to partner with Pawsitive Alliance for their #WhyNotMePets campaign, that spotlights animals from all sorts of rescues around the state who need an extra paw in getting adopted.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, September 20. Edmonds Oktoberfest.

Russell Wilson fronts new PSA raising awareness of link between domestic & animal abuse

On the field, he's the face and voice of the Seattle Seahawks football team, but off it... he'll be the face and voice of something even bigger. The Banfield Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Vancouver, WA just announced its partnership with Wilson for their new Safer Together PSA.

Cocktail of the Week: The Syndicate

Sure, a glass of wine or a beer is a nice way to unwind – but every now and then you deserve a happy hour that’s a little more... hmmm. What’s the word? Refined! Kelly Sparks of Queen Bee Mixology is graciously sharing a new cocktail with us every week, just in time for Happy Hour. Queen Bee is raising the bar for cocktails made at home with recipes that are both easy – and delicious! Want more? Connect with Queen Bee Mixology on social media for extra recipes and behind-the-scenes content.

Sad Shop Co. has mastered the art of sassy & unique greeting cards

When you think of greeting cards you think of 'Happy Birthday', 'Get Well Soon' or 'Thinking of You'. But sometimes you just need a card that says something more, something real. "I'm coming up with ideas based on thinking about what I would want to say to the people in my life," said Katie Davis, owner of Sad Shop. "I'm lucky to find these very specific statements I'm making to the people I love also resonate with other people. " Turns out, they really resonate.

We're getting 'All the Feels' from Fitz and the Tantrums' new album!

The bandFitz and the Tantrums are known for making music that boasts strong beats and positive messages. Remember that mega-hit 'Hand Clap'?!? Their latest album 'All the Feels' drops on September 20th and is sure to delight their fans, old and new! They are used to filling arenas - but over the summer they performed an intimate Star Stage, putting on a show forSTAR 101. 5radio station listeners at Snoqualmie Casino. We got lucky and got to catch up with lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick.

Calling all Seattle Business Babes!

Owning your own business can be kinda lonely (I know, cue the world's smallest violin) but in all seriousness, when you're constantly a party of one it's nice to have a community of like-minded individuals you can go to for advice. Enter, theBusiness Babes Collective. It's a pretty sweet resource forbusinesswomen all around the world that offersonline and offline resources and a community to help women grow their businesses. Women supporting women - doesn't get any better than that!

Chatting with Mina Kimes: ESPN commentator, podcast host & unabashed Seahawks fan

They came out in droves on a sweltering Seattle summer day, packing the bar at the iconic Crocodile hours before showtime. They came to see one person: Mina Kimes. "I'm a huge Mina Kimes fan," said one audience member. "I read at ton of her articles, she's a great profiler. I'm a Seahawks fan as well. I like that she reps the Hawks. ""She has a great following in the Seahawks community," added another. "She's super fun. I mean, more than anything she really loves the Seahawks.

PSA: Don't try to drive through Pike Place Market on a weekend

Many Seattleites face the same decision when driving along 1st Avenue to Pike Place Market on the weekend. Do I dare turn into Pike and try to find parking on the main strip? And for reasons of ignorance and foolishness, many of us take the plunge, and then realize about 15 feet later that we've made a terrible mistake. It's like being in the most chaotic, disorganized parade on the planet.

RUFFined Spotlight: Otter the Pug

Photos: The Rocket Man swings by Tacoma for two days on his Final Tour

Do your kids love to read? First ever Seattle Children's Book Festival is coming right up

Are you ready to welcome a fantastic new nonprofit and book-lovers event to the Pacific Northwest? I sure am! The Seattle Children’s Book Festival is a new nonprofit organization that is working to promote literacy through connecting children with their favorite authors and illustrators all while getting books into kids hands. Wonderful, right? I mean, this inaugural event will be an opportunity to meet real-life heroes IN PERSON! For free!

From Hogwarts to 'The Office': Celeb Sightings at Portland's Comic Con

To the Moon! A new lunar exhibit touches down in Tacoma

The Moon is a great place to visit, but if space travel isn't within your budget - a trip to Tacoma may be the next best thing. A New Moon Risesis a lunar education exhibit at Tacoma's Washington State History Museum, and is part of the Smithsonian's Traveling Exhibition Service. “Most of us don’t get to visit the moon very often, so this is a chance to see [it] up close and see another world,” said Gwen Whiting, a curator at the museum.

Back-to-school essentials, according to Seattle's legendary joke & oddities shop

The school year is well under way but, if you or your child aren't "hitting your stride" yet, Archie McPhee (Seattle's legendary joke, gag and oddities shop), recommends trying one or more of the following products to brighten your school day! Giant Pencil. Perfect for big ideas, this giant pencil is 99. 99% guaranteed make note-taking more memorable. Also, if you are the type of person who is constantly misplacing your writing implement, this giant pencil is very difficult to lose.

Photos: Portland's Rose City Comic Con saves the best for last on final day

Photos: First ever Paw-Pool-Ooza splashes into Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Photos: Portland's annual Comic Book Convention brings hundreds to Rose City

Photos: Incredible views at Seattle Japanese Garden's sold-out Moon Viewing

Photos: Incredible costumes highlight Rose City Comic Con in Portland

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, September 13. SeaJAM Festival.

Why Not Me: Let's Find Fancy a Home

If you've been on our website, social media accounts or watched our TV show for even five minutes - you'll know immediately that we are over-the-moon obsessed with pets. Which is why we could not be more excited to partner with Pawsitive Alliance for their #WhyNotMePets campaign, that spotlights animals from all sorts of rescues around the state who need an extra paw in getting adopted.

Review: The [incredibly fit] legs that 'Hustlers' stand on belong to Jennifer Lopez

Don’t let the marketing campaign fool you: Cardi B is not winning an Oscar any time soon. Actually, in the new stripper caper (wow, that was fun to type) “Hustlers”, she has no more than a handful of minutes of limelight, even though her name is on the poster and face smeared throughout the trailer. (Pop culture's newest sensation Lizzo has even fewer lines and less screen time. )This is all for the best, because the heavy lifting is left the professionals.

Photos: Boyz II Men & 98 Degrees rock the WA State Fair with epic joint concert

Review: 'The Goldfinch' might be the most ambitious adaptation of the year, if not century

In what could possibly be the most ambitious adaptation of the year – if not of the century – “The Goldfinch” swings for the stars and lands with the birds in a supremely sentimental, highly cinematic and oftentimes unbearably manicured film. And I ate up every second of it.

Raining? Look around the city for magical art to appear...

Nearly every day you'll find artist and creator Peregrine Church carving away at another work of art. "We do this to make people smile when it rains," he said. "Rain is usually this disorder, [but] using Rainworks we can make things that give people a reason to smile when it rains. Now when it rains people can look forward to it, because all the art is appearing.

George Takei's best-selling graphic memoir details a dark chapter in U.S. history

Fans first met George Takei as the helmsman of The Enterprise on the sci fi series "Star Trek". His character, Hikaru Sulu, literally cut down racial stereotypes. In those days (the mid 1960s) there weren't many good roles for Asian American men. According to Takei there were "Practically none. " Dashing and dynamic, Mr. Sulu was a true Renaissance man: into gymnastics, botany and fencing. "I was lucky enough to get cast in that role," he recalls.

Seattle is the second most dynamic city in U.S.

Seattle is the second most dynamic city in the U. S. , and if you're like me, you have absolutely no idea what that means! According to a study by Point2Homes, they identified their list of "dynamic" cities in terms of growth and progress. They took 18 different factors and grouped them into four main categories including: Human Capital, Education and Culture, Economic Activity and Housing. Let us break some of those big and scary words down.

RUFFined Spotlight: Prince the Mini Goldendoodle

Our youngest heroes

Sharpen those pencils and put on your new sneakers—it's back to school time! As children walk, bike and ride yellow buses to school, AAA School Safety Patrollers are on duty at nearly 800 elementary schools around Washington. These student volunteers help their peers safely cross streets and roads, by directing children, not traffic, protecting pedestrians and cyclists.

First Come, First Served: We have *some* free tickets to a 'Downton Abbey' screening

SOLD OUT! Well, that was fast - thanks to everyone for your interest, but we have maxed out our allotted number of tickets for this screening. Keep following us, we promise there will be more screenings to be had in the coming months :) It’s screening time, baby! And this one is a good one... It's no new news for all those "Downton Abbey" fans out there that the beloved TV series is being made into a movie, with all your favorite cast members.

Foodies: The James Beard Foundation is coming to Seattle for two delicious events

We've said it before and we'll say it again - the James Beard Foundation is the Academy Awards of cuisine in this country, and Seattle has taken home many a win. As we should - we are biased but this city has one of the hottest food scenes in the country, and it just continues to grow. Which is why, when JBF called and asked if we wanted to partner with them for their 2019 Taste Seattle events, we fan-girled OUT. And said yes, obviously.

Photos: The best finds at Capitol Hill Garage Sale

Local whiskey, moonshine, and a dog named Galt

Local distillery 2bar Spirits is known for two things: good classic bourbon and family. Founder Nate Kaiser took the history of his family’s ranch back in Texas and mixed it with classic Seattle style, even down to the branding iron they use for the logo. With everything being locally sourced, made, bottled, you name it - you can count on the quality and sustainability of the bourbon every time. When Kaiser greeted me with a shot of whiskey at 11 a. m.

Why Not Me: Let's Find Sam a Home

If you've been on our website, social media accounts or watched our TV show for even five minutes - you'll know immediately that we are over-the-moon obsessed with pets. Which is why we could not be more excited to partner with Pawsitive Alliance for their #WhyNotMePets campaign, that spotlights animals from all sorts of rescues around the state who need an extra paw in getting adopted.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined. com if there is something wonderful we need to know about! Friday, September 6. Washington State Fair. The iconic Washington State Fair is back!

Three WA colleges were just ranked among the best in the U.S. for 2020

It's an age-old argument in Washington state, a house divided, a west versus east side debate. Cougs or Huskies? Well, thanks to Niche. com, they've done the work for us, naming three Washington colleges that ranked among the best U. S. colleges for the year of 2020. The top three 2020 Best Colleges in Washington are: University of Washington. Whitman College. Washington State University.

Seattle hosts the largest female-only, Ferrari-only drive in the PNW

Well if this isn't the definition of herstory being made, we don't know what is! On August 31, Seattle played host to the largest female only, Ferrari only drive in the Pacific Northwest - not to mention one of the largest in the U. S. (Image: Beauty & Keys) Beauty and Keys sponsored the event, where seven female owners/drivers took their Ferraris our on the town for the most epic caravan we've seen in a while. Models included a 458 Italia, 458 Spider, California T, California and Portofino.

Shocking, Breaking News: Seattle is 2019's 7th Worst City to Drive In

YOU'RE KIDDING. According to a study by Wallethub. com, Seattle has the absolute *honor* of being the seventh worst city to drive in for 2019. Hot dang, woohoo! Data ranges include average gas prices, annual hours in traffic congestion per auto commuter, auto-repair shops per capita, and more. Here’s the get-down: Driving in Seattle (1=Best; 50=Avg. ) 65th – Annual Hours Spent in Congestion per Auto Commuter. 88th – Accident Likelihood in City vs. National Avg. 61st – Rate of Car Thefts.

RUFFined Spotlight: Logen the Mix

Documenting Love: Paige & Jesse's Story

Photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in her photos. Every now and then she will share her work with couples: their love story, their commitment, their passion.... and of course, their photos. Think of her as our Love Guru. She loves love, and is here to share it with the rest of us. Next up, the story of Paige & Jesse - living and loving life as an engaged couple in Seattle. Jesse.

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Foreigner to play intimate acoustic set at Pike Brewing Company

If you want to know what love is, then you need to grab tickets to this super intimate acoustic set with the iconic rock band, Foreigner! Before their show at the Washington State Fair, Foreigner will play an acoustic set as well as participate in a meet and greet at Pike Brewing Company on Monday, September 16 fr0m 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. A VIP Foreigner experience at the fair is $350 but this event (which might be better? ) is only $45 per ticket!

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