Documenting Love: Alan & Allison's Story

Note from Seattle Refined: We could not be more excited that photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has joined our team here at Seattle Refined. She has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in

An Exclusive Sneak Peak into the Kirkland Performance Center's NEW Season

The Kirkland Performance Center is a unique venue where you can catch some of the brightest stars on stage in an intimate one-of a kind setting.It's a great place to see a show, there's only four hundred seats in the auditorium in the venue and the back ro

The Ultimate Survival Guide to Wedding Season

It’s that time of year where your friends start asking, “how many weddings do you have this summer?” Whether you’re attending as a friend, part of the bridal party, or just there for the free food and drinks, there’s no doubt that wedding season is in full

You don’t want to miss the glamour, music, and salsa at the Latin Music Awards

If you’ve ever dreamt of going to the Grammy’s, this is going to be one party you don’t want to miss. Get ready to get glam, as Seattle’s 3rd annual Latin Music Awards kicks off at the Pacific Science Center on August 16.This exclusive after-hours gala wil

MoPop's Pearl Jam exhibit is Ready to Rock!

The Pearl Jam, Home and Away exhibit at MoPop is a showcase of priceless memorabilia from the hometown rock heroes' rise to stardom and continuing influence on the music scene around the world. Jacob McMurray is a curator at MoPop and says this collection

Photos: Zero gravity experience returns to Seattle

Behind the Scenes of the fiercest fashion competition in the PNW

Seattle Refined has a front row seat to the biggest fashion competition in the Northwest. The Independent Designer Runway Show lets up-and-coming designers show off their collections at Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection on September 21, 2017. The win

Photos: Milk Bar pops up at Canlis for one day only

Photos: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Seattle with tons of new goodies

Scenes from the 2018 South Lake Union Block Party

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 s

Standup for the Cure: Know Before You Go

Make a difference and have fun with Standup for the Cure! Coming to Lake Sammamish State Park on August 25, this event is the perfect way to end your summer while changing lives.There are so many local women who don’t have access to resources that help the

Rondeau's Reviews: 'BlacKkKlansman'

The latest film from visionary director Spike Lee is called BlacKkKlansman, and yep - it's controversial.There's no doubt Lee is one of our great directors, but that doesn't mean he always makes great films.Take for instance BlacKkKlansman, which begs the

Photos: Pearl Jam kicks off their Home Shows to a sold-out crowd at Safeco Field

RUFFined Spotlight: Lyric the Pit Bull Mix

STG's AileyCamp is About Much More Than Just Dance

They arrive by bus from different neighborhoods, different communities, different circumstances. But for six weeks each summer - they become one.Each day at the Seattle Theatre Group's AileyCamp begins the same way, with daily affirmations. A set of guidin

Photos: Floating lanterns light Greenlake, honoring victims of atomic bombings

Pearl Jam + 80 local restaurants donate profits to help fight homelessness

Pearl Jam is making their big homecoming this week for two very sold out shows (I desperately looked for tickets but couldn't find any) on Wednesday, August 8 and Friday, August 10, for their Home Shows. It's the first time in five years since the boys hav

Photos: Brad Paisley closes out a weekend of country music at Watershed

Photos: Corgis take to the tracks at Emerald Downs

Photos: Country music fans go wild at Day 2 of Watershed Festival at The Gorge

Photos: Sold out country music festival kicks off at The Gorge

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 s

'The Kraken' is a stand up paddleboard in Vernon, BC that holds 7 people

Chances are if you live in Seattle you’ve definitely heard of Stand Up Paddleboarding, aka SUP. Maybe you’ve even tried it in the chilly waters off the shores of Ballard or on a tropical holiday in Kauai. But have you ever heard of a single Stand Up Paddle

Rondeau's Reviews: 'Christopher Robin'

This weekend marks the opening of the new, highly-anticipated film Christopher Robin, the live action version of the Classic Winnie the Pooh series.This time the title character is all grown up and reunited with his childhood friends. But is this a welcome

Make-A-Wish is taking an Anacortes pre-teen to Paris for Fashion Week

Hanging out in Isabel Lopez's bedroom, it's easy to get a sense of what she's into. The twelve-year-old from Anacortes clearly has a thing for Paris and a passion for fashion. I think of other dresses that I have seen and I take multiple dresses that I hav

The story of your favorite pie could win you tickets to see 'Waitress'

“Waitress” is coming to The Paramount Theatre September 11-16! You can win Opening Night tickets!Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareil

RUFFined Spotlight: Wilbur the English Bulldog

Movers & Shakers: Meet the rapping/baking couple behind Hood Famous Bakeshop

As the wall of their pint-sized bakery declares, Hood Famous Bakeshop might be small - but they’ve got a big heart. When we sat down with co-founder and head baker, Chera Amlag and her husband Geo Quibuyen - aka Prometheus Brown of Seattle hip hop duo Blue

Tacoma singer Vicci Martinez makes her acting debut in 'Orange is the New Black'

You may remember Tacoma native Vicci Martinez and her run on NBC's The Voice back in 2011, but the singer is making her way to Netflix queues (and laptop screens) near you!Our friends over at The News Tribune helped us put two and two together on why the c

Great Ways to Pretty Up Your Patio with Goodwill

With the warm summer weather, we're all spending a lot time outside. And if you're looking to 'pretty up your patio'-- stop by Seattle Goodwill! You can find tons of great items to repurpose at Seattle Goodwill, including terracotta flower pots, vintage su

PNW Concert Guide: August 2018

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 co

Photos: Short legs, cute butts, big smiles gather at annual PNW Corgi Picnic

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 s

Ben Malcolmson's new book 'Walk On' is an inspiring story about faith & football

These days, you'll find Ben Malcolmson on the football field-- right by Coach Pete Carroll's side. But the unlikely story of how he got here seems more like a plot from a movie than real life. Let's just say it did not look like football was in Ben's futur

Photos: Hundreds dressed in white attend secret chic picnic on Alki

Photos: 'Station 19' cast throw first pitch at Safeco Field

RUFFined Spotlight: Potato & Sesame the Maltipoos

Looking for a dog-friendly trail with wildflowers AND views for days? We gotchu

A beautiful PNW summer is upon us, and the promise of longer, warmer days pull many of us to the great outdoors. Heed the call!Fortunately, we have a plethora of natural parks and lands to enjoy. Pick any one of them and you really can’t go wrong! If you

Photos: 'Grey's Anatomy' cast throw first pitch at Safeco Field

Birds of a feather flock...to the parrot sanctuary in Woodinville

 This special spot in Woodinville is for the birds... literally! Here, birds of a feather flock together, with Christy Padilla taking them all under her wing.  Two hundred and fifty birds now live at Zazu's House - a sanctuary started back in 2001. Among t

Feral dogs make incredible recovery thanks to local rescue. Now, they need a home

Some dogs stories tug at our heartstrings in ways we can't fully describe. After hearing about Thelma and Louise, we're guessing you'll feel the same way.By now you know that we work with Saving Great Animals to help dogs who are having a hard time getting

Photos: Best scenes from 2018 Capitol Hill Block Party

Photos: Thousands of fans rock out at day 2 of Capitol Hill Block Party

Photos: Capitol Hill Block Party 2018 kicks off in 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 s

Review: Why did Denzel Washington choose 'Equalizer 2' as the first sequel of his career?

It is always fascinating to see what movies get sequels. Most often a film will either lend itself to a follow-up due to general acclaim, or because it did well enough in China to garner another go-around the money tree. ‘The Equalizer’ from 2014 was fast-

Photos: Locals line up at Ballard brewery to drink beer, pet baby goats

Attendees sip craft beer and pet baby rescue goats at the third annual Baby Goats and Brews fundraiser at Reuben's Brews in Ballard.

Rondeau's Reviews: 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'

Hitting the theaters this weekend, the sequel to one of the top grossing movie musicals of all time hits theaters.Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again stars Oscar winners Meryl Street and Cher. But will all that star power be music to your ears?The movie achieves s

Amazon employees reportedly getting a free Demi Lovato, St. Vincent concert tonight

Consider us jealous! We're hearing from multiple sources that Amazon employees are being treated to a Summer Concert tonight at CenturyLink field, with performances from Demi Lovato, St. Vincent and Kamasi Washington. Amazon usually does a Summer Picnic fo

Documenting Love: Melanie & Seth's Story

Welcome to our Documenting Love series where we capture people's love stories through photos and the written word. This may be one of our favorite weekly series! Check out the gallery and read the couples love story below. Keep in mind that we ask the coup

Ferry boat? Party boat! Tour the retired WA state ferry turned floating venue

She sits on Lake Union, primed to party! 162 feet of floating fun and entertainment!We purchased it about February last year and it's been a crazy ride ever since, said new owner Jeff Wilson. I definitely got a lot of pushback when I first saw the boat. It

RUFFined Spotlight: Loki the Goldendoodle

Celebrate WWII heroes at an all-day event that will stop you in your tracks

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum in Everett offers visitors many ways to learn about the conflict and technology of World War II. It’s near impossible not to be mesmerized by war machines like airplanes and firing tanks.The legacy of Paul Allen’

The Seattleite's Love/Hate Relationship with Summer

A true Seattleite will tell you the most glorious months of the year are July-September. We tell family to come visit then, we plan weddings and special events in those months, and this magical time is when Seattle's beauty is especially breathtaking. We a

Make the most of the season with the Tulalip Resort summer concert series

Summer has officially arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and what better way to enjoy those warm summer nights than taking in an outdoor concert? At Tulalip Resort’s summer concert series, you can do just that in an intimate, 3,000 person amphitheatre.Make

You’re invited to the screening of ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot”

Head on over to SIFF Cinema Uptown on Wednesday, July 18th for a free screening of “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot”!Here's the film synopsis:John Callahan has a lust for life, a talent for off-color jokes, and a drinking problem. When an all-night b

Seattle is the fifth worst city to drive in

YOU'RE KIDDING.According to a study by Wallethub.com, Seattle has the absolute *honor* of being the fifth worst city to drive in for 2018. Hot dang, woohoo! Data ranges include average gas prices, annual hours in traffic congestion per auto communter, auto

Photos: The Goatalympics are held in Monroe, WA every year (no kidding)

Photos: Country lovin' comes to KeyArena at packed Faith Hill & Tim McGraw concert

Hey! Wanna hang out with Doug Baldwin this weekend?

Long before Doug Baldwin was hauling in highlight reel touchdowns or hoisting the Lombardi Trophy he could often be found at a community center near his childhood home in Florida.They didn't just let me be complacent and relaxed on my athletic achievements

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 s

This Instagram account creatively breaks down walking routes in Seattle

Seattle can be an amazingly quirky place. As the city quickly changes (for the good and bad), there are more interesting things happening every day - but many of us rush by them, unnoticed. Seattle’s best Instagram @seattlewalkreport, however, captures all

Guardian Cellars: A Cop and a Reporter's Perfectly Blended Life

Business is booming at Guardian Cellars in Woodinville. Winemaker Jerry Riener sniffs and sips his way through the barrels, making sure every drop of wine is pure perfection.It's delicious, he says. It's like a summer cobbler where you've got all this swee

Seattle artist creates creepy dolls (some even with real teeth!)

SEATTLE (SR) - Most girls grow out of playing with dolls, but not Brenda.For the last few years, dolls have become this West Seattleite's creative and VERY creepy passion. She paints old dolls, transforming them into chilling works of art that she sells on

PNW-inspired baby names for your little bundle o' joy

Yesterday a friend sent me a message asking for baby name insight. She rallied the right person, because one could say that brainstorming the perfect baby name is a side hobby of mine. Truly, I have a notes section on my phone strictly devoted to unique an

Documenting Love: Braden & Stacy's Story

Note from Seattle Refined: We could not be more excited that photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has joined our team here at Seattle Refined. She has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in

Wonder Woman's new comic book writer is from Seattle

The WONDER WOMAN comic book is getting a new writer, and she's local! G. Willow Wilson of our very own Emerald City is taking on Diana of Themyscira, DC Comics publisher Dan Didio surprised announced on DC All Access today. The celebrated writer will begin

Photos: Viewers celebrate National All-American Pet Photo Day

RUFFined Spotlight: Tico the Teacup Yorki

Photos: Log bucking, log climbing - it all happened at the Buckley Log Show

Meet Octavia: The octopus that’s taking Seattle by storm

What has eight arms, three hearts, and one giant cup of coffee?If you guessed Octavia the octopus, the brand-new mural in Pacific Place, you’re spot on.Pacific Place, a premier five-story shopping center downtown, launched a brand-new, ongoing arts program

Life After 'Jeopardy!' - What Ken Jennings is Up To Now

If you're visiting Ken Jennings at his home in Seattle, you'll probably find him typing away at a keyboard. It's a  world away from how America first met the affable game show whiz in 2004 as the seemingly unstoppable champion on the Jeopardy! game show. B

Two WA cities made the 'Best Beach Towns in America' list

Every local has their ~favorite~ swimming hole in the area.However according to a study by Wallethub, Mercer Island and Redmond came in the ninth and tenth spots respectively on the Top 10 Best Beach Towns in America list!To determine the most livable beac

RUFFined Spotlight: Veronica & Matilda the Russian Blues

Photos: One park, SO many barks! Safeco Field goes to the dogs at 'Bark at the Park'

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 s

Rondeau's Reviews: 'Whitney'

When you think of the greatest singers of all time, Whitney Houston is at the top  of the list. It's been more than six years since the troubled superstar's shocking death, and now a new documentary is trying to answer questions about her self-destructive

Seattle is one of the 25 Cities with Most Millennial Credit Card Debt

As a 20-something millennial navigating the real world I am no stranger to credit card debt. But can you blame me - emergency happy hours are a real thing!The folks over at Credit Karma pulled data from 30 million millennial members in the U.S. for March 2

Photos: A procession of pups parade in patriotic apparel

OK, so apparel doesn't technically start with a ''p" - but it still kinda works, right?

Happy (almost) Fourth! Here's what's going on for Independence Day

Snap, crackle, pop! It's fireworks time, baby. Got no plans for the Fourth? Here's what is cookin' around the area!Cloud Nine Creamery. Looking for something sweet? Head to Cloud Nine Creamery at Westfield Southcenter Mall in your best patriotic digs to re

My husband is an A+ date planner: Here's what I've learned

Marriage is one of life’s great educators. It exposes our vulnerabilities and reveals our strengths. One of my more pronounced weaknesses is in the field of logistics. I love a solid plan, but my ability to create one effectively is tucked somewhere betwee

Seattle’s First Lady of Tattoo reflects on nearly half a century of work

When visitors first enter Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo shop on Western Ave., directly below the Pike Place Market bridge, their eyes are drawn quickly upward to an almost two-foot tall likeness of the Madame.Striking in similarity, the red-haired marionette han

How to Cope with the Plastic Straw Ban

When the prohibition of alcohol went into effect, numerous bootlegging gangs rose to power and a bloody street war between them followed. It's safe to say the impending plastic straw ban won't have the same results, but it would be cool if it did.In case y

Leave the kitchen behind with Kitchen Unnecessary

Not Without Salt’s Ashley Rodriguez is bringing cooking outdoors to life with her new show, Kitchen Unnecessary! Cooking outside is not reserved for just camping or the summer months - though it is awesome in those situations. Rodriguez shows the magic of

Review: Sequels like 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' don't come along often

In a world full of sequels, be like this one. Attentive to its origins, creative in story and eager to highlight the progression of the characters, not mute their colors. Sequels like this don’t come along too often. When they do, praise them. See them in

Must-have technology from Verizon to kick-off summer travel

It doesn’t matter if you’re jet-setting to Europe for a month or packing up the car and hitting the beach for a weekendevery family needs the right tech and the right plan for their specific travel needs.In 2018, the $150 billion family travel industry is

Seattle couple featured on Smirnoff Vodka bottles for Pride

Pride month might be almost over, but it will literally NEVER be over in our hearts.Which is why we are thrilled with this news! Smirnoff Vodka ran a contest to feature real life couples on their limited edition Pride month bottles and they chose a Seattle

A PNW Child's Library: Books that embrace our region

Between summer reading programs and school year reading goals I’m always on the lookout for books that will intrigue my children and further embed their love of learning. Interesting stories and engaging illustrations are just the beginning of a lifelong a

Photos: Taye Diggs, Allen Stone raise Special Olympics flag atop the Space Needle

Review: 'Leave No Trace' is as much heart-warming as it is heart-wrenching

As they say, truth is often wilder than fiction. Adapted from the novel My Abandonment by Peter Rock and based on a true story from 2004, Leave No Trace follows Will (Ben Foster) and Tom (Thomasin McKenzie), a father-daughter duo living in a lush wooded pa

Just In: Sasquatch! Music Festival will not return in 2019

If we had known several weeks ago when we were out covering Sasquatch! that it would be the last year of the iconic music festival the New York Times called the strongest rock and pop festival on the west coast - we would have spend more time soaking it up

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 s

New Seattle studio is changing the fitness game

If I said I loved working out, that wouldn’t be completely true. I love the benefits of working out however, and with trendy and effective gym workouts that incorporate lighting, music, and inspiring instructors, it makes it a whole lot easier when you fee

Photos: PNW icon Salish Lodge just had a $12 million remodel

Photos: Russell Wilson & Ciara vacation like royalty in London

Move over Harry & Meghan, there's a new royal couple in town! Ok, so they're not actually royalty per se - but they're definitely Seattle royalty! The Wilsons are vacationing in London, and we've been following their social media channels like crazy for al