Lisa Patterson

1 week ago | southsoundmag.com | Lisa Patterson

The sun was shining brightly on the 35th annual Washington Spring Fair last week, with thousands of people enjoying giant Earthquake burgers, pig races, games, rides, and, of course, jam-filled Fisher scones. The fun continues April 17-20. Engines revved, and tires spun as folks in the grandstands hooted and hollered for their favorite cars during the three-day Slamfest Demolition Derby.

1 month ago | 425magazine.com | Lisa Patterson

Do you dream of owning an escape close to home (to escape on the regular)? Maybe you envision a beach house, a mountain lodge, or an island getaway? Founded in 2024, Seattle’s Esterre, in partnership with Windermere Real Estate, offers an innovative second home-ownership model where folks can enjoy a variety of homes within a two-to-three-hour drive of the Seattle area. Rather than buying a single vacation home, people can buy an ownership interest in Esterre’s first portfolio of five homes.

1 month ago | 425magazine.com | Lisa Patterson

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is responsible for one in three deaths among women every year? According to the American Heart Association, it's the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. and the world, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. On March 6, about 230 guests decked out in red attended the 2025 Puget Sound Go Red for Women Experience at the King Street Ballroom & Perch in Seattle — an effort that helped raise $300,000 for the AHA.

1 month ago | 425magazine.com | Lisa Patterson

The coffee flows throughout the Northwest freely, but there’s only one place lattes, mochas, and cappuccinos are sipped while experiencing a bird's-eye view. Pete’s Treefort at Aroma Coffee Co. opened recently in a tree outside the coffee shop, which is in the historic Prescott-Harshman home in Fall City. Guests can take their salted caramel lattes, loose-leaf teas, and slices of fresh banana chocolate chip bread and experience a childhood treehouse dream come true while savoring sweet treats.

1 month ago | 425magazine.com | Lisa Patterson

Have you ever wondered what your aura says about you? If it’s red, you might be well-grounded; if it's yellow, perhaps you're creative and friendly. Intuitive freethinkers often exude blues. Photographer Alex Lee is the owner of Create Within, an aura photo booth company that captures one's aura colors in photos — and on March 20 and April 24, those interested in experiencing Lee's illuminating work for themselves can head to Aura & Alchemy at W Bellevue for a 21-and-over aura photo-centric event.