Kirkland

Kirkland's new Penterra Spa engages the senses with a natural approach

Aja Pecknold — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:08:38 -0700

Just across the 520 bridge, there lies an oasis named for the Greek word for five, pente. The new Penterra Spa at the Heathman Hotel, set just near the banks of Lake Washington in downtown Kirkland, brings urban elegance and a vast range of luxurious treatments to the waterside suburb.

The next wave of paw protection?

Lisa Wogan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:26:23 -0700

My dog will not wear the Velcro-strap, rubber-soled booties that look so adorable on sled dogs. Whenever I put them on her, she goes into a berserker frenzy. So, when I saw Pawz Protective Dog Boots, I thought, maybe.

Spiffy up your car and help ferrets

Lisa Wogan — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:45:17 -0700

I'm a sucker for a bake sale. Throw in a car wash, a raffle and adorable beneficiaries (ferrets!) and you've given me a reason to cross Lake Washington -- even at current gas prices.

Brix Wine Cafe: It takes a village to raise a glass

Providence Cicero — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Juanita Village is one of those high-density, mixed-use developments determined to inject some small-town charm into the suburban landscape. This Kirkland enclave has a distinctly European look. Low-rise apartment buildings and town houses sport colorful, variegated facades, some with balconies. Among the boutiques, salons and specialty stores lining the meandering, pedestrian-friendly streets are numerous spots to eat and drink — among them 6-month-old Brix Wine Cafe.

Get a taste for stylish footwear at Mu.Shoe's new Kirkland location

Natalie Bow — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:34:14 -0700

If you're a fan of chic shoe boutique Mu.Shoe, but not of the drive from Seattle to Edmonds, you'll be happy to learn that your trek just got a bit shorter -- about 6 miles, to be exact. Owner Susan Wilson opened her second Mu.Shoe store in Kirkland late last month.

Local crafter's groovy, green pet collars

Lisa Wogan — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:43:36 -0700

While my dogs motivate me to get out of bed in the morning, Shannon Ritscher's animal companions (an eight-year-old dog named Sweet Pea and two cats, Mike and Wednesday) inspire altogether grander and greener pursuits.

Working from her home in the South Beacon Hill/Upper Georgetown neighborhood, Ritscher transforms discarded belts into cat and dog collars (some with matching armbands for human companions) tricked out with scrap bling, such as bottle caps, buttons, washers and leftover leather bits.

Dog fur? That's so last season.

Lisa Wogan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:15:41 -0700

This weekend I was boning up on canine fashion, and one of the trends I learned about was wigs. Wigs for dogs! According to Tracey Morales, owner of Planet Poochie in Kirkland, hairpieces for furry dogs are all over the runways these days. I kid you not. I snapped this shot (with my phone camera) of a mannequin at Planet Poochie modeling pink locks along with a snazzy spring dress. I haven't seen a real dog in a fake wig yet, but I'm bothered by how glamorous this model looks.

Lisa Wogan

Bellydance Superstars shimmy into Kirkland

Geoff Carter — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:12:39 -0800

Remember what Michael Flatley did for Irish step-dancing? That's what the Bellydance Superstars, an ensemble created by former Police manager and IRS Records honcho Miles Copeland, hope to do for American Tribal-style belly dance.

Pink on the links

Natalie Bow — Fri, 18 May 2007 11:01:14 -0700

With ladies' night (Wednesdays) at Interbay Golf Center and the coed miniature-golf league from Underdog Sports, chicks with sticks now have many opportunities to wow the boys with their fairway prowess. Unfortunately, golf fashions for women fall short. A baggy polo tucked into front-pleated shorts looks good on nobody. You hear me? Nobody.

Local boutiques slash prices for spring “Upside-Down” sale

Sarah Jio — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:21:54 -0700

Spring is here, and that means out with the old and in with the new. This extends to your closet, too. Maybe you need a few new accessories, a couple of tops, some more shoes (who doesn’t need more?), and a sassy spring dress? If so, check out the "Eastside Upside-Down Sale." "Upside-down what?" you say. It’s a simple concept say the event’s organizers: Think savings "up" and prices "down."